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Standoff with Iran intensifies after Trump's 'shoot and kill' order in the Strait of Hormuz
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (1253+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " President Donald Trump has ordered the U. S. military to "shoot and kill" small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, announcing the move Thursday a day after Iran again displayed its ability to thwart…...
House passes bill to strengthen safeguards around weapons transfers after KARE 11 investigation
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (564+ words) The bill sponsor cited KARE 11 Investigates in a speech on the House floor, discussing legislation to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. House passes bill to strengthen safeguards around weapons transfers after KARE 11 investigation To stream KARE…...
With US reclassifying medical marijuana, is it now legal across the country?
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (617+ words) WASHINGTON " The Trump administration on Thursday enacted an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates. But that doesn't mean it's been legalized across the board." The order, signed by…...
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (670+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order'reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal…...
Lebanon and Israel to resume rare direct talks in Washington to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (586+ words) WASHINGTON " Lebanon and Israel were set to begin a second session of direct talks in Washington on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending a truce between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and plans for future negotiations between the…...
Earth Day rally at Minnesota State Capitol focuses on mining and potential impact on freshwater resources
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (230+ words) SAINT PAUL, Minn. " Earth Day is the one day a year where everyone is thinking green, but many environmental advocates and tribal leaders who rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday say they worry about the environment every day of…...
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-De Remer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (986+ words) WASHINGTON " Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-De Remer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegations of abusing her position's power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job. Chavez-De…...
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (414+ words) FBI Director Kash Patel hit The Atlantic magazine with a $250 million defamation lawsuit on Monday, claiming an article that talked about mismanagement at the agency and his alleged excessive drinking was false and a "malicious hit piece." The Atlantic said…...
Proposed mining near the BWCA: Questions and answers
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (198+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " The U. S. Senate voted 5049 Thursday to reverse a 20-year federal moratorium on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Social media has been flooded with questions and misinformation since the vote." Is the proposed mine actually inside the Boundary…...
Who was Justin Fairfax? Former Virginia lieutenant governor found dead in apparent murder-suicide
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (291+ words) ANNANDALE, Va. " Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was found dead at his Annandale, Va. home early Thursday, according to local police in northern Virginia." Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Fairfax shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, in his…...