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Items Seized in Raid of Kansas Newspaper to Be Returned, County Official Says
An independent inquiry of city and county law enforcement's actions remains open, state investigators said.
US, Canada-Backed Guatemalan Elites Threaten Coup Amid Opposition Party Runoff
Will Guatemalans be allowed to vote for a government that is actually democratic for the first time since 1954?
Rocket-Launching Billionaires Promise a New Pie in the Sky
Musk and Bezos are peddling new age-y religious drama of disaster and salvation, says author Mary-Jane Rubenstein.
Judges Express Doubt That Alabama’s New Maps Are Less Gerrymandered Than Before
Lawyers representing Black voters in the state predict federal courts will ultimately have to redraw the maps.
GOP Lawmaker Is Suing Newspaper Into Bankruptcy for Reporting on Homophobic Slur
The newspaper with a staff of four says it can't afford the legal bills from State Sen. Cory Tomczyk's ongoing lawsuit.
A Televised Trial in Georgia Could Damage Trump, Experts Say
Republican voters who pay attention to the news are more likely to say the indictments are “legitimate.”
Biden Promises to Visit Maui “as Soon as We Can” Amid GOP Criticisms
Contrary to GOP criticisms, Biden has activated federal emergency help, but he has not declared a climate emergency.
Texas Is Suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B Over $17M in Medicaid Payments
The case is being heard by a far right judge who recently ruled to shut down access to abortion drug mifepristone.
AOC Calls on DOJ to Investigate Thomas for “Blatant Disregard” for the Law
“Refusing to hold him accountable would set a dangerous precedent,” Representative Ocasio-Cortez and lawmakers said.
Trump Finally Addresses Tragedy in Maui — to Attack Biden & Deny Climate Crisis
At least 99 individuals have perished as a result of the wildfires on the island of Maui.