The Supreme Court rejects the theory that would have transformed the American election
The Supreme Court this Tuesday rejects a legal theory this would have radically reshaped the way federal elections are conducted by giving state legislatures largely unchecked power to set all kinds of rules for federal elections and draw congressional maps warped by partisan gerrymandering. The vote was 6 to 3, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. writing the majority opinion. The Constitution, he said, “does not exempt state legislatures from the ordinary restraints imposed by state law.” Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Neil M. Gorsuch dissented. The case concerned the “independent state legislature” theory. The doctrine…
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These giant flowers can leave you with burns, blisters and scars for life. Here’s what you need to know about giant hogweed.
In nature, it is often better to look and not touch. And when it comes to a particular flower that can inspire awe with its great height, there is no better warning. Giant hogweed is a massive, invasive plant in the United States and the United Kingdom that is as harmful as it is attractive. Its sap can cause human skin to burn, blister and even scar, and New York officials have made their position very clear on how people should interact with it: “Don’t touch this plant!” “Brushing or breaking the plant releases sap that, combined with sunlight and…
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Lightning causes tank battery fire at Glenpool; No injuries have been reported
Multiple fire departments responded to a tank battery fire Tuesday morning in Glenpool that they believe was started by lightning. The Mounds Fire Department told News On 6 at the scene of the fire near West 181st Street and South 33rd Avenue West that they believe lightning caused the flames. A large plume of black smoke could be seen and News On 6 Stormtracker Brandon Welles was one of the first on the scene. Glenpool and Kiefer fire departments also responded to the scene, as did the Creek County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the fire is now contained and they…
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Second man dies after shooting at Orange County banquet hall – WFTV
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A second man has died after being wounded in a shooting near an Orange County banquet hall over the weekend, according to Orange County deputies. Deputies said Jonathan Frazier, 36, died Monday, two days after he was shot outside the Unity Banquet Hall on Silver Star Road. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 LIVE EYEWITNESS NEWS
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The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to several RVs on fire
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Firefighters with the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) are on the scene of a working fire involving multiple RVs on fire in a storage facility. CSFD sent out the tweet around 8:59 a.m. and stated the fire started at 6125 Mark Dabling Boulevard. No further information has been given at this time and we are working to collect more. #ColoradoSpringsFire in the scene of a #workingfire at 6125 Mark Dabling Bl. Several recreational vehicles are on fire in a storage facility. #CSFDPIORespondent — CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) June 27, 2023 UPDATE 09:17: CSFD tweeted these images…
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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Independent State Legislature theory
CNN — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the North Carolina Supreme Court did not violate the Elections Clause of the U.S. Constitution when it invalidated the state’s 2022 congressional map, rejecting a broad version of a controversial legal theory from the Legislature the Independent State promoted by supporters of former President Donald Trump. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the 6-3 opinion. The case had captured the nation’s attention because Republican lawmakers in North Carolina were asking the justices to adopt a dormant legal theory, arguing that state courts and other state entities have a limited role in reviewing election…
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5-vehicle crash closes lanes of I-75 – WSB-TV Channel 2
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A five-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 75 is causing long delays heading into the city. All three right lanes of I-75 are blocked and traffic is moving very slowly in the left lane. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Georgia Department of Transportation cameras show delays for miles to where I-75 merges with I-575. Marietta police said they responded to the crash and all of the injuries were non-life threatening. Stay with Channel 2 Action News for the latest on this crash online and on air on Channel 2 Action News at…
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Police offer updates after 3 found dead in Muskogee home
Breaking News Update 9:20 am 06/27/23: Authorities in Muskogee have provided updates after three people were found dead inside a home Monday night. According to Officer Lynn Hamlin of the Muskogee Police Department, Terry Janway, 68, Jack Janway, 69, and his grandson, Dalton Janway, 11, were killed in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide . Police say Terry is considered the suspect and it is currently unclear what led to the shooting. This is a breaking news update, the original story can be found below. — Muskogee police are investigating a possible murder-suicide after three people were found dead…
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