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Virginia Democrats pass new congressional map through legislature amid court battle
The new congressional map, which Democrats are hoping to put before voters in a referendum in April, was passed in the Virginia legislature a day after a judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by Republicans
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New Mexico authorities reopen investigation into 2 bodies allegedly buried outside Epstein ranch
“Revelations outlined in the previously sealed FBI files warrant further examination,” New Mexico Department of Justice chief of staff Lauren Rodriguez said
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs under IEEPA
The ruling is a blow/boon for Trump's economic agenda.
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Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting black neighbor
Lorincz faced a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, but was sentenced to 25 because she had no previous criminal record.
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California judge pushes Menendez brothers resentencing hearing back to January 30
Judge Michael Jesic said that he did not expect to be ready for the case by the initial hearing in December, and pushed the hearing back until January 30 "out of respect for the new administration."
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Trump’s surgeon general nominee advocated for social distancing, masks, vaccines during COVID
“Masks have saved thousands of lives and prevented thousands of infections,” Dr. Janette Nesheiwat said in October 2021. In 2022 she sang a different tune.
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Massachusetts Democratic lawmakers urge Pentagon to re-ground Ospreys due to safety concerns
The military aircrafts, which are operated by the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, were grounded earlier this year following multiple accidents, including one in Nov. 2023, where eight service members were killed.
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Top New York federal prosecutor Damian Williams to resign next month
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams announced that he would resign just before midnight on Dec. 13. His deputy, Edward Kim, will replace him as acting U.S. attorney, until a new one is confirmed.
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Judge tosses Trump election interference case after special counsel's request
Chutkan agreed to dismiss the case, but did so in a way that allowed the charges to return after the former president leaves the Oval Office at the conclusion of his term.
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Judge rules alleged transgender athlete can compete in upcoming college volleyball tournament
The judge referred to the player as an "alleged transgender athlete," because they have not commented on their gender identity, and the school has not confirmed that it has a transgender volleyball player.
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Biden pardons final Thanksgiving turkeys of his presidency
Biden pardoned two turkeys named Peach and Blossom, who hail from Minnesota. The names of the two turkeys are an homage to the state flower of the president's home state of Delaware, which is a Peach Blossom.
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U.S. farm industry groups want exemption from Trump's mass deportation plans
Tom Homan, Trump's incoming White House border advisor or "border czar," has not said that the Trump administration is considering such exemptions.