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Julia Molony: Blue Origin ladies expose galaxy-wide disconnect between the ultra-rich and the rest of humanity

The all-female Blue Origin group might have had a smooth and problem-free trip into space this week, but their return to...

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Archbishop Eamon Martin: On this Easter morning, pilgrims of hope know the wounds of the world are not beyond healing

When Pope Francis opened the great bronze door at St Peter’s last Christmas Eve, marking the beginning of the Jubilee ...

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Letters: Your correspondents enliven the day with humour and controversy

Sir — It was great to see last week’s Sunday Independent acknowledging some of the people who for years have been re...

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Sarah Caden: It’s inclusion for some, not all, as cohort of students with special educational needs are left behind

There was great fanfare at the recent announcement that, come September this year, there will be 399 new ­special class...

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Declan Lynch: I saw the well-rounded Rory McIlroy step aside to let his genius run rampant

There’s a thing that even bad golfers can do when they arrive on the putting green for a bit of ­slovenly practice....

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The Sunday Independent’s View: Rory McIlroy embodies a brighter future for Ireland

President Trump is bound to conclude that his threat in recent days to withdraw US support for negotiations to end the w...

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Máiría Cahill: A rush to judgment over Grace report won’t help us to fix errors it highlights

We know her as Grace. She cannot speak for herself, make independent decisions, or answer questions. The one constant in...

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Luke O’Neill: EU tariffs are not just about retaliating in a trade war, US food poses a danger to our health

Donald Trump has set his sights on food. The US currently has a trade deficit of €18bn with the EU in the agri-food se...

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David Quinn: Student politics is no joke – radicals are sounding alarm bells

I went to Dublin City University and every year elections to the students’ union were dutifully held. Few took much in...

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Eoin O’Malley: Sandymount’s civil war over cycle lane is a microcosm of a disease in policy-making

If you want to understand why people are disaffected with politics, you might need look no further than Sandymount, the ...

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Naoise Dolan: Grace case highlights once again the heartless indifference of the State towards women

My generation of Irish women came of age through inquiries and scandals. Many of these bore an individual’s name: Savi...

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Brendan O’Connor: For poor Grace, there’s really no Place like home

On Wednesday, Children’s Minister Norma Foley was on the News at One to talk about ‘Grace’....

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Driving Change

There is much to commend in the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) decision to assist in the development of Pak...

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Peace Demands Sincerity

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s recent assertion that both Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed not to allow their soil t...

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Prof. Dr Noman Ahmed’s Community Services

The contributions of Prof....

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Letter: It's wrong to judge all members of a community by the actions of their worst members

Hamas’ attack on Israel and its taking and holding of Israeli hostages, was deeply wrong. But two wrongs do not make a...

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Letter: Vaccines need more investigation

Where there is risk, there must be choice. Parents, not public health officials, must make the choice to vaccinate their...

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Three Hegseth aides ousted in leak investigation decry 'baseless attacks'

Three former senior advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are decrying what they called “baseless attacks” afte...

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Letter: Observation of pride for the Tulsa Zoo

The Tulsa Zoo is something all Tulsans can be proud of, says Mary Collins of Tulsa....

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Get ready! Red snapper season opens next week

Happy Easter, and hope you feel the peace this spring brings you and yours....

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EDITORIAL: Remove unnecessary distractions from state budget process

A lot of people will tell you that when they’re driving in bad weather, they turn off the car radio....

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Rap sheets, photos of suspected Tren de Aragua gang members Trump admin tried to deport before SCOTUS ruling

The Trump administration released the identities of a number of suspected Tren de Aragua gang members it tried to deport...

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Editorial | Capitola City Council heeds voters on trail

"The council seemed to heed extensive public comments that they should uphold the law put in place by voters through 201...

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Corvallis, Albany join nationwide anti-Trump protests. Again.

There wasn't a single animating issue. "What doesn't bring out here today?" said one....

