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Sheriff calls the border wall 'racist' while seated next to mom of woman allegedly killed by illegal migrant

An Arizona sheriff was questioned by congressional lawmakers about his thoughts on a wall on the southern border and ill...

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Saying goodbye to beloved author Nelson DeMille — who vowed to ‘always highlight patriots’

Nelson DeMille. We just lost one of our world’s favorite authors. He and I spoke often. Not long back we were on the r...

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Iran hackers tried to interest Biden staff with stolen Trump campaign info, FBI says

Iranian hackers sought to interest President Biden's campaign in information stolen from the campaign of former Presiden...

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Trump's inconsistent messaging clashes with the RNC's attempted embrace of early voting

At practically every Donald Trump rally, scripted words encouraging early voting get loaded into the teleprompter....

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Scripts that made Chennai special

Today’s India v Bangladesh series-opener venue, now in its 90th year as a Test centre, has provided much fodder for th...

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Left or right, all must be heard on campus

Now that the university has swiftly acted on the feedback, both decisions should be welcomed wholeheartedly...

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LP in transition, not crisis, Baba-Ahmed clarifies leadership reshuffle

The Labour Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, says the party is undergoing a ...

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Why finding out about Sue Gray’s salary really matters

Chris Mason explains why the story about the prime minister's chief of staff earning £170,000 a year matters....

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New York’s latest test scores show why families are fleeing the public schools

It's easy to see why the State Education Department stalled on releasing the latest English and math test scores for gra...

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O'Toole says he considered expelling a Conservative senator over foreign influence concerns

Former Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he contemplated expelling a Conservative senator from his party's caucus ov...

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"Fine with me if they decided not visit": Springfield mayor tells Trump stay away following pet lies

Mayor Rob Rue worried that a Trump visit would strain the city after a week of threats brought on by Trump lies...

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Trump security bolstered following apparent assassination attempt

In the wake of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Secret Service said Trump is now r...

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'Deluded' Trump thinks he can win New York - and claims state is 'like third world nation'

Despite staggering loses in the last nine elections, Donald Trump believes he can turn New York red and has asked reside...

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Why don't we do more to prevent fatal crashes? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 The hosts discuss how features like roundabouts, narrower lanes and traffic-calming measures can significantly impr...

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YORK: A Kamala Harris crowd — big and happy

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — In the days before Vice President Kamala Harris came here, on Friday the 13th, some Trump...

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Ethics commissioner closes most recent probe into Randy Boissonnault's business dealings

Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein says he has reviewed Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's records and �...

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EFCC Invasion: Yahaya Bello Media Office Reacts

LAGOS – The Yahaya Bello Media Office has swiftly reacted to the Wednesday late night gestapo-like swooping on Alhaji ...

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House Fails to Pass GOP Stopgap Funding Plan

Fourteen Republicans voted to reject the plan to extend government funding by six months and include a voter integrity m...

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‘Deeply ashamed’: Canadian Medical Association apologizes for harms to Indigenous peoples

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) made the apology Wednesday at a ceremony in Victoria, attended by representatives...

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In a blow to Harris, Teamsters won't endorse either candidate in 2024

Today the Teamsters announced it won't endorse any candidate for president. It's a blow for Vice President Harris, who b...

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GOP leaders again prevent discussion of Utah’s chaotic presidential caucus

In front of a room packed with Utah Republican Party leaders, many of whom voted last year to forgo a presidential prima...

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St. Louis Lambert International Airport again logs low score in annual satisfaction survey

Lambert Airport finished 25th out of 27 airports in its category in this year's annual J.D. Power customer satisfaction ...

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Timing blocks some, but not all, Oregon legislative candidates from getting an early start on 2025

Deadlines in state law won’t let one pair of uncontested legislative candidates from Portland get a head start on the ...

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House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

Lawmakers are not close to completing work on the dozen annual appropriations bills that will fund federal agencies duri...

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Bold plans needed to end years of lagging behind G7 as rents outstrip wages

A new report by think-tank the Resolution Foundation found new housebuilding and infrastructure could help the UK finall...

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Rayner: Backing for new deals is ‘first step of devolution revolution’

The Government has announced its support for new arrangements in Lincolnshire, Hull and East Yorkshire, Devon and Torbay...

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Take action to avoid poor maternity care becoming normalised, watchdog warns

The latest Care Quality Commission report brings together the findings from 131 unit inspections....

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Urban councils outside London warn Angela Rayner of financial failure

In a letter to the Deputy Prime Minister ahead of Labour’s autumn conference, cities including Liverpool, Manchester a...

