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What does the latest swing state polling show for the U.S. election?: Seven U.S. states are likely to decide the outcome of the U.S. presidential election ...
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NFL Draft 2024: Patriots land franchise QB in 1st-round mock draft: The Patriots land North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the ...
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NFL draft: Javon Bullard’s instinctive play style should translate well in NFL : Here’s the ninth story of our position-by-position NFL draft series. Today ...
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Speaker Johnson defends his leadership ahead of meeting with GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
Speaker Johnson faces legislative dilemmas as he fights to hold job among divided GOP
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Rooftop solar leasing for low-income Georgians gets $156 million boost: A Georgia nonprofit that leases solar panels and battery storage to low-income homeowners ...
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Alejandro Mayorkas still believes in the promise of America’s immigrants: An historic migration surge has defined the tenure of Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Missing paperwork costs 500,000 their Medicaid in Georgia: The number of Georgians kicked off Medicaid has now reached 596,994 as Georgia and other states ...
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Biden admin deeply concerned over Georgia’s push for Russian-inspired ‘foreign agents law’
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Leading the Charge to Oust Mike Johnson. Will Anyone Follow?
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Georgians rally against ‘foreign influence’ law they say is modelled on Vladimir Putin’s regime
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Rory McIlroy is brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam at Masters
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
Washington rally urges Biden not to ignore Sudan as war enters 2nd year: Amid raging wars in Gaza and Ukraine, protesters in US capital urge American leadership ...
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Dolphins NFL draft options: Tight ends: The Miami Dolphins need a red-zone and third-down threat, and the 2024 NFL draft should have good options available in ...
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Georgia's ruling party to reintroduce controversial bill on 'foreign agents': The text will be reintroduced to Georgia's parliament after it was abandoned a year ...
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Biden Gets Some Good News in Poll as He Gains Ground on Trump: This is a special Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the ...
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House Speaker Johnson calls Greene's move to oust him a 'distraction' for Republicans
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Quick Glance: New U.S. Aid Plan for Ukraine Emerges
- Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a new aid initiative for Ukraine, differing from previous proposals.
- The Senate bill authorizes $60 billion, mostly for weapons and military aid.
- Criticisms and potential changes to the aid are being discussed, including the use of frozen Russian assets.
- Congressional Republicans have varying stances on Ukraine aid, leading to tensions and debates.
Election 2024 latest news: Biden poised to raise $25 million at fundraiser with Obama, Clinton
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Biden officially clinches the Democratic nomination for president, CNN projects, allowing him to pivot focus on winning a second term. www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/primary-elections-georgia-washington-mississippi-03-12-24/
Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
What to know about Georgia’s controversial approach to expanding Medicaid: Since Medicaid was created 60 years ago, it’s been expanded again and again. Now ...
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Squatter Demands $190,000 From Homeowner: A homeowner was stunned to learn how many people were living on his property.
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Hazel Dell man identified as worker killed in Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill accident
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Quick Glance: Worker from Hazel Dell Dies in Georgia-Pacific Camas Mill Accident
- 32-year-old Dakota Austin Cline from Hazel Dell died from blunt trauma to his head, neck, and torso.
- The accident occurred in the unitizing and converting department, which is temporarily shut down.
- Georgia-Pacific manufactures and distributes tissue, pulp, paper packaging, and building products.
- The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has also initiated an investigation.
Greene threatens to throw House back into chaos with threat to oust Speaker Johnson
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Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
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Donald Trump Suffers Brutal Georgia Primary Vote Against Him: Nikki Haley won more than 77,000 votes in Georgia despite ending her presidential campaign after ...
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump win primaries in Washington state, expected to pick up victories in Hawaii
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House Democrats criticize Georgia Republican for calling Haiti a ‘sh‑‑hole’: House Democrats criticized a social media post by Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga ...
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Trump, Biden clinch nominations for president: A rematch of the 2020 election is set after President Biden and former president Donald Trump collected the ...
