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Federal judge speaks about 'concerning trends' of threats against judges, weighs in on judicial ethics

Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael E. Hegarty spoke about a wide range of topics to a Lakewood audience on Tuesday, fro...

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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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New poll: Republicans disagree with Trump and want him to debate again

Last Thursday, Donald Trump ruled out a second presidential debate with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Republican vot...

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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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Children have rights equal to adults

FROM TERRY LEONG CEO World Vision Malaysia Read full story...

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Let’s think of kinder ways to treat stray dogs

FROM RAYMOND OOI Fellow Academy of Sciences Malaysia Read full story...

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When fear of other’s views takes hold

FROM EMERITUS PROF GARY MARTIN CEO Australian Institute of Management (Western Australia) Read full story...

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Unlocking the secrets of junk DNA

FROM ASSOC PROF DR LIM YAT YUEN Institute of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science Universiti Malaya Read full story...

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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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Sand Bar & Restaurant hosts volleyball tournament and fundraiser

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. – The Sand Bar & Restaurant in Hoosick Falls, New York hosted the twenty-fifth annual Karen & Moll...

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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...

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UCP's hurry-up plan to build more schools is too little too late, critics say

The UCP vows to invest in up to 30 new school projects and eight modernizations every year for the next three years...

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Trump’s Would-Be Shooter Was on Homeland Security’s Radar in 2022, Agency Official Testifies

Customs and Border Patrol officials referred suspect Ryan Routh to Homeland Security Investigations, but no action was t...

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Edo poll: Obi rallies support for Akpata, seeks credible poll

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, tasked security agencies and the ...

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Student, 14, charged in Fort Plain school threat, sheriff says

FORT PLAIN — A 14-year-old student has been charged with making a threat against Fort Plain Central School District, M...

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Editorial: Youngkin’s plan to eliminate cellphones from schools addresses key concerns

The Youngkin administration's guidelines for cellphone-free education in Virginia are a workable approach that should pu...

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On parental guilt

Once, in a burst of parental guilt over having shopped for myself, I ended up buying a lot of toys for my infant son. Fr...

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‘All religions are paths to reach God’

Pope Francis spoke one of the most profound teachings that I’ve heard on religion. “God is God for all, and if God i...

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Defending Escoda Shoal

That the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) finds itself having to profusely explain the pullout of the besieged BRP Teresa Ma...

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Teamsters union declines to endorse Donald Trump or Kamala Harris for president

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, sa...

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Cartoon: Political Storms

Cartoon by Walt Handelsman for Sept. 19, 2024....

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Teamsters will not endorse Harris or Trump in 2024 presidential election despite poll showing members favor Trump

The union signaled that it was slanting toward support for the former president but finally put those rumors to rest Wed...

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Sean Combs' new home — a notorious federal jail — has a 'way of breaking people,' lawyers say

Sean "Diddy" Combs will be held at the the Metropolitan Detention Center, a federal jail known for extreme violence and ...

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Column: York School Board must win back citizens’ confidence

The York County School Board must consider the effects of its decisions and commit to rebuilding the public's trust, rec...

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‘We wanted to vote yes’: Australia expresses regret over UN Palestine vote

Australia’s UN ambassador insisted that, despite Australia’s vote, it is only a matter of time until an independent ...

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Melania Trump defends her nude photos in bizarre book promo

Melania Trump’s book promotions keep getting stranger. First, she opined on the July 13 assassination attempt on her h...

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Swapo think tank rejects ChatGPT manifesto claims

Chairperson of the Swapo think tank, Professor Andrew Niikondo, has rejected claims that the ruling party’s 2024 elect...