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News roundup: Russian-bought ads on Facebook promoted Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Jill Stein in 2016 presidential election

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Happy Wednesday. The Russian-funded ads that ran on Facebook during the 2016 presidential election praised and promoted President Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders (even after his campaign ended) and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. And they criticized Democrat Hillary Clinton, according to an individual familiar with the promotions. Facebook indicated that “the ads and accounts appeared to focus on amplifying divisive social and political messages across the ideological spectrum.