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Trump’s ‘Fake Electors’ Scheme Detailed in Newly Released Messages: Emails and texts unearthed in a lawsuit show how key figures intended their plan to create a ...
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2024 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: History to be made as quarterbacks are taken with first four selections
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US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
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Quick Glance: Tragic Death by Self-Immolation Outside Israeli Embassy
- A 25-year-old US airman passed away after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC.
- Aaron Bushnell was taken to the hospital after the flames were extinguished by Secret Service officers.
- Before the self-immolation, he referred to it as an 'extreme act of protest' and stated he would no longer be complicit in genocide.
- No embassy staff members were harmed, as per a spokeswoman.
It’s official: Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the presumptive presidential nominees again.
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TikTok Troubles: The Bloomberg Close, Americas Edition: Good afternoon. Here's what you need to know to end your day.
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Georgia executes man for 1993 murder in first execution since before the pandemic
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The Long Biden-Trump Campaign for 2024 Is Just Beginning: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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NIT schedule today: Everything to know about men's semifinal games on April 2: The semifinal round of the NIT tips off Tuesday, with Seton Hall, Indiana State ...
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Giuliani can fight $148 million defamation verdict, if someone else pays: Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Rudolph Giuliani on Tuesday secured a U.S. bankruptcy judge's ...
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Trump's Lies About Mail-in Voting are Hurting Him, Research Shows: Republicans perfected the mail-in ballot system and benefitted from it ...
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Scouting potential No. 1 pick Charlie Condon and more 2024 MLB Draft notes: Condon is making a strong case to be the No. 1 pick. Plus notes on Tennessee's top ...
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Lukashenko: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Georgia, & Serbia will be drawn into the alliance
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate’s early-morning passage ended shutdown threat
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Jimmy Carter becomes 1st living ex-president with official WH Christmas ornament: Former President Jimmy Carter has another distinction to his name
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'Panda diplomacy' as China to send more bears to US: China's Wildlife Conservation Association is working with the National Zoo in Washington in ...
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Kalen DeBoer to make $10 million in first season succeeding Nick Saban at Alabama
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Trump accuser on the wrong track: Willis admits relationship with special prosecutor
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Trump wins delegates needed to become GOP’s presumptive nominee for third straight election
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Top Trump adviser enters Georgia’s 3rd District race: A senior Donald Trump aide who has worked for a constellation of powerful Washington figures entered the ...
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24 best places to invest in Airbnbs in 2024: Many of the best places to invest in Airbnbs in 2024 are small cities in the South near national parks or lakes ...
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Paid articlePaid Georgia’s Tykee Smith, Marcus-Rosemy-Jacksaint star in Senior Bowl: Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith was the American team’s MVP after breaking up three ...
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Not your typical tight end? Brock Bowers' NFL draft stock could hinge on value question
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PG A.M.: Decisive week ahead at Capitol, in courtroom and at the polls: From Georgia to Washington, D.C, to the campaign trail, get ready for a chaotic ...
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Paid articlePaid ‘This is our shared history.’ Macon library helps preserve local Black contributions
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Three Finalists Chosen to Vie for ENR 'Project of the Year' Distinction: Three top project contenders, located on both coasts and in the midwest ...
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This makes Donald Trump happy: his opponent in Georgia is embroiled in an embarrassing soap opera - Zofinger Tagblatt
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Indian-origin man dies after being assaulted on Washington street: Washington: In yet another disturbing incident, a 41-year-old Indian-origin executive died in ...
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NYT Mag on Mark Meadows: "Least trusted man in Washington": Robert Draper interviewed dozens of people for his 6,800-word, nine-page New York Times ...
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Federal judge in DC postpones Trump’s March trial on charges of plotting to overturn 2020 election
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Quick Glance: Trump's D.C. Trial Date Dropped, N.Y. Case Advances
- Former President Trump's trial date for March 4 on election interference charges has been removed from the federal court calendar in Washington.
