Chicago drive-by among 9 U.S. mass shootings on Halloween weekend
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Chicago drive-by among 9 U.S. mass shootings on Halloween weekend: At least 14 people, including three children, were injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s ...
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Chicago drive-by among 9 U.S. mass shootings on Halloween weekend: At least 14 people, including three children, were injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s ...
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NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
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Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
Woman sentenced to a month in jail for selling Biden's daughter's diary: A Florida mother has been sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home ...
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Quick Glance: Conviction for Theft and Sale of Biden's Daughter's Diary
- A Florida mother was sentenced to a month in prison and three months of home confinement for stealing and selling President Joe Biden’s daughter’s diary to the conservative group Project Veritas four years ago.
- Judge Laura Taylor Swain at the Manhattan federal court called the actions of the Palm Beach, Florida woman 'despicable'.
- In August 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, admitting to receiving $20,000 of the $40,000 paid by Project Veritas for personal items of the president's daughter, Ashley Biden.
- Swain noted that Harris and a co-defendant, Robert Kurlander from nearby Jupiter, Florida, had initially tried unsuccessfully to sell Ashley Biden’s belongings to then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign.
Abortion rally draws over 1,000 to Orlando for Yes On 4 kickoff: Saturday afternoon's event marked the official kickoff of the Yes On 4 campaign ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
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Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Rubio says Iran wants to make Israel ‘an impossible place to live’: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday Iran wants to make Israel “an impossible place to live” ...
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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.
Frost criticizes Greene after she disavows white supremacists: ‘damn hypocrisy’: Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.) went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
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A chunk of metal that tore through a Florida home definitely came from the ISS: "I don't think I've seen or heard, after my own research ...
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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.
Florida Democrats put up billboards to find candidates for November: Florida Democrats are putting up billboards in four counties to recruit candidates for ...
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Shocking twist in carjacking of South Florida woman leads to arrest of deputy: The horrific saga of a South Florida woman carjacked at gunpoint in Winter Springs ...
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US Congressional Leaders Discussing Iran Oil Sanctions, Senator Ben Cardin Says: Congressional leaders are discussing how to push ahead with legislation that ...
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Truong My Lan: Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud: Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing ...
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Endangered Bornean orangutan born in Florida: An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens ...
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Quick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a Wednesday hearing about ...
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Authorities discover body after Florida woman is carjacked at gunpoint; had called husband to say she was being followed
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Republicans scramble to contain abortion ‘earthquake’: The one-two punch from Florida and Arizona left Republicans reeling across the electoral map.
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe': Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' ...
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Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement: Alex Garland’s studious “objectivity” isn’t enough.
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Quick Glance: A24's 'Civil War' movie portrays a divided America
- Alex Garland’s 'Civil War' takes place in a dystopian near-future version of a divided U.S.
- A group of journalists travels through empty cities and deserted roads to Washington to overthrow a dictatorial president.
- Critics expressed concerns over Garland's vague approach to the film's politics, amidst online debates surrounding it.
- A24 heavily focuses on a marketing campaign that encourages viewers to 'pledge' allegiance and describe their type of American to promote the film.
Cameron Lobbies Trump to Break US Roadblocks to Ukraine Aid: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron flew to Florida to meet Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Luxury yachts and villas abroad: is Zelensky a billionaire?: Luxury yachts, a villa in Miami and billions in a bank in Costa Rica - various riches are attributed ...
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Trump seeks to use NY hush money trial to delay criminal case over classified document handling in FL
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Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
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Trump’s campaign is expecting to raise a record $43 million at a high-dollar Florida fundraiser
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
- Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.
- The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.
- The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.
- Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
House Democrats introduce bill to rename Miami federal prison after Donald Trump: "I hope our Republican friends will join us in bestowing upon Donald J ...
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Quick Glance: House Democrats Push to Rename Miami Federal Prison After Donald Trump
- A group of House Democrats introduced a bill on Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump.
- The two-page measure aims to re-designate the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida as the 'Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.'
- The bill is being introduced by Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), and John Garamendi (D-Calif.).
- The bill is intended to draw attention to the 91 criminal charges Trump is facing across four cases, including one in Florida related to handling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Trump used to scold felons who wanted to vote. Now he could be in the same spot: If criminally convicted in New York, Trump will face legal humiliations of the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Florida ban on teachers using preferred pronouns blocked by judge: A federal judge in Florida has blocked the Republican-led state from enforcing a ban on ...
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Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway: Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days.
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Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans: According to PEN America, 4,349 books were banned from schools between July and December 2023 ...
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International Space Station Trash May Have Hit This Florida House: The object tore through the roof and both floors of a two-story home. NASA will investigate ...
