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Assistant teacher draws salary despite being absent for 9yr

An assistant teacher at a Lower Secondary School in Bhola's Charfasson upazila reportedly has been receiving regular sal...

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India doesn't want democracy in neighbouring countries

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said India does not want to see democracy in its neigh...

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Video: Oppn MPs greet BJP with rose, tricolor; urge govt to run Parliament

New Delhi: India’s opposition MPs on Wednesday, December 11, greeted their BJP counterparts in Parliament premises wit...

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New Illinois state flag? Here are the 10 finalists

The Illinois Secretary of State's office has released the finalists for a new state flag design, which the public will b...

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Labor cuts with one hand, hands out with other

Targeting childcare spending at those who need it most would avoid another overly generous entitlement that becomes a fi...

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NDIS growth curb ahead of schedule, but budget burden grows

The NDIS is on track to have its growth rate reduced to 8 per cent a year earlier than expected, but the cost of the sch...

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Darbar move will be restored, won’t allow Jammu’s uniqueness to shrink: CM Omar Abdullah

He said the govt takes its own decision which does impact the publicThe post Darbar move will be restored, won’t allow...

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Trump Picks Former CIA Official Ron Johnson as US Ambassador to Mexico

President-elect Donald Trump said Ron Johnson will work with Senator Marco Rubio to promote 'security and prosperity.'...

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Blaise Tapp: Our attitude needs to change about the food that we eat

The term junk food conjures up images of greasy burgers and fried chicken, which are usually best enjoyed at the end of ...

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Orangeburg County courthouse construction bidding process begins in spring

The construction bidding process for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse will begin in March and April of 2025, accordi...

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Outgoing Rep. Jamaal Bowman issues 'Dear White People' thread following Daniel Penny acquittal

Rep. Jamaal Bowman issues "Dear White People" message following Daniel Penny acquittal. Bowman, who lost a Democratic pr...

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Editorial cartoon for Dec. 11, 2024

Editorial cartoonist Bob Englehart draws on the potential impact of Trump tarriffs upon retailers....

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Editorial: Head-spinning Brandon Johnson staff issues call for City Hall culture reset

A cluster or senior-staff controversies illuminates a lack of accountability in Brandon Johnson's City Hall....

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Top DOGE senator demands answers on plan to exhaust CHIPs Act funds before Trump arrives

Senate DOGE Caucus leader Joni Ernst of Iowa is sending letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about her recent comm...

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Gerald Anthony Guillory

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” -Luke 23:43 There are those men whom display strength at ...

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Betty Treece

Betty Lee Treece gently stepped from this world onto the shores of her heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at the age ...

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California produced a female House speaker and vice president. So why are women losing ground?

Even as women have reached near-parity in Sacramento, the ranks of female House members from California are shrinking. F...

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James “Jimmy” Warner Pitre

James “Jimmy” Pitre, B.S, M.ED., 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in his residence....

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Evangelical Christians once agitated for women, prisoners, the poor and ending slavery. What happened?

'The Late Great Planet Earth' was a huge bestseller. Its message about the Book of Revelation explains why evangelical C...

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Jack Lavin: The cloud tax increase may sound like a nebulous cost, but it will impact everyday Chicagoans

The proposed increase to the Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax is expected to impose an $128 million dollar burden...

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David Adesnik: Amnesty International's deep bias exposed in report on alleged Israeli 'genocide'

The lack of evidence of genocidal intent on Israel’s part is nothing short of an embarrassment for the human rights or...

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Chris Selley: Harm reduction for opioids is over. Now let's seriously measure the result

Doug Ford wants addicts clean, sober and employed. It's an unimpeachable goal, and a much tougher job than he makes out...

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Should California spend taxpayer money to fight Trump's deportation plan?

Responding to state officials promising to fight deportations, a reader asks: 'What about laws that make it a crime to e...

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Hooray for the government scientists and regulators protecting ordinary Americans

Notice of potential measles exposures. Testing raw milk for bird flu. Vehicle safety recalls. Those who oppose governmen...

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I was a small landlord who gave up on L.A. because of draconian rent rules

Small landlords in L.A. took a huge hit because of pandemic rent freezes. Not allowing them to recoup enough to cover hi...

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Laura Washington: Donald Trump must embrace expanded access to obesity-fighting drugs

The costs of obesity could outweigh the hefty price tag of allowing Americans on Medicare and Medicaid to access drugs l...

