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Marijuana may soon be a Schedule III drug: What will change?

The Justice Department took a major step this week, formally moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Th...

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Biden's Commencement Speech At Morehouse College Highlights Democracy And Middle East Peace Efforts

Biden also criticized Donald Trump's rhetoric on immigrants and acknowledged that the class of 2024 began college amidst...

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Atin Ito 'swarming': A classic budol-budol

THE much-hyped swarming by fishermen into the China-controlled Bajo de Masinloc led by a dubious group calling itself "A...

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An ecological and a prayer journey

IT was my privilege to host the administration of San Beda University that came to Cagayan on an "ecological pilgrimage....

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Biden’s big working class woes, the new-gov’t dilemma and other commentary

The Biden camp “would rather think about this election” as “the democracy election” or “abortion rights electi...

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Can China de-escalate?

ON May 15, a civilian maritime convoy from Zambales, made up of 100 mostly fishermen's boats with their coast guard esco...

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Such a long wait for justice

AFTER 13 frustrating years since Lourdes "Chit" Estella-Simbulan was killed in a road crash, a Quezon City court has fin...

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Senior Republican Criticizes Biden's Arms Holdup In Speech To Israeli Parliament

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik, a potential candidate for Donald Trump's running mate, was referring to a paused one-time deliv...

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Entering the US with a visitor visa

WELCOME to the USA?YOU may not be aware, but after your interview with the officer at the port of entry, getting your lu...

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The Boracay land reform fiasco

ON Nov. 8, 2018, then-president Rodrigo Duterte personally distributed certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to 4...

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Fact Check: Did Rahul Gandhi 'Display Chinese Constitution' At His Rallies? Assam CM's Claim Is False

The Verdict FalseRahul Gandhi was seen holding a red-covered coat pocket edition of the Constitution of India, authored ...

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New 'super body' in education?

SINCE I started my work in the Second Congressional Commission on Education, or Edcom 2, as its chief legal officer last...

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From dorms to demonstrations

AUSTIN, Texas – The campus protests that have spread to universities across the United States are not about the war be...

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Odisha Elections 2024: BJP Leaders Using Derogatory Remarks Against Naveen & Pandian Out Of Frustration, Says BJD

Bhubaneswar: The BJD on Sunday accused the BJP of resorting to derogatory remarks against chief minister Naveen Patnaik ...

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Libre nga ba mangarap?

Filipinos have a phrase “libre naman mangarap,” which can be translated to “it is free to dream anyway.” I mainl...

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The Philippine startup ecosystem grows deep roots to nurture future success

THE VIBRANT Philippine startup ecosystem demonstrated resilient performance in 2023, raising $956 million in funds despi...

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Lampeter woman banned from owning dogs after 'Satan' attacked police officer

A Lampeter who pleading guilty to twice being in charge of a dog named Satan that was “dangerously out of control” a...

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Biden taints Title IX with gender ideology; women, children, religious freedom hardest hit

The Biden administration’s tangled web of federal rules and guidances, designed to force-feed progressive fantasies ab...

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'BJP Tried to Derail Free Education by Arresting Me'; CM Arvind Kejriwal | AAP News | News18

'BJP Tried to Derail Free Education by Arresting Me'; CM Arvind Kejriwal | AAP News | News18'BJP Tried to Derail Free Ed...

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Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crashes, fate unknown

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian crashed Sunday in Ir...

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Minter: Beans, beans are good for you — and easy to plant

Beans are light feeders, so all you need is enriched soil with quality compost and not much else, says master gardener B...

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Exclusive Interview: What did Raj Babbar say about elections, public, BJP and his first love?

Renowned for his distinctive acting in films, Raj Babbar, a veteran Congress leader, has served three terms in the Lok S...

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Gusii leaders oppose tribal formations, one-man-one shilling debate

The leaders called on Mt Kenya politicians to rethink their grouping....

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Revolution in voluntary closure of firms

Streamlining the process and the setting up of C-PACE have helped bring down the time involved in disposal of liquidatio...

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Thank you Chhetri — captain, leader, legend

In a country where football struggles to break free from cricket’s shadow, Chhetri emerged as the face of the sport, i...

