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More people exposed to Manhattan Project chemicals deserve compensation, advocates say

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has been a lifeline for some people and families exposed to toxins linked to decades-old nuclear weapons tests, but advocates say more people deserve compensation. ...

‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

A United States development aid agency whose return to the Solomon Islands has been delayed for years without explanation found “overwhelming support and enthusiasm” for its work, with the Pacific...

What happens when activists are branded ‘terrorists’ in the Philippines?

Baguio, Philippines – Inside an unlit bathroom, Windel Bolinget gently tips a pail of water over his head, careful to minimise the sound of splashing on the tiled floor. A...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 791

As the war enters its 791st day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Fighting At least six people were injured after Russia...

Arizona alleged ‘fake electors’ who backed Trump in 2020 indicted