Corporate America’s retreat from social activism is well under way
Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Corporate America gave social activism a go. Between 2020 and 2023-ish, it really seemed like…
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ANÁLISIS | La historia de dos presidentes: Trump se proclama vencedor y las esperanzas de Biden comienzan a desvanecerse
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — Miles de simpatizantes coreaban “lucha, lucha, lucha” y agitaban los puños este jueves por la…
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What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The global computer outage affecting airports, banks and other businesses on Friday appears to stem at least…
Continue Reading WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years for espionage by Russian court in case denounced by US as a sham
By Sophie Tanno, Anna Chernova and Moscow staff, CNN (CNN) — Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage…
Continue Reading Taylor Casey’s loved ones are keeping hope alive a month after the Chicago woman disappeared in the Bahamas
By Sydney Bishop, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a month since anyone reported seeing Taylor Casey. She was last spotted near Paradise Island in the…
Continue Reading China economy: Key meeting offers few clues on how to tackle worsening downturn
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s ruling Communist Party has set ambitious long-term policy goals at its most important political…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Britain to help it strike deeper inside Russia as he addresses UK Cabinet
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Britain’s new government to help Kyiv’s forces attack deeper…
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Cheng Pei-pei, martial arts actor who starred in ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ dies at age 78
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Cheng Pei-pei, a Chinese-born martial arts film actor who starred in Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden…
Continue Reading What to know about Malaysia’s coronation of its king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s billionaire king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, was officially installed six months after he was sworn in for…
Continue Reading 2 killed in a military aircraft crash in Armenia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenian authorities say that a military aircraft has crashed, killing its crew of two. Officials on Friday say the…
Continue Reading Starbucks wanted to be the ‘third place.’ Now it’s speeding you out the door
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Years ago, some people would spend hours at Starbucks. Today, it’s a takeout counter. At many…
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Inside the ‘doom loop’ of Joe Biden’s campaign
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Washington (CNN) — Multiple leading Democrats tell CNN they feel caught in what one described as a “doom loop,”…
Continue Reading Germany’s chancellor in Serbia for a lithium deal that could reduce Europe’s dependency on China
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Serbia to discuss a tentative deal with the Balkan country to excavate lithium. The…
Continue Reading Bangladesh estalló por los puestos de trabajo reservados a los hijos de los “luchadores por la libertad”. Esto es lo que hay que saber
Julia Hernández (CNN) — Enormes protestas en todo Bangladesh escalaron en violencia mortal esta semana, con enfrentamientos entre estudiantes,…
Continue Reading South Korea restarts blaring propaganda broadcasts to retaliate against North’s trash balloon flying
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it has restarted anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts across the border in response to…
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This couple’s hobby? Illegally scaling the world’s tallest buildings together
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — What was your most thrilling first date? In 2016, two young Russians known for their extreme “rooftopping”…
Continue Reading Drought threatens millions of children as school dropouts rise along with hunger in southern Africa
Associated Press MUDZI, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Zimbabwe, an El Nino-induced drought is affecting millions of people, and children are most at risk. The…
Continue Reading The bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in the attack on a mosque in Oman have been returned home
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The bodies of four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman this week have been repatriated and…
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‘Chariots of Fire’ immortalized the 1924 Paris Olympics. Decades since its release, the film has taken on ‘a life of its own’
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Almost everyone knows the opening sequence, film buff or not: the windswept beach, the foaming waves, the…
Continue Reading Resumen de noticias de la caída informática mundial de Microsoft del 19 de julio
Gonzalo Jimenez Esta cobertura en vivo ha terminado. Se forman largas colas de pasajeros en los mostradores de facturación del Aeropuerto…
Continue Reading A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, grounding flights, knocking down some…
Continue Reading Order restored in the UK city of Leeds after overnight unrest
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Officials in the northern English city of Leeds say order has been restored after a night of unrest that began when…
Continue Reading Trump’s would-be assassin researched previous mass shooter Ethan Crumbley and his family before attack
By Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Trump rally shooter searched online for information on the arrest of a…
Continue Reading Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court said Friday that Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian…
