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SEC suddenly scraps 55-year settlement censorship policy, as SCOTUS mulls First Amendment challenge
With pending deadline to respond to SCOTUS petition, agency chair now agrees that government criticism "is an important part of the American tradition." SEC claim that it doesn't threaten muzzle-breakers undermined by its history.
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Aaron Rodgers announces upcoming retirement from NFL after 22 seasons
The formal confirmation comes after Rodgers, who won the Super Bowl in 2011 when he played for the Green Bay Packers, signed a one-year contract with the Steelers on Monday. The season marks his second with Pittsburgh.
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NATO allies under pressure to increase their defense as US reduces its number of troops in Europe
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth credited Poland for demonstrating its ability to defend its own border, hoping Poland would serve as an example for other NATO nations.
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Israeli diplomat to address Arizona State Legislature on war with Hamas and antisemitism
The scheduled speech comes after 17 lawmakers in the House visited the Middle Eastern nation earlier this month.
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IL group to finalize ranked choice voting report eying ‘28 presidential primary
Illinois takes up to two weeks to count ballots now, to ensure all ballots postmarked for election day have time to make it through the mail system.
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Maine to consider red flag law
The Crisis Intervention Order Act would allow police, friends or relatives of a legal gun owner to seek an order if they believe that person poses a risk to themselves or others.
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North Carolina's two ports emerge as viable options after collapse of Baltimore bridge
More vessels in Wilmington and Morehead City ports are likely and will be welcomed in the aftermath of the stunning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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Newsom to install nearly 500 cameras in Oakland as crime surges
Crime has surged in Oakland in recent years, resulting in business closures and private action by the town's major employees to protect employees
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Four former White House chiefs of staff speak in Chicago about managing egos
Mick Mulvaney worked as acting chief of staff for President Donald Trump in 2019 and early in 2020. Mulvaney said he also dealt with big egos.
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Adams, Hochul struggle to stop unrelenting violent subway crime wave in New York City
A recent murder, a shooting, and random acts of violence are just the latest examples of the increasing violent crime rates on the nation's largest public transportation system.
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Tennessee Senate approves bill changing state law for student athlete compensation
The bill would change Tennessee law to allow prospective students to hire an agent and would eliminate fair market value limitations on athlete pay.
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Key economic indicator show consumer prices up 2.5% in February, compared to 12 months earlier
A 2.3% increase in energy prices was a key factor in the increase in the annual inflation rate.
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Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at 87
As of now, the cause of death is not known.