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May 01 2023
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Critics accuse Abbott of trying to 'dehumanize' Texas mass shooting victims
Texas GOP Gov. Gregg Abbott is facing backlash for what critics say was his effort to "dehumanize" the victims of a mass shooting in his home state over the weekend. In a tweet on Sunday announcing a $50,000 reward for the at-large suspect, Abbott called the five victims of Friday's attack "illegal immigrants," leaving many on social media to question why he used language they consider
ABC News (Online)May 01 2023
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CIA Director William Burns Met With Jeffrey Epstein, Agency Confirms
CIA Director William Burns testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee in WashingtonEpstein on March 10, 2022. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) The director of the CIA met with Jeffrey Epstein at least once, the agency has confirmed. William Burns, an appointee of President Joe Biden, was introduced to Epstein by a mutual friend in Washington, a CIA spokesperson told news outlets. Burns
The Epoch TimesApr 13 2023
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Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend says
The man behind a massive leak of U.S. government secrets that has exposed spying on allies, revealed the grim prospects for Ukraine’s war with Russia and ignited diplomatic fires for the White House is a young, charismatic gun enthusiast who shared highly classified documents with a group of far-flung acquaintances searching for companionship amid the isolation of the pandemic.
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Washington PostMay 28 2023
Analysis
Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Year to year, it's hard to predict how bad a hurricane season will be. But scientists say climate change is making hurricanes worse, specifically when it comes to how destructive they are when hitting land.
Dr. Kristen Corbosiero is Assistant Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany. She studies the structure and intensity change of tropical
CBS News (Online)Apr 26 2023
Analysis
California's Prop 47 Derided for Emboldening Theft
California businesses are striking back at the "destructive" reality of the state's Proposition 47 that downgraded theft under $950 from felonies to misdemeanors.
The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act has reportedly been anything but, having sought to reduce prison populations but ultimately leaving criminals on the streets in the state.
Businesses, stores, and shops have seen
Newsmax (News)Jun 07 2023
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CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht is out
Chris Licht, the embattled chief executive and chairman of CNN, whose brief one-year tenure at the network was stained by a series of severe missteps, will depart the company.
“I met with Chris and he will be leaving CNN,” David Zaslav, the chief executive of parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, told CNN employees at the start of the network’s daily editorial call Wednesday.
CNN DigitalApr 30 2023
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With Joel Embiid injured, Sixers ready to battle ‘more adversity’ in Game 1 against Celtics
CAMDEN, N.J. — The week-plus of rest and drills, load management and film sessions ended for the 76ers Sunday, leaving only the final accounting of its benefits. James Harden went right to the bucket. “We were hoping there would be enough time for the Big Fella to be able to get back for Game 1,” he said. “But more adversity.” The Sixers had just practiced before flying to Boston, where Monday
The Delaware County Daily TimesMay 08 2023
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Texas mall shooting victims include 3-year-old boy and his parents
A mass shooting at a Texas outlet mall over the weekend nearly decimated two families, leaving three children dead and another orphaned, their loved ones and officials said Monday. Eight people were fatally shot and a half-dozen more were injured when a 33-year-old gunman, who was later killed by police, opened fire at Allen Premium Outlets, about 25 miles north of Dallas, authorities said.
NBC News DigitalApr 26 2023
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It's not just 'Playoff Jimmy': How the Heat are crushing the No. 1-seeded Bucks
The series is not over. The Milwaukee Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo (assuming he's a go in Game 5) and home-court advantage. If they take care of business at home, all they have to do is win one road game to redirect things in their favor. The Miami Heat's utterly shocking Game 4 comeback was essentially Antetokounmpo's first game of the series after leaving Game 1 with a back injury. The
ESPN.comMay 04 2023
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Detroit Pistons Fire Assistant GM Murphy After 6 Month Investigation
There’s drama within the Detroit Pistons family. Detroit Free Press reports the NBA team has fired assistant general manager Rob Murphy, six months after he was placed on leave after a workplace misconduct allegation from former employee DeJanai Raska. The team launched an investigation and concluded that Murphy, 50, violated “company policy and the terms of his employment agreement.” “Rob
Black Enterprise