Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
By Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel Redistricting has once again pushed the nation to a crossroads, and Virginia Democrats now find themselves at the center …
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US Supreme Court permits California congressional districts that favor Democrats
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
Health and Wellness
Snakes, a test of faith
St. Francis of Assis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. In celebration of St. Francis, every October, churches all around the world …
Ex-US Rep. John Dingell leaves hospital with new pacemaker
DETROIT – Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history, has been released from the hospital after having a pacemaker …
Business
‘Jurassic World’ bites off biggest global debut of all time
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dinosaurs are anything but extinct at the box office. “Jurassic World,” the fourth film in …
Sioux Falls ambulance company wants to change city rules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ The owner of an ambulance company who lost a bid this year to provide exclusive services to Sioux Falls says …
‘Hardwoof’ floors aim to please dog lovers
By JASON RUITER The News & Advance FOREST, Va. (AP) _ After a year-and-a-half of research and development, a local company has finished its new …
Education
High school students head to factories for internships
By DYLAN PEERS MCCOY Journal & Courier LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ For as long as she can remember, Kelsey Towers-Jones has been fascinated by machines. …
Common Core test maker responds to botched exam in 3 states
By SALLY HO LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The test maker behind Common Core assessments in Nevada, Montana and North Dakota has denied a breach of …
OSU researchers say algae blooms can travel in running water
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) _ Toxic blue-green algae blooms can travel through rivers and all the way to the ocean, Oregon State University researchers say — …
Sports
Players Championship TV rating 3rd-highest Sunday in decade
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ Rickie Fowler’s remarkable rally and playoff victory gave The Players Championship its third-highest Sunday preliminary rating in the last decade. According …
IOC opens bid process for Olympic TV rights in Europe
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) _ The IOC has opened the bidding process for broadcast rights across Europe for the 2018 and 2020 Olympics. The International Olympic …
Tokyo weighing new sports for 2020 summer Olympics
TOKYO (AP) _ Softball anyone? The application period officially opened Monday to add new sports to the summer Olympics at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Baseball …
