Margaret Ellsworth
Maggie leads editorial standards and corrections at CSBN News. She spent twelve years reporting and editing at a regional US daily before joining the relaunch, with a focus on ethics, sourcing, and reader trust. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri and lives outside Washington.
Recent articles
Kashmir Gun Battle Kills at Least 7
A firefight in Indian-administered Kashmir left security personnel and militants dead, officials said, the latest deadly clash in a region transformed since New Delhi stripped its special status.
Al Kaline, Tigers' Perennial All-Around All-Star, Is Dead at 85
Known to Detroit fans simply as Mr. Tiger, he played his entire 22-season career with one franchise, won a World Series, and stayed close to the team long after his playing days ended.
Assyrian Christian Among 85,000 Prisoners Released in Iran Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Iran temporarily freed tens of thousands of prisoners as COVID-19 spread through its crowded jails, among them a member of the country's small Assyrian Christian minority.
De Blasio Aide Who Was Forced Out Had Been Fired Over Sexual Harassment Before
A senior aide to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio left City Hall after a harassment complaint, and reporting later showed he had been dismissed elsewhere for similar conduct.
Afghanistan Moves to Arrest Soccer Chief on Sexual Abuse Charges
Afghan authorities are seeking the arrest of the country's football federation president after national women's team players and whistleblowers came forward with allegations of sexual and physical abuse.
Juliann Bluitt Foster, Trailblazer in Dentistry, Is Dead at 80
She broke through racial and gender barriers to become one of the most influential figures in American dentistry, leading national organizations and mentoring students for decades.
2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Are Lining Up: Who Matches the Moment?
A crowded and ideologically varied Democratic field is taking shape for 2020, forcing primary voters to weigh electability against the energy of a more progressive base.
Huang Qi, Online Dissident and Rights Advocate in China, Faces Trial
The founder of one of China's earliest human-rights websites went on trial on state-secrets charges, with family members and supporters raising alarm over his deteriorating health.