Continue Reading Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Transit workers around the country are managing their fear and anxiety over a rise in violent crime on subways…
Continue Reading 3,000 US flights are canceled as a global computer outage wreaks havoc on businesses, 911 systems and government agencies
By Holly Yan, Paradise Afshar, Justin Lear and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of US flights were grounded Friday as a technical…
Continue Reading How the world’s tech crashed all at once
CNN Analysis by Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — When computers and tech systems around the world went down Friday, snarling airports, closing Social…
Continue Reading A tale of two presidents as Trump claims his triumph and Biden’s hopes begin to fade
Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN Milwaukee (CNN) — Thousands of supporters chanted “fight, fight, fight” and pumped their fists Thursday…
Continue Reading Russia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated
Associated Press YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16…
Continue Reading Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A rapidly growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers called Friday for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection…
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Redesigned envelope leads to fewer rejected ballots, but new issue arises
Votebeat reports that while fewer mail-in ballots were rejected in Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary election due to an envelope redesign, a new glitch has…
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The South was the center of rural population growth last year
The Daily Yonder reports on last year’s American rural population growth, with 90% happening in the…
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This state is testing a model to add more civility to politics
Next City reports that Minnesota’s Civility Caucus is helping to develop fertile ground for understanding and collaboration across the aisle of the…
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Average student loan debt declines in 2024
Experian takes a look at student loan debt and at how forgiveness programs have helped in many…
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Going to extremes: How Olympians vying for the gold in Paris contend with climate change
Stacker used NOAA data to track a changing climate’s impact on the Summer Olympics, exploring efforts to reduce the Games’ carbon footprint and…
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Most popular late-night hosts of all time
Reviving the late-night wars, Stacker compiled a list of the 20 most popular late-night hosts in the genre’s history using survey data from…
Continue Reading Bangladesh has erupted over jobs reserved for the children of ‘freedom fighters.’ Here’s what you need to know
By Samra Zulfaqar, Helen Regan and Andee Capellan, CNN (CNN) — Huge protests across Bangladesh escalated into deadly violence this week with…
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Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho inmate was sentenced Friday to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after…
Continue Reading Idaho inmate who escaped after hospital attack set to be sentenced
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho inmate who slipped out of state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding…
Continue Reading Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
Associated Press/Report for America GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama is slated to close to…
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Fact check: Trump makes more than 20 false claims in RNC acceptance speech
CNN By CNN Staff (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday with the most dishonest…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner, Arit John, Daniel Strauss and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — On a night Republicans projected bravado around their 2024…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner, Arit John, Daniel Strauss and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — On a night Republicans projected bravado around their 2024…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention
CNN By Eric Bradner, Arit John, Daniel Strauss and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — On a night Republicans projected bravado around their 2024…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the final night of the Republican National Convention
By Eric Bradner, Arit John, Daniel Strauss and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — On a night Republicans projected bravado around their 2024…
Continue Reading Some GOP voters welcome Trump’s somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — For those conservative voters long turned off by former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, his somewhat…
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Idaho Falls nearly sets Roundnet record
East Idaho Roundnet players came just shy of setting a world record Thursday…
Continue Reading Former first lady Melania Trump makes a rare appearance on the Republican convention’s last night
Associated Press Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump were at the Republican National Convention on its last night. Their presence Thursday was a rare…
Continue Reading Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as deadly protests over government jobs escalate
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government late Friday announced a nationwide curfew across Bangladesh…
Continue Reading Obama’s dilemma: Balancing Democrats’ worry about Biden and maintaining influence with president
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama has a delicate balance to strike: how to weigh the mounting opposition to…
Continue Reading Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats…
Continue Reading Drone strike by Yemen’s Houthi rebels kills 1 person and wounds at least 10 in Tel Aviv
