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Our View: Challenge to gun sale waiting period puts lawmakers’ seriousness to the test

Yes, we all saw this coming. That doesn’t make it any less vexing....

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Opinion: Why shouldn’t a woman become president?

The sad reality is that much of our country isn’t ready for it....

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Jim Fossel: Surprises, speculation and a possible fresh start

The 2024 election could wind up have a unifying effect....

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The Maine Millennial: Trans people had nothing to do with Harris’ loss

In the Democrats' blame game, nobody is safe....

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Virginia attorney general expects 'a lot more common sense' during Trump presidency

Virginia AG Miyares said he looks forward to "common sense" coming out of Washington with President Trump at the helm st...

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I study guys like Trump. There’s a reason they keep winning

Democrats walked into the trap of defending the very institutions – the “establishment” – that most voters distr...

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Opinion: Trump’s mass deportation plan has its leaders in place

Polls show that a majority of Americans are convinced that immigration is out of control. Are they prepared for the pain...

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Ottawa to compensate Inuit in Nunavik for mass sled dog slaughter

Ottawa will offer financial compensation to Inuit in Nunavik for the devastation caused by the mass slaughter of their s...

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Opinion: Why does Israel fight on?

Its strategy appears to be aimed at turning itself into a regional superpower, armed and backed diplomatically by the Un...

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Hal Phillips: Cassette-tape revival? Hipsters need a primer on what they’re getting into

One must have achieved a certain age in order to remember cassette tapes and what made them so special. But that doesn�...

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Tariffs are back in the spotlight, but skepticism of free trade has deep roots in American history

The use of national tariffs in the US began in 1791, led by Alexander Hamilton, and grew throughout the 19th century, in...

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Tariffs: What are they good for?

The calculus of tariffs has always been far more complicated than their effect on consumer prices — and even that is n...

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#wegotmail: Let's keep dreaming!

This reflective piece delves into the ever-changing nature of dreams and their enduring power to inspire and uplift. It ...

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How Qatar calling it quits may impact Gaza mediation talks

The immediate implication of Qatar quitting its role as the chief mediator could lead to prolonged instability in the re...

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Will Kailash Gahlot join BJP after quitting AAP? Party leaders say ‘ED and CBI have been activated to...’

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot resigned from AAP amid controversies, with speculation he may join BJP. AAP officials clai...

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Erdoğan leaves for G-20 summit amid global challenges

Accompanied by a delegation of ministers and other top officials, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan flew to Rio de Janeir...

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On Kailash Gahlot's resignation, AAP takes 'Modi Washing Machine' jibe

Gahlot in his resignation letter addressed to AAP’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi ...

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Karjat Jamkhed Assembly Election 2024: Rohit Pawar eyes second consecutive term

In 2019, Rohit Pawar defeated Prof. Ram Shankar Shinde by margin of 43,347 votes....

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PDP Wins 12 Zamfara LG, Awaits Results From Two LGAs

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in all chairmanship and councillorship seats in Zamfara...

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Nitin Raut's ‘dropped from Congress for saying Jai Bheem’ claim triggers BJP's ‘Anti Dalit’ remark | Watch Viral video

Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2024: In a viral video, Congress leader Nitin Raut alleged he was dismissed from the Vilas Ra...

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Senegal heads to polls

Senegal votes in parliamentary elections on Sunday, with the new leaders aiming for a resounding majority to see through...

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AAP faces blow as Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot resigns over internal controversies

Gahlot claimed the party was facing "embarrassing and awkward" controversies like "Sheshmahal", a reference to Kejriwal�...

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Financial planning for a new baby

Bringing a new life into the world is a joyous and love-filled occasion, but it also comes with significant financial re...

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Amit Shah Cancels Rallies In Maharashtra Amid Manipur Violence: Report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday cancelled his rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra and is headed back to Delhi as t...

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Ondo 2024 Election: Heavy militarization, massive vote-buying mars poll’s credibility

Saturday's governorship election in Ondo will no doubt go down as one of the most peaceful elections in the history of t...

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Maharashtra Elections: After Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar's Bags Checked By Poll Officials In Baramati

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's bags were checked in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday morning, his associate said, ju...

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Manipur Violence: Amit Shah cancels election rallies in Maharashtra, heads back to Delhi

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, has cancelled his election rallies in Maharashtra due to the escalating violence in Mani...

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FF's 'Rent Back Boost’ to allow buyers factor in rent payments to avail of Help-to-Buy grant

The measure is particularly targeted at single purchasers who might not have enough tax paid in the previous four years....

