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Year: 2024

Major roadblocks in Gaza ceasefire talks raise doubts over whether war can be ended before Biden leaves office

By MJ Lee, Alex Marquardt and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration has hit major roadblocks in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations after months of feverish work, raising doubts within the White House about whether the Israel-Hamas war can come to an end before the end of Joe Biden’s one-term presidency, officials told CNN. While Biden and his top aides have persistently expressed hope that

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Tim Walz discloses a six-figure salary, modest retirement savings and a pension

By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s financial disclosure form highlights one of the things that make him unusual as a modern political candidate: the relative simplicity of his financial life. Walz’s finances are straightforward and modest relative to the standards of many politicians who made their wealth in the

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Swirling federal investigations test New York City mayor’s ability to govern

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting questions over his ability to govern after federal investigators seized phones from multiple officials in his administration. Federal agents on Wednesday took devices from Adams’ police commissioner, his schools chancellor, two deputy mayors and several other advisers. None of the

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California governor vetoes bill to make immigrants without legal status eligible for home loans

Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made some immigrants without legal status eligible for loans under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers. The bill drew staunch opposition from Republicans. Some opponents say the state should prioritize housing assistance for Californians

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Biden chokes up remembering Beau Biden while ripping Trump’s reported ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’ comments about veterans

By Michael Williams, Nicky Robertson and Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden choked up and had to take a moment to gather his thoughts while remembering his late son, Beau Biden, on Friday in Michigan – telling a crowd that he misses his child while harkening back to comments former President Donald Trump

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Fernando R. Macias, candidate

Name: Fernando R. Macias Age: 72 Party: Democrat Occupation: Attorney/Government Administrator Relevant Experience: Legal Experience Graduated from New Mexico State University Graduated from Georgetown University Law Center Licensed to practice law since 1979, with extensive experience in private practice Served as Prosecutor Served as District Public Defender Served as Executive Director of New Mexico Legal

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After cases from music festival, Valley fever risk continues through the fall, California health officials warn

By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — After nearly 20 cases of Valley fever were identified after a summer music festival in California, state health officials are warning that risk from the fungal infection rises in the late summer and early fall. “We’re preparing for another possible increase in Valley fever cases in the coming months,

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Borderland Blitz: Week 2 Schedule & Scores

Del Valle 24Franklin 14FinalChapin 34Eastwood 49FinalSocorro 14Ysleta FinalAndress 18Coronado 28FinalMidland 28Pebble Hills 23FinalOdessa Permian 56Eastlake 49FinalEl Dorado 62Austin 6FinalBel Air 21 Irvin 24FinalFabens 12Burges 53FinalEl Paso 21Mountain View 12FinalParkland 20Riverside 32FinalClint 6Gadsden 48FinalCobre 32Anthony 25FinalSan Elizario 36Cathedral 45FinalSanta Teresa 7Chaparral 26FinalOrgan Mountain 20Mayfield 30FinalLas Cruces 34Rio Rancho 21FinalBowie 21Jefferson 7Final (Thursday)Canutillo 29Montwood 0Final (Thursday)Hanks 38Americas

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ACLU plans to spend $1.3M in educate Montana voters about state Supreme Court candidates

Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union plans to spend $1.3 million on campaign advertising to educate Montana voters about where state Supreme Court candidates stand on abortion and other civil rights issues. The expenditure comes after Republicans tried unsuccessfully in 2022 to unseat a justice by making an unprecedented partisan

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