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Energy crisis: Details of electricity market review released by Government

Ministers want "secure and affordable electricity supply" for New Zealand....

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Sindh govt withdraws transfer order for Karachi AC Hazim Bangwar

KARACHI - The Sindh government withdrew the transfer order for bureaucrat Hazim Bangwar, who was reportedly removed from...

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DC visits various polling station to review election process

HYDERABAD - Deputy Commissioner/District Returning Officer Shaheed Benazirabad Shehryar Gul Memon visited various pollin...

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Police arrest 13 suspects during combing operation

LARKANA - Larkana Police conducted a search and combing operation in different areas on Thursday and arrested 13 accused...

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PTI, PPP supporters clash during LB by-polls at Girzi polling station

KARACHI - Scuffles broke out between PPP and PTI supporters while Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab was addressing the media a...

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Reactions pour in after Trump makes RFK Jr. public health chief

President-elect Donald Trump tapped notorious anti-vaxxer and bear-meat aficionado Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Dep...

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Lakers begin quest for 2nd NBA Cup with matchup against Spurs

The Lakers played some of their best basketball on the way to the inaugural NBA Cup title last season, and new coach JJ ...

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Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far

CHICAGO — A state pilot program designed to erase medical debt for 300,000 Illinois residents has already helped thous...

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HUGHEY: A tribute to all veterans near and far

For the last several years, I have always thought of a quote from Thomas Payne’s “The Crisis” around Veterans Day....

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HYDE: New heart procedure offers relief for patients

The human heart pumps blood throughout the body, providing oxygen to the brain, gut, liver, kidneys, muscles, and all so...

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Has the health secretary crossed a line?

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UAE plans to invest in Karachi desalination plant, transport, construction projects

KARACHI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is looking to invest in multiple infrastructure projects in Sindh, including a ...

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Sindh Assembly PAC to make a futuristic Master Plan for Karachi

KARACHI - The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Sindh Assembly, taking notice of legal deficiencies in the Master P...

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Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general draws criticism

Matt Gaetz immediately resigned from the House on Wednesday following the surprising announcement that he was President-...

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CS for launching crackdown against illegal lifting of sand, gravel

KARACHI - The Sindh Government on Thursday decided to launch a crack down against the illegal lifting of sand and gravel...

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Why Trump chose RFK Jr. for HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary came following ...

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Trump taps RFK Jr. as HHS secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Depart...

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Donald Trump nominates MAGA loyalist Matt Gaetz as US Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump appoints former far-right congressman Matt Gaetz to become US Attorney General. The post Do...

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Say cheese: Suspect caught on CCTV video trying to steal huge haul from Whole Foods

Police are releasing video of a suspect who took off when officers disrupted a theft at a Whole Foods market in late Sep...

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"I would love to serve": Lara Trump beams over possible appointment to Senate seat

The president-elect's daughter-in-law is a contender to replace Marco Rubio should he become Secretary of State...

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In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he'll go after low-level nonviolent crimes

The incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, says in an interview with The Associated Press th...

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Trump names former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his pick to lead the VA

Collins served in the House from 2013 to 2021 and was a key defender of the president-elect during his first impeachment...

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Judge hears case over Montana rule blocking trans residents from changing sex on birth certificate

A state judge in Montana has heard arguments over policies that block transgender people from changing the sex designati...

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Portugal is introducing 0% income tax for under 35s - should Ireland do the same?

The Portuguese government has taken the dramatic step of cutting income tax for the under 35s ... to nothing....

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Trump picks his lawyer, Todd Blanche, as deputy attorney general

Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, represented Trump in several of his legal cases, including in his landmark federal...

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Recount called in U.S. Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Bob Casey

The U.S. Senate race is going to an automatic recount, requiring already exhausted election officials to reprocess seven...

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I Get RFK Jr.’s Appeal. But This Is Dangerous

RFK Jr. joins an administration committed to weakening the protections that have the most direct, proven impact on our h...

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Peebles shop assistant who stole £3k through fraudulent scheme gets unpaid work

A woman who pocketed £3,000 of customers’ cash by fraud while working in a food shop has been ordered to carry out 12...

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Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support ...

