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Top House Armed Services Democrat says ‘more likely than not’ that defense bill won’t pass

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

via The Kansas City Star (Kansas)

Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said on Wednesday that he believes the annual defense bill is 'more likely than not' to not pass. In an interview with CNN's Manu Raju, Smith, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Armed Services, criticized far-right Republicans for their attempts to include provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act...

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I spent 16 hours at the world’s longest drag show; here’s what I learned

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

via OregonLive.com (Oregon)

Darcelle XV's Showplace joined WILDFANG in attempting to break a world record for the longest drag show. The club hosted more than 60 queens and kings as well as 60+ emcees, all while raising more…

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Planned Parenthood opens new clinic in Washington Terrace replacing Ogden location

Thursday, July 13th, 2023

via Standard-Examiner (Utah)

OGDEN – Supporters filled the waiting room at the new Planned Parenthood clinic in Washington Terrace on Wednesday to hail the organization's long-term efforts to preserve access to reproductive…

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Nixa school board to vote again on removal of “Unpregnant” book

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via News-Leader (Missouri)

Three board members voted for removal, which is more votes than the other options received. But three votes on a seven-member board is not a majority.

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Arizona schools chief defends state law on transgender athletes

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via Ktar (Arizona)

Tom Horne says he'll go to the U.S. Supreme Court, if needed, to defend an Arizona law that bans trans girls from playing school sports.

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Winning Powerball Double Play ticket worth $50,000 sold in Portage

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

Someone who purchased a Powerball Double Play lottery ticket for Monday's drawing at a Northwest Indiana gas station likely has a big smile on their face.

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Abortion already practically unavailable in Indiana even before new restrictions take effect

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

"Our health centers are overbooked for abortion appointments and our patients are overwhelmed trying to get care," said Rebecca Gibron, Indiana Planned Parenthood CEO.

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Old Lyme library to keep 2 challenged sex education books for teens

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via New Haven Register (Connecticut)

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From a midcareer switch to a top leadership position in Franklin County education

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via Richmond.com (Virginia)

Bernice Cobbs stepped down as superintendent of Franklin County Public Schools on June 30. She is retiring after a 25 years in education, a second career that started in her mid-30s when she made the decision to become a teacher. Cobbs was the first woman and the first Black educator to lead the rural school division.

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An Intimacy Choreographer Helps Teen Actors Navigate ‘Spring Awakening’

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via Seven Days (Vermont)

Maybe life should imitate art. When Hanschen leans forward to kiss Ernst in Full Circle Theater Collaborative's production of teen rock musical Spring Awakening, the...

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Old Lyme library refuses to remove two controversial books from its shelves

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via The Day (Connecticut)

Old Lyme ― The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library Board of Trustees on Tuesday weighed in on a controversy that has raised questions about the definition of censorship in the small, shoreline town…

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TV Talk: Pittsburgh native has fun but doesn’t win ‘Jeopardy!’

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

via TribLIVE (Pennsylvania)

Pittsburgh native Erin Sheedy competed Tuesday on the episode of 'Jeopardy!' and though she didn't win, she clearly had fun, especially with the hometown shout-out in her Final Jeopardy! response.…

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Mayo Clinic News: Let’s talk low libido

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

via Boston Herald (Massachusetts)

Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed.

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Medical Lake School Board candidates differ on sex ed, religion in the classroom

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

First-time primary candidates Gerri Johnson and Lennelle Spillman called for more transparency on school board and agree teachers should not carry guns in classrooms.

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During visit to Boston RMV, Healey touts success of law allowing licenses for undocumented immigrants

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

The new law allows people without legal immigration status to obtain a driver's license by providing two documents that prove their identity, such as a foreign passport, birth certificate, or marriage certificate.

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Hoosier parents urged to get children vaccinated before school starts

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

"Routine immunizations are the best way to protect children from highly contagious diseases," said Dr. Lindsay Weaver, state health commissioner.

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Modelo tops Bud Light in sales for the second month in a row

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

Bud Light initially lost the title last month, which it has largely held for two decades.

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Sanctioned former Indiana attorney general seeking Republican governor nomination

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr. announced Monday he is seeking the 2024 Republican nomination for governor.

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Bruce Chester, Gardner Republican enters senate race for open seat

Monday, July 10th, 2023

via Telegram (Massachusetts)

Republic field for the seat left vacant by Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, is becoming crowded with three candidates who have already announced

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