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Israel on Friday, leaving one person dead…
Continue Reading How boot camps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands
Associated Press There’s a home movie theater with orange walls and plush recliners at the top of a steep hill on Matthew Rantanen’s ranch in…
Continue Reading How bootcamps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands
Associated Press There’s a home movie theater with orange walls and plush recliners at the top of a steep hill on Matthew Rantanen’s ranch in…
Continue Reading Mounting home demolitions and settler attacks plunge a Palestinian village into crisis
Associated Press UMM AL-KHAIR, West Bank (AP) — First came the Israeli military bulldozers. They tore down a quarter of the homes in the West Bank…
Continue Reading Firefighter killed at Trump rally honored with bagpipes, gun salute and a bugle sounding taps
Associated Press CABOT, Pa. (AP) — The keen of bagpipes, a three-volley gun salute and a bugle sounding taps pierced the air of a small…
Continue Reading Appeals court hears Christian homeless shelter’s challenge to Washington anti-discrimination law
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Christian homeless shelter is challenging a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the…
Continue Reading Key events in Alexander Lukashenko’s 30 years as the iron-fisted leader of Belarus
Hard-line President Alexander Lukashenko has led Belarus for 30 years and intends to seek yet another term in office. The former collective farm…
Continue Reading Israel investigates security failures around deadly Tel Aviv drone strike
By Eugenia Yosef, Jennifer Hansler, Eyad Kourdi and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Israel authorities are investigating the circumstances and…
Continue Reading EA Sports College Football 25, among most anticipated sports video games in history, hits the market
AP Sports Writer EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market as gamers…
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Largest housing provider for migrant children engaged in pervasive sexual abuse, US says
By Associated Press (CNN) — Employees of the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the US repeatedly sexually abused…
Continue Reading Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — For three decades, European leaders have come and gone by the dozens, but Alexander Lukashenko remains in…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein retrial in NYC tentatively set for November
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Friday tentatively scheduled Harvey Weinstein’s planned retrial on rape and sexual assault…
Continue Reading University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — University of Florida president Ben Sasse, a controversial pick almost two years ago when he was named to…
Continue Reading The winner in China’s panda diplomacy: the pandas themselves
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s panda diplomacy may have one true winner: the pandas themselves. Decades after Beijing began…
Continue Reading DOJ says ‘substantial progress’ made toward final plea agreement with Boeing but needs more time
By Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department said on Thursday that it has made “substantial progress” in finalizing an…
Continue Reading Powerful 7.4-magnitude quake strikes north Chile near Argentine border. No reports of major damage
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has hit northern Chile near its border with Argentina. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake…
Continue Reading Tel Aviv en “alerta máxima” tras un “grave” incidente con un dron, según el alcalde. Se reportan al menos un muerto y heridos tras una explosión en el centro de la ciudad
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Tel Aviv se encuentra en “alerta máxima” tras el “grave” incidente con un dron…
Continue Reading Frontier and other airlines were at a standstill for hours after a massive Microsoft outage
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — A significant Microsoft outage brought low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines and some competitors to a standstill…
Continue Reading 15 months after his firing, Tucker Carlson returns to Fox News airwaves with a GOP convention speech
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tucker Carlson returned to Fox News’ airwaves 15 months after being unceremoniously fired, seen Thursday in…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump makes more than 20 false claims in RNC acceptance speech
By CNN Staff (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday with the most dishonest speech…
Continue Reading Europe faces a hostile Russia and the prospect of an isolationist US. Unity is more crucial than ever
Analysis by Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Just hours before the black SUVs carrying dozens of European leaders crunched across the gravel of…
Continue Reading Amnistía Internacional dice que Boluarte podría ser considerada “autora mediata” de las muertes en las protestas de 2022 y 2023
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — Amnistía Internacional señaló este jueves que la evidencia “apunta a la posible responsabilidad…
Continue Reading Instant ramen and influencers: Inside the world of South Korean convenience stores
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Imagine this: you need to pick up a package, top up your metro card, grab lunch and take out…
Continue Reading Rebranding the brand man, softer Trump vs. fighter Trump, regular mentions of Harris: RNC Takeaways
Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republicans are wrapping a nominating convention that has celebrated former President Donald Trump not just as a…
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Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, vulnerable Democrat up for reelection, calls on Biden to drop out of the race