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Bicester school concerns as man takes 'inappropriate' photos

A man has been taking inappropriate pictures of girls on their way to school, according to reports by Thames Valley Poli...

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VIRAL: Man rides bike through store, kicks cop in the face

A man was sentenced to 11 months in prison as a viral video showed him riding through a busy store after which he also k...

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India Inc delivers slower but broad-based earnings growth

This is indicative of an improvement in the demand environment...

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Robinson urges Heaton-Harris to meet ‘outstanding commitments’ before departure

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced on Saturday that he would not be seeking re-election as an MP a...

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'TMC Dalal': Kharge's Posters Defaced Outside Bengal Congress HQ After Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Rebuffed

Posters and hoardings of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge were found defaced with ink in front of the party's state...

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Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus

As a foreigner residing in Cyprus, I’ve been witness to recent events that have sparked conversations about the treatm...

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‘We have crossed....': Tejaswi Yadav's ‘we have won’ remark ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024 phase 5

Tejaswi Yadav's remark comes ahead of the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, where 49 constituencies are up for po...

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California GOP Convention held in San Francisco Bay Area

The Bay Area played host to the California Republican Party Convention this weekend....

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State high court should uphold Proposition 22

On Tuesday, the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over the constitutionality of Proposition 22. Approved...

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More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdog

Howard Sapers, a former Correctional Investigator of Canada, says Canadians deserve to know more about the law and why c...

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Going nuclear on power and wages may not be the election winner Peter Dutton thinks it is

Opposition leader has laid fertile ground for progressive attack ads to grow in policy-lite budget replyGet our morning ...

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The West Block – Episode 36, Season 13

We’re learning more details about the secretive transfer of one of Canada’s most brutal killers: Luka Magnotta. Why ...

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Biden's 'privilege' claims sound like arguments Trump officials made before getting thrown in jail: attorney

President Biden's recent claim of privilege shares some similarities with former President Trump's attempts to use the p...

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Council elections 2024: Calderdale Council keeps same leader but there is a new face as her deputy

Calderdale Council’s leader will be staying in the role and she has announced who will be her new deputy....

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Electoral Act: Intersociety advocates reform of Petition Court, Voting Process

As an aftermath of the governorship election held in Imo State in November last year, the International Society For Civi...

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Location of Iranian President’s Chopper Pinpointed

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian rescue teams have pinpointed the location of the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim R...

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Iranian President’s Copter Makes Difficult Landing: Minister

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi confirmed on Sunday that a helicopter carrying President Ebra...

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Wealth Column: Women and wealth

Women are taking less of a backseat regarding their family’s wealth management and investing decisions....

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Tories back Nadhim Zahawi as he admits ousting Boris Johnson was a mistake

Tory MPs agreed with the former chancellor after he said the party made a mistake in ditching the ex-prime minister....

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GCC Arbitration

The GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre celebrated its 30th anniversary, established by the rulers of the Gulf States. The...

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Ditch the subsidies to get more housing

There’s little disagreement that California has a housing-affordability crisis, as the state’s average home value is...

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Putin and Xi’s bro-hug proves that fight for Ukraine is same as fight against China

To say that threats to America’s security are all connected may sound like a cliché but that does not make it any le...

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As Knesset summer session begins: Protests planned around Israel

Protesters will drive in convoys around the country Monday morning, slowing traffic by driving at the lowest speed allow...

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PM Receives Singapore Defence Minister

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, May 19 (Petra) -- Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Bisher Khasawneh, receive...

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Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe scolds Tories as 'Brexit to blame for election loss'

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said an election will take place this year but Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unimpressed by the Co...

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Saudi Arabia: The emerging cultural powerhouse shaping global soft power dynamics

By Rajah Abli Blay*In today's interconnected world, the concept of soft power has become increasingly crucial in shaping...

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‘PM Modi Freaking Out, Using Foul Language’: CM Kejriwal Slams Rhetoric Against Pawar, Uddhav

In a fervent address during a roadshow in Delhi's Badarpur and Tughlakabad areas, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launche...

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Inside Utah Politics: Brian King, Randy Shumway

This week on Inside Utah Politics, we look at a new way to approach homelessness solutions and how Democratic gubernator...

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Lampeter named a Fairtrade Town

LAMPETER has been named as a Fairtrade Town following the efforts of the local community....