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Anti-Defamation League: Fox should fire Carlson
Anti-Defamation League: Fox should fire Carlson AP- The Anti-Defamation League has called for Fox News to fire prime-time opinion host Tucker Carlson because he defended a white-supremacist theory that says whites are being “replaced” by people of color. In a letter to Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott on Friday, the head of the ADL, Jonathan…
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Hotel beds in Texas and Arizona for migrant families
Hotel beds in Texas and Arizona for migrant families Migrant families will be held at hotels in the Phoenix area in response to a growing number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said Friday, another step in the Biden administration’s rush to set up temporary space for them. U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was told…
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Caitlyn Jenner may run for governor of California
Speculation is building that transgender Caitlyn Jenner may run for governor of California. A recall election has a substantial chance of removing current Governor Gavin Newsom from office, opening up the office for competitors. The Associated Press has the story: Longtime Republican celebrity turned transgender Caitlyn Jenner considering running for California governor LOS ANGELES (AP)…
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Is Libya a U.S. national security issue?
President Joe Biden has an opportunity to learn from the experiences of former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump in creating new policy stances in Libya and promoting Human Rights. Biden has stated that he intends to focus more US emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region vs. the Middle East. However, foreign fighters supported by countries…
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Islamic leaders: OK to vaccinate during Ramadan fast
(AP) Islamic leaders are getting the word out that obtaining a vaccine during the holy month of Ramadan does not violate religious practices. Inoculation is not the same thing as ingesting something while fasting. The Associated Press has the story: Islamic leaders explain why getting vaccinated during Ramadan does not violate fasting restrictions PORTLAND, Maine…
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Vote to unionize Amazon in Alabama warehouse failing
Everyone has been closely watching a vote in an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, to see if the company will finally be forced to allow employees to unionize. As the votes come in, it appears clear that the effort will be defeated. The Associated Press explains why: Effort to unionize Amazon warehouse in Alabama goes…
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Iran releases South Korean ship detained since January
Iran finally freed a south Korean oil tanker held for months after seizing it in January. Iran said it had detained the ship because it was polluting the waters, but South Korea says it was done in retaliation for the country holding up $7 billion in Iranian assets related to U.S. sanctions on Iran. The…