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Montana Sen. Jon Tester, a vulnerable Democrat up for reelection in a deep-red state, has called for…
Continue Reading Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart has died at age 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series…
Continue Reading Liberan al jefe de seguridad de María Corina Machado; deberá acudir ante un tribunal cada mes
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — El jefe de seguridad de María Corina Machado, Milciades Ávila, quedó en libertad este jueves, luego de que…
Continue Reading La Justicia de Perú extiende 18 meses la prisión preventiva contra el expresidente Castillo
Mauricio Torres (CNN Español) — El Poder Judicial de Perú determinó este jueves extender por 18 meses la prisión preventiva impuesta al…
Continue Reading UN says Israeli evacuation orders are making it harder to reach those most in need in Gaza
By Tim Lister, Sharon Braithwaite and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — United Nations agencies say that a new round of evacuation orders by the…
Continue Reading EE.UU. acusa a ONG por abuso y acoso sexual contra menores migrantes
Belén Liotti (CNN Español) — El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos presentó una demanda contra la organización sin fines de lucro…
Continue Reading Super cheap robotaxi rides spark widespread anxiety in China
By Kathleen Magramo, Hassan Tayir and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — In China, it’s possible to travel six miles in a driverless taxi for…
Continue Reading Petro pide cárcel para funcionarios de su gobierno que pudieran estar vinculados a delitos de corrupción
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La trama de supuestos pagos a congresistas con recursos de la Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del…
Continue Reading “Las amenazas estaban al día por día”, dice hijo del periodista “El Güero” Hans tras el ataque en Sonora
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El periodista Federico “El Güero” Hans Hagelsieb se encuentra “delicado de salud” luego de…
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination
CNN By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent (CNN) — It has been nearly a week since gunfire erupted at Republican presidential…
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Thursday American Legion baseball scores – July 18, 2024
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Continue Reading La ONU dice que las órdenes de evacuación israelíes dificultan que la ayuda llegue a los más necesitados en Gaza
Belén Liotti (CNN) — Las agencias de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas informaron que una nueva ronda de órdenes de evacuación por…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | La visión de J. D. Vance de la política, según su libro “Hillbilly Elegy”
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Es una historia que resulta familiar a cualquiera que haya seguido la carrera de Barack Obama: un joven escritor…
Continue Reading US announces $203 million in new aid to war-torn Sudan amid major humanitarian crisis
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has announced nearly $203 million in additional humanitarian…
Continue Reading ¿Quiénes son los favoritos para ganar las elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela 2024? Esto dicen las encuestas
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — La elección presidencial en Venezuela llega a su recta final tras una campaña convulsa. La constante ha sido…
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: There are still key questions about Trump’s injuries after attempted assassination
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent (CNN) — It has been nearly a week since gunfire erupted at Republican presidential…
Continue Reading Twisters: A Cinematic Tornado of Thrills!
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story July 18, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — When it comes to…
Continue Reading Virginia lawmakers repeal restrictions on popular tuition waiver program for military families
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that will repeal new restrictions on a tuition waiver program for…
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Many senior Biden officials believe he must drop out as he becomes increasingly isolated
By MJ Lee, Jeff Zeleny, Kayla Tausche and Jamie Gangel, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden is more isolated than he has ever been, with…
Continue Reading Bob Newhart mourned by Carol Burnett, Kaley Cuoco, Judd Apatow, Al Franken and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former co-stars and famous fans are paying tribute to comedian and actor Bob Newhart, who died Thursday at age 94. Actors…
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Macron’s party wins parliamentary president role despite rebuke from voters
By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — French lawmakers reelected Yaël Braun-Pivet as president of the National Assembly Thursday, overcoming a…
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Seattle officer fired for ‘cruel comments and callous laughter’ following Indian grad student’s death, police chief says
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — A Seattle police officer has been fired over the “dehumanizing laughter” and “cruel comments” he…
Continue Reading Jury faults NY railroad — mostly — for 2015 crossing crash that killed 6
Associated Press A jury has found that a commuter railroad is mostly at fault for a fiery and deadly 2015 collision between a train and an SUV at a…
Continue Reading NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced his retirement at the university’s…
Continue Reading Montana seeks to revive signature restrictions for ballot petitions, including on abortion rights
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana officials are asking the state Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a ruling that allowed signatures from…
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