- U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan has suspended all trial deadlines while Trump challenges the case.
- Trump is appealing the government's authority to bring charges against him for actions taken during his presidency.
- The delay in the D.C. case increases the likelihood of Trump's first of four trials being held in Manhattan this spring.
New online fundraising data show how Donald Trump turned his legal woes into campaign cash, while Nikki Haley used GOP debates Trump skipped to fuel her rise ... Show more nbcnews.app.link/dfHYqD3IRGb
Boeing plane loses a wheel shortly before takeoff in the USA: Next breakdown report for the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing: A plane belonging to the US airline ...
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The Pentagon will install rooftop solar panels as Biden pushes clean energy in federal buildings
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Seth Meyers explains what being in Trump’s MAGA camp really means: Seth Meyers told viewers what sort of badges they can earn at a stay at the ‘MAGA camp’
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Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
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Medicaid caseload overwhelms Georgia offices: The vetting of 2.8 million Georgians on Medicaid to determine eligibility to stay on the government health ...
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Rudy Giuliani, facing a $146 million judgment, files for bankruptcy in New York: Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy after being ordered ...
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Quick Glance: Judge Orders Rudy Giuliani to Immediately Pay $148 Million to Two Election Workers
- A judge ordered Rudy Giuliani to immediately pay $148 million to two former election workers after they sued him for defamation.
- Giuliani was ordered to pay the sum awarded by an eight-person jury last week.
- Despite the defamation trial ending, the women sued Giuliani again and asked the courts to permanently stop him from speaking about them.
- The pair claims that Giuliani continues to tell lies about them despite being found guilty of defamation last Friday.
Blake Corum Wows CFB Fans as Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Win National Title vs. Washington
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What to know about the $148M defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani : The verdict comes almost exactly three years after Giuliani tried to convince state ...
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Quick Glance: Rudy Giuliani to Pay Over $148m for False Election Claims
- A judge found Giuliani liable for defamatory claims about Georgia poll workers.
- Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss called the past few years 'devastating'.
- Giuliani plans to appeal the 'absurd' penalty.
- A lawyer said a stiff financial penalty was necessary to 'send a message'.
After bomb threats: Buildings of several US regional parliaments evacuated: A bomb threat was sent in an email to various US regional parliaments ...
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Michigan has 1 loss in 2 years; was the Wolverines’ Fiesta Bowl loss to TCU a fluke?
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Georgia sheepdog nominated for Farm Dog of the Year after protecting flock from coyotes
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Melania Trump recalls her personal citizenship journey in rare speech at National Archives
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Georgia election worker tearfully describes fleeing her home after Giuliani's false claims of fraud
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Judge rebukes Giuliani over ‘defamatory’ comments he made about Georgia election workers during defamation damages trial
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Quick Glance: Court to Decide Giuliani's Compensation for Defamation
- A jury has been selected to determine the amount of punitive damages Rudy Giuliani, the former lawyer for Donald Trump, should pay to two Georgia election workers who accused him of defamation.
- Jurors will decide the cost of defaming two innocent citizens in the service of a dangerous fallacy that sought to undermine a U.S. presidential election.
- Giuliani has already been found liable for defamation and conspiracy for repeatedly making false statements about two Georgia election workers.
- Freeman and Moss claim Giuliani inflicted emotional harm, damaged their reputations, and exposed them to death threats.
Two former Kentucky basketball stars lead Washington to upset of Gonzaga: Keion Brooks and Sahvir Wheeler played key roles as Washington basketball beat No ...
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A diverse coalition owed money by Rudy Giuliani meets virtually for first bankruptcy hearing
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Oregon State mailbag: What if Jonathan Smith went to Washington, grading the football staff, why the love for
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Bradley Cooper arrived early at his 30th high school reunion for Germantown Academy
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