Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding
November 4, 2024
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Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding

Emergency workers continued the search for victims of last week’s flash floods, while a national debate raged over who was to blame for the catastrophe. Source link

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After campaigning outside California, Newsom boosts Democrats at home
November 4, 2024
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After campaigning outside California, Newsom boosts Democrats at home

Throughout this election cycle, California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled the country campaigning for the Democratic presidential ticket, making stops in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Hampshire, Georgia, South…

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After Deadly Floods in Spain, Thousands of Volunteers Help in Recovery Effort
November 3, 2024
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After Deadly Floods in Spain, Thousands of Volunteers Help in Recovery Effort

As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is…

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Federal Jury Finds Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Guilty of Violating Breonna Taylor’s Rights
November 2, 2024
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Federal Jury Finds Ex-Officer Brett Hankison Guilty of Violating Breonna Taylor’s Rights

The former detective fired 10 shots through Ms. Taylor’s apartment in a raid in 2020 that set off a wave of protests across the country. Source link

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In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
November 1, 2024
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In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue

Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s approach to public…

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Young Thug Pleads Guilty in YSL Case Nearly a Year Into Trial
October 31, 2024
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Young Thug Pleads Guilty in YSL Case Nearly a Year Into Trial

The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history. Source link

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Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.
October 30, 2024
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Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.

Marc Elias, hired to help Kamala Harris in election-related fights, helped to pave the way for big money in politics. Source link

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14 sent to hospital after suspected overdoses at Men’s Central Jail
October 30, 2024
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14 sent to hospital after suspected overdoses at Men’s Central Jail

Three weeks after one man died from a suspected overdose at a downtown jail, authorities said another seven Men’s Central Jail inmates were hospitalized early Tuesday morning following…

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In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward
October 29, 2024
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In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch.…

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Bezos Was Expected to Make a Splash in Washington. But He Never Arrived.
October 27, 2024
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Bezos Was Expected to Make a Splash in Washington. But He Never Arrived.

The billionaire made splashy purchases of The Washington Post and a mansion in Washington. But his status as a power player in the nation’s capital was never realized.…

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