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Nebraska ranked as third best state by U.S. News
U.S. News ranked Nebraska as the third best state in the country in its 2024 Best States Rankings.
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Susan Hall rinsed for claiming she 'nearly' defeated Sadiq Khan
Tory candidate Susan Hall has told her supporters that she 'so nearly' beat Sadiq Khan in the London mayoral elections.
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Australia news live: Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay almost all of Ten’s legal costs after defamation trial; ‘unprecedented’ spike in street-sleeping
Meanwhile, federal opposition calls for Australia to actively vote against admitting Palestine as a full UN member. Follow the day’s news liveBruce Lehrmann ordered to pay almost all of Channel Ten’s defamation case costsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong is speaking on RN Breakfast now. Right off the bat she was asked by Patricia Karvelas if the Australian government will support admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN at a vote later...
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Trump trial live: Trump’s mistrial and gag order motions denied after Stormy Daniels’ fiery cross-examination
Adult film actress concludes testimony after firmly refuting inconsistencies in her account of the alleged sexual encounter between her and the former president in 2006
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Two former associates of Rep. Henry Cuellar agree to plea deal related to bribery case
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Henry Cuellar’s former campaign manager and another political operative have agreed to plead guilty to federal crimes and are cooperating with the Justice Department’s prosecution of the Texas Democrat, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday. Mina Colin Strother, Cuellar’s former campaign manager and former chief of staff, and Florencio “Lencho” Rendon, a political consultant and businessman from
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Dominic Cummings set to launch a new party to ‘replace the Tories’
In a series of blogs Cummings revealed that he was sounding out donors and activists with the aim of launching his new party.
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House committee asks Microsoft's Brad Smith to attend hearing on security lapses
Microsoft has been facing pressure after Chinese hackers breached Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's email account. Congress wants to get involved.
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Panic grips the Conservative Party as more MPs prepare to defect to Labour
Wes Streeting said more Tory MPs considering a move because of the “division and incompetence” of Rishi Sunak’s Government.
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City of Redmond to begin work on ADA sidewalk improvements, related street upgrades
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning next Monday, Keeton King Contracting crews will begin work on Redmond sidewalks identified in the city’s ADA Transition Plan as needing improvements. These improvements will provide increased accessibility and connectivity throughout the city. This project includes the installation of new sidewalks and ADA ramps at intersections along SW 12th Street
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San Francisco Bay Area provides friendly fundraising venues for Biden campaign
Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in San Francisco for a quick Bay Area campaign fundraising trip. José Martínez reports. (5-9-24)
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Editorial: Guard’s assault grim reminder of dangers inherent in this duty
It’s no surprise that corrections officers exhibit the worst health of any U.S. occupational group, with high rates of on-the-job injuries, suicide, obesity, hypertension and sleep disruption.Their life expectancy averages more than a decade less than those in other professions, according to research in multiple states.Mazen El Ghaziri, the assistant chair and associate professor at […]
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Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine
Lithuania is holding a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears across all of Europe about Moscow's intentions