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Milwaukee Brewers win first ever World Series, beating Tampa Bay 4-1
It was the first championship in the franchise’s 57-year history, ending one of the sport's longest droughts.
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COVID pandemic fraudster sentenced to more than two years in prison in Georgia
Kimani Bracey created and disseminated fake tax returns, bank records and employment verification documents during the COVID-19 era through two websites.
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Mexican national convicted of sexually assaulting minor gets 3 years in prison for reentry
Francisco Hernandez Ramos was also previously convicted of attempting to possess child pornography, and has been deported multiple times.
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Saying 'amen' instead of 'cheers': Poll shows prayer tops drinking this New Year’s Eve
Out of 1,000 registered voters, 44% will say a prayer, while 39% will have an alcoholic beverage, which is down 12 points from 2022. Alcohol consumption is at the lowest rate in nearly 90 years.
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Maryland looks to AI to vet food stamp, Medicaid recipients’ eligibility
Tools to be used to verify eligibility for welfare programs.
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No charges filed in Wisconsin over burning of bartender's Charlie Kirk hoodie
Door County Sheriff’s Department said that an officer did receive a call about the incident but the caller did not want to be reported as crime victim.
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Walz responds to Trump admin crackdown on Minnesota over alleged fraud: 'This is Trump's long game'
"We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters," Walz said on X. "It’s a serious issue - but this has been his plan all along. He’s politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans."
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WA state now drawing scrutiny following DHS raid over childcare center fraud in MN
The DHS raids in Minnesota were precipitated by a video posted on X alleging systemic fraud regarding licensed childcare centers that did not exist.
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DOJ sues Virginia over state law governing in-state tuition policy
According to the complaint, federal immigration law places limits on how states can offer postsecondary education benefits based on residency.
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JFK granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg dies at 35
Schlossberg, an environmental journalist, is the daughter of Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg.
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Taxpayer-funded salaries in Pennsylvania rise; Gov. Shapiro rakes in the most nationally
The new salary increase of 3.3% comes in at $253,870 according to the state’s Office of the Budget. The 3.3% applies to leaders across state departments and boards like the Liquor Control Board and Public Utility Commission.
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation
Diggs' lawyer informed the court that Diggs had made a financial offer to settle the dispute with the alleged victim.
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New coins, ‘Redbacks’ released through Texas’ new Bullion Depository
Texas boasts the only state-run bullion depository in the country.