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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:19 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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Combatting cannibalism and jailing librarians: Idaho Democrats see opportunity in extreme GOP agenda Democrat Loree Peery knows she’s a long-shot candidate for the Idaho Legislature. But when her state House representative introduced a bill in February expanding an anti-cannibalism law — action prom...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:03 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Hamas fires 7000 rockets at Israel, starting major war
- Replies: 606
- Views: 895739
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Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, explosions heard in Isfahan: Report Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, according to the US broadcaster ABC News, which cited an unnamed senior US official. The Iranian state television reported explosions in Isfahan, as air defences were activated and flight...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
- Replies: 1747
- Views: 722741
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UAlbany football player AJ Simon dies at 25 UAlbany football player AJ Simon has died. He was just 25 years old. UAlbany head football coach Greg Gattuso got the call Wednesday morning from Simon’s mom, he told NewsChannel 13’s Rodger Wyland. https://wnyt.com/top-stories/ualbany-football-player-aj-s...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:21 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
- Replies: 618
- Views: 696023
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Biden-Harris 2024 - President Biden and Vice President Harris Clinch the Democratic Nomination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzQAg6qLJk0
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:20 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
- Replies: 618
- Views: 696023
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Biden-Harris 2024 - For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6e4ruziZBI
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:18 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 Presidential Election
- Replies: 618
- Views: 696023
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:17 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Bye
- Replies: 1542
- Views: 777167
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:14 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Bye
- Replies: 1542
- Views: 777167
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:47 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Bye
- Replies: 1542
- Views: 777167
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:46 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
- Replies: 1747
- Views: 722741
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:44 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:42 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Mass Shootings/Gun Control Reform Thread
- Replies: 1583
- Views: 921017
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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...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Labor/Economics
- Replies: 1160
- Views: 853822
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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 ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Racist/Corrupt/Immoral Police Thread.
- Replies: 693
- Views: 129624
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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. ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:42 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Bye
- Replies: 1542
- Views: 777167
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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...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Bye
- Replies: 1542
- Views: 777167
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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...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:16 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: EARTH....
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- Views: 676500
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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
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
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:42 am
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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, ...
- 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: 889850
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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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:00 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:57 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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-...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:55 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: 2024 General Elections Thread
- Replies: 183
- Views: 49526
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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
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:50 pm
- Forum: Politics and Current Events
- Topic: Persons of Note Who Have Passed Away
- Replies: 1747
- Views: 722741
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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...