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Pam Shriver’s Grand Slam trophies stolen during LA wildfire evacuation
Friday, January 17th, 2025
via The New York TimesShriver still has possession of her five Wimbledon doubles trophies.
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Trump offered a bountiful batch of campaign promises that come due on Day 1
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
via The Associated PressDonald Trump has given voters a hefty list of promises, and many of them come due right away. On many major issues, Trump promises to deliver on Day 1.
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I’m a Cyclist. Must I Wait for the Light When I Know I Can Safely Cross?
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
via The New York TimesThe magazine's Ethicist columnist on the intersection of courteousness and lawfulness on city streets.
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Arkansas governor says professors should be fired if they are ‘indoctrinating’ students
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via The Washington PostArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says college professors should be fired if they are 'indoctrinating' students
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New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to office
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via The Associated PressDemocratic Gov. Phil Murphy said during his state of the state address he's planning to build up a supply of medication used in abortions ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.
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The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via The Washington PostThe defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people like himself.
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Wisconsin’s governor creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
via The Associated PressWisconsin's Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol. Gov.
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Georgia’s governor proposes a one-time $50 million boost for school security
Monday, January 13th, 2025
via The Associated PressGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp wants to give public schools a one-time boost of $50 million for school safety and security.
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Oklahoma’s Republican AG jumps early into race for open governor’s seat
Monday, January 13th, 2025
via The Associated PressOklahoma's Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced his candidacy for governor in 2026.
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After Apalachee school shooting, Georgia lawmakers may seek to share more information on students
Friday, January 10th, 2025
via The Associated PressGeorgia lawmakers could order agencies to broadly share education, child welfare and juvenile court records after four people were shot and killed at Apalachee High School in September.
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Another 14-year-old arrested with a gun at Georgia’s Apalachee High School after deadly shooting
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
via The Associated PressA 14-year-old student has been arrested after bringing a gun to Apalachee High School, the same Georgia high school where a September shooting killed two teachers and two students and wounded others.
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Jimmy Carter’s life intersected with slavery’s legacy. His record on Civil Rights is complicated
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
via The Associated PressJimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America's and the world's enduring legacy of slavery.
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Feds’ suit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
via The Associated PressThe U.S. Justice Department is asking a judge to declare that a Pennsylvania city's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts has illegally diluted the political power of its growing Hispanic population.
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Can San Francisco’s New Mayor Make the City Shine Again?
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
via The New York TimesDaniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, will soon take the helm of the liberal mecca. 'Resistance' to Donald Trump isn't on his agenda.
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What if ICE Agents Show Up? Schools Prepare Teachers and Parents.
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
via The New York TimesAcross the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump's promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.
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New Orleans attack came as the FBI was facing political heat and bracing for a transition
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
via The Associated PressThe attack that killed 14 in New Orleans comes at a difficult time for the FBI, as it finds itself buffeted by suspicion and public criticism from lawmakers, especially allies of President-elect Donald Trump.
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Hollywood Is Having a Hot Flash
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
via The New York TimesIn 'Babygirl' and other recent movies, popular culture is finally getting comfortable with the sexual lives of 50-something women.
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Herrity, Salgado join race for Virginia lieutenant governor
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
via The Washington PostRepublican Pat Herrity and Democrat Victor Salgado are seeking their parties' nomination for lieutenant governor.
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Ex-Rep. Riggleman mulls independent run for Va. governor, lt. governor
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
via The Washington PostThe former Republican could face Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Virginia Democrat he endorsed for Congress after splitting with his party over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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