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Connecticut judge sets new primary date for mayors race tainted by alleged ballot box stuffing

Associated...November 18, 2023

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- A Connecticut judge has set Jan. 23 as the date for a new Democratic primary election in the Bridgeport mayor's race after having tossed out the…

ProIsrael advocates describe witnessing antisemitism since Oct 7 Dont really feel safe WFIN Local News

November 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pro-Israel advocates from across the U.S. gathered in the nation's capital to demonstrate against antisemitism during the Israel-Hamas war.

School of second chances Adult learners get a shot at earning high school diploma WEIS…

November 18, 2023

(BALTIMORE) -- At 15, Tyeeshia Cannady had to leave school when she became a mother.

Rochester Public Schools tech levy died in the townships

November 18, 2023

Nov. 18 -- ROCHESTER -- If ever an election bore out the adage "Every vote counts," it occurred last week when

House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Hit With The Same Problems That Vexed Kevin McCarthy

November 18, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) -- By most accounts, Speaker Mike Johnson inherited a House Republican majority in disarray after the sudden ouster of his predecessor last month.

World News California Democrats Meet to Consider Endorsement in US Senate Race Ahead of March…

November 18, 2023

Sacramento (US), Nov 18 (AP) California's wide-open U.S. Senate race shifts to Sacramento on Saturday as the leading Democratic candidates work to woo activists in search of a state party…

Climate Change May Fuel Fisheries Conflicts in Arctic Central Pacific Gulf of Guinea

November 18, 2023

Washington, D.C. (November 18, 2023) - World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced the launch of its Oceans Futures platform, a first-of-its-kind initiative that projects seascapes surrounding the Arctic Ocean and within…

Police board votes to fire Chicago officer accused of dragging woman by the hair during…

November 18, 2023

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Board voted to fire an officer accused of dragging a Black woman out of a car by her hair during unrest at a mall in…

Holyoke mayors supplemental budget calling for increases heads to finance committee

November 18, 2023

HOLYOKE -- Mayor Joshua A. Garcia seeks an additional $2,171,406 to run the city this fiscal year. His proposed supplemental budget goes Tuesday to the City Council for approval.