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Mar 15 2024
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As drug re-criminalization looms, Oregon district attorneys discuss its rollout
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two weeks after lawmakers voted to re-criminalize drug possession in Oregon, local leaders are breaking down the changes on the horizon, especially when it comes to either jail time or getting into treatment. Some of the biggest questions that remain since the HB 4002 passed — essentially rolling back parts of ballot measure 110 — include how these so-called deflection
KOIN 6Dec 12 2014
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Government Stays Open As Congress Advances Poison-Pill Spending Bill
At least Democrats will have eggnog to wash down the poison pills they swallowed on Thursday as the House narrowly passed a government funding bill that will let Congress go home early for Christmas, and give Wall Street a fresh gift.
HuffPostMar 15 2024
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Nashville attempted homicide suspect arrested after months-long search
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One of Nashville’s “Most Wanted” fugitives is behind bars more than three months after reportedly shooting and injuring a man at a local apartment complex. Elaura Settles, 39, was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, including attempted homicide, aggravated assault with serious bodily injury, reckless endangerment, felon in possession of a handgun and a felony
WKRN News 2Mar 15 2024
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Snake swallows gear shift knob, makes full recovery
A rat snake in Maryland swallowed a gear shift knob hole in "one of the most unusual cases" a local animal rescue center has ever seen. Second Chance Wildlife Center in Gaithersburg shared on their Facebook page that the rat snake appeared initially to have swallowed something that looked like an egg. "This is common in rat snakes, as golf balls and decoy eggs are often mistaken for fresh
Fox 5 DCMar 15 2024
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Mercy Corp providing aid in Haiti amidst political chaos
Mayhem is ravaging Haiti with the capital Port-Au Prince becoming the center of gang violence. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Turmoil in Haiti is nothing new. The Caribbean nation is the only country ever established through a slave revolt. During its independence, Haitians have seen transitional
KGW 8Mar 15 2024
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Severe weather, destruction hits Indiana: All of our coverage
Severe weather and tornadoes battered the Midwest on Thursday, leaving a path of destruction across parts of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. So far, three fatalities have been reported in Ohio as a result of the storms. Locally, possible tornadoes that ripped through Delaware and Randolph counties Thursday evening left dozens of residents injured and more than 100 structures damaged or destroyed.
IndyStarMar 15 2024
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National Security at the United Nations This Week (Mar. 11-15)
Editors’ note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed on Tuesday to resign amid the country’s increasing violence. His resignation will take place once a transitional government has been formed. On
Just SecurityMar 01 2024
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro forms election threat task force
HARRISBURG, Pa. —
Pennsylvania's governor has formed a task force comprised of leaders in a number of government agencies to mitigate threats in this year's elections.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Thursday that the Pennsylvania Election Threats Task Force would be comprised of federal, state, and local officials who would share information and coordinate to ward off
WGAL 8Mar 14 2024
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Letter to the Editor: Citizens of Richland County unite against gerrymandering
In a display of civic engagement, area residents rallied at the United Steelworkers Local 169 on Wednesday for a drive-through signature gathering event. Volunteers gathered signatures on petitions to place the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment on the ballot this November. The amendment will transform the redistricting process in Ohio by eliminating gerrymandering. “To see my neighbors –
Richland SourceMar 15 2024
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St. Patrick's Day Parades, Dropkick Murphys: MA Weekend Events
MASSACHUSETTS — It isn't so much a question of what there is to do in the Boston area and beyond, but rather, what should locals do? Welcome to Patch's latest weekly roundup of highlight-worthy events across the city and surrounding areas. We've compiled them into one, easy-to-follow list, for your weekend planning. Massachusetts takes St. Patrick's Day seriously. Last weekend featured a
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