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by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 618
Views: 688738

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

Biden-Harris 2024 - President Biden and Vice President Harris Clinch the Democratic Nomination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzQAg6qLJk0
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 618
Views: 688738

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by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
Replies: 618
Views: 688738

Re: 2024 Presidential Election

You're on your own Robert Kennedy family endorses Biden in show of force against RFK Jr. Members of the Kennedy family appeared en masse and in force to endorse President Biden at a campaign event in Philadelphia on Thursday. Why it matters: It's a public display of support that reveals a weakness D...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Kansas GOP rep says he won’t run for reelection Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.) announced Thursday he will not run for reelection in November, adding himself to a growing list of members leaving Congress at the end of the term. LaTurner, 36, said he is leaving the House to better focus on his family and...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to spy on behalf of Russia’s military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Polis...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Hamas Arms Maker and ‘Serial Fraudster’ Gets 70 Years in Prison for Torture IN A SECRET recording produced at trial, Ross Roggio, an international arms dealer and con artist from Pennsylvania, spat defiance towards the federal agents investigating him. “They can fucking arrest me and torture me till...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 1746
Views: 715738

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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band Singer-Guitarist, Dead at 80 Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band whose piercing solos, beloved songs and hell-raising spirit defined the band and Southern rock in general, died Thursday morning at the age of 80. The cause...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

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House progressives release an agenda for 2025, with ideas for Biden to excite the base WASHINGTON — Top House progressives will unveil a sweeping agenda Thursday to lay down a marker for the policies they’ll push next year if Democrats win the 2024 election, from a higher minimum wage and strengthen...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread
Replies: 1582
Views: 911563

Re: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread

Sweeping gun legislation approved by Maine lawmakers after mass shooting The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people before adjourning Thursday morn...
by ap215
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Labor/Economics
Replies: 1159
Views: 845122

Re: Labor/Economics

US weekly jobless claims remain at low level WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was unchanged at a low level last week, pointing to continued labor market strength. Labor market resilience, which is driving the economy, together with ...
by ap215
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Racist/Corrupt/Immoral Police Thread.
Replies: 689
Views: 128601

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Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen girl in dressing room won’t face charges A Los Angeles police officer who shot and killed a teenage girl with a stray bullet will not be charged over the incident, the California Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr. ...
by ap215
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Raptors' Jontay Porter banned from NBA after betting investigation Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter was banned Wednesday from the NBA following an investigation into prop-betting irregularities. "A league investigation found that Porter violated league rules by disclosing confidential infor...
by ap215
Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato on Tuesday, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought. The move was announced by the team a day after the Sabres closed their se...
by ap215
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: EARTH....
Replies: 1333
Views: 670107

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Tornado Watch expires for all of Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — Weather has calmed down Tuesday evening after an active day across the state.

The remaining Tornado Watch in east-central Iowa was allowed to expire at 8 p.m.

https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-weath ... s/60502125
by ap215
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

Re: 2024 General Elections Thread

Pro-Israel money pours in to unseat progressives in congressional races Quarterly campaign finance reports reveal the Democratic representatives Jamaal Bowman of New York and Cori Bush of Missouri – progressive “Squad” members – will face formidable challenges in their 2024 congressional primaries, ...
by ap215
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Storming The Capital 2: A Counter Storm is Coming
Replies: 1598
Views: 880637

Re: Storming The Capital 2: A Counter Storm is Coming

Democrats who investigated Trump say they expect to face arrest, retaliation if he wins presidency Some members of Congress who led the investigation into former President Donald Trump's role in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot acknowledge they've talked to their families about their safety — and the ri...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

Re: 2024 General Elections Thread

Newark 2024 School Election Results: See Who Is Leading NEWARK, NJ — Newark voters went to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots for their local board of education. There were nine candidates competing for three general seats on the Newark Board of Education in the city’s 2024 school election (see be...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

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2024 Michigan election results: Special election for open state House seats Results Election results for the Michigan special election to fill two seats vacated in the Michigan state House. District 25 is in Wayne County and includes portions of Westland, Wayne and Canton. District 13 in Wayne and M...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

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Mexico Beach recalls Mayor Michele Miller, votes in Richard Wolff MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Mayor Michele Miller’s reign in Mexico Beach would appear to be over. The majority of voters decided to recall Miller during Tuesday’s special election. https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/politics-...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

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RECALL ELECTION: Early Results; ‘Yes’ Over ‘No’ 3-to-1 CALEXICO — The early vote-by-mail returns for the Calexico recall election against City Council members Raul Ureña and Gilberto Manzanarez came back just after 8 p.m. Tuesday April 16, with at least 75 percent voting yes to recall each council m...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
Replies: 182
Views: 48953

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Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/shomari-figures-wins-democratic-nomination-alabamas-2nd-congressional-109333924
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
Replies: 1746
Views: 715738

Re: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away

Bob Graham, former Florida governor and U.S. senator with a common touch, dies at 87 Bob Graham, perhaps the most peculiar and popular politician of modern Florida history, died Tuesday. The Democratic two-term governor (1979-87) and three-term U.S. senator (1987-2005) was 87. He passed away at 8:30...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Longtime Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards to retire at end of 2023-24 season After 19 seasons as the play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins on NESN, Jack Edwards is stepping away from the mic. The New England native and longtime broadcaster announced his retirement following the end of 2023-24 posts...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: What’s going to happen to Trump Mon Mar 25 2024?
Replies: 185
Views: 2492

Re: What’s going to happen to Trump Mon Mar 25 2024?

Trump trial jury begins to take shape Former President Donald Trump was back in court for the second day of his Manhattan criminal trial as he's accused of covering up a hush money payment to a porn star to help his 2016 presidential campaign. Some selections made: Six jurors have been selected, and...
by ap215
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Politics and Current Events
Topic: Bye
Replies: 1542
Views: 769337

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Best wishes John. Yankees bid farewell to John Sterling, 'goliath of sports broadcasting' April 16 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees said goodbye to John Sterling, announcing that their longtime radio broadcaster retired, effective immediately, and will be honored Saturday before a game against the Tamp...