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Cook has brought millions in state aid to Torrington

State Rep. Michelle L. Cook, D-65th District, has represented Torrington with distinction and effectiveness over the yea...

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Adidas reaches out-of-court settlement with Kanye

Adidas has ended its "fight" with Kanye West over antisemitic comments he made in 2022....

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Rep. Cook has what it takes to deliver for Torrington

I’m writing to express my wholehearted endorsement for Rep. Michelle L. Cook in the 65th House District as she runs fo...

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Hayes’ candidacy represents more of Biden-Harris policies

I watched the recently televised debate between U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, and her opponent, Republican Geo...

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Consistently wrong pollsters try again in 2024

In 1964, I cast my first presidential ballot for Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater. Since that election, 15-four-year cycl...

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Some Jewish voters are rejecting Democrats

About a month ago, I had lunch at a great diner in South Philly. My omelet was fantastic, oozing with cheese and fresh v...

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UNRWA: Removing international parasites

Historian William H. McNeill, who spent the bulk of his career at the University of Chicago but died in 2016 in Torringt...

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Vancouver homebuyers face longest time in Canada to save for down payment: Report

The Lower Mainland didn’t fare much better, with the third longest savings time...

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Misguided blame game

If admitting a problem is the first step toward solving it, citizens can expect no remedies from Finance Minister Colm I...

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Tourism deflections

After Stuart Young’s hot-mic episode which I covered last week, I hoped members of the People’s National Movement (P...

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Capitol Notebook: Iowa AG supports Virginia effort to purge suspected noncitizen voters

The request comes after a federal appeals court unanimously upheld a judge's order restoring the registrations of 1,600 ...

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Briefly | Colorado rail projects receive federal aid; US Rep Caraveo releases new ad

Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics' daily news briefing. Here's what's going on today:...

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Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case

The AG also said he’d make a criminal referral against the lawmaker, who apologized for texting a Court of Criminal Ap...

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Solving our forex woes

I have noted with interest the ­prevailing commentary on our existing foreign exchange situation. After a relatively st...

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Harris' packed DC rally overflows with 75,000 people - while Trump's has empty seats

Kamala Harris' name was chanted by a staggering amount of supporters in Washington DC, while Donald Trump spoke to a muc...

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Contested 143rd NYS Assembly race for Cheektowaga, Lancaster

Both candidates use heavy round of political ads in final campaign days....

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Why Election Day is on a Tuesday in November: A look at US voting tradition

Discover the history behind why Americans vote on a Tuesday in November, a tradition dating back to 1845, and how it imp...

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Will we know who wins on election night? Here's how the AP calls races

News organizations don't count the votes in elections, so how are they able to determine whether a state has been won by...

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Walz mocks Trump's age at Georgia rally, says he 'does qualify for Social Security'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attacked former President Trump over Social Security and other issues at a Tuesday evening rally...

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A month away from taking command, Surrey police hiring of new officers ramps up again

'Our recruiting is coming along very well ... We are very much on track to (take over command) on Nov. 29' — SPS Chief...

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10th Circuit rejects appeal of Aurora immigrant detention facility operator in class-action suit

The federal appeals court based in Denver declined last week to decide the appeal of the private company that operates a...

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Knighthood for 'public service' to worst Education Secretary in history brings system into disrepute

Was the coveted award for overseeing the Covid exams fiasco? Or forcing heads to reopen schools then shut them a day lat...

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Inside the internet cesspool that made MAGA super weird

You ever wonder why MAGA is so weird?As in, weird....

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Hacker talks complications in justice system and issues in DA's office

Kings County District Attorney Sarah Hacker addressed the status of the DA’s office and the steps she has taken to amp...

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Advocates at Minnesota capitol push for free swimming lessons after two children with autism drown

Two tragic deaths of Minnesota children with autism are getting the attention of state leaders....

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Women’s tights disintegrated after being splashed, Victoria sex-assault trial told

Two women and a teenager testified in the trial of Sean James O’Reilly, who pleaded not guilty to seven counts of sexu...

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Puerto Rico Shadow Senator endorses Trump at PA rally after 'Kill Tony' controversy at MSG

Shadow Sen. Zoraida Buxo, R-PR, endorsed Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally only days after a comic at another event i...

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Public.com Announces 'The Best Way To Place A Bet' On The 2024 Election — And It's Not Prediction Markets

This year's presidential election could go down as the race that changed the way people around the world can bet on spor...

