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Scoop: House Democrats' oldest members mostly running again despite youth revolt

Democrats are at war with themselves over their aging leadership, but many of the party's oldest members of Congress are...

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Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved...

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Putin to skip summit with Ukraine and send low-level Russian negotiators

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has decided to skip the summit with Ukraine he called for and send a lower level delegatio...

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LA’s tourism workers are one step closer to a wage increase by LA28

The L.A. City Council voted to raise the city’s minimum wage for hotel and airport workers....

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder caught in Gaza meltdown during RFK Jr. HHS budget hearing

Cohen was one of the seven protestors who were forcibly removed from the hearing by Capitol Police....

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Arrests by masked federal agents are "slippery slope," former DHS attorney warns

The practice of federal agents wearing masks to shield their identity during arrests is becoming more common. But some c...

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Putin Set to Skip Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey: Kremlin

Both Washington and Kyiv have called for leader-level meetings to hammer out a peaceful settlement to the Ukraine war....

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Missouri lawmakers seek to repeal abortion-rights amendment approved by voters

Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment​, Republican state lawmakers seek to repeal it ...

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NHS bosses who fail to cut waiting times to have their pay docked

NHS bosses could be paid £45,000 to move to struggling areas, while underperforming executives could have their pay cut...

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Lawmakers agree on Oklahoma budget, could see income tax cut

Lawmakers quickly met Wednesday afternoon to announce they agreed on the upcoming budget....

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Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Mexican social media influencer, Valeria Marquez. — Instagram@v___marquez/File A young Mexican social media influencer...

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen arrested as Kennedy testifies at Senate hearing

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen was among seven people arrested during Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testi...

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Hochul jokes congestion pricing might not work— after NYC traffic made her late for dinner

Kathy Hochul — always on the dot punctual, and meeting a friend for dinner — arrived 20 minutes late....

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Newsom forced to roll back unwise Medi-Cal expansions

After the state unwisely expanding Medi-Cal in recent years, the program has descended into a fiscal crisis....

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A Utah representative got caught napping during an all-night House hearing

Utah Rep. Blake Moore was caught on CSPAN cameras sleeping in his chair during an all-night House committee hearing....

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New housing minister says supply, not costs, root of Canada's real estate crisis

Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the way to fight Canada’s real estate crisis is to increase housing supply, not...

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National Security, Gold Board share details of massive Anyinam gold smuggling bust

Some of the items confisicated during the Anyinam gold smuggling bust The National Security, in a joint operation with t...

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Drill, baby, drill — in Brooklyn: Let’s tap the energy bonanza beneath our feet

Geothermal could be the Holy Grail of energy: unlimited and right under our feet — and the same technologies that deli...

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Boys Volleyball: Torrey Pines 3, Classical Academy 0

The Torrey Pines boys volleyball team defeated Classical Academy in 3 straight sets to take their team to the Open Divis...

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Man who bit part of victim's ear off during Peebles street brawl escapes jail term

A man who bit off part of another man’s ear during a street fight in Peebles town centre has escaped a custodial sente...

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Fear UK consumers are more exposed to cancer-causing food because of Brexit

A new campaign backed by world leading scientists and politicians from seven different parties hope the Brexit reset wil...

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Your private data is up for grabs thanks to Trump

Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, took time away from his busy schedule on Wednesday for ...

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Recycling in Malaysia needs the right support

FROM MALAYSIA PLASTICS RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION Read full story...

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Culture of non-compliance a big factor in lorry crashes

FROM PARIMALA PONNUSAMY Lorry System Sdn Bhd Shah Alam Read full story...

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Human cost of ignoring safety data

FROM CHIN YEW SIN Shah Alam Read full story...

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Ethics complaint resurfaces as Kentucky Republican Daniel Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate seat

An ethics complaint stemming from Republican Daniel Cameron’s failed run for Kentucky governor has resurfaced as the f...

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Fact Check: Trump Downplays Trade With Canada Despite Data Showing It as Top U.S. Export Market

During a recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump made several inaccurate state...

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John Ewing Set to Become Omaha's First Black Mayor

Omaha is on the verge of making history as John Ewing appears set to become the city's first Black mayor. This comes aft...