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Quick Glance: Space Debris from ISS Possibly Hits House in Florida
- A cylindrical object, a few inches in size, fell through the roof of Alejandro Otero's home in Florida last month.
- NASA investigates a nearly two-pound object believed to have originated from the International Space Station.
- The space debris, likely consisting of depleted batteries, missed a controlled reentry and caused damage in Florida.
- The homeowner awaits communication from responsible agencies to resolve damage costs.
Courts in Arizona and Florida have moved to further restrict reproductive rights. See how millions of people will need to travel longer distances to the ...
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kiss at charity polo match after Netflix announcement
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Kiss at Charity Polo Match Post Netflix News
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry soaked up the radiant Florida sun at a charity polo match after announcing their two new Netflix shows.
- Prince Harry participated in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Friday.
- The match took place following her attendance at Harry's Invictus Games Winter Training Camp in February, where he engaged in curling, sit-skiing, and skeleton bobsledding.
- The couple sealed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020 and released the infamous docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' in December 2022.
Trump raises $8 million at Orlando-area fundraiser, attorney says: Donald Trump drew a crowd of supporters outside a campaign fundraiser held by prominent ...
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Massive 44-court pickleball center proposed for Ocoee: A developer hopes to capitalize on the pickleball craze with a proposed 44-court complex that could host ...
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Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
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Florida woman found shot dead in flaming vehicle after caught-on-camera carjacking
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Biden to close ‘gun-show loophole’ and expand background checks for firearms: New rule comes under legislation passed after Uvalde, Texas, shooting.
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Arizona and Florida have moved to further restrict reproductive rights. @ReutersGraphics illustrates how millions of people would need to travel farther to ...
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LSU softball rallies for extra-inning win against Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fifth-ranked LSU rallied for runs in the seventh and eighth innings to secure a ...
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Donald Trump Gets Warning Sign Out of Florida: Joe Biden's voters are more motivated than those supporting Trump, according to polling in the state.
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Deputies investigating the carjacking and death of a Florida woman say suspect car is linked to killing of tow truck driver
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Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case: A court in Vietnam sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan Thursday to death over her role in a ...
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moon - Science & Tech - The Jakarta Post
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Quick Glance: NASA unveils probe for potentially life-sustaining Jupiter moon
- US space scientists revealed the interplanetary Clipper spacecraft destined for one of Jupiter's icy moons in search of extraterrestrial life.
- The Clipper spacecraft is set to launch in October and conduct a detailed study of Jupiter's moon Europa over five years.
- The mission aims to identify conditions that could support life but is not specifically searching for life itself.
- The probe is expected to operate until 2034 before crashing into another body in the Jovian system to conclude the mission.
Trump Campaign Says $50.5 Million Haul Doubled Biden's Fundraiser: Donald Trump's fundraiser was hosted at the Palm Beach, Florida home of billionaire hedge fund ...
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The next state after Florida: Tennessee wants death penalty for child rape: In the US state of Tennessee, the Republican-dominated Senate decides to introduce ...
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Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan
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Maine Republican blames mass shooting on law expanding abortion access: Maine State Rep. Michael Lemelin (R) on Wednesday said the Lewiston mass shooting in ...
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Quick Glance: Maine Republicans Censured Over Connecting Mass Shooting to God's Wrath on Abortion Law
- Two Maine Republican lawmakers faced censure on Thursday for linking the state's deadliest mass shooting to God's anger over a bill expanding abortion access.
- Following discussions on a new legislative proposal, Michael Lemelin and Shelley Rudnicki were formally reprimanded by the chamber.
- Initial remarks triggered swift bipartisan condemnation in Maine's Democrat-led House of Representatives.
- A censure vote by the House resulted in both legislators being barred from speaking or voting until issuing apologies.
Judge denies Donald Trump's last-minute attempt to delay hush money trial in New York
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Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Most coral reef areas experienced bleaching in past year: Research: Coral reefs around the globe experienced a mass bleaching event in the past year as the ocean ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Truck Moving Trump's Classified Docs Too 'Huge' To Fit In Mar-A-Lago—Valet: "I was like: 'this is a lot, this is a lot of truck for this many boxes ...
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Woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary sentenced to month in prison : A Florida woman who stole Ashley Biden’s diary in 2020 was sentenced to one month in prison ...
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Biologists Rescue Sawfish As Dozens Of Ancient Animals Die For Unknown Reasons: A large distressed sawfish has been rescued by wildlife officials in the Florida ...
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Democrat Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Rick Scott’s changing abortion views: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Rick Scott's likely Democratic opponent in the November ...
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Aileen Cannon's Future Looks Bleak: A growing chorus of legal commentators say she should be removed from Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida
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Body found in burned SUV believed to be tied to armed carjacking caught on video: Sheriff
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Biden campaign hits Trump over guests at upcoming Palm Beach high-dollar fundraiser
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Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
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DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is putting up billboards around Florida hitting ...
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Authorities discover body after Florida woman is carjacked at gunpoint; had called husband to say she was being followed
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/authorities-discover-body-florida-woman-carjacked-gunpoint-called-husb-rcna147700
Pictures: The eclipse in Central Florida: People in Central Florida watch the eclipse.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/pictures-the-eclipse-in-central-florida/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
United States to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil over unfair elections - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/17/Maduro-Venezuela-Biden-oil-sanctions/8281713386220/
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november
David Cameron says UK won't suspend arms exports to Israel: There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the war in Gaza.
bbc.com/news/uk-68767194
‘Sweet’ dog with rough past is ‘over’ shelter life after 300 days of waiting in Florida
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287686125.html
Iraq to vote on bill including death penalty for same-sex acts: Iraqi lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that includes the death penalty or life in prison for ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraq-vote-bill-including-death-penalty-same-sex-acts-2024-04-15/
I made the tough choice to end a pregnancy. Florida abortion ban robs women of that right | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article287530550.html
Disgraced former Rep Madison Cawthorn accused of tailgating woman, rear-ending Florida Highway Patrol officer
nypost.com/2024/04/16/us-news/rep-madison-cawthorn-accused-of-rear-ending-florida-highway-patrol-officer/
Trump, at Fund-Raiser, Says He Wants Immigrants From ‘Nice’ Countries: At rallies, Donald Trump frequently laments migrants from a list of countries from Africa ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/07/us/politics/trump-immigrants-nice-countries.html
Craig Russell wins Winter Park seat; Iliana Ramos Jones topples incumbent in Winter Garden
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/craig-russell-wins-winter-park-seat-iliana-ramos-jones-topples-incumbent-in-winter-garden/
Ty Cobb says 11th Circuit may remove judge from Trump documents case: Former White House attorney Ty Cobb on Wednesday predicted that the 11th Circuit Court ...
thehill.com/homenews/4573686-ty-cobb-says-11th-circuit-may-remove-judge-from-trump-documents-case/
Why 2024's hurricane season poses a serious threat: An unprecedented setup often leads to an unprecedented result.
axios.com/2024/04/05/atlantic-hurricane-season-la-nina
Still no new trial date for Trump’s Florida case: Judge Cannon addressed legal issues raised by the former president's co-defendants, but a timeline wasn’t ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/still-no-new-trial-date-for-trumps-florida-case-00152079
Father of Fallen World Central Kitchen Worker Confronts Antony Blinken on Israel Support
thedailybeast.com/father-of-fallen-wck-worker-confronts-secretary-antony-blinken-on-israel-support
Quick Glance: Father Urges Tougher US Stance on Israel in Gaza
- John Flickinger calls for the US to use its influence to end killings in Gaza.
- He is hopeful that the US will suspend aid to force a change in Israeli behavior.
- The late Jacob Flickinger is remembered as a dedicated humanitarian and loving father.
- World Central Kitchen has halted food deliveries in Gaza, accusing Israel of using food as a weapon.
Judge tosses Miami’s voting map over racial gerrymandering: A federal judge in Florida tossed out Miami’s city district maps on Wednesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4587226-judge-tosses-miamis-voting-map-over-racial-gerrymandering/
Chuck Todd: Politicians need the middle to win. It’s getting harder for them to find it.
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/chuck-todd-politicians-need-middle-win-s-getting-harder-find-rcna147129
Older Floridians are going back to work as life gets less affordable: Americans are living longer, and for some, continuing to work in their later years is a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/older-floridians-are-going-back-to-work-as-life-gets-less-affordable/
Tampa inflation going down, but still higher than national average: Costs rose about 3.7% in Tampa Bay over the last year, according to data from the Bureau of ...
tampabay.com/news/business/2024/04/11/tampa-inflation-going-down-still-higher-than-national-average/
Podcast: World Central Kitchen’s Israel accusation, Democrats’ Florida opportunity and bird flu in cows
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-world-central-kitchens-israel-accusation-democrats-florida-opportunity-2024-04-04/
Letters: Abortion protesters | Ladapo and vaccines | ‘Unborn child’ semantics: A Central Florida resident with a disability who attended this weekend's ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/letters-abortion-protesters-ladapo-and-vaccines-unborn-child-semantics/
Israeli hostage’s mother: ‘Any demand of ceasefire without release of hostages is a death sentence’
thehill.com/policy/international/4579324-israeli-hostages-mother-any-demand-of-ceasefire-without-release-of-hostages-is-a-death-sentence/
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