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My View: Memories of the Christmas music season

Christmas music season is here. Actually, it started the day after Halloween for commercial radio. Forget Thanksgiving, ...

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Parashah of the week: Vayishlach

Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; let what you have remain yours” Genesis 33:9...

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Mark W. Schwiebert: Quad-Cities has a local culture that is bright

During this holiday season there are many events to remind us how our culture here in the Quad Cities is truly bright....

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Ontario lacks a leader with vision

Ontario needs a premier with a vision for the future...

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Dylan Sharkey: Chicago mayor cuts cops for residents while nearly 100 officers protect him

The disconnect between Mayor Brandon Johnson's security priorities and his policy decisions has led to increased costs a...

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‘You can go to hell and burn to ashes,’ Edo APC chair tells critics of Gov Okpebholo over budget gaffe (Video)

The acting Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe, has defended the Go...

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Florida lawmaker introduces bill to require DACA students to pay out-of-state tuition

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine proposed a bill to require students in the Sunshine State with DACA status to pay out-of-s...

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New Budget blow to Rachel Reeves as disability charity says it may be forced to scrap key services

Mencap warns it will be hit by the Labour chancellor’s rise in National Insurance paid by employers...

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Tinubu vs Atiku: Forget presidency, allow South in 2027 – APC chieftain, Afegbua to North

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kassim Afegbua, has said the North should allow the Southern part of...

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Medical misogyny leaves women in pain for years, say MPs

Women experiencing conditions such as heavy periods and endometriosis are being dismissed when they ask for help, a repo...

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Nagaland: Why India needs to watch out for geopolitical events in the region

Plummeting India-Bangladesh bilateral relations and the continuing civil war situation in Myanmar could play crucial rol...

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Faber warned strict asylum plans will put strain on legal system

Asylum minister Marjolein Faber’s plans for the “strictest asylum regime ever” will trigger a wave of legal challe...

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Philippine VP skips hearing on threat to kill president

The vice president of the Philippines has avoided a hearing on threats to the president but instead sent her lawyer, cla...

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Boston City Council: Debate on anti-terrorism grants erupts, again

Immigration and civil rights advocates are demanding the Boston City Council delay a vote on a nearly $12 million federa...

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Army-Navy Game 2024: Hall of Fame QB Roger Staubach personally inspects game balls

All the football the Navy offense will use during Saturday’s game have been tested by none other than legendary quarte...

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Pittsburgh Planning Commission postpones vote on zoning overhaul to expand affordable housing

Many members of the Planning Commission said they support transit-oriented development but need to see changes to the cu...

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Pittsburgh City Council nearing completion of 2025 budget

Though concerns remain about the details, Pittsburgh City Council seems poised to take the next steps on approving Mayor...

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Nigel Farage in furious clash with Sky News' Beth Rigby over MP who kicked ex-girlfriend

Nigel Farage repeatedly tried to shut down questions over Reform MP James McMurdock, who was jailed in 2006 for kicking ...

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We are neither with 'Soros issue' nor with 'Adani issue': SP's Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav emphasized the party's focus on Parliament's functionality, distancing itself from both ...

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Bangladesh: Yunus has become a puppet in Jamaat’s hand

Jamaat’s growing control over the state machinery appears evident in the Muhammad Yunus administration’s leniency to...

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Mallikarjun Kharge slams Jagdeep Dhankhar: ‘RS chairman acts like a school headmaster, functions as govt spokesperson'

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticises RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly acting as a government spokesper...

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What is in the Windsor Framework? MPs approve Rishi Sunak’s deal

Commons approves proposals PM agreed with European Commission president despite Tory and DUP opposition...

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Son of a sheriff: Maiden's Whisenant said his career goal was to be police chief

“If somebody that you are mentoring or supervising is getting better than you, then that speaks success."...

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Joe Biden Calls Himself 'Stupid' For Not Doing 1 Donald Trump Thing

The president said he "learned something from" the president-elect....

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Nigel Farage predicts 'end of woke' under Trump - which Labour won't want to discuss

EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader revealed his thoughts on how the President-elect may tackle a range of social issues....

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Personality like Subramania Bharati comes once in centuries, his thoughts continue to inspire us: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi released a 23-volume collection of Subramania Bharati's writings. The Prime Minister honored Bharati...

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Holy Cow History | The Christmas classic first popularized as a racy drinking song

Despite being little more than the answer to trivia questions today, Vaughn Meader was a pioneer who paved the way for "...