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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
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The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
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Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Salmon Creek set to welcome Trader Joe’s on May 2: Clark County’s second Trader Joe’s grocery store, at 14007 N.E. 10th Ave. in Salmon Creek, will open May 2.
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Quick Glance: New Trader Joe's Branch to Open in Salmon Creek on May 2
- After many years with only one Trader Joe's in Clark County, the company is planning to open a third branch in East Vancouver. The second location in Salmon Creek is expected to open on May 2.
- A brief opening ceremony will take place before the doors open at 8 a.m. The store will operate daily from 8 in the morning until 9 in the evening.
- Situated in the new Skyview Station at the intersection of Northeast 10th and 139th Avenues, the store spans 10,000 square feet. The management has hired 75 new employees and is transferring an additional 25 from other local Trader Joe's branches.
- The Californian grocery store will contribute all unsold yet usable products to various nonprofit and community organizations.
Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Former officer accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend is also a suspect in the abduction of a 1-year-old boy
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Lilac Days are in bloom: Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland opens for the season
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Donald Trump: How he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial that would make screenwriters green with envy begins in New York ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
WA wolf packs have grown so much, they may lose ‘endangered’ label: The minimum number of reported wolves in Washington increased to 260 in 2023 and included 42 ...
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America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
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Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties ｜ DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’: The April 27 "East Link Starter Line" will be more popular when the tracks stretch to ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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Joe Biden’s energy policies are fuelling Donald Trump’s campaign in Pennsylvania: A pause on new liquefied natural gas projects has angered the shale gas ...
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US Supreme Court faces fight over emergency abortions after toppling Roe: The idea of a doctor in the United States having to consider the risk of imprisonment ...
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Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
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Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
NCAA women's title game: Early figures make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Japan is giving Washington 250 new cherry trees to replace those to be lost in construction work
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Quick Glance: Japan to Gift Washington 250 New Cherry Trees
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift the United States 250 new cherry trees to replace the ones being removed.
- In 1912, the first lady Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted the original cherry trees, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
- The cherry tree gift signifies the strong alliance between the U.S. and Japan as they discuss Pacific security matters.
- The Tidal Basin, a reservoir in Washington with a high concentration of cherry blossom trees, is undergoing renovations, prompting Japan to offer new saplings.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared: A report on a King County basic income program found people secured more jobs ...
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North Korea’s Jim oversees country’s first ‘nuclear trigger’ drills: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the country’s first ever “nuclear trigger” ...
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R.F.K. Jr. Raises New Uncertainty for Biden in Michigan: Mr. Kennedy’s success in landing on the battleground state’s ballot guarantees that he will shape the ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
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Longtime Evergreen educator Scott Munro rehabilitating after brain injury: Every school has a few names and faces it wouldn’t be the same without: the cool ...
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'Golden Bachelor' couple Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist announce they are divorcing
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US Supreme Court rejects free speech case over attorney bias rule: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who ...
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US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders: The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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Texas settling trans records fight with Seattle hospital: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suspected the hospital was helping Texas kids access puberty blockers ...
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Quick Glance: Seattle Children’s to Exit Texas Due to Gender-Affirming Care
- Seattle Children’s Hospital will forego its ability to do business in Texas as part of an agreement with the state’s Attorney General to stop inquiries into gender-affirming care for Texas patients.
- Last year, Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to compel Seattle Children’s to turn over information about gender-affirming care that Texas patients may have received at the facility. The hospital sued Paxton, stating that the office doesn’t have jurisdiction over patient records in Washington.
- Seattle Children’s will 'voluntarily withdraw its registration to transact business in the State of Texas' by the end of the week. Paxton’s office will rescind its civil investigative demand and its request for a sworn written declaration served to the hospital in November.
- Paxton also requested information on patients from Texas who received gender-affirming care services at the Seattle hospital, including diagnoses details, prescribed medications, and other treatment protocols. Additionally, his office asked for similar records from a telehealth clinic in Georgia.
Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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O.J. Simpson: 1947 - 2024: O.J. Simpson, the American football star and actor who was acquitted in a sensational 1995 trial of murdering his former wife but was ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
The losers of the day are Putin and Trump: After months of hesitation, the US has managed to persuade itself to continue its massive support for Ukraine ...
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How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in your state?: Dreaming of a white picket fence? It might only be a dream.
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Quick Glance: Cost of the 'American Dream' by State
- The American Dream is expensive in every state, with Hawaii being the most costly.
- In six states, the American Dream costs less than $125,000.
- California and Hawaii have the largest disparities between dream-life costs and median household income.
- The average U.S. mortgage rates have recently risen to their highest level in five weeks.
Clark County a generous place: Study finds county ranked 4th in state in charitable giving
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U.S. blocks resolution for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations: The United States voted alone against a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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IMF, World Bank steering committee stresses accountability as reforms advance: The steering committee for both International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on ...
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C-Tran approves Vine extension to connect Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s Landing transit centers
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Vancouver man killed in crash on Highway 14 in Skamania County: A Vancouver man died in a crash on Highway 14 in Skamania County late Thursday evening.
