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Ex-cop accused in 2 killings, kidnapping of baby fatally shoots self at end of chase, police say
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WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save: A new $50 million state rebate program for electric vehicles aims to make them affordable for ...
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WA to launch EV rebate program. Here’s what you could save
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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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Salmon Creek set to welcome Trader Joe’s on May 2
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.
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Lilac Days are in bloom: Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland opens for the season
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Lilac Days are in bloom: Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland opens for ...
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The Met doesn’t care about anti-Semitism: A policeman threatened to arrest a Jewish man, Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Antisemitism ...
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The Met doesn’t care about anti-Semitism
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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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Quick Glance: Alert issued for baby possibly with former police officer linked to 2 murders
  • Authorities in Washington state have issued an alert for a 1-year-old boy after a former police officer reportedly killed two women − his wife and ex-girlfriend − and allegedly kidnapped the baby.

  • West Richland is located in Benton County, approximately 35 miles north of the Oregon state line.

  • The child's father, Elias Huizar, is wanted on two homicide charges, as announced by the police on Monday.

  • Police cautioned that Huizar is armed and dangerous, likely to commit further violent crimes.
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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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WA wolf packs have grown so much, they may lose ‘endangered’ label
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Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
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Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
  • Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.

  • At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.

  • The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.

  • The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
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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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Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’
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Runaway horses race through central London
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Runaway horses race through central London
Quick Glance: Rampaging Horses Cause Chaos in Central London
  • Five military horses, one appearing bloodied, escaped in London, causing chaos and injuries before being recaptured.

  • During a horseback exercise in London, five horses panicked, causing damage and injuries.

  • The Household Cavalry, the most senior regiment of the British Army, were involved in a ride where the horses bolted.

  • Multiple individuals were injured, vehicles were damaged, and a trail of destruction was left across 6 miles of the city before the horses were recaptured.
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Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
  • A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.

  • Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.

  • The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.

  • There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
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Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton: The Royal Navy aided police in 'extensive searches' for Josh Gayton who worked at ...
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Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton
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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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Longtime Evergreen educator Scott Munro rehabilitating after brain injury
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10-year-old boy woke to find family slain in Oklahoma murder-suicide that left 5 dead
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10-year-old boy woke to find family slain in Oklahoma murder-suicide that ...
Quick Glance: 5 dead in Yukon-area home: Child discovers bodies, official states
  • Oklahoma City police have initiated an investigation after five individuals, including children, were found deceased inside a residence near Yukon on Monday morning.

  • Included among the deceased were a sixth-grade student at Meadow Brook Intermediate, a ninth-grade student at Mustang High School, and a 2023 Mustang Public Schools graduate.

  • An official named Gary Knight from the Oklahoma City Police mentioned that all five displayed injuries indicative of a homicide.

  • A 10-year-old boy came across the bodies, prompting the police to classify the incident as a shooting, with a weapon found on top of a man.
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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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How King County’s $500-a-month guaranteed income program fared
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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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Texas settling trans records fight with Seattle hospital
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.
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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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North Korea’s Jim oversees country’s first ‘nuclear trigger’ drills
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Russell Wilson-backed charter school agrees to enforcement plan with WA: Through June 2025, Why Not You Academy charter school will regularly show the state that ...
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Russell Wilson-backed charter school agrees to enforcement plan with WA
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Five victims of Sydney shopping centre stabbings named as tributes flood in: Six people died and 12 others were injured after a series of stabbings at the ...
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Five victims of Sydney shopping centre stabbings named as tributes flood ...
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
  • Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

  • Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

  • Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

  • Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
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Police in body cameras training: Police Regional Division 4'C' today conducted a training session for its ranks on use of the newly acquired body cameras and ...
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Police in body cameras training
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2 young siblings killed, at least 12 injured at child’s birthday party when car drives into building in Michigan, police say
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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.
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Feeling the impact of paying more for food? We want to hear from you: How have you changed your habits to compensate for rising costs?
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Feeling the impact of paying more for food? We want to hear from you
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Did employees of AfD politician Krah spy for China?: According to ARD information, the police arrested a man in Dresden on suspicion of espionage ...
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Did employees of AfD politician Krah spy for China?
Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
  • An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.

