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AG Garland Reports at Least 500 Insurrection Arrests and 8 Plea Deals
Thousands of rioters swarmed the United State Capitol building on January 6, and America watched in horror. The masses crashed...
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Florida Rescuers Search for Survivors as the Nation Searches for Answers
Some Surfside, Florida — located near Miami-Dade— residents were rudely woken up as a portion of their 12-story condominium tower...
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Killings Seem to Have Replaced COVID-19 Numbers in Chicago News
Senseless killings have recently taken the place of the news announcing how many have died from COVID-19 in Chicago. They...
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Judge Sentences Derek Chauvin to 22.5 Years for the Murder of George Floyd
The jury returned three guilty verdicts against the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered George Floyd two months ago. Since...
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Portland Metro Cooling Center Locations Open During Extreme Heatwave
Forecasters warn of a historic heatwave this weekend for the Portland metro area. An Excessive Heat Warning in effect from...
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Free Speech Nearly Prevails as SCOTUS Favors Ranting Cheerleader
A 14-year-old was suspended from cheerleading for a year over a social media post filled with swearwords in 2017. The...
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Domestic Terrorism Invades Oregon Actively Recruits New Members [Video]
Portland and surrounding municipalities have been inundated by domestic terrorism, which has steadily increased since former President Donald Trump won...
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Supreme Court Sides With Catholic Agency in LGBTQ Foster Care Case
The United States Supreme Court sided with religious rights over LGBTQ rights in its ruling in favor of a Catholic...
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President and First Lady Biden’s Dog Champ Dies at Age 13
Sad news for President Joe Biden and his wife First Lady Jill when their "sweet, good boy, Champ" passed away....
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Will Not Bend on Exclusive Interview Decision
There has been much controversy over Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's (D) proclamation on May 19, 2021, as she approaches her...
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