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Month: September 2023

A judge has rewritten Missouri ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has tossed Republican-written ballot summary language Monday that described several proposed constitutional amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.” The judge ruled Monday and rewrote the summary to say the amendment will undo Missouri’s almost total ban on abortions. The

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‘Sexually violent predator’ may be camping along Susquehanna River or Appalachian Trail, Sheriff’s Office says

By WGAL Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story     Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A ‘sexually violent predator’ may be camping along the Susquehanna River or Appalachian Trail, according to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. Barry Bostwick, 60, of Rye Township, Perry County, failed to appear for sentencing after he was convicted on multiple counts

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Partners in Care will use $50,000 grant to develop wellness program for hospice, home health nurses

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Center for Nursing recently granted $50,000 to Partners In Care to support development of a program aimed at increasing wellness for hospice and home health nurses. The ‘Care for the Caregivers’ program starting at Partners In Care is a vital initiative aimed at increasing the well-being of hospice and

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EU member states weaken proposal setting new emission standards for cars and vans

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union member countries have watered down a proposal by the bloc’s executive arm aimed at lowering vehicle emissions. The European Commission had proposed last year updated pollution standards for new combustion engine vehicles that are expected to remain on European roads well after the 27-nation bloc

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UK police open sexual offenses investigation after allegations about Russell Brand

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British police have opened a sex crimes investigation triggered by news reports about comedian Russell Brand. London’s Metropolitan Police force said Monday that it had “received a number of allegations of sexual offences” after a television documentary and newspaper investigations. It said there have been no arrests.

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Ex-NASCAR driver Austin Theriault running to unseat Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in Maine

FORT KENT, Maine (AP) — NASCAR driver-turned-politician Austin Theriault wants the opportunity to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in Maine. The Republican Theriault announced Monday that he’s entering the Republican primary in what’s expected to be one of the country’s most competitive 2024 House races. The 29-year-old freshman state lawmaker said he will confront

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