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May 19 2023
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Another Death Linked To Eyedrops Recalled In New York
NEW YORK — A fourth person has died from a drug resistant bacterial infection linked to contaminated eye drops, according to federal health officials, and there are now 81 patients in 18 states, including New York. According to an updated alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of May 15, the outbreak has resulted in four deaths, along with 14 patients who have suffered
Patch.comJun 14 2023
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U.S. Launches Quiet Diplomatic Push With Iran to Cool Tensions
The Biden administration has quietly restarted talks with Iran in a bid to win the release of American prisoners held by Tehran and curb the country’s growing nuclear program, people close to the discussions said.
As contacts between the two sides resumed, Washington also approved 2.5 billion euros, equivalent to $2.7 billion, in payments by the Iraqi government for Iranian electricity
Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 27 2022
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World Cup 2022: Iran calls for US suspension for briefly removing emblem from flag in support of protests
The U.S. Soccer Federation irked Iran ahead of their pivotal Group B match on Tuesday when it displayed the country’s national flag without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supported protesters in Iran.
Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from its national flag.
U.S. Soccer said in a statement Sunday morning it decided to
Fox News (Online News)May 19 2023
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DC Cop Indicted For Leaking Info To Proud Boys Leader: DOJ
WASHINGTON, DC — A Washington, D.C. police lieutenant was indicted Friday after authorities said he obstructed an investigation into the destruction of a Black Lives Matter banner and tipped off former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio about his arrest warrant in connection with the incident. Shane Lamond, 47, of Stafford, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of obstruction of
Patch.comMay 11 2023
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U.K. giving Ukraine long-range cruise missiles ahead of counteroffensive against Russia's invasion
Kyiv, Ukraine — The British government announced Thursday it was giving long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine to help drive out Russia's occupying forces. The boost to Ukraine's forces came as Kyiv delayed its long-anticipated counteroffensive more than 14 months after the Kremlin's full-scale invasion, as the country awaits the delivery of more Western weapons. U.K. Defense Secretary Ben
CBS News (Online)May 19 2023
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Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina Enters 2024 Presidential Race
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has filed paperwork to run for president in 2024, the Federal Election Commission's website shows, ahead of the Republican's expected campaign launch on Monday. The 57-year-old senator took office in 2013 and remains the lone Black Republican in the Senate; he, along with Democratic Sens. Cory Booker and Raphael Warnock, are the only sitting Black senators. Scott
PeopleMay 19 2023
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Democrat tells parent to "shut up" about child's education
A Democratic lawmaker in New Hampshire has attracted some negative attention for telling a voter to "shut up" about a proposal that would give parents greater say over their child's public school education. On Thursday, the New Hampshire Journal reported that state Representative Tommy Hoyt received an email from a voter earlier in the week urging him to support an unamended version of
NewsweekMay 19 2023
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AG delays enforcement of OK transgender healthcare ban.
Oklahoma's attorney general has agreed to delay enforcement of a new ban on transgender health care for minors while a preliminary hearing in a federal lawsuit is pending. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said the agreement "simply allows more time to mount the strongest possible defense" and "should in no way be interpreted as a concession of any kind." The ACLU of Oklahoma, which
The OklahomanJun 16 2023
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Air National Guardsman accused of leaking hundreds of documents indicted
A federal grand jury indicted the 21-year-old Air National Guardsman accused of leaking hundreds of highly classified Pentagon documents on Thursday.
Jack Teixeira was indicted on six counts of willful retention and transmission of classified information related to the national defense. He faces up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,
Washington ExaminerMay 19 2023
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DC Cop Charged With Helping Proud Boys During Jan. 6 Insurrection
A high-ranking lieutenant in the Washington, D.C., police department was indicted by a federal grand jury Friday morning for allegedly obstructing justice and making false statements about his relationship with Enrique Tarrio, the longtime chairman of the far-right Proud Boys. The indictment, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, alleges that Lieutenant Shane Lamond and Tarrio
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