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Aug 10 2023
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Iconic Lahaina banyan tree threatened by fires: What we know about Maui's historic landmark
Wildfires raging on Hawaii's Maui island threatened its iconic banyan tree, a historic landmark that has been an attraction on the island for more than a century. The banyan tree in Lahaina has been scorched but still stands, according to the Honolulu Civil Beat. Damage to its trunk and limbs has been reported, along with serious damage to the surrounding Banyan Court Park. The tree is one of
"USA Today" ContributorAug 10 2023
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Historic Hawaiian Town Of Lahaina Wiped Out By Fire: 270+ Structures Damaged, 36+ Dead
A massive wildfire decimated the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui this week, leaving behind scenes that are indistinguishable from a war zone. The blazes erupted on Tuesday and continued to wreak havoc on the community on the western part of the island while flames raged in other areas. The fires have already engulfed thousands of acres and have killed at least 36 people. “Flyovers
The Daily WireAug 09 2023
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Westport man charged with engaging in violence during Jan. 6 riots
Benjamin Cohen, 21, of Westport, is seen among the Jan. 6, 2021 rioters at the U.S. Capitol (Source: U.S. Department of Justice) WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A 21-year-old Westport man is facing multiple charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2012 riots at the U.S. Capitol, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Benjamin Cohen was arrested on Wednesday. He has been charged with civil disorder
WTNHAug 14 2023
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In South Carolina, descendants of enslaved people fight to keep land from developers
In South Carolina, descendants of enslaved people fight to keep land from developers From Myrtle Beach south to Hilton Head, Black landowners who inherited property have been embroiled in disputes with investors looking to capitalize on rising real estate values. PHILLIPS COMMUNITY, S.C. (AP) — The Rev. Elijah Smalls Jr. once grew okra, butter beans and other vegetables in the neighborhood
The GrioAug 09 2023
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Professors sue Idaho over 'vague' law allegedly criminalizing abortion discussions in class
The state of Idaho is locked in a legal debacle over a law six professors and two teachers unions who claim it has inhibited free speech in the classroom by "criminalizing" discussions that contain pro-choice views. The lawsuit, filed with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho, challenges the No Public Funds for Abortion Act that prohibits schools from promoting abortion and bars
Fox News (Online News)Aug 11 2023
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Prosecutors decline to charge officer who shot and wounded autistic Utah teenager
The family of victim Linden Cameron reached a $3 million settlement with Salt Lake City last year in a civil lawsuit over the life-changing injuries and emotional trauma the boy suffered from the shooting. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sam Gill called the shooting “unjustified” in a letter sent to the city’s police department. But Gill declined to charge the officer in part because two
Washington PostAug 11 2023
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Family responds to DA decision not to prosecute officer who shot 13-year-old autistic boy
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – The family of Lindon Cameron, the then 13-year-old autistic boy shot by police in 2020, is “incredibly disappointed,” in the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s decision to not prosecute the officer in question, according to civil suit attorney Nathan Morris. Sim Gill announced during a media conference today that his office deemed the shooting unjustified, but would
ABC4 UtahAug 11 2023
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The Andy Ngo Verdict: Antifa Wins
It should’ve been a slam-dunk civil trial, but the antifa-controlled city of Portland had other ideas. We all remember the attack (language warning). How could we forget it? How could we forget such a vile and cowardly act of mob violence against a single unarmed man — and a journalist, no less? “I was chased, attacked and beaten by a masked mob, baying for my blood,” Andy Ngo wrote five days
The Patriot PostAug 11 2023
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Prosecutors decline to charge officer who shot and wounded autistic Utah teenager
Prosecutors in Utah on Friday declined to file charges against a Salt Lake City police officer who shot and badly wounded an unarmed 13-year-old boy with autism after responding to his mother's 911 call for help when the boy had a breakdown.The September 2020 shooting drew widespread scrutiny and was one of several around the U.S. that fueled questions about how police respond to calls
The Durango HeraldAug 17 2023
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House Judiciary Subpoenas FBI's Wray, AG Garland
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is stepping up the investigation into government "collusion" with Big Tech to censor dissent, issuing subpoenas to FBI Director Chris Wray and Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The official subpoenas came Thursday amid "woefully inadequate" responses to "requesting voluntary cooperation with oversight," according to the House Judiciary
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