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Month: November 2024

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win 4th term against ex-NBA player Royce White

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a heavy favorite to win a fourth term Tuesday against a challenge by anti-establishment Republican and former NBA player Royce White in Minnesota’s top election matchup. Klobuchar entered the campaign with a history of big wins and a huge financial advantage. She drew about

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Nigeria releases 29 children who potentially faced death penalty for alleged involvement in protests

Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities have released 29 children who have been detained for over two months and potentially faced the death penalty for their alleged participation in protests against the country’s record cost-of-living crisis following growing calls for their release. The children, aged 14 to 17, looked excited and full of

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Democrat-backed justices keep their majority on Michigan’s Supreme Court

Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrats have defended control of the Michigan Supreme Court after an expensive campaign season with reproductive rights as a key issue. Republicans needed to win both seats up for election to flip the Democrats’ 4-3 majority. Court races are nonpartisan, but candidates are nominated at party conventions. Democrats and allies

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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country

Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country, including a mass gathering that paralyzed central Tel Aviv. Netanyahu

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Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in ‘Baywatch’ for Halloween video asking viewers to vote

AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program “Baywatch” – red one-piece swimsuit and all – and asks viewers to vote. In the two-and-a-half-minute clip, set to most of “Bodyguard,” a four-minute cut from her 2024 country album “Cowboy Carter,”

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Four likely tornadoes in Oklahoma and Arkansas with no deaths or injuries reported

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The National Weather Service reports four likely tornadoes and possibly more in northeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas with no deaths or injuries reported. Meteorologist Joe Sellars with the weather service in Tulsa said investigators are in Muskogee, Sequoyah and Adair counties in Oklahoma and Benton County, Arkansas, to confirm that tornadoes

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USC is promoting Jayden Maiava to starting QB late in its disappointing season, AP source says

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayden Maiava is replacing Miller Moss as Southern California’s starting quarterback with three games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because USC coach Lincoln

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¿Cómo podría afectar a Venezuela el resultado de las elecciones en Estados Unidos?

CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La cuestionada reelección de Nicolás Maduro, avalada por las autoridades electorales y judiciales del país pero no reconocida por opositores y varios Gobiernos de la región, suscita la posibilidad de que pueda ocurrir una nueva ola migratoria de venezolanos. La inmigración venezolana ha sido tema de debate en la campaña

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‘Know your history’: Alabama native goes viral using poll tax certificate to inspire young people to vote in Tuesday’s election

By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story     Alabama (WVTM) — Loretta Green is a walking history lesson, and she’s gone viral because of it. The 89-year-old is taking her Alabama poll tax exempt certificate from 1960 to voting rallies and telling young voters why she doesn’t miss an opportunity to cast her

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Houston Fire Department Makes Historic Appointment: Assistant Chief Marion Spann Shatters Barriers as First Black Woman Fire Marshal

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     November 5, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a historic stride forward, the Houston Fire Department (HFD) has proudly named Assistant Chief Marion Spann as the city’s first Black female Fire Marshal—a groundbreaking achievement reflecting Houston’s commitment to diversity and excellence. Appointed by Fire

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