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Indiana lawmakers advance tenure reform bill for public universities
Members of the Indiana House Committee on Education advanced a bill Wednesday limiting tenure at public institutions of higher education.The bill would, among other objectives, limit tenure for faculty who “subject students to political or…
Democrat in crucial Senate race under fire for past amnesty, sanctuary city ‘support’ as border crisis spirals
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Brazilian foreign minister calls for UN reform at G20 kickoff
Brazil’s foreign minister called for reforms of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions Wednesday while criticizing their inability to prevent global conflicts, as his country kicked off its presidency of the Group of 20…
Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds
Hawaii state and county officials have requested about $1 billion from the Legislature to help cover Maui wildfire recovery expenses in the near term.Gov. Josh Green’s administration had budgeted $199 million for such expenses but…
Zelenskyy praises ‘heroic’ soldiers in preview of Bret Baier’s exclusive Fox News interview: ‘no plan B’
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Indictment of Haitian president’s widow a political hit, attorney says
An attorney for Martine Moïse, widow of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, claims her indictment in the case surrounding the killing is politically motivated.”What do they do? They indict their perceived opposition. There is definitely…
Maine’s Democrat governor wants gun control mental health wake of mass shooting
Maine’s governor rolled out legislation on Wednesday she said will prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons and strengthen mental health services to help prevent future tragedies like the Lewiston mass shooting that shook the state.Gov….
Iran sends Russia ballistic missiles capable of striking nearly 450 miles away
Iran has provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, six sources told Reuters, deepening the military cooperation between the two U.S.-sanctioned countries.Iran’s provision of around 400 missiles includes many from the…
Japan-based US Navy chief charged with espionage
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Argentina’s budget back in black with $589M budget surplus in January
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Mexican volcano belches a plume of smoke and ash 2 miles into the air
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London’s iconic BT Tower to become hotel
The BT Tower, a futuristic landmark on the London skyline for 60 years, is to become a hotel, owner BT Group PLC said Wednesday.The company, formerly known as British Telecom, said it has agreed to…
Ukraine invites Polish leaders to border to resolve disrupted weapons flow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended an invitation to Polish leaders for a border meeting to address a blockade by Polish farmers.The blockade is reportedly impeding weapon shipments to Ukrainian soldiers.Zelenskyy aims to schedule a…
Missing Person Margaret Roth from the 14th District – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing Person Margaret Roth. Margaret was last seen February 20, 2024, at 12:30 pm on the 6xx block of Church Lane. Margaret is 78-years-of-age,…
UN humanitarian appeal for Ukraine only 10% funded for 2024, envoy reports
The U.N.’s humanitarian appeal to meet needs in Ukraine is only 10% funded for 2024, the country’s resident coordinator said Wednesday, putting in jeopardy crucial assistance needed to reach those in need across frontline areas.Denise…
Dozens feared dead in Venezuelan open-pit goldmine collapse
An illegally operated open-pit gold mine collapsed in central Venezuela while dozens of people were working there, leaving an undetermined number dead or trapped, officials said Wednesday as relatives demanded swift rescue efforts.The accident took…
Former nuns push Pope Francis for formal investigation after claiming they were sexually, spiritually abused
Former nuns who said they were subjected to sexual, psychological or spiritual abuse by a famous priest urged Pope Francis on Wednesday to allow an independent investigation, saying the Catholic Church had put up “a…
Mexican police drug cartel video showing dead bodies shot, kicked, and burned
Authorities in Mexico said Wednesday they have largely confirmed the contents of a grisly drug cartel video showing gunmen shooting, kicking and burning the corpses of their enemies.In a country where videos of decapitations and…
Belarus Catholic activist up for closed-door “politically motivated” trial
European diplomats in Belarus have condemned the trial of a Catholic activist in Minsk as “unfair” and “politically motivated.”Uladzislau Beladzed’s trial began behind closed doors at Minsk City Court on Wednesday.The 33-year-old Beladzed, who taught…
Suspects for Robbery/Shooting Incident in the 25th District [VIDEO] – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigations Group is asking the pubic’s assistance identifying the suspects depicted in the following video. On February 15, 2024, at 4:00 am, two armed suspect entered a bar…
EU approves new sanctions on Russia nearly 2 years after start of Ukraine war
European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies.The decision coincides with the…
Victim of sexual and spiritual abuse by famous Jesuit goes public
One of the first women who accused a once-exalted Jesuit artist of spiritual, psychological and sexual abuse went public Wednesday to demand transparency from the Vatican and a full accounting of the hierarchs who covered…
Secretary of State Blinken meets with new Brazil president after incendiary Gaza comments
U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken met President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday, as the Brazilian leader was in the middle of a diplomatic spat with Israel over comments in which Lula likened that…
German soccer league shuts down investment deal after fan protests disrupt games
The protesting German soccer fans got what they wanted Wednesday when the league abandoned plans to sell a stake in its media rights income to an outside investor.The league, known as the DFL, said its…
German airport workers’ union launches ‘warning strike’ amid transportation industry unrest
Thousands of travelers across Germany found themselves stranded on Tuesday when ground staff walked off the job at seven of the country’s biggest airports.The one-day strike by the Ver.di labor union, which runs until 7:10…
Suspect for Robbery/Shooting Incident in the 25th District [VIDEO] – Blotter
The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigations Group is asking the pubic’s assistance identifying the suspects depicted in the following video. On February 15, 2024, at 4:00 am, two armed suspect entered a bar…
US opposes UN’s opinion to urge Israel to withdraw from Palestinian-claimed land
The U.S. has opposed the UN’s top court issuing an advisory opinion for Israel’s immediate withdrawal from Palestinian-claimed territories.Acting State Department legal adviser Richard Visek has argued against resolving the conflict through a one-sided advisory…