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Nuclear Conflict Risk Between India and Pakistan Remains Real

Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to raise global concerns due to the presence of nuclear weapons on both s...

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Trump to Lift Syria Sanctions, Plans Meeting with Al-Sharaa

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to lift economic sanctions on Syria, a decision that comes ahead of an exp...

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Tucson Voters Voice Mixed Views After Trump's First 100 Days

In Tucson, Arizona, the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's new term have stirred a range of emotions—fro...

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Ukrainian Refugees in Poland Face Rising Discrimination

Svitlana, a 31-year-old Ukrainian mother, recalls how much her daughter enjoyed attending school in Poland. Even after t...

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Uruguay's Former President José Mujica Dies at 89

José Mujica, the former President of Uruguay and one of Latin America's most recognizable political figures, has ...

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Trump and Xi tone down a senseless trade war

The US and China are calling a 90-day truce in their trade war, temporarily lowering tariffs on each other from eye-wate...

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Despite Green Market Growth, Korea Faces Decline in Eco-Friendly Habits, Survey Finds

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s eco-friendly market has surged to a valuation of 34 trillion won (appr...

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Dirty & immoral muslim girl

By Adekunle Lawal In the summer of 2024, I was on my holiday in the United Kingdom and my host told me there is a Grampi...

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Hegseth’s plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers

The cuts would affect dozens of active duty officers across the five services....

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LILLEY: The good, the bad, the ugly of Carney's cabinet appointments

Some good appointments, some worrisome picks as prime minister’s first real government takes shape...

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Wisconsin judge indicted on charges of helping immigrant avoid arrest

A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Wisconsin judge who was arrested by the FBI last month for allegedly trying...

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Mass defections, leadership lapses threaten PDP’s survival — Suswam

...As three PDP Senators defect to APC after meeting with Tinubu, Ganduje ...Senate now 68-strong for APC after lawmaker...

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Lincoln officials urge patience as 19 road construction projects get underway

City officials urged Lincoln drivers to be patient as road construction projects get underway this summer on 54 lane mil...

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Court to deliver judgement Natasha, Akpabio contempt case June 27

....As another court berates suspended lawmaker over social media misconduct By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna Suspended ...

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Reps reject bill for rotational presidency among geopolitical zones

By Ahiaba Douglas A bill proposing the institutionalisation of a rotationalpresidency across Nigeria’s six geopolitica...

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Young broadcaster, nutritionist Emefa Deka launches menstrual hygiene campaign in Pokuase

Young broadcaster, nutritionist Emefa Deka In a bold and passionate move to empower young girls through education and ad...

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Letters: East Bay should prepare now for refinery closure

Also: Critical services | Education on Africa | Landing spot | Walters columns | Afrikaner refugees. East Bay Times read...

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Prime Minister Carney to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass

The pontiff, who was elected in a conclave that ended last Thursday, will be officially installed as the new leader of t...

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Senate Leader defends defections to APC, denies coercion allegations

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has denied claims that President Bola Tinubu is coercing opposition lawmakers to defect t...

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Trump’s new pardon attorney says he will scrutinize pardons that Biden issued at the end of his term

The Constitution grants broad pardon powers to presidents that cannot be undone....

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Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case

Hannah Dugan's arrest escalated a clash between the Trump administration and local authorities over the president's immi...

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Sussan Ley Becomes First Woman to Lead Liberal Party

Australia's Liberal Party has named Sussan Ley as its new leader, marking the first time a woman has taken the party's t...

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Israel Faces Accusations Over Gaza Food Blockade

Over the past months, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified to alarming levels, with over two million people&m...

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Marcos and Duterte Clash as Power Struggle Intensifies

Following a colorful and intense two-month campaign, the midterm elections in the Philippines have shifted focus back to...

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Marcos struggles in senate as Duterte wins mayoral race jailed

The recent Philippine mid-term elections have delivered surprising results that could significantly impact President F...

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Trump Frees Hostage, Faces Ethics Row, Signs Key Deals

In the fast-paced and unpredictable world of President Donald Trump’s second administration, a single day can deli...

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Trump's Kashmir Mediation Offer Challenges India's Longstanding Policy

US President Donald Trump's recent offer to mediate between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute has placed New...