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ICE violated family's Fifth Amendment rights

In the early morning hours of Thursday, March 27, three children were getting ready for school when ICE agents burst in ...

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'Time to stand up for our kids': Nebraska bill to crack down on social media advances; raises free speech questions

A bill seeking to enhance Nebraska children's online privacy and limit damaging effects of social media advanced again i...

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Local company to open brewery inside hotel planned for downtown Lafayette

A popular Acadiana-based brewing company will open a brewery on the bottom floor of the 83-room hotel planned for downto...

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EDITORIAL: Don't wait to protect citizens from undesirable projects

Governments can learn some lessons from the way people behave in their ordinary lives when it comes to preventing unfort...

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Homeland Security visa crackdown: More UO international students must leave or risk deportation

University of Oregon administrators have uncovered more international students whose visas were abruptly revoked by fede...

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy amid Geopolitical Transformations: 1990-2024 – Part IV

Sri Lankan Foreign Policy since the End of the Cold War By the end of the Cold War, Sri Lanka’s foreign policy priorit...

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Horse-drawn buggy rolls over after being rear-ended in Corinth

The occupants of the buggy reported minor injuries, but no one was brought to the hospital....

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US govt investigating if FBI involved in Capitol riot

The US government will investigate if the FBI was involved in the 2021 attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, despit...

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State Republicans push to police DEI in education via state funding

PHOENIX -- The state House is considering whether to eliminate state funds for universities and colleges that offer cour...

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Trump has a timeline in mind for Iran nuke deal, taps Israel to lead any potential military action

Trump told reporters Wednesday that if Iran does not give up its nuclear weapons program, military action led by Israel ...

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Scoop: Democrats launch campaign to oust Elon Musk from government by June

A group of House Democrats is launching a concerted campaign to force Elon Musk out of the Trump administration by May 3...

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Judges bar US use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans held in parts of Texas and New York

Judges in Texas and New York have temporarily barred the U.S. government from deporting Venezuelans jailed in parts of t...

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Trump orders probes of two ex-officials, accusing one of 'treason'

by Chris LefkowUS President Donald Trump ordered extraordinary Justice Department investigations on Wednesday into two m...

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What undocumented SoCal residents should know about the IRS deal with ICE

We’re in tax season now, but advocates say you should consult with an immigrant rights group before filing if you’re...

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Regional areas to share in $20 billion investment fund

Infrastructure and health in regional areas will be targeted in a coalition investment fund, but the Nationals have deni...

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ICE: 4 Chinese Nationals Face Deportation Following $1.2 Million Identity Theft Scheme

A group of Chinese nationals who have been sentenced in a $1.2 million identity theft scheme face deportation after pris...

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From India's Youngest CEO To Congressman In PM Justin Sun's Liberland: Mr. KEY's Leadership Evolution

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire)Vit Jedlicka - President of Liberland (left), Mr Karnika E Yashwant and Ivan Pernar, the Croatia...

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South East politicians, voters in love with APC –Obinna, Imo guber hopeful

By Ndubuise Orji At a time the All Progressives Congress (APC) is making tremendous efforts to consolidate and expand it...

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HUTCHINS: The 23 things I've learned by age 23

Today marks my 23rd trip around the sun. That’s a total of 276 birthday candles blown out (presumably), 8,400 sunrises...

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OUTSIDE VIEW: Tariffs have frozen the US economy

Klarna, StubHub and Medline have put on hold their initial public offerings. Jaguar Land Rover has paused all car shipme...

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YORK: Tim Walz and the border crisis

You might not have noticed, but Minnesota governor and losing 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz is on a...

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James Toback Ordered To Pay $1.68B To Women Who Accused Him Of Sexual Harassment

More than seven years after dozens of women accused director James Toback of sexual assault, false imprisonment, coercio...

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No-fun politicians target gambling — but not rotten-odds state lotteries

The same political bullies who want to ban "risky" gambling don't propose banning the worst form of it — their own sta...

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Data depletion, consumers and FCCPC’s intervention

By Edwin Uhara The various telecommunication companies in the country have come under intense pressure from the Nigerian...

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2027: If Kwankwaso joins APC, I’ll go with him –Senator Hanga

By Chinelo Obogo Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure (2015–2023) has been labelled a colossal fail...

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Humphrey Nwosu and Senate’s amnesia

By Pat Onukwuli Memory is a stubborn witness; it holds on to the truth even when power tries to bury it. When the Nigeri...

