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MAGA returns to a faithful fantasy to tune out trouble for Trump

The right’s favorite go-to conspiracy theory explains why Trump’s base won’t drop him anytime soon...

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Editorial cartoon for April 30, 2025

Editorial cartoonist Dave Granlund draws on Donald Trump's sinking poll numbers...

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Cabinet minister admits Tony Blair’s net zero criticisms are ‘valid and important’

But environment secretary Steve Reed doubles down on the Labour push to move off fossil fuel energy for renewable altern...

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India to Receive More than Two Dozen French Rafale Fighter Jets

India signed a $7.4 billion deal with France for carrier-capable Rafale jets, enhancing naval aviation and reducing reli...

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A tribute to Kabiru Bala as Ahmadu Bello University witnesses change of guards

Leaders are framed and moulded by the situations they face. The starting point may be known in the journey of a leader, ...

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Sen. Graham responds in kind to Trump's joke about wanting to be pope: 'Keep an open mind'

Sen. Lindsey Graham responded in kind after President Donald Trump jokingly suggested he'd like to be the pope, writing ...

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Removing tombs of Aurangzeb, other invaders first duty of CM Fadnavis: Dwarka Peeth Shakaracharya

Pragyananand Saraswati Maharaj urges Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to remove Aurangzeb's tomb. He warns that Sanatan ...

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WEB EXTRA: Inside Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum's archives

For the past 50 years, Camp Ripley in Little Falls has been home to the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum. In this we...

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Updated CDC Recommendations Aim to Help Protect Millions of People 50 and Older and Adults at High Risk from Potentially Serious Lung Infection

American Lung Association campaign educates adults about pneumococcal pneumonia CHICAGO, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

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Hawaii Legislature set to pay out $9.5 million for claims

Unwanted hugs from a judge, an infamous false missile alert and a mishap with a log splitter are among incidents for whi...

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EPA funding freeze could jeopardize vulnerable communities

A federally funded environmental justice project in Waianae has stalled since the Environmental Protection Agency froze ...

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Democratic transition on powerful Oversight panel in flux

The decision by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) to step back as ranking member of the Oversight Committee could soon create ...

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Senate GOP faces key test over Trump tariff policy

Senate Republicans are staring down a second key test on President Trump’s tariff policy in less than a month as Democ...

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100 days of Trump immigration policies cast 'climate of fear'

In President Trump’s first 100 days in office, the country has gotten a taste of the mass deportation agenda he has pl...

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Supreme Court to decide fate of nation's first religious charter school

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could greenlight the first openly religious charter schoo...

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LP Publicity Secretary, ex Commissioner defects to PDP in Enugu

Mr Titus Odo, the Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State on Wednesday defected to the Peoples Democ...

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GOP push for cuts to NPR, PBS gains steam but some are skeptical

A GOP-backed push for cuts to public broadcasting is picking up momentum in Congress as lawmakers brace for a formal req...

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Virginia Bowdon

Virginia Kirkland Bowdon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and steadfast community member, passed peacefully at the age of...

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Letters: Democrats are upset over Pete Hegseth’s security lapses. Did they forget Afghanistan?

Instead of these constant snipes and attacks, wouldn't it be nice if the Democrats actually offered some constructive su...

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Lissette Castañeda: Chicago is working in concrete ways to make homes affordable to more people

As Chicago faces the realities of disinvestment and displacement, we must act to ensure every resident has access to aff...

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'Hard no': Millionaire tax hike proposal has House Republicans divided

House Republicans are divided over whether they would support raising taxes on the wealthy to help pay for President Don...

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Editorial: New state loan program for college students misses the real crisis

Another loan program provides access to college financing, but it isn’t going to do anything to tackle the high – an...

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What this Liberal candidate is telling voters about Peter Dutton

In the heavily Asian populated seat of Bennelong, Scott Yung has told voters who may not like Peter Dutton that he won�...

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Editorial: Springfield should help Chicago despite Mayor Johnson’s past missteps

Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Springfield Tuesday carrying a set of budget requests far more modest than last year....

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Rep. Kam Buckner: The RTA is running ads while riders and legislators are running out of patience

People don’t want a $750,000 ad campaign from the RTA. They want more buses that arrive on time and trains that feel s...

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Laura Washington: Donald Trump achieves a notorious distinction in his first 100 days

At this point, President Donald Trump has the lowest approval of any president in the past 80 years....

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The 'abundance agenda' will fail without tax reform

A trendy idea within both parties is to cut red tape to encourage investment and innovation. Our current tax laws discou...

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Time has come for Pierre Poilievre to resign

It's time for Pierre Poilievre to step aside...

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A Trump-appointed Californian shakes up civil rights unit at the Justice Department

Democrats are demanding answers about a shifting work focus, diminished staffing and demands of Trump loyalty within the...

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1950: The CNW’s Dakota “400” arrives tomorrow

Highlights of news reported today in 2000, 1975, 1950 and 1925....

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She was wrongly snagged by Trump's word police. Now her medical research is down the drain

A UC San Francisco eye doctor mentioned "hesitancy" and "uptake" in her grant application. That cost her $3 million in f...

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Bob Asmussen | Too good to pass up

Former Illini star defensive back Hawthorne jumps at chance to rejoin Bielema in C-U: 'I knew what we are on track to be...

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Trotro driver found dead in Ashtown

The lifeless body of the deceased A Trotro driver in his mid-30s has been found dead at Ashtown, near Apegyafie, in the ...

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Opinion | Why The Conclave May Reveal A Surprise Choice For Pope

With 103 out of 133 current cardinal electors elevated by late Pope Francis, his intention was clear....

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Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths knock EFCC over alleged disobedience to court order

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has condemne...

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Numbers man: What Liberal powerbroker Michael Sukkar really believes

He’s an influential Liberal conservative fighting for his political life in the nation’s most marginal seat. How dee...

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We need that information to guide us – Osei-Owusu on NPP’s post-election report

Senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Bekwai Member of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has clarified ...

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Why I Dumped Labour Party – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has said defection should be based on logical reason and...

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Nana B Gets 14 Days To Amend Mass Dismissals Case

Henry Nana Boakye The Supreme Court has given the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye...

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Labor’s path to majority emerges as Albanese fights to stem losses

Labor and Liberal strategists believe a huge number of key seats remain on a knife edge just days out from polling day....