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PM Modi To Begin Two-Day Gujarat Visit Today, Launch Projects Worth Over Rs 280 Crore

(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat, will i...

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Decision 2024: Early voting across WNY

Early voters have made it to the polls in Genesee, Allegany and Wyoming counties....

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Panama Holiday Calendar: Days Off Start Next Week

(MENAFN - Newsroom Panama) The month of November marks a period of rest in Panama, with several national holidays that o...

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Panama Demands UN To End US Blockade Of Cuba

(MENAFN - Newsroom Panama) The Panamanian ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Eloy Alfaro, during his speech at the t...

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Amid Shouts And Protests Deputies Approve 2025 General State Budget

(MENAFN - Newsroom Panama) The Budget Committee of the National Assemblyapproved around midnight on Monday, October 28, ...

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Heavy-handed redistricting can be risky

Democrats did as they pleased in redrawing political boundaries. They might have assisted one Republican in the process....

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A county clerk wanted Lt. Gov. Henderson prosecuted. Phil Lyman’s supporters want the death penalty.

The official responsible for counting ballots in Utah’s second largest county, Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson, is pu...

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Two American women throwing punches dragged off flight due to fight over MAGA hat

Two American tourists were removed from a plane at London's Heathrow airport by police over one's support for Donald Tru...

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From The Gazette and Colorado Politics: Real-time coverage and analysis on Election Day

The Gazette and Colorado Politics will have a dozen journalists bringing you real-time coverage and analysis of Election...

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Jordan Calls Arab League Emergency Meeting Following Israeli Knesset's Law Against UNRWA

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, October 29 (Petra) -- Jordan Tuesday called for an Arab League emergency meeting to...

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Israeli Massacres Proof Of Disregard For Int'l Law: Mofa

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Dr Majid bin Mohammed al-Ansari, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), expresse...

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Qatar Condemns Israeli's Draft Law Banning UNRWA Activities

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Qatar condemned, in the strongest terms, the Israeli Knesset's approval of draft laws banning the ...

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Building Trust: Next Steps In Your Ladder Of Success

(MENAFN - 3BL) As the first chemical officer to serve as the Army inspector general, Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith ...

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Urgent call for tree management in Penang

A letter from MOHIDEEN ABDUL KADER, President, Consumers’ Association of Penang. Read full story...

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Construction industry must reduce worksite fatalities

A letter from WONG SOO KAN, Petaling Jaya. Read full story...

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Of wage growth and sustainability

A letter from Dr Hanis Adiela Ibrahim, School of Economics, Finance and Banking, University Utara Malaysia. Read full st...

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Harris Supporters Gather for Washington Rally A Week Before Election

Thousands of Harris supporters attended a rally at the Ellipse in the capital, the same site where Trump made his speech...

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Warnings of spending cuts and tax increases precede Labour Government's budget announcement

Tax increases and spending squeezes are likely to define the Labour Party’s budget tomorrow....

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Harris gives closing argument speech at the Ellipse, offering "a different path" than Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris is delivering remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to Capitol on...

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Inside Arab And Muslim Democrats’ Last-Minute Push To Get Harris Over The Finish Line

In the crucial state of Michigan, the Biden administration's support for Israel's wars has helped Donald Trump draw some...

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Watch live: Harris to rally voters at Ellipse

Kamala Harris is set to promise on Tuesday that she will put the country before party and herself during the final speec...

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Reeves' big Budget will set agenda for years to come

Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come....

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Harris Parts With Biden In Closing Remarks, Promises A Protective Presidency

(MENAFN - IANS) Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) Democratic Party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris has said that although...

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Famed NBA coach dunks on Trump's hate rally at world's most famous arena

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers sounded off about the upcoming election and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trum...

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Welcome center: Kearney visitors bureau, chamber, others set to open new HQ

The floor is designed to represent the Platte River, complete with cranes suspended from the ceilings "flying" throughou...

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Final push to Election Day

We have reached the final week before the 2024 elections. So you can expect a media blitz of political ads and some ampe...

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Obama Talks Fame, Marriage And Unwanted Advances As President

The former commander in chief has spilled on “women grabbing my butt" and what kept him grounded during his, at times,...

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TXST fires adjunct professor Tanner Neidhardt

An opposing candidate is accusing a Texas State faculty member of abusing his position to influence an election....