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Jun 27 2023
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Ivey announces July special session to redraw congressional maps…
Governor Kay Ivey has officially announced the special legislative session for lawmakers to redraw congressional maps after being compelled by a Supreme Court ruling. Earlier this month, the upheld with a 5-4 vote a lower court's decision to require the Alabama Legislature to redraw the congressional districts to include a second largely or majority-black congressional district. The lower
1819 News
Jun 27 2023
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Here’s where to see fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July in Jackson County in 2023
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – The Fourth of July is right around the corner and communities throughout Jackson County are ready to help you celebrate. Parades, fireworks shows and other celebrations are planned for Tuesday, July 4. Here are some activities to check out. A fireworks show is set for Monday, July 3, at Cascades Falls Park, 1401 S. Brown St. The event includes food trucks and live music
MLive.com
Jun 27 2023
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Ivey calls special session to redraw Alabama congressional map
Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday called a special session of the Legislature to redraw Alabama’s congressional district map. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 8 that the current map, with one majority Black district out of seven, likely violates the Voting Rights Act. A three-judge federal court has given the state until July 21 to draw a new congressional map. The governor announced the session
AL.com
Jun 25 2023
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Victor Wembanyama dines with Spurs legends, sports full uniform for first time after NBA Draft
Victor Wembanyama has been busy since landing in San Antonio. The No. 1 overall pick in the 20223 NBA Draft received the royal treatment, dining with Spurs greats and sporting his full NBA uniform for the first time. The 7-foot-4 phenom is feeling right at home. “It’s comforting to see that these people who are so important to the city of San Antonio and to the franchise are such kind people
New York Post (News)
Jun 29 2023
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Yankees’ Domingo German’s perfect game sets sports world ablaze: ‘Sweet serenity on his face’
Yankees right-hander Domingo German might have thrown the least expected perfect game in history. Sure, you can point to Don Larsen’s gem in the World Series — from a journeyman pitcher who didn’t even have a winning record. But we submit this evidence: — In his previous two games, German gave up 15 runs in 5.1 innings. — He served a 10-game suspension last month after getting ejected from a
nj.com
Jun 30 2023
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Memphis Grizzlies, Desmond Bane agree to largest contract in franchise history
Desmond Bane will be a significant piece of the Memphis Grizzlies for the foreseeable future. The Grizzlies signed the 25-year-old shooting guard to a five-year contract extension worth 207 million, according to ESPN. Bane's deal surpasses Ja Morant's five-year max contract from last season as the largest in franchise history. Bane averaged 21.5 points, five rebounds and 4.4 assists in 58
The Commercial Appeal
Jun 26 2022
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A federal law requires translated voting ballots, but not in Arabic or Haitian Creole
Among the language minority groups protected under the Voting Rights Act, you won't find voters like Shaima Mohammed.
In 1975, Congress expanded that landmark civil rights law to try to get rid of barriers preventing "citizens of language minorities" from voting. And for close to half a century, Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act has required certain states and local governments to
NPR (Online News)
Jun 30 2023
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Sources: Thunder acquiring Oladipo from Heat
The Miami Heat are trading Victor Oladipo and draft compensation to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will absorb his $9.45 million expiring contract, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Miami creates a trade exception of $9.45 million with the deal. Oladipo, who earlier this week exercised his option for the 2023-24 season, tore his left patellar tendon during the first round of the playoffs
ESPN.com
Jun 27 2023
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2025 5-star CB Dorian Brew grabs Ohio State's attention, just like his Hall of Fame mother
The Dayton native was the first in her family to attend Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over LSU, UCLA and Texas. And heading into a meet as a freshman, Merriman felt the pressure, right on the cusp of qualifying for the NCAA Championships. Ahead of her event, Merriman remembers her hurdles coach pulling her aside. “She grabbed my sweatshirt and she says, ‘What does that say across your
The Columbus Dispatch
Jun 23 2023
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One year after Roe overturned, no action in Congress on abortion
WASHINGTON — Immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed federal protections for abortion, there were calls from both the left and the right for Congress to pass a law in response. But in the year since, nothing has happened. Divided government is mainly to blame. Senate Republicans used the filibuster multiple times in 2022 to block Democrats’ attempts to pass a law reinstating federal
Atlanta Journal-Constitution