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Tech executives grilled over election disinformation

A top Senate committee grilled top tech executives today over the increasing number of foreign adversaries working to in...

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Nebraska coalition of 60+ organizations call for immigration reform as workforce issues mount

More than 60 organizations from across Nebraska have joined forces Wednesday to call for immigration reform as the state...

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Trump camp touts ‘union workers’ support’ after Teamsters’ shocking announcement

In an internal poll, rank-and-file members of the Teamsters preferred former President Trump over Vice President Harris ...

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Trump to Hold New York Rally, First Since 2nd Assassination Attempt

Attendees at the Long Island rally shared their reactions to the gunman at the Trump Golf Course on Sunday....

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Government Funding Plan With GOP Anti-Voter Fraud Rider Dies In House

Donald Trump wants Republicans to shut down the government if they can’t pass legislation to crack down on nonexistent...

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Iran tried to influence election by sending stolen material from Trump campaign to Biden’s camp, FBI says

Iran sent messages to people involved in Biden's re-election campaign with material from Trump's campaign as part of eff...

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Johnson's plan to avoid government shutdown goes down in flames as Republicans rebel

A bill to avert a partial government shutdown at the end of this month failed along bipartisan lines on Wednesday....

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NDP MP says action needed now to 'save Indigenous people's lives' after 6 killings by police

Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says police killings of six First Nations people in 11 days should inspire the government to act ...

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Thomas Hamp testifies he killed girlfriend to save her 'from a much worse death'

He said he shouldn't be punished for Emily Sanche's death because he had a mental disorder when he stabbed her on Feb. 2...

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Akpabio: I’ll Embarrass A’Ibom People Life-Touching Projects

...what Nigerians Need Today Is Empowerment ....Urges Gov Eno to ensure free, fair LG poll The Senate President, Godswil...

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158 Dems vote against bill to deport illegal immigrants who commit sex crimes

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at deporting illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes and deeming the...

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Accounts of several British politicians and organisations hacked on X

The politicians targeted included Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood - as well as Chris Elsmore, Labo...

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Israel’s pager blasts sent just the right message to Hezbollah

Israel's apparent strike on Hezbollah terrorists — remotely detonating sabatoged pagers, walkie-talkies and other devi...

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Kentucky Lawmaker Recovering After He Drove Lawnmower Into Empty Swimming Pool

State Sen. Johnnie Turner was injured Sunday when he drove his mower into the deep end of the pool at his home....

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FBI says Iranian hackers sent unsolicited stolen Trump info to people associated with Biden campaign

The announcement marks the latest effort to call out what officials say are Iran’s brazen, ongoing efforts to interfer...

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Beyond crisis mode: A call for holistic investments in human services

Minnesota’s ethos, long defined by a commitment to the common good, must evolve to meet the moment. Otherwise more clo...

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Pager attack and the risks of a broader war

U.S., other countries must continue diplomatic efforts....

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My father fled Haiti. Now I’m helping build America.

Despite what JD Vance may say, we’re part of the American dream....

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Bonus editorial cartoon for July 18, 2024

Editorial cartoonist Christopher Weyant draws on the Republican Party's untethered candidate Donald Trump....

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Claims of immigrants eating pets: Like Scott Jensen’s claim of ‘furries’ in Minnesota schools

Some people will say anything for votes. Here’s what you really should know about Springfield, Ohio....

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Shettima Seeks Close Collaboration Among MDAs As NCP Ratifies BPE’s 2021, 2022 Audited Financial Reports

September 18, (THEWILL) – Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for close collaboration among ministries, departme...

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Harris Details The Expensive, Heartbreaking Process Of Traveling For An Abortion

The presidential nominee's speech was the first time in recent memory that such a prominent political figure has been so...

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Readers Write: ‘Childless cat ladies,’ JD Vance, crime, bear hunting

Guess I’m a childless animal lover after all....

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Walz falsely says Project 2025 calls for federal pregnancy monitoring agency

Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan call...

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A Canadian man tried for months to get his sister out of war-torn Sudan. She died waiting

In February, Canada launched a program help the immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. A...

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In race for LA County DA, one candidate is out-fundraising the other — by far

Challenger Nathan Hochman has raised five times more money so far than incumbent District Attorney George Gascón....

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US interest rate cut leaves all eyes on Reserve Bank

Mortgage holders are hoping Australia's central bank will copy the US Federal Reserve's cash rate cut, but the treasurer...