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Once a Steve Martin catchphrase, Murray Wood says physical phone books are rapidly becoming relics of another age, but t...
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Supreme Court chief justice denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's bid to stave off prison sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction. Navarro is due to...
Mar 18, 2024
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
NEW YORK (AP) - A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating U.S. election laws by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressi...
Mar 18, 2024
The longest-serving member of the Alabama House resigns after pleading guilty to federal charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives has resigned from the Legislature after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice char...
Mar 18, 2024
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan will not run with No Labels as it seeks a 2024 candidate
NEW YORK (AP) - Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a leading contender in No Labels' push to recruit a presidential nominee, has ruled out a 2024 bid. Duncan, a Republican, had been in communicatio...
Mar 18, 2024
Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial
NEW YORK (AP) - The Biden administration sided with a promoter who filed an antitrust suit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body's policy against hosting league mat...
Mar 18, 2024
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
WASHINGTON (AP) - An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed "Havana syndr...
Mar 18, 2024
Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at t...
Mar 18, 2024
Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women's health while chiding 'backward' GOP ideas
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for bi...
Mar 18, 2024
In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. (AP) - Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffee, fresh-baked bread and donu...
Mar 17, 2024
In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
ELMORE, Vt. (AP) - Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffee, fresh-baked bread and donu...
Mar 17, 2024
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