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Judge sentences 'mastermind' of Feed Our Future to 41-plus years in $250M, pandemic-era fraud scheme
Prosecutors say Feeding Our Future was the hub of a fraud network that included fake food distribution sites, fake lists of children who were being fed, and kickbacks.
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Final batch of Schlitz beer rolls out after 177 years of brewing
Following World War II, it was one of the world's most popular beers, but sales began to slip in the 1970s as the company faced stiff competition.
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Judge dismisses case against Virginia assistance school principal when 6-year-old shot teacher
Ebony Parker was charged with eight counts of felony child neglect, a count for each of the eight bullets that were in the gun the student brought to school. The judge's decision ends the criminal proceedings against Parker in the case.
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Ailing Pope Francis delivers Easter Sunday message of peace, 'Why all this death?'
The 87-year-old Francis skipped some of key Holy Week celebrations to rest up for Easter Mass
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More than 60% of voters say U.S. heading in the wrong direction: Poll
The breakdowns offer a more nuanced look at how voters are thinking ... "Republicans and Democrats are living in different realities."
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Washington Post hit piece on LSU basketball coach claims she treated gay players unfairly
Before the Post published this article, Mulkey was already threatening a lawsuit for defamation.
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Inslee signs bills combating fentanyl, opioid addiction in Washington state
Another provision of the legislation requires the state Department of Health to compile resources on how to decontaminate fentanyl residue and other synthetic opioids from motor vehicles.
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Biden’s push for billions in spending on gender, race ideology under fire
The White House announced the budget includes $3 billion to “advance gender equity and equality worldwide,” a request that's several hundred million dollars more than last year’s budget.
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Company stops placing abortion-rights groups’ billboards after misinformation complaint
Danek said abortion groups aren’t held to task when spreading misinformation.
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Israeli diplomat to address Arizona State Legislature on war with Hamas and antisemitism
The scheduled speech comes after 17 lawmakers in the House visited the Middle Eastern nation earlier this month.
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IL group to finalize ranked choice voting report eying ‘28 presidential primary
Illinois takes up to two weeks to count ballots now, to ensure all ballots postmarked for election day have time to make it through the mail system.
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Maine to consider red flag law
The Crisis Intervention Order Act would allow police, friends or relatives of a legal gun owner to seek an order if they believe that person poses a risk to themselves or others.
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North Carolina's two ports emerge as viable options after collapse of Baltimore bridge
More vessels in Wilmington and Morehead City ports are likely and will be welcomed in the aftermath of the stunning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.