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Israel carried out attack against Hamas" new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (276+ words) JERUSALEM/CAIRO, May 26 (Reuters) " Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas" new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier "after Israel killed his predecessor, as it "steps up'military pressure in Gaza and expands ground operations…...
US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging antisemitic educational environment
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (339+ words) By Jasper Ward and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) " The U. S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California Los Angeles on Tuesday, "alleging it tolerated a hostile educational environment for Jewish "and Israeli students....
After a Minnesota church protest, states are toughening penalties for disrupting services
13+ hour ago (687+ words) The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing trespassing laws provide. They also say these new laws will prevent escalating clashes between congregants and protestors as many'churches,'mosques'and'synagogues'remain on…...
Dem-NPL chair to finish term of State Rep. Liz Conmy
4+ hour ago (149+ words) KFGO Dem-NPL chair to finish term of State Rep. Liz Conmy FARGO (KFGO) " The Executive Committee of the District 11 Democratic-NPL has appointed Adam Goldwyn to serve the remainder of the term of Representative Liz Conmy. Conmy died in the crash…...
Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (595+ words) By Michael Martina, Saurabh Sharma and John Geddie NEW DELHI, May 26 (Reuters) " The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U. S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical minerals and energy security, as they…...
South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (82+ words) KFGO South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by mid-2030s SEOUL, May 26 (Reuters) " South "Korea "will seek to "launch "its " first nuclear-powered " submarine by the mid-2030s, "under " a " new programme "aimed "at countering North "Korea's submarine-launched nuclear " and missile threats, " Defence…...
About a dozen North Dakota communities propose sales tax increases this June
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (738+ words) MINTO, N. D. (North Dakota Monitor) " Two counties and 11 cities in North Dakota are asking voters to greenlight sales tax increases this June to fund public safety, streets and parks, among other local services. The proposals follow the state's new 3% cap on…...
Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (446+ words) WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) " U. S. President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues. Trump frequently casts himself…...
Cornyn fights for political life against Trump-endorsed Paxton in Texas
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (770+ words) By Nolan D. Mc Caskill WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) " Even the elections are bigger in Texas. Voters will choose their nominee for U. S. Senate on Tuesday in a race that could help decide control of the chamber and may become one of the…...
Voting absentee? Mind your signatures, North Dakota election officials say
7+ hour, 52+ min ago (853+ words) Members of the Cass County Canvassing Board prepare to review ballots on Nov. 18, 2024, in Fargo. At the head of the table is Cass County Commission Chair Chad Peterson, left, and Finance Director Brandy Madrigga. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) FARGO…...