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Democratic Party meltdown: Arizona party chairman attacks his own senators. Sens. Kelly, Gallego and others fire back.

Party chair's email accused senators of threats and intimidation. Top elected Democrats say 'Chair has lost our trust.' ...

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Republican US Rep. Mills meets with Syrian president

Mills represents Florida’s 7th Congressional District including parts of Seminole and Volusia counties....

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Action needed now before more lives are lost at Hong Kong’s worksites

The Ombudsman has confirmed fears that a surge in fatalities has stemmed from a host of problems at multiple levels....

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’13 days to go, but who is counting?′ Albanese’s adrenaline rush

The prime minister says he is running on adrenaline as the campaign climax approaches....

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Three men locked up after carrying out series of thefts in Borders town

They appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court and pleaded guilty to offences....

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Why Republicans love torture

In recent weeks, Republican officials have taken part in the ghoulish spectacle of posing for photos in front of immigra...

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A time for unity and mental preparedness

As US tariff hikes spark global trade tensions, Malaysia must brace for the economic ripples. Read full story...

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A united Asean can weather any geopolitical storm

REGIONAL cohesion has never been more critical in an era defined by intensifying geopolitical rivalry, supply chain frag...

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Sheikha Al Mayassa unveils 3 art exhibitions at Mathaf

Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Museums (QM) has unveiled three major exhibitions at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Qa...

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Pak Lah: Kind, gentle and exemplary leader

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi left an indelible mark as Foreign Minister and his legacy of kindness and care remains until t...

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Only browsing, not buying

A book-browser has neither the patience nor the attention-span to read a book; he simply likes the company of books...

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Gnashing teeth and munching leaves

Stories on the succession of Bersatu's leadership highlight a pertinent question: who will come out tops in a battle bet...

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A laughable American malaise

The United States is the world's biggest economy, but it also has leaders who are still geographically ignorant. Their u...

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How did America get here?

The American empire seems to be breaking under its own weight. How did it get here, and where is it going next? Read ful...

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Jokic, Gordon fuel Nuggets' comeback to edge Clippers 112-110 in OT in teams' NBA playoff opener

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and Aaron Gordon added 25, including a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left, and the D...

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It's a girl! 2-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is now a father

The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger posted on Instagram on Saturday that his wife gave birth to a girl....

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Pentagon to Wind Back US Troop Footprint in Syria

The U.S. military became involved in Syria in the early 2010s amid the country's civil war, and the rise of ISIS....

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Can AI cooks idlis?

With bigger fish to fry, it will not rest content as a cook...

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Oklahoma is back on top in NCAA women's gymnastics after winning third national title in 4 years

The Sooners returned to the top at the NCAA women's gymnastics championships on Saturday, cruising to their seventh nati...

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Can we talk about George Floyd?

It’s five years after his death. We invite you to be part of the continuing conversation....

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Unseen eyes put focus on traffic black spots in Hong Kong

Police will trial video monitoring to tackle congestion and improve law enforcement at four well-known junctions. They w...

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Labour minister holds high-level meetings at Arab Labour Conference

Tribune News NetworkDohaMinister of Labour His Excellency Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri held a series of bilateral meetings...

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Supreme Court blocks Trump from deporting alleged gang members, migrants from Texas facility

The U.S. Supreme Court made a rare overnight ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezue...

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Saturday, April 19, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan....

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Denker: A cynical country faces resurrection

Whales are magnificent and beautiful and miraculous in the water, where they belong. On land, they are sad and tragic, a...

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Anti-Trump protesters rally in New York, Washington and elsewhere across the country

Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Or...

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Opinion: This gift of eggs is priceless

These eggs would help me become a mother....

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Lift Deportation Halt

President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to roll back its decision to block the deportation of ...

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Editorial: White House targets climate science, to Hampton Roads’ detriment

Hampton Roads is one of many places that will suffer if the White House succeeds in cutting climate research and stoppin...