Oregon GOP boycott threatens abortion, transgender bills and protesters’ political careers
Salem, Ore. – A boycott by Republican state senators in Oregon threatens to derail dozens of bills, including gun control and abortion rights, as a deadline looms that could also upend the protesters’ political future. Democrats control the Statehouse in Oregon, but under the rules they still need a certain number of Republicans to be present in the chambers to pass legislation. The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Oregon Legislature met behind closed doors a second day Thursday to try to bridge the gap as the boycott entered its ninth straight day, with partisan bills on abortion, gender affirmation…
Read More »ICAC clears Michael Gunner of alleged political interference in Zachary Rolfe prosecution
The Northern Territory’s independent anti-corruption commissioner Michael Riches has cleared former chief minister Michael Gunner of alleged political interference in the decision to charge ex-NT police officer Zachary Rolfe with murder. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a person who has died, used with the permission of their family. Key points: ICAC investigated days between police shooting and Zachary Rolfe being charged with murderThe investigation came after Michael Gunner was accused of political interferenceNo adverse findings have been made against Mr Gunner or his then deputy Nicole Manison…
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Oregon GOP boycott threatens abortion, transgender bills and protesters’ political careers
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A boycott by Republican state senators in Oregon threatens to derail dozens of bills, including gun control and abortion rights, as a deadline looms that could also alter the political future of the demonstrators. Democrats control the Statehouse in Oregon, but under the rules they still need a certain number of Republicans to be present in the chambers to pass legislation. Republican and Democratic leaders of the Oregon Legislature met behind closed doors for a second day Thursday to try to bridge the gap as the boycott entered its ninth straight day, with partisan abortion bills,…
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Manhattan DA to Charge Former Marine in Subway Choking Death – Action News Jax
A former U.S. Marine who put a homeless man in a hold that killed him is expected to be charged with manslaughter Friday, according to the Manhattan district attorney. >> Read more trending news “We can confirm that Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of second-degree manslaughter. We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect will take place tomorrow,” the U.S. Attorney said Thursday. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in a statement. Penny, 24, put Jordan Neely, 30, in a choke hold while on a New York City…
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Breaking news: Apopka bicyclist dies in crash in Lake County
From the Florida Highway Patrol Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash in Lake County last night that killed an Apopka bicyclist. According to the FHP report, at approximately 10:24 p.m. Friday, a 2006 Ford F-150 driven by a 28-year-old Apopka man was traveling westbound on State Highway 46 east of Deal Drive to Sorrento. At the same time, a 38-year-old Apopka man riding a bicycle was traveling west on the west shoulder of SR-46 east of Deal. As the two approached, the bicyclist began traveling in a southwesterly direction and entered the westbound lane in the direct…
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Authorities investigate after 2 bodies found in Del City home
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 6:21 p.m For: News 9 Authorities are investigating after two bodies were found in a Del City home Thursday evening. The house is located near the area of Southeast 15th Street and South Sunnylane Road. City police said a mail carrier had called police after he discovered a pile of mail in the mailbox. Police said once they entered the home they found the two decomposing bodies in the bedroom. The medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death. Police said there does not appear to be any sign of foul play at…
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Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News days after Dominion lawsuit settled
April 24 (Reuters) – Fox News Media and its top-rated host Tucker Carlson have agreed to part ways, less than a week after parent company Fox Corp ( FOXA.O ) paid for $787.5 million of dollars in a defamation suit in which Carlson played a leading role. paper The outspoken Carlson embraced conservative issues and delivered his views with a style that made his prime-time show, “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” the highest-rated cable news program in the key 25 demographic at 54 years old in the United States most viewed. cable news network. Fox shares closed down 2.9% on the news,…
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Barefoot man covered in blood arrested while knocking on neighbors’ doors in eighty-four – WPXI
84, Pa. — A bloody man who went door to door at eighty-four Wednesday morning had just been arrested. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Police search for man who was barefoot, covered in blood while knocking on neighbors’ doors According to police, 41-year-old Matthew Ross was arrested Thursday night at a gas station. 11 at 11, as investigators tracked him down after seeing a Channel 11 News report. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow the news of Channel 11 Facebook i Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW TRENDING NOW: At least 5 injured in head-on crash involving PRT…
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