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Guilty: Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, ex-Ohio GOP chairman Matt Borges convicted in $60M bribe
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Guilty: Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, ex-Ohio GOP chairman ...
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New charges could block ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder from public office
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New charges could block ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder from ...
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Is mastermind behind one of Ohio’s biggest scandals paying too high a price?: Thomas Suddes: With life expectancy what it is, a 20-year sentence for someone age ...
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No Easter vacation for indicted FirstEnergy lobbyist, judge rules: Judge nixes request from former exec Mike Dowling seeking to travel to South Carolina before ...
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No Easter vacation for indicted FirstEnergy lobbyist, judge rules
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Ex-regulatory chief, 2 execs indicted in sprawling Ohio nuclear power bribe case - UPI.com
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Ex-regulatory chief, 2 execs indicted in sprawling Ohio nuclear power ...
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Ohio AG to PUCO: HB6 subpoenas could let Randazzo, FirstEnergy execs escape prosecution
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Ohio AG to PUCO: HB6 subpoenas could let Randazzo, FirstEnergy execs ...
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Summer homes and (attempted) Florida trips. FirstEnergy bribery case puts millionaires on trial
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Summer homes and (attempted) Florida trips. FirstEnergy bribery case puts ...
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Dozens at PSC hearing oppose FirstEnergy solar credit plan: The West Virginia Public Service Commission heard overwhelming opposition at a public comment hearing ...
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Dozens at PSC hearing oppose FirstEnergy solar credit plan
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4-year-old girl dies as cold symptoms worsen, family says. ‘A war started in her body’
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4-year-old girl dies as cold symptoms worsen, family says ...
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ANC’s continued support of Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula signals it is not serious about stopping corruption
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Quick Glance: ANC's Support for Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Indicates Lack of Seriousness in Anti-Corruption Efforts
  • The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is facing pressure and receiving political support from the ANC despite facing arrest for alleged cash bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence.

  • Mapisa-Nqakula has taken special leave and is attempting to prevent her arrest by demanding access to all investigation files, indicating a false assumption that she should receive special treatment.

  • Discussions regarding Mapisa-Nqakula's potential removal as Speaker are led politically, not legally, signaling that the ANC is not serious about combating corruption if they continue to show support for her.

  • The decision on whether Mapisa-Nqakula can remain as Speaker is seen as a political choice reflecting the values and principles of parties in Parliament, signaling whether the party is serious about rooting out corruption within its ranks.
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Senate to get impeachment articles against Mayorkas on April 10: The Democrat-led Senate is expected to quickly dismiss the impeachment case.
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Senate to get impeachment articles against Mayorkas on April 10
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson: It's the second time in less than a year that House Republicans have pushed to ...
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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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Sen. Lisa Murkowski not ruling out splitting with GOP: "I am navigating my way through some very interesting political times, so let's just leave it at that ...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski not ruling out splitting with GOP
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How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face: One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” ...
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.

  • Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.

  • There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.

  • The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package overnight, ending partial 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.
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Mapisa-Nqakula graft prosecution — ID ‘surprised’ by speaker’s urgent interdict, discovery application
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Mapisa-Nqakula graft prosecution — ID ‘surprised’ by speaker’s urgent ...
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Groundbreaking former senator, vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman dies at 82
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
  • Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.

  • Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.

  • His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

  • Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
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To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case: The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney ...
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To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption ...
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
  • Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.

  • National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.

  • Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.

  • She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
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Republicans livid as chaos threatens to cannibalize House majority: Dysfunction doesn't even begin to cover it.
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Republicans livid as chaos threatens to cannibalize House majority
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Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign, thinning an already-slim House Republican majority
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Rep. Mike Gallagher will resign, thinning an already-slim House Republican ...
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
  • Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.

  • Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.

  • His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.

  • Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
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Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
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Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
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The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed ...
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Moreno won’t say if Trump lost the 2020 election or if it was stolen: Donald Trump-backed Senate Republican candidate Bernie Moreno, who won a tough primary race ...
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Moreno won’t say if Trump lost the 2020 election or if it was stolen
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ACLU sues Ohio over ban on gender-affirming care for minors: The lawsuit came weeks after House and Senate Republicans voted to override Gov ...
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ACLU sues Ohio over ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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Biden wins Ohio primary, AP says: Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Ohio.
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Biden wins Ohio primary, AP says
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2024 World Happiness Report: Happiest countries revealed, US fails to crack top 20
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2024 World Happiness Report: Happiest countries revealed, US fails to ...
Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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The GOP shouldn’t count on retaking the Senate. Remember 2010 and 2022? : Before the GOP starts measuring the drapes in the majority leader’s office ...
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The GOP shouldn’t count on retaking the Senate. Remember 2010 and 2022?
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Man Who Threatened to Kill Arizona Official Over Election Gets 2½ Years in Prison
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POLL | Will Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula survive the motion of no confidence against her?
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Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
  • The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.

  • The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.

  • After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.

  • Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
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The Investigating Directorate cannot afford fear or favour: Allegations against the powerful within the ANC will be an acid test for the newly-permanent ...
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The Investigating Directorate cannot afford fear or favour
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Disabled people protest outside parliament demanding Polish government fulfills pre-election promise
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Disabled people protest outside parliament demanding Polish government ...
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Live updates: Senate reaches deal to avert partial government shutdown: The Senate has reached a last-minute agreement to vote on the government funding package ...
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Live updates: Senate reaches deal to avert partial government shutdown
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Thirty years after he allegedly participated in the Rwandan genocide, a man was arrested in Ohio
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Thirty years after he allegedly participated in the Rwandan genocide ...
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Donald Trump Says Republican Party Isn't His: The former president on Sunday responded to a report about the sway his endorsements have had with GOP voters.
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Donald Trump Says Republican Party Isn't His
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Former aide: Trump ‘blood bath’ remark follows ‘proven track record’ of ‘unhinged comments’
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Former aide: Trump ‘blood bath’ remark follows ‘proven track record’ of ...
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Ohio has been a bellwether and a battleground: What is it telling us now?: Ohio was the model bellwether state until 2020. In that year, Ohio gave a solid ...
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Ohio has been a bellwether and a battleground: What is it telling us now?
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House wracked by dysfunction as members plot exits: "Most all of us are contemplating leaving," one House Republican said.
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House wracked by dysfunction as members plot exits
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Do the right thing, Madam Speaker, and resign from Parliament immediately: The prosecution against the Speaker would only have reached this stage if the ...
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Do the right thing, Madam Speaker, and resign from Parliament immediately
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Jim Jordan Gets Flustered As Simple Question Turns Awkward On ‘60 Minutes’: The Ohio lawmaker was asked about Donald Trump’s debunked claims about the 2020 ...
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Jim Jordan Gets Flustered As Simple Question Turns Awkward On ‘60 Minutes’
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Is there a strategy to winning Powerball and Mega Millions? Top tips for picking numbers
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Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
  • Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.

  • The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.

  • It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.

  • Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
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Ohio Man Jailed for Sending Death Threats to Former Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs
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Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
  • The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.

  • Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.

  • Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.

  • Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
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Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let's count the ways : The 118th Congress is on track to pass the least amount of U.S. legislation in modern times ...
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Opinion: Worst Congress ever? Let's count the ways
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The decline of Republicans’ governing wing, by the numbers: The hasty exit of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House select China committee ...
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The decline of Republicans’ governing wing, by the numbers
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NUP calls crisis meeting as Speaker sticks by Mpuuga: The Speaker on March 26 said: “Once elected by Parliament, the commissioners so elected cease to serve ...
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NUP calls crisis meeting as Speaker sticks by Mpuuga
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Biden's $6B climate plan helps Ohio steel mill clean up: Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown Works is among the recipients of funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction ...
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Biden's $6B climate plan helps Ohio steel mill clean up
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Tension mounts as Gambian lawmakers debate repealing landmark FGM ban: Gambia’s parliament debated Monday whether to overturn a landmark law that banned female ...
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Tension mounts as Gambian lawmakers debate repealing landmark FGM ban
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Mom Who Left Toddler Alone In Playpen While She Went On Vacation Gets Life Sentence
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Mom Who Left Toddler Alone In Playpen While She Went On Vacation Gets Life ...
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House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before agreeing to save his job
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House Democrats want Speaker Johnson to outline path on Ukraine aid before ...
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Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Plan to Avert Shutdown and Bring Budget Fight to a Close
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Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Plan to Avert Shutdown and Bring Budget ...
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Authorities say Ohio man hid secret for 30 years. He's now charged for lying about his role in Rwandan genocide.
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Authorities say Ohio man hid secret for 30 years. He's now charged for ...
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Iran: Meet the ultra-conservative election winners taking over parliament: Iran's recent parliamentary elections have seen prominent ultra-conservatives secure ...
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Iran: Meet the ultra-conservative election winners taking over parliament
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Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub: Diane Abbott repeatedly tried to speak during a PMQs dominated by discussion of comments about her.
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Diane Abbott: MP criticises Speaker for race row debate snub
Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
  • Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist

  • Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable

  • Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness

  • Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
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Fire at Amish ‘puppy mill’ kills 70 dogs in Ohio: reports: The owner was able to save 17 dogs and a firefighter saved another one, reports say.
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Fire at Amish ‘puppy mill’ kills 70 dogs in Ohio: reports
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Ghana president caught in squabble over anti-LGBTQ bill: Ghana's parliament speaker has halted the approval of new ministers in an apparent standoff over ...
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Ghana president caught in squabble over anti-LGBTQ bill
Quick Glance: Ghana president delays action on anti-LGBTQ bill pending legal resolution
  • A senior official stated that Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill should not be sent to President Akufo-Addo until legal challenges are resolved.

  • Passing the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and a $3 billion IMF loan package for Ghana.

  • The LGBTQ community in Ghana is already facing challenges due to the bill's harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison for promoting LGBTQ+ activities.

  • The IMF emphasized the importance of inclusivity for Ghana's success, encouraging the country to allow everyone to contribute fully.
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Ohioans approved abortion rights. But most restrictions remain on the books: Ohioans now have the constitutional right to abortion. But for the average patient ...
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Ohioans approved abortion rights. But most restrictions remain on the ...
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Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile
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Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as it lacks funds to ...
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
  • The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.

  • The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.

  • The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.

  • The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
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Who will win Ohio's pivotal Senate race? Donald Trump tests the power of his endorsement.
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Who will win Ohio's pivotal Senate race? Donald Trump tests the power of ...
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White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee: The White House is amping up its defense of Adeel Mangi, who would be the first ...
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White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee
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House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos: The House GOP has been unable to consistently act like it has the majority.
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House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos
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Scoop: House GOP weighs inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: "It was suggested by several folks to the speaker," said one Republican lawmaker.
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Scoop: House GOP weighs inviting Netanyahu to address Congress
Quick Glance: Johnson considers potential Netanyahu speech at Congress following Schumer's critique
  • Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is considering inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress amid rising tensions between Democrats and the Israeli government leader - a sign of the partisanship edging into the Gaza war.

  • Discussions are ongoing on how Netanyahu could speak with lawmakers, including a joint session of Congress, after the prospect was raised in the House GOP's closed-door conference on Wednesday morning.

  • Democrats have criticized Schumer for his remarks, labeling them as unprecedented and wrong, and Netanyahu is set to speak with Senate Republicans via video on Wednesday.