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Battle Ground man killed in Interstate 205 crash: A Battle Ground man was killed Saturday when his car left the road and crashed into a tree while exiting ...
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Zimbabwe Asks US Treasury to Help Remind Banks That Sanctions Eased: Zimbabwe has asked the US to remind banks that Washington has recently eased some of its ...
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Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
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Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Will they draft a quarterback?: Did the Seahawks' trade for Sam Howell mean they don't need to draft a quarterback ...
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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1: Those foam clamshell containers long used by restaurants for takeout food will ...
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Quick Glance: Foam Coolers, Takeout Containers Banned in Washington from June 1
- Foam takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting June 1.
- The ban also includes single-use foam coolers and other products made from the material.
- Environmental group Oceana calls for a nationwide ban on foam.
- Washington offers a variety of alternatives to foam food containers.
Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...
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In Pa., Biden’s challenge is highlighted by protests from both sides: Democrats are hopeful in the state, given recent Democratic wins. But on Biden’s recent ...
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
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The Biden administration’s Israel dilemma: Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in Washington
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Forget about Seahawks’ old signs; whether Mike Macdonald can coach matters more: Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald caused a stir when he removed the pictures from ...
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Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
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Quick Glance: Kishida's Promise of 250 Cherry Trees as Gift to Washington
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the U.S. capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The announcement was met with cheers and applause from U.S. lawmakers, highlighting the close ties between the United States and Japan.
- The relationship between the U.S. and Japan, which spiraled into a catastrophic war between 1941 and 1945, has evolved into a strong alliance, with Kishida being only the second Japanese prime minister to address the U.S. Congress.
- The donation of cherry trees from Japan in 1912 has become a beloved annual event in Washington, symbolizing the friendship between the two countries.
Donald Trump Scores Win on Abortion: Polling conducted exclusively for Newsweek shows more Americans say states should decide abortion limits rather than the ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?: Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle ...
csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2024/0418/israel-america-mideast-vision
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
The Kid Behind America’s Most Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Just Found the Perfect Second Act
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/birds-arent-real-gen-z-politics-mcindoe-adam-faze-fifty-stars.html
U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2024-04-19/ty-article/u-s-vetoes-un-resolution-to-recognize-palestinian-state-as-full-member/0000018e-f31e-dea6-ab9e-f39f36f70000
US, Japan, South Korea Finance Chiefs to Meet In Security Push: The US, Japan and South Korea will hold the first meeting of financial chiefs on Wednesday in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/us-japan-south-korea-finance-chiefs-to-meet-amid-security-push
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Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-abortion-records-patients-hipaa-investigations
FCC: Internet providers must be more transparent in new cost labels: Internet service providers will be required to be more transparent about the cost and ...
apnews.com/article/broadband-label-junk-fees-6a6065a88900332dc9004f303bc6657f
Quick Glance: Broadband customers receive detailed price and performance information
- Starting today, the transparency of broadband services for internet users is being enhanced.
- The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that broadband providers must display all details regarding the pricing and performance of their services in clear labels.
- These labels provide clear and easily understandable information about price, speed, data allowances, and other aspects of high-speed internet service.
- The Affordable Connectivity Program has already enrolled over 23 million households across all 50 states, territories, and federally recognized tribal lands.
Iran aims to contain fallout in Israel response, will not be hasty, sources say: Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to Israel's attack on its ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-aims-contain-fallout-israel-response-wont-be-hasty-sources-say-2024-04-11/
Sequim farm specializes in an arugula variety even haters might grow to love: Even if you hate arugula, you might love the Esmee variety that's grown at Sequim's ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/sequim-farm-specializes-in-an-arugula-variety-even-haters-might-grow-to-love/
After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
laist.com/news/climate-environment/lake-tahoe-sandhill-cranes-return
Moscow says US hybrid war against Russia will turn into humiliation : Russia said on Sunday that US lawmakers’ approval of $60.84 billion more in support for ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/21/russia-says-us-hybrid-war-against-russia-will-turn-into-fiasco-like-vietnam-
Hosting friends? What would be in your half-day Seattle driving tour?: For an upcoming Pacific Northwest Magazine story, we want your ideas for where you'd take ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/hosting-friends-what-would-be-in-your-half-day-seattle-driving-tour/
Bryan Kohberger, charged with 4 University of Idaho deaths, was out for a drive that night, his attorneys say
apnews.com/article/kohberger-university-idaho-students-killed-alibi-defense-8113a138563519aa4af36cf194b31c63
Quick Glance: Kohberger's Alibi Challenges Location of Idaho Student Killings: Attorneys
- Bryan Kohberger's lawyers intend to utilize cellphone tower data to dispute his presence at the scene of the Idaho student killings.
- Kohberger plans to challenge the prosecutor's case with expert analysis of cellphone tower data.
- His lawyers argue that Kohberger was not only absent from the crime scene but was also driving elsewhere.
- The defense plans to present their expert to substantiate Kohberger's alibi and provide additional crucial evidence.
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