Today: September 18, 2024
Today: September 18, 2024

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Ohio attorney general rejects language for political mapmaking reform amendment for a second time

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has once again rejected petition language for a constitutional amendment aimed at remaking Ohio’s troubled system for drawing political maps

Ohio attorney general rejects language for political mapmaking reform amendment for a second time
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Jury clears 3 men in the last trial tied to the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

A jury has acquitted three men in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Jury clears 3 men in the last trial tied to the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce

The Biden administration is taking steps meant to strengthen protections for government employees as leading Republican presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, campaign on shrinking and remaking the federal workforce

Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce
Environment|News|Political|World

Brazil restores stricter climate goals

The Brazilian government is reinstating a stricter greenhouse gas emissions target first announced in 2015 as part of the Paris Agreement

Brazil restores stricter climate goals
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Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier's graft charges were dropped

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Malaysian capital accusing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of helping his key ally to escape prosecution in exchange for political support

Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier's graft charges were dropped
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Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats

The Italian Cabinet has approved new measures to crack down on migration

Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats
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Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes

The stuffy Senate is now a bit less formal

Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes
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Most Americans view Israel as a partner, but fewer see it as sharing US values, AP-NORC poll shows

A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that while Americans generally view Israel as a partner or ally, many question whether its far-right government shares American values

Most Americans view Israel as a partner, but fewer see it as sharing US values, AP-NORC poll shows
News|Political|Technology

Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons

The U.S. will spend more than $750 billion over the next decade to overhaul nearly every part of its nuclear defenses and replace systems that in some cases are more than 50 years old

Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons
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India moves toward reserving 33% of the seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women

India’s Parliament has taken a major step toward reserving 33% of the seats in its powerful lower house and in state legislatures for women to ensure more equal representation, an issue that languished for nearly three decades because of a lack of consensus among political parties

India moves toward reserving 33% of the seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women
Health|News|Political

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

The Biden administration has announced that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them
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Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees

The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month

Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
News|Technology

Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations

Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, as states are increasingly trying to gauge the impact of AI and how to regulate it

Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
Health|News|Political

Federal appeals court reverses ruling that found Mississippi discriminated in mental health care

A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in their communities

Federal appeals court reverses ruling that found Mississippi discriminated in mental health care
Political

Kevin McCarthy's leadership is an open question as budget shutdown looms and GOP infighting takes center stage

An expert on Congress helps untangle the mess that is Kevin McCarthy’s life as speaker of the House right now.

Kevin McCarthy's leadership is an open question as budget shutdown looms and GOP infighting takes center stage
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Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations

The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers

Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
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Haiti's government to oversee canal project that prompted Dominican Republic to close all borders

Haiti’s government is doubling down on the construction of a canal on Haitian soil that prompted the neighboring Dominican Republic last week to shutter land, air and sea borders that both countries share

Haiti's government to oversee canal project that prompted Dominican Republic to close all borders
Education|News|Political

US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni

President Joe Biden’s education chief says he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available — including federal money — to discourage colleges from giving preference to the children of alumni and donors

US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
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Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful NJ developer accused of corruption

The sweeping bribery case brought against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez includes allegations that he took cash and gold in exchange for interfering in a criminal case against a New Jersey real estate developer

Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful NJ developer accused of corruption
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Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has turned to a strategy that so far has preserved his tenuous hold on House leadership, but also marked his tenure by chaos

Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.
Political

Menendez indictment looks bad, but there are defenses he can make

The indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez is full of lurid details – hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash stuffed into clothes among them. Will they tank Menendez’s career?

Menendez indictment looks bad, but there are defenses he can make
Economy|News|World

Stock market today: Asian shares dip with eyes on China economy, US shutdown

Asian shares are mostly sinking over worries about a possible U.S. government shutdown and the troubled Chinese economy

Stock market today: Asian shares dip with eyes on China economy, US shutdown
Environment|News|Political|World

On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is facing an uphill battle to woo voters less than three weeks before an election

On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters
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In Sweden, 2 explosions rip through dwellings and at least 1 is reportedly connected to a gang feud

Two powerful explosions have ripped through dwellings in central Sweden, injuring at least three people and damaging buildings

In Sweden, 2 explosions rip through dwellings and at least 1 is reportedly connected to a gang feud
Business|Education|Health

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

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