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Indiana Police Confiscate Around $8 Million Worth of Marijuana
During a routine traffic stop Indiana State Police stubbled upon a California man with 1,215 pounds of marijuana. On Tuesday,...
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Texas Waxworks Pulls Trump’s Figure After Repeated Assaults by Visitors
Donald Trump's wax effigy has been moved to storage for its safety. Louis Tussaud's Waxworks in downtown San Antonio, Texas,...
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12 Republicans Vote ‘No’ on Medals for Capitol Police Attacked on Jan. 6th
The House of Representatives approved a resolution awarding three Congressional Gold Medals to recognize Capitol Police officers who protected them...
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IRS Tax Deadline Extended One Month [Video]
For those that may be sweating bullets trying to meet the IRS Tax deadline of April 15, 2021, the IRS...
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Chicago River Dyed Green for Saint Patrick’s Day
A little bit of normalcy returned to Chicago when Mayor Lori Lightfoot authorized the Chicago River to be dyed green....
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Army Examines Inquiry Into Michael Flynn’s Ties With Russia and Turkey
After the Defense Department's internal watchdog concluded its investigation into Retired Lieutenant General and former-National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, the...
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‘Checks Are Coming’ Relief Bill Offers Economic Stimulus and K-12 Schools [Part 1]
The president's Rescue America Plan creates a path to COVID economic recovery for Americans. The stimulus bill passed its final...
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IRS May Begin Issuing Stimulus Payments This Weekend
Biden signed the Rescue American Package into law today, March 11, 2021, which signals the Treasury Department to move forward...
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Medical Marijuana Store Under Investigation for Selling Improper Product
The state of Maine is looking into the Acadia Cannabis medical marijuana store due to patrons saying they are selling...
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Derek Chauvin’s Murder Charges of George Floyd Reinstated [Video]
In the case of a former police officer Derek Chauvin accused of killing George Floyd, Hennepin County District Judge Peter...
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