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The principal can’t sleep for worrying. If she paid all the bills on her desk, she couldn’t open the school

The top five costs for schools have nothing to do with education but just keeping the buildings heated, lighted, clean, ...

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APC clears all chairmanship, councilorship seats In Ogun

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has declared the results of the 2024 Local Government Chairmans...

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Trump’s return is an opportunity to confront urgent questions about Europe’s future

Donald Trump's return as US president is a clarifying moment that should make European policymakers look again at the te...

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Ondo Decides: Yiaga Africa Rates Voters Turnout ‘Very Low’

The Yiaga Africa Watching The Vote on Sunday described the turnout of voters in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship elec...

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The truth about pregnancy is that men need emotional support too

Eye-catching new research is calling for more mental health support for expectant fathers...

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Climate adaptation governance requires local voices

As the global focus shifts from merely mitigating climate change to adapting to its inevitable consequences, Bangladesh ...

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Someone should take Simon Harris’s phone away before he bankrupts the country

The Taoiseach isn’t the only one losing the run of himself – the election is turning into a massive auction...

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In whose hands? The right to die or the right to assisted dying

There are rights recognised as enforceable human rights and there are rights that are informal and unenforceable. The ri...

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Tele Vet: Neil McIntosh on the terror of being trapped 'talking shop' on air travel

Tele Vet Neil McIntosh says the prospect of 'talking shop' while trapped next to a fellow aeroplane passenger fills him ...

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Police blotter: Stripper pole reported stolen

The following records are from the Roswell Police Department and can be viewed at rpdp2c.org. All people arrested or cit...

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Thought for the Day with Chris Jewell: When Jesus healed, He healed them all

Chris Jewell's latest Thought for the Day looks at the miracles of healing performed by Jesus and his followers....

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Japanese troops in Top End sends clear message to China

Australia, the US and Japan have sent a defiant message to China by putting their increasingly close partnership on an a...

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WA Liberal leader slaps down speculation over her future

Libby Mettam has vowed to lead the party to the next state election amid renewed speculation that Perth Lord Mayor Basil...

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Sangamner Assembly election: Can Shiv Sena’s Amol Khatal beat Congress veteran Balasaheb Thorat?

Thirteen candidates are vying for the Sangamner Assembly Constituency in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections....

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Ondo: PDP’s Ajayi Yet To Win Any As Aiyedatiwa Claims 15 LGAs

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is so far leading in 15 local gover...

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Ondo Guber: Politicians Induced Voters With Food Items, Fertilisers – Yiaga Africa

Yiaga Africa, a civil society organization, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying in the Ondo State governorship ...

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How attacks on Chinese working for CPEC projects dent China-Pakistan ties

That the Chinese have felt the need to hire private security is perplexing when the Pakistan army has granted itself a h...

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Drunk Inverness woman bit police officer on the hand

The constable had approached Natalie Dyce after she shouted racial abuse at a group of people on the street, Inverness S...

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The truth is out there: See UFO sightings above the UK and US as Congress told flying saucers 'are real'

Many people now use the term 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena' (UAP) rather than Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)...

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Ondo Guber: Aiyedatiwa On Course For Victory As APC Dominates Ondo Polls, Wins 13 LGAs

APCs Aiyedatiwa has, so far, secured 259,851 votes in the ongoing Ondo Guber, dominating PDP rival Agboola Ajayi's 81,03...

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Letter: Trump might've misread situation

Donald Trump is now boasting that God saved him from assassination, and it is a sign that The Almighty has chosen him to...

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Letter: Great danger in denial

Denial can show up as silence. It can also show up in words that mask reality. “Post-pandemic,” “conflict” or ev...

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Letter: How big will the blue dot get?

While most of my progressive friends are distraught over Donald Trump winning the presidency and a "red wave" in the cou...

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Letter: Now is time to fix Electoral College

I don't recall much mention this past election cycle about the Farm Bill, which could have a profound effect on the Midw...

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Editorial, 11/17: NU committed to retaining state's brightest students

This fall, 17 Nebraska students who scored a perfect 36 on the ACT college-entrance exam are receiving free tuition and ...

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Ondo election: APC leads in 13 LGs as PDP cries foul

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Ayedatiwa, is currently leading in 13 local gov...

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Just In: INEC Shifts Result Collation As APC’s Aiyedatiwa Maintains Massive Lead

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the collation of results for the Ondo State governors...

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Move To Job Sites Or Face Termination Of Contracts – Umahi Issues Ultimatum To Niger State Contractors

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has threatened to discontinue the contracts of contractors in Niger State handling t...

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Donald Trump looks to copy UK government's controversial immigration policy

The controversial scheme was developed by the previous Tory government but faced significant legal challenges before eve...