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A judge rules against a Republican challenge of a congressional redistricting map in New Mexico
By Morgan Lee, The Associated Press on October 6th, 2023
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico state judge ruled against a Republican Party challenge of new congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divvied up a politically conservative oil-producing region, in an order published Friday. Judge Fred Van Soelen wrote that the redistricting plan enacted by Democratic state lawmakers in 2021 succeeded in substantially ... Read More »
1 responsePolice find at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigation
By Jesse Bedayn, The Associated Press on October 6th, 2023
CAÑON CITY, Colo. (AP) – Police said Friday they have found at least 115 bodies at Colorado “˜green’ funeral home under investigation for improper handling of remains. Fremont County Sheriff Allen Cooper said they are coordinating with other agencies to determine if there is any wrongdoing. The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colorado, ... Read More »
1 responseWhat is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
By Hallie Golden And Christine Fernando, The Associated Press on October 6th, 2023
From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S. come two years after President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day. An increasing number of states and cities have also recognized it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutor won’t seek charges against troopers in killing of ‘Cop City’ activist near Atlanta
By Kate Brumback, The Associated Press on October 6th, 2023
ATLANTA (AP) – The use of deadly force by Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta was “objectively reasonable” and no charges will be sought against them, a prosecutor said Friday. Opponents, who derisively refer to the planned center as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women’s oppression
By The Associated Press on October 6th, 2023
OSLO, Norway (AP) – Imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi, who has campaigned for women’s rights, democracy and against the death penalty in Iran for years, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Mohammadi, 51, has done her work despite facing numerous arrests and spending years behind bars for her activism. “This prize is first and foremost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting the oppression of women in Iran
By The Associated Press on October 6th, 2023
OSLO, Norway (AP) – Imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday for fighting the oppression of women in Iran. “She fights for women against systematic discrimination and oppression,” said Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who announced the prize in Oslo. Authorities arrested Mohammadi in November after she attended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
By Jill Colvin And Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. “Congressman Jim Jordan has been a STAR long before making his very successful journey to Washington, D.C., representing Ohio’s 4th Congressional District,” Trump ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Customs officials seize giraffe feces from woman at Minnesota airport
By The Associated Press on October 5th, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Federal customs agents pooh-poohed the plans of a Iowa woman who wanted to make jewelry from giraffe feces she picked up on a trip to Kenya and brought back to the U.S. in her luggage. The woman declared the small box of feces when she was selected to have her belongings inspected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
By Bobby Caina Calvan And Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison after several of his victims tearfully and angrily recounted their ongoing trauma. Frank James, 64, pleaded guilty earlier this year to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biden administration is resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants, AP sources say
By Michael Balsamo, Colleen Long And Megan Janetsky, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration is going to resume deporting migrants to Venezuela, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. The process is expected to begin shortly, the officials said, though they did not provide specific details on when the flights would begin taking off. The officials were not authorized to publicly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drone attack kills 80 and wounds 240 at a packed Syrian military graduation ceremony, official says
By Kareem Chehayeb And Albert Aji, The Associated Press on October 5th, 2023
BEIRUT (AP) – A drone attack hit a crowded military graduation ceremony Thursday in the Syrian city of Homs, killing 80 people and wounding 240, the health minister said, in one of the deadliest attacks on the war-torn country’s army in years. The strike killed civilians, including six children, as well as military personnel, and ... Read More »
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