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George Clooney, wife Amal, their daughters officially French citizens
George Clooney publicly said this past fall that he was concerned about raising children in Hollywood and that a farm in France was the family's primary residence.
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New York adds speed bumps to social media with tobacco-style warning labels, inviting litigation
The Empire State has faced skepticism from judges when it comes to regulating speech online or in the real world, but that hasn't stopped Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James from pushing the envelope.
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Majority of parents want to see civil debate taught in high school: Survey
It found 53% of Americans and 65% of school parents consider it very important for high school students to be taught civil debate and discourse skills.
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Washington transplant patients removed from waiting list for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Washington Medical Center defends its decision, saying immunity suppression becomes an issue shortly after a transplant.
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California auditor finds ongoing mismanagement of COVID-19 relief
California has received tens of billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief that hasn’t been fully accounted for.
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Federal taxpayer bailouts mask California cities' fiscal problems
Pandemic-related financial losses many cities were expecting were offset by an infusion of federal funds, increased property taxes and more sales tax revenue than anticipated, according to a report by the California Auditor's Office.
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Illinois sex ed classes to teach gender expression as early as K-2 starting next school year
Curriculum will align with the National Sex Education Standards, including study of gender expression in grades K-2 and anatomy, gender identity and sexual orientation in grades 3-5.
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Reform group urges abolishing Wisconsin Elections Commission
‘We need to get back to having voters in charge,’ group organizer says. ‘And that means putting it back into an office that is elected.’
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Gaetz, girlfriend elope, marry in small private ceremony on California's Catalina Island
The bride, Ginger Luckey, is from Southern California.
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Whitmer misses vaccination target with $5 million lottery, claims 'outstanding success'
Michigan modeled its Shot To Win Sweepstakes on Ohio's first-in-the-nation lottery, despite a Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) study that concluded Ohio's effort failed.
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At least 22 confirmed dead in Tennessee flooding, crews likely faced more with recovery than rescue
All of the confirmed deaths occurred in the the state's Humphreys County.
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Don Everly of the pioneering Everly Brothers dies at 84
The Everly Brothers were one of the early, pioneering bands of both rock 'n' roll and country rock.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen has reportedly urged White House to reappoint Fed Chair Powell
Powell, who was appointed by Trump, is considered a steady hand who would be easily reconfirmed.