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Month: June 2024

2 killed, 5 injured in gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert, authorities say

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and five others injured during a gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert, authorities said. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene in the city of Lancaster, about 42 miles (68 kilometers) north of downtown Los Angeles, shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday for a

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2 killed, 5 injured in gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert, authorities say

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and five others injured during a gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert, authorities said. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene in the city of Lancaster, about 42 miles (68 kilometers) north of downtown Los Angeles, shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday for a

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$3.4 trillion in individual tax cuts are expiring next year. Biden and Trump would handle it very differently

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Whoever wins the presidency in November will have some especially tough financial choices to make next year. More than $3.4 trillion in individual income and estate tax cuts – heralded by Republicans for spurring economic growth and largely decried by Democrats for disproportionately benefitting the rich – are set

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Judge in Trump classified docs case grants his request for hearing on key evidence in indictment

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump has granted his request for a hearing on whether prosecutors were permitted to improperly breach attorney-client privilege when they obtained crucial evidence from one of his ex-lawyers. The order from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon ensures

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Ohio Republicans move bill on school bathroom use by transgender students forward in Legislature

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers are advancing a ban on transgender students using bathrooms that fit their gender identity. The late-night state House vote took place on Wednesday, just before legislators left Columbus for the summer. The Republican-backed proposal was sent to the state Senate for its consideration. The bill pertains to public K-12

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Belarus’ authoritarian leader names new foreign minister and reshuffles other top officials

Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has reshuffled his top officials in what observers see as part of maneuvering ahead of the 2025 presidential election. Lukashenko, who has ruled the country of 9.5 million with an iron hand for three decades and declared his intention to seek a seventh term

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Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite president’s U-turn over tax bill

By Nimi Princewill and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s U-turn on controversial tax plans. Fresh protests dubbed “One Million People March” began Thursday, with demonstrators calling for roads leading to the capital Nairobi to be blocked.

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