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Apr 17 2024
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Provisions that limit Social Security retirement benefits in Louisiana would prove costly
WASHINGTON — Rescinding the decades-old Social Security provisions that limit retirement benefits for thousands of Louisiana teachers, police officers and other state and municipal employees — plus millions of similar workers in other states — could cost federal taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, the U.S. House heard Tuesday night. Retirees, who wanted the Social Security provisions
The Times-PicayuneMar 22 2024
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S. Oregon online child exploitation undercover operation leads to six 'cyber-predator' arrests, including Redmond man
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A southern Oregon police task force's month-long undercover operation to identify adults victimizing children online has led to the arrests of six suspects throughout Oregon, most recently a 66-year-old Redmond man arrested last week who they say was trying to arrange to meet a juvenile for sex. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint interagency task
KTVZ 21Apr 14 2024
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Nicklaus: Path to world food security goes through St. Louis
When one of the world’s largest charitable organizations set out to help small farmers in Asia and Africa, it started in a place that’s far from either continent: St. Louis. Gates Ag One, the crop-research arm of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, announced in 2020 that it would establish a headquarters here. Four years later, after pandemic-related delays and a meticulous planning process
St. Louis Post-DispatchApr 19 2024
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Security measures increase following recent uptick in violence aboard LA Metro buses
Recent violent attacks and robberies on Los Angeles Metro buses are prompting additional security measures from the transit authority and police. In the last two weeks, two stabbings, an assault and a series of robberies were reported on LA Metro buses. On Saturday, an audio was recorded of a bus driver pleading with a man who police said berated then punched and stabbed him. The driver
NBC Los AngelesApr 19 2024
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National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Air National Guard has delayed its plan to downgrade the status of about 80 members of its Alaska unit, a move that would have threatened national security and civilian rescues in the nation’s most remote state. The Alaska Air National Guard confirmed the delay in an email to The Associated Press on Friday. Efforts by the state’s politicians and Alaskans “have been
The Seattle TimesApr 13 2024
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Yemen Rebels Launch Drones At Israel In Coordination With Iran: Security Agency
Yemen's Huthi rebels launched multiple drones at Israel in coordination with Iran, security firm Ambrey said late Saturday, adding that the projectiles were likely timed to reach Israel simultaneously.
"Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) were reportedly launched by the Huthis toward Israel. The UAVs were launched in coordination with Iran," the company said. "Israeli ports are assessed to
Barron'sApr 05 2024
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National Security Adviser, American Hostages' Families to Meet
National security adviser Jake Sullivan will meet with the families of American hostages still held by Hamas on Monday at the White House, a senior administration official told CBS News. At least 32 American citizens were killed by Hamas on Oct. 7, and at least six remain in captivity. The Israel-Hamas war has now entered its sixth month as pressure builds on both sides to agree to some form
Newsmax (News)Apr 19 2024
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U.S. Deports 70 Haitian Asylum Seekers Despite Humanitarian and Security Disaster in Haiti
The U.S. deported over 70 Haitian asylum seekers Thursday despite a spiraling security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Immigration rights advocates have been demanding the Biden administration halt all deportation flights to Haiti. The Haitian Bridge Alliance said in a statement, “Deportations to Haiti are intentional violence and blatant anti-Black discrimination. The hypocrisy by the Biden
Democracy Now!Jan 02 2024
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Chinese Teen Rescued After Being 'Cyber Kidnapped'
A Chinese teenager has been returned to safety after being “cyber kidnapped.” Never heard of “cyber kidnapping”? Well, it’s an early front-runner for the hot new cybercrime trend of 2024. Police in the tiny community of Riverdale, Utah say that 17-year-old Chinese exchange student Kai Zhuang was the victim of a criminal plot in which online ghouls convinced him to trudge off into the mountains
GizmodoApr 19 2024
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, a third-generation farmer from Montana, is one of Republicans' top political targets this year as they try to win back control of the Senate. Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated recent elections in Montana. He's campaigning for a fourth term in
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