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Continue Reading Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines…
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Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know
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Continue Reading Trump’s election may usher in leadership change at FBI
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Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The ranked choice voting process in Maine will now determine the winner of a key congressional race.…
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Continue Reading Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
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Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is testing the legal limits of restrictions on so-called super PACs. Voters on Election Day approved…
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