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Vatican excommunicates bishops in ultraconservative group, warns faithful of sanctions
In its decree, the Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated six bishops and priests.
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German authorities charge Ukrainian national over destruction of Russian Nord Stream gas pipeline
Prosecutors allege the man led and coordinated the attack on the pipeline, which transported Russian natural gas to Germany.
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US unemployment rate for June drops slightly to 4.2%, economy added 57K jobs
Economists predicted the June unemployment rate would be 4.3% and that the economy would add 115K jobs,
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Court finds why LA's recent homelessness spending of over $2 billion fails to produce results
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who is currently facing a recall effort, said these failures are something she has faced since taking office and has been trying to change.
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GOP Virginia governor candidate Dave LaRock pushes for Virginia DOGE
"As Governor, I will clean up this mess. No more excuses. No more waste. It's time for real leadership, solutions, and a vision for Virginia, not more exaggerated rhetoric," LaRock said.
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WA lawmakers advance bill allowing paid sick leave for immigration proceedings
With immigrants making up over 43% of his constituency, Salahuddin proposed ESHB 1875 so they wouldn’t have to put their financial security at risk to attend the “life-altering” proceedings.
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South Carolina man becomes first death row inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years
Sigmon was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents in 2002. He is the first inmate to be executed by firing squad in South Carolina history.
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Pope’s rebuke of Trump deportation appears to conflict with Catholic catechism teaching
The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes political leaders have the capacity to regulate immigration to the country for the common good of its citizens.
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Merck virologist recalls becoming whistleblower over maker's blockbuster MMR measles, mumps vaccine
Scientist Stephen Krahling worked on a project at Merck called “Protocol 7”
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DHS ends collective bargaining for some TSA workers, citing productivity concerns
The decision strips collective bargaining power from unionized Transportation Security Officers (TSO) in particular, who are responsible for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo at airports and other transportation places.
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Newsom signs executive order protecting renters, homeowners affected by fires, from price gouging
The governor on Feb. 4 ended an anti-price gouging provision that limited the supply rentals in higher-end Los Angeles neighborhoods where fire-displaced families were searching for homes.
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Ohio legislation would toughen fentanyl sentences, teach students of danger
Sponsors Reps. Cindy Abrams, R-Harrison, and Phil Plummer, R-Dayton, say the new proposed legislation comes as a response to increases in drug overdoses, specifically fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and throughout the country.
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Wisc. Rep. Steil plans to continue town halls despite left-wing protesters
A number of Republicans have recently seen angry crowds at town halls protesting potential Medicaid cuts. GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, including President Trump, have called them “protesters professionals.”