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Beyond the ballot: The slow, urgent work of rebuilding American trust

That effort is being made in Minnesota communities ranging from Madison to Pelican Rapids....

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Readers Write: World Children’s Day, Boundary Waters, Uruguay, election coverage

Do parents a solid and expand the Child Tax Credit...

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Trump picks Dr. Oz to run mammoth Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

WASHINGTON — Former TV personality and onetime U.S. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz could become the next administrator for...

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Trump to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

President-elect Trump continues to pick his new administration. He will nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz — known for The Dr. Oz...

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Editorial: Incumbent wins in local races can help strengthen regional partnerships

Victories in mayoral races throughout Hampton Roads should open the door to more, and stronger, partnerships among our r...

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Trudeau minister under fire over false claims of Indigenous background: 'Why on Earth has the prime minister not fired this man?'

Randy Boissonnault faces mounting calls to resign over his past business practices and previous claims of an Indigenous ...

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Santa Ana ordinance would ban camping in tents in public spaces; vote set for Tuesday

The Santa Ana City Council is set to vote on a proposed ordinance that would ban camping or storing personal belongings ...

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Walmart CFO signals potential price hikes due to Trump's tariff plans

Walmart CFO John David Rainey said on Tuesday that President-elect Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan may require the r...

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Dr. Oz eyed by Trump to oversee Medicare and Medicaid

"There may be no physician more qualified and capable than Dr. Oz to Make America Healthy Again,” Trump said...

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Plan to allow Bible material in Texas elementary school lessons narrowly passes preliminary vote

The vote moves the board one step closer to signing off on what is known as the “Bluebonnet” textbook, which drew ho...

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Anne Arundel County seeks to market itself as welcoming environment for immigrants

Known as a Certified Welcoming designation, it is given by Welcoming America, a nonprofit based in Georgia that assesses...

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Cartoon: Blame the Democrats

Cartoon by Nick Anderson for Nov. 20, 2024....

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Pro-life groups cautious on RFK Jr. nomination after evolving abortion views

Pro-life groups are skeptical but optimistic about the nomination of pro-choice Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Depart...

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Column: Catering to narrow interests misses broader concerns

In prioritizing narrow interests, the government has neglected concerns such as affordable housing, quality education an...

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Wisconsin regulators file complaint against former justice who led 2020 election probe

Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspira...

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Letters for Nov. 20: Virginia needs stronger regulation of campaign financing

Letter writers call for stronger campaign finance rules, encourage plastic bag taxes and take stock of the election....

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Pierre Poilievre claimed military chaplains were 'banned' from praying at Remembrance Day ceremonies. Is that true?

Remembrance Day ceremonies were thrust into the spotlight this year due to a political debate over what can and cannot b...

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Pierre Poilievre claimed chaplains were 'banned' from praying at Remembrance Day ceremonies. Is that true?

Remembrance Day ceremonies were thrust into the spotlight this year due to a political debate over what can and cannot b...

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‘It’s not closure,’ says mother of slain Bangor man after his killer pleads guilty to manslaughter

Now that the woman who killed Daniel Ford-Coates has been sentenced to prison, his mother has to figure out what’s nex...

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Potential triple strike involving SEPTA and city workers could 'shut region down,' union boss says

Three large unions in greater Philadelphia are all threatening to strike at the same time in a move that could "shut the...

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Congresswoman says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress, Sarah McBride

A congresswoman from South Carolina introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. ...

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LA City Council officially adopts sanctuary city ordinance in advance of Trump's second term

The ordinance was rushed by city officials in the wake of the re-election of Donald Trump, who has promised mass deporta...

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Break cycle of poverty for good; prioritize livelihood over ‘ayuda’

A considerable portion of the national budget is allocated to cash assistance programs or what is now popularly known as...

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Ice sports complex could be Norfolk’s way forward on Military Circle redevelopment

A sports tourism consultant Norfolk could pursue development of a tournament-caliber ice sports complex to differentiate...

