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Trial starts for driver who ran down Times Square tourists NEW YORK (AP) — The man behind the wheel of the car that barreled through crowds of pedestrians in New York City’s Times Square, killing a woman and injuring 22 other people, is finally on trial five years later. A […]

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Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned

Report: Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the “basic fairness and the stability of our law demand” that the U.S. Supreme Court not overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. In a statement Tuesday, Biden said […]

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USPS files notice to increase prices July 2022

Washington,  DC — On Wednesday April 6, 2022  the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect July 10, 2022. The new prices, if favorably reviewed, include a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from […]

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Arrest: Shooting of 10 people on a Brooklyn subway

New York  (AP)  –  The man arrested in the shooting on a Brooklyn subway has been charged with a federal terrorism offense. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York announced the charge against Frank R. James at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. James was taken into custody […]

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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP/ Fox News) — Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in 53-47 vote, secures her place as 1st Black woman on court. The vote was bipartisan, 53-47, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah voting for Jackson. The […]

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Flags to half-staff in honor Madeleine Albright

BISMARCK, N.D. (MARCH 23, 2022) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Sunday, March 27, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for former […]

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Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is headed to Europe at a critical moment for the war in Ukraine, as Russia pummels cities with airstrikes and artillery. Biden is looking at levying new sanctions against hundreds of members of the Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, according to […]

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Powerful Storm System Wallops Texas

ELGIN, Texas (AP) — Officials say multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Texas and Oklahoma, killing one person and causing multiple injuries and widespread damage. The storm system is headed toward Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday, and forecasters say more tornadoes are expected. Several tornadoes were reported Monday in Texas […]