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New Mexico judge dismisses child sexual abuse claims against actor Timothy Busfield
Busfield was indicted on four charges of criminal sexual contact of a child in February, over allegations that he touched two children inappropriately on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” TV series while filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Kristi Noem moves into senior advisor role at State Department
The move comes after her stint as special envoy to the Shield of Americas expired last month ahead of the United Nations' General Assembly.
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Judge rejects Trump admin's challenge to NYC's sanctuary laws
Neither could the administration sue the city over a ban on police arresting immigrants on behalf of the federal government, because state law barred the practice.
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Federal judge blocks TikTok download ban hour before deadline
The judge's ruling gives more time to a pending deal to allow U.S. companies to effectively own TikTok's operations in the U.S.
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NY Times Magazine journalist lambastes Barrett for being a working mother, then backtracks
Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis was berated as sexist after writing on Twitter: "I guess one of the things I don't understand about Amy Coney Barrett is how a potential Supreme Court justice can also be a loving, present mom to seven kids?"
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Durbin says Democrats can slow but not stop nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
A key member of Senate Judiciary Committee, Durbin says he will be respectful toward Barrett, and "will be there to do my job."
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Democrats risk voter backlash with continued anti-Catholic attacks on Amy Coney Barrett
"And I think that the Democrats would be wrong to go down that route, and I think the American people will reject that."
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McConnell calls Coney Barrett 'exceedingly well-qualified,' Schumer says Trump's pick a 'power grab'
Senate Democratic leader Schumer says Coney Barrett is a threat to Obamacare as McConnell promises a vote on her nomination in "the weeks ahead"
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Trump signs executive order aimed at strengthening protections for infants who survive abortion
Born-alive infants have 'the same dignity and the same rights as every other individual,' president declares.
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House Freedom Caucus Chair called Trump to encourage him to nominate Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Rep. Biggs's office was not able to elaborate on the details of the phone conversation between the congressman and the president but confirmed that the conversation took place.
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New York City says outdoor dining will become 'permanent and year-round'
Al fresco restaurants "one of the few bright spots in the pandemic"
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Trump expected to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
The president is scheduled to make his official announcement on Saturday from the White House.
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Ten Smithsonians open to public after nearly six months
The museums have slowly opened over the past few weeks.