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Trump Attends Starship Launch With Musk

This was SpaceX’s sixth Starship launch from the expanding Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas....

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Trump redux

Donald Trump won the US presidential elections by defeating his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. By all...

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Engage in trade

The point of the parable is that like the master in the story, God wants us to be “enterprising” with the talents th...

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Strengthening PH’s sustainability

While in Singapore for the FinTech Festival last Nov. 7, I was honored to pay a courtesy call to Singapore’s minister ...

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Hancock County looks to build new emergency center outside Ellsworth

The county would use roughly $3.5 million in federal funds to buy and redevelop the parcel at 17 Wyman Road in the town ...

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Salute to PAGASA, and media

The parade of major weather disturbances was unprecedented. Even our elders in Rizal could not recall when the country h...

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The Trump ripple effect

Earlier this month, the US elections happened. Though it was an election where only Americans cast their vote, the shock...

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Reviving Kinyarwanda will require more than speaking it

During Unity Club’s 28-year anniversary last week, President Kagame appealed to the audience to speak Kinyarwanda prop...

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Defence Minister Richard Marles says it is too dangerous to return Australian diplomats to Ukraine

Defence Minister refuses to commit to reopening Australia’s embassy in Ukraine despite cross-party calls to strengthen...

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Judge dismisses a lawsuit over abortion-rights measure that South Dakota voters rejected

A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit that an anti-abortion group filed in June targeting an abortion rights meas...

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Matt Gaetz's accusers don't want to testify in public, their lawyer says

WASHINGTON — A lawyer for two women who have accused former Rep....

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Trump Calls on GOP Senators to Halt Biden’s Judicial Nominees

'Republican Senators need to Show Up and Hold the Line,' the president-elect wrote....

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Trump adds Dr. Oz to his Cabinet of clowns

Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Mehmet Oz, the quack television doctor who swindles his viewers out of their hard-earn...

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Exploring the future of medicine: AI, robotics, and the power of innovation at IRCAD

On November 15, 2024, I had the distinct honour of joining medical professionals and community leaders at the IRCAD Oper...

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Australia looks to cash in from global climate push

Australia and India have reiterated their trade and defence ties as world leaders called for greater climate action and ...

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Beyond beauty and a thousand hills, Rwanda offers abundant opportunity

Rwanda is blessed by its natural beauty that ranges from the captivating landscapes, vibrant culture, and an array of na...

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Ayotte looks to balance budget without cutting state services

The budget ball is in Kelly Ayotte’s court.After 50 state agencies presented their budget proposals for the 2026-27 cy...

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Career criminal’s stabbing spree: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 20, 2024

Post readers discuss a homeless man with eight prior arrests who stabbed three people to death on Monday....

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Cybercrime 'very real' threat to Aussies, businesses

The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact ...

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GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Republican senators are divided ...

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Susan Shelley: Will the LA City Council really stick up for criminal migrants?

We’re about to see "Operation Ruby Slippers" send a lot of people home....

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House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member

House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgen...

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How Trump will keep the left on defense — in transition and beyond

"Once they’re on the run, keep 'em running" is an old cavalry motto — and a strategy Donald Trump seems to have take...

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Donald Trump picks celeb surgeon Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid agency

Dr. Mehmet Oz is widely known for hosting the hit daytime TV show "The Dr. Oz Show" for a decade....

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NYC prosecutors concede Trump sentencing in hush money case may need to be delayed

Manhattan prosecutors on Tuesday told the judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case...

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Natural Gas Survives Election, Aims to Thrive Post-Election

The November election results signal changes to energy policy at the state and federal levels. While it is not yet clear...

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What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary

Lutnick once appeared on Trump’s NBC reality show, “The Apprentice.” He has become a part of the president-elect�...

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What the gender gap tells us about Trump's win

Donald Trump's appeals to young men and men of color in the 2024 election campaign may have paid off....

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House Republicans support proposal banning bathroom access for 1st transgender member

A resolution proposed Monday by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees f...