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Feb 14 2024
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White House to brief lawmakers on 'serious national security threat' related to Russia
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, released an unusual statement Wednesday warning of a "serious national security threat" without providing additional details, pre-empting what the White House said was a planned briefing for congressional leaders.
Four sources with knowledge of the issue told NBC News that the threat is a Russian military capability.
NBC News (Online)Feb 14 2024
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Montana National Guard asked to find resources to help Texas with border security
MISSOULA — Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has ordered the Montana National Guard to find resources that can be used to assist Texas with border security. The move comes after failed attempts in Congress to address issues on the Mexico-US border. Tuesday’s announcement allows the Montana National Guard leadership to work with Texas to identify ways that the state of Montana can support Texas
KRTV 3Apr 06 2024
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Daughter of Vietnamese refugees shines on the basketball court and gives back at home and abroad
Basketball star and daughter of Vietnamese refugees says she takes nothing for granted Basketball star and daughter of Vietnamese refugees says she takes nothing for granted Basketball star and daughter of Vietnamese refugees says she takes nothing for granted DEDHAM - A high school basketball star who grew up in Dorchester is now shining on the court and lending a hand to others. Christina
CBS News (Online)Apr 09 2024
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America's Social Security Timebomb
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a grave insolvency threat as more Americans begin claiming their government-funded retirement benefits, and millions of beneficiaries could face monumental cuts if action is not taken.
Social Security forms the bedrock on which millions of Americans fund their retirement plans.
In 2022, the SSA paid out retirement, survivor and
NewsweekApr 18 2024
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Security Council plans to vote on UN membership for Palestine. But the US will block it
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote Thursday on a resolution that would allow the state of Palestine to join the United Nations as a full member, a step the United States opposes and will veto if necessary. Malta, which holds the council presidency this month, announced that the vote will take place following a ministerial meeting on the Palestinians’ bid to raise their
Washington PostMar 19 2024
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Refugee Convicted of Murder After Albuquerque Muslim Killings
An Afghan refugee accused of carrying out three deadly ambush-style shootings of Muslim men in Albuquerque two years ago was convicted of first-degree murder on Monday for one of the killings. Muhammad Syed now faces life in prison for the slaying of 41-year-old Aftab Hussein. Syed is set to face further trials in the other killings, all of which took place over the course of a few weeks in
Daily BeastApr 19 2024
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On deck: Astros at Washington Nationals
Astros (6-14) update: Jose Altuve is more than 900 hits away from 3,000, but you'd think he's trying to get there this year. Not only does the 33-year-old second baseman lead MLB with 31 hits (putting him on a likely unsustainable pace for 251), he also tops the majors in batting average (.388) and OPS (1.117). … As he makes his 2024 debut, Verlander is tied for 12th all-time with 3,342
Houston ChronicleFeb 09 2024
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Governor Holcomb orders Indiana National Guard to Texas to help secure border
Gov. Eric Holcomb is deploying the Indiana National Guard to the southern border to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his fight with the federal government over border security. Fifty Indiana soldiers will spend 10 months supporting the Texas National Guard's mission, beginning in mid-March, Holcomb announced Friday. “Federal negligence enforcing immigration law and the failure to secure our
IndyStarApr 16 2024
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Prioritising Economic Security in a ‘Fragmenting’ World: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers says the May 14 budget will place a ’real emphasis on economic security' amidst multiple concerns about the global economy. There will be a “real emphasis on economic security” in the next federal budget in response to a range of concerns about the global economy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said today. He described current economic conditions as being a “tricky balance of risks” as
The Epoch TimesMar 21 2024
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Indonesian rescue at sea of Rohingya refugees is a reminder of an ordeal that began in Myanmar
Rohingya refugees climb onto a National Search and Rescue Agency boat as they are being rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off West Aceh, Indonesia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. The wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah) A dramatic story of survival and rescue
San Diego Union-Tribune