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Worried UAE Investors Seek Answers From UK Asset Firm Under Fraud Investigation

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Several UAE-based investors say they are in the dark about their funds after a UK-based asset m...

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New Wave of Trump’s Deregulation Eases Rules on Shower Heads, Plastic Straws, and More

The president's actions also target Biden-era limits on gas stoves, water heaters, washing machines, furnaces, and dishw...

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Trump’s economic reforms: Boon or bane for vulnerable Americans?

By Marcel Mbamalu Donald Trump’s proposed economic reforms aim to revitalize the US economy through tax cuts, deregula...

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Akpabio and price of loyalty!

By Clementina Daika In Nigerian politics, loyalty is not merely a virtue—it is a double-edged sword, a cross to bear, ...

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Presidential oaths, selective allegiances in Nigeria

By Abidemi Adebamiwa In the realm of political leadership, the presidential oath is a solemn promise to uphold justice, ...

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Commercial vehicle collision lawsuit reform bill gets public hearing

Senate Bill 39 is a priority bill for Lt.. Gov. Dan Patrick this session. Opponents worry the bill would make it tougher...

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Bangor schools approve $62M budget

The spending plan is $2.8 million — or 4.7 percent — higher than last year....

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Why Nigerians’ll vote Tinubu again –Oshun, Reps member

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, key opposition figures in the country are pushing for a c...

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DA Abrams: Across the U.S., time ‘to shine the light’ on crime victims

"We stand together to uplift victims' voices, ensure their voices are heard, and focus on their rights as they navigate ...

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'Shocking': CNN's Jake Tapper aghast as whistleblowers targeted 'for telling the truth'

CNN’S Jake Tapper launched a terse take down of President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting two members of hi...

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Rubio callously revokes visas for entire country over US mistake

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a bone to pick with South Sudan, even though the country did nothing wrong. Rubio and...

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'Enough is enough': Dems aim to force Republicans on record as Trump policies wreak havoc

Congressional Democrats—and a small but growing number of Republicans—are throwing their support behind last-ditch l...

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Borders man who damaged windows and vehicle jailed for 250 days

He is also remanded in custody in connection with another matter under solemn procedure....

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John Healey to host ‘coalition of the willing’ defence ministers in Brussels

The UK and France have been at the forefront of discussions aimed at deterring Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine agai...

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Suzetrigine: a revolution in pain relief

The new drug promises to be an intermediate option between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids, wi...

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Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target

Social housing will be built among thousands of new homes in an inner-city suburb, as part of a plan to develop near est...

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Keep civil servants out of toxic politics

FROM ZUKIFEREE IBRAHIM Director of Corporate Communication Office Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Read full story...

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How Asean and Asia can turn the tide against US tariffs

FROM VENKATACHALAM ANBUMOZHI Senior Research Fellow for Innovation Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (...

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On course to strengthen proficiency in English

FROM NUR FARAH IDAYU SAADON Training consultant National Institute of Public Administration (Intan) Read full story...

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Noem Relaunches Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office

Homeland Security secretary said Trump would prioritize help for families of victims of crimes committed by illegal immi...

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Migrant detainees should be in El Salvador prison "for the rest of their lives," Noem says

The more than 200 migrants sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador by U.S. immigration agents should stay there...

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Bourke's Bookshelf: ‘Another sunrise on the reaping’

This week's feature dread is "Sunrise on the Reaping," the latest installment of "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Co...

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Regina city council says no to cars at Scarth Street Mall

The downtown block, first closed to car traffic in 1975, will remain a pedestrian-only zone, says city council....

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SC House and Senate end yearslong battle over earmark funding to cut more taxes for wealthy

South Carolina budget writers have agreed on a compromise to slash spending and reduce taxes on the state's high-income ...

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Trump's tariff flip offers 'no change' for Australia

Australia will continue to diversify its trade and fight for its interests as the US president wound back many tariffs f...

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White House will ignore reporters with gender pronouns in email signature

The White House will ignore reporters whose emails contain gender pronouns in the signature, a spokesperson confirmed to...

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House Republicans Block Democratic Bid to Force Vote on Tariffs

The president has paused new tariffs on dozens of countries for 90 days and raised levies on Chinese goods to 125 percen...

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Trump says he'll 'take a look' at exempting some larger US companies hit especially hard by tariffs

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was open to providing company-specific tariff exemptions, noting the importance...

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Lawmakers seek to tax social media companies for data collection

We know social media companies are collecting our data. Now, Minnesota lawmakers want to tax them for it. Caroline Cummi...

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Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system a...