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Month: October 2022

New York State judge reinstates fired sanitation workers who did not comply with New York City’s vaccination mandate

By Brian Vitagliano, CNN A New York State judge reinstated 16 fired sanitation workers who did not comply with New York City’s vaccination mandate issued in October 2021, deciding they should also get back pay. The judge found the New York City Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene’s order requiring vaccination of city workers violated

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First on CNN: Biden directs an additional $18 million to House and Senate Democrats in final push to hold on to majorities

By Phil Mattingly, CNN President Joe Biden has directed the Democratic National Committee to immediately transfer an additional $10 million to the House and Senate Democratic campaign arms and offered an additional $8 million for the two groups through fundraising in the lead up to Election Day, according to a Democratic official. The new infusion

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Eric McCormack and others remember Leslie Jordan: ‘The funniest and flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known’

By Dan Heching, CNN The unexpected passing of television star and social media darling Leslie Jordan has spurred a flood of heartfelt tributes. The actor died on Monday, his talent agent Sarabeth Schedeen told CNN in a statement. He was 67. Jordan’s most recognizable credit was his time on “Will & Grace” as Beverley Leslie,

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver ends October 31, but nonprofit and government workers can get a second chance at debt relief

By Katie Lobosco, CNN A waiver that temporarily expands eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program will expire October 31, but the Biden administration said Tuesday that it is taking steps to make it easier for qualifying borrowers to receive debt relief in the future. Many Democrats have called on the Biden administration to

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Federal lawsuit filed against Fayetteville police for violent arrest; lawyers say body cam footage to be released ‘soon’

By Gilbert Baez, Maggie Brown Click here for updates on this story     FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (WRAL) — Two civil rights attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit against the Fayetteville Police Department for constitutional violations on behalf of a 22-year-old woman who was arrested in her car on private property. Video taken by the woman arrested,

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Tumbleweeds trap couple in their home

By Annabelle Childers Click here for updates on this story     FOUNTAIN, Colorado (KRDO) — Strong winds Saturday night and into Sunday morning in Southern Colorado downed power lines and tree limbs. But for one couple living in Fountain, the wind brought out so many tumbleweeds, they can’t even get out of their own driveway. “We

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‘People are furious’: Jayapal withdraws letter on Ukraine policy amid Democratic anger

By Manu Raju, Daniella Diaz and Kevin Liptak, CNN A House progressive leader abruptly withdrew a letter pushing the Biden administration to pursue diplomacy in Russia’s war with Ukraine, an about-face following furious internal backlash from Democrats who felt blindsided by the move just two weeks before the November midterms. The move by Rep. Pramila

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Alito told Ted Kennedy that he respected Roe v. Wade, according to excerpts from late senator’s diary in The New York Times

By Devan Cole, CNN Then-Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito told Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy in late 2005 that he respected Roe v. Wade and that he believed a right to privacy was “settled” law, according to entries in the late senator’s diary included in a new biography and published in The New York Times. “‘I

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Saudi ambassador welcomes review of US ties at time when relationship is at ‘point of disagreement’

By Zeena Saifi, CNN Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States affirmed to CNN that, although Riyadh’s relationship with Washington is at a “point of disagreement” in light of OPEC+’s decision to slash oil production, the ties between the two longtime allies remain strong. Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, in her first televised interview

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15-year-old arrested for stabbing a parent

By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story     WINSTED, Connecticut (WFSB) — A teenager was arrested for stabbing a parent in Winsted on Monday. According to Winchester police, it happened on Pratt Street around 10:30 p.m. They called it a domestic violence incident. Police said their investigation revealed that the 15-year-old juvenile stabbed

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