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Marjorie Taylor Greene hijacks pandemic hearing to spew gobbledygook

The House Oversight Committee met on Thursday to discuss "Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Lessons Learned and The Path ...

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Politics News Today Live Updates on November 15, 2024: Better safe than sorry: Lawyers advise cos on US regulatory changes under Trump

Politics News Today Live Updates on November 15, 2024: Stay engaged with the latest in politics, covering government pol...

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Better safe than sorry: Lawyers advise cos on US regulatory changes under Trump

Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States, defeating incumbent vice president Kamala Harris after the No...

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Iran Plans 'Treatment' for Women Who Don't Wear Hijab

Iranian women who ignore the laws requiring them to keep their heads covered while in public will soon be in for "scient...

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Streeting accused of 'crossing the line' over public opposition to assisted dying

Wes Streeting "crossed the line" by opposing assisted dying in public and the argument shouldn't "come down to resources...

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Go Warriors, go!

THE stage is set for the Warriors’ encounter against Kenya in Polokwane, South Africa, today, with the Africa Cup of N...

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Are Phoenix officers who violently arrested a deaf man under criminal investigation?

A special unit within the Phoenix Police Department is investigating the violent arrest of a deaf man that drew national...

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Fired AIMCo chair disputes Alberta’s narrative on costs in letter to Horner

AIMCo is a low-cost manager compared to similar funds and has 'solidly' exceeded benchmarks over the years, says Kenneth...

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Lame-duck Biden arrives in South America for global summits after mid-flight press revolt over lack of access

Biden did not speak to reporters upon arriving for his first official trip to South America after reporters harangued Wh...

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Trump’s win put DEI on life support— here’s how he can pull the plug

Donald Trump's win, driven by a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-religious coalition, showed that divisive diversity, e...

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Sheinbaum says USMCA threats have ‘no future’: Thursday’s mañanera recap

President Sheinbaum responded to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's call to end the USMCA and to US Ambassador Ken Salazar's cr...

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Trump Rewards Hush Money Trial Lawyer Todd Blanche With Key Justice Department Role

He also named two other members of his defense team to high-ranking Justice Department positions....

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Will Trump’s win finally break Democrats from the fever they’ve been living in?

Celeb-spotters at the nation’s airports have been disappointed this past week....

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5 Things to Know About Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Pick to Lead Intel Community

President-elect Donald Trump said Gabbard would bring a 'fearless spirit' to the job, if she's confirmed as director of ...

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Susan L. Serbin: A tip of my hats

A celebration of headgear and the people who wear it....

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Johnson: Supporting kids targeted by racist texts

Another unfortunate teachable moment demands the attention of law enforcement and educators...

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Despite what Trump has said, immigrants bring a lot of value to the U.S.

This anti-immigrant discussion is deeply flawed. The U.S. has a lot to gain from immigrants....

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Giuliani's lawyers after $148M defamation judgment seek to withdraw from his case

Two attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have ask...

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Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche, an attorney who led the legal team that defended the Republican at...

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Christine Flowers: Advise and consent as important as ever

An old lesson of American government still applies: Lawmakers should have a chance to vet and vote on presidential appoi...

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Final conviction secured in meth-trafficking conspiracy on Crow Reservation

Twenty-four of the defendants have already been sentenced to a cumulative 165 years in prison. Three defendants are awai...

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DeSantis Calls for Special Elections After Trump Picks 3 Florida Lawmakers for Cabinet

The last time Florida held a special election to fill a House seat was in 2021, after the death of Democrat Alcee Hastin...

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Susan Collins intends to run for reelection in one of GOP’s toughest 2026 Senate races

Moderate Sen. Susan Collins confirmed Thursday that she intends to defend her seat and vie for a sixth term in what is w...

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Trump Picks Former Rep. Doug Collins for Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Collins was a representative from Georgia and lost to Raphael Warnock in a 2020 Senate race....

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Trump Taps Attorney Todd Blanche to Serve as Deputy AG

Both attorneys have helped him in his ongoing criminal cases....

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Editorial: Rightward movement of voters was evident in Hampton Roads results

The "red shift" that propelled President-elect Donald Trump to victory was evident in the movement of voters throughout ...