  • The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.

  • Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.

  • There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
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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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US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state ...
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Popular DJ and MC Peter Mashata shot dead in Soshanguve: Police on Sunday confirmed the murder of popular soul and RnB DJ, MC and radio personality Peter Mashata ...
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Popular DJ and MC Peter Mashata shot dead in Soshanguve
Quick Glance: Tragic End for Peter Mashata in Soshanguve
  • A well-known MC, DJ, and radio personality, Peter Mashata, was allegedly shot and killed in Soshanguve on Saturday night.

  • On Sunday, the police confirmed the murder of the popular soul and RnB DJ, MC, and radio figure, Peter Mashata.

  • The entertainer met a tragic end in Soshanguve last night.

  • Following the shooting of two men near TUT (Tshwane University of Technology) in Soshanguve during the early hours of today, Gauteng police opened two dockets for murder and attempted murder.
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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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The losers of the day are Putin and Trump
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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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How much does the ‘American dream’ cost in your state?
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.
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Violence breaks out at St George's Day event in central London: The Metropolitan Police released footage showing a group of men - some draped in St George's ...
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Violence breaks out at St George's Day event in central London
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Clark County a generous place: Study finds county ranked 4th in state in charitable giving
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Clark County a generous place: Study finds county ranked 4th in state in ...
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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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U.S. blocks resolution for Palestinian statehood at the United Nations
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LISTEN | Viral flying squad cop loves saving lives, not into modelling: Police flying squad officer Devan Cox who has gone viral for his looks after posting a ...
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LISTEN | Viral flying squad cop loves saving lives, not into modelling
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Woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan: A woman brought a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair into a bank branch and tried to get him to sign for a ...
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Woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan
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C-Tran approves Vine extension to connect Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s Landing transit centers
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C-Tran approves Vine extension to connect Vancouver Mall and Fisher’s ...
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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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Vancouver man killed in crash on Highway 14 in Skamania County
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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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Battle Ground man killed in Interstate 205 crash
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Large-scale police search: Six-year-old disappears from his parents' house in Bremervörde
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Large-scale police search: Six-year-old disappears from his parents' house ...
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UPDF major dies in Mabira three-car crash: SP Butoto Hellen, the Ssezibwa regional police spokesperson, identified the deceased as Major Habib Nsamba Katakabire ...
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UPDF major dies in Mabira three-car crash
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U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for U.N. membership - UPI.com: The United States blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution on Thursday to recognize the state of ...
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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.
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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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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in Washington starting ...
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.
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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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In Pa., Biden’s challenge is highlighted by protests from both sides
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Anaheim police unveil new Tesla patrol cars: The electric vehicles are expected to have lower operating costs and be easier to come by than the traditional model ...
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Anaheim police unveil new Tesla patrol cars
Quick Glance: Anaheim Police Introduce New Tesla Patrol Vehicles
  • Anaheim police will soon start using electric Tesla Model Ys as patrol vehicles in a pilot program to keep more officers on the road.

  • The Police Department has 83 patrol vehicles that are aging and breaking down more often. The need is critical as the patrol fleet is depleted, leading to insufficient vehicles for proper officer deployment.

  • The six purchased Model Ys will be put in service after 16 officers are trained to use them. The electric vehicles will be charged at police stations with level-two chargers and refueled with Tesla Superchargers during 24-hour shifts.

  • The Teslas are expected to be cheaper to operate but have a higher initial cost. The department plans to evaluate the performance of electric vehicles during the pilot program to determine potential future purchases.
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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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Forget about Seahawks’ old signs; whether Mike Macdonald can coach matters ...
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Tampines fatal accident: Driver arrested after hospital discharge: His driving licence has also been suspended with immediate effect.
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Tampines fatal accident: Driver arrested after hospital discharge
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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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Donald Trump Scores Win on Abortion
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.
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Watch: Ajman Police walk in rainwater to proactively issue car damage reports: Officers take photos, fill forms and send loss and damage certificates to ...
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Watch: Ajman Police walk in rainwater to proactively issue car damage ...
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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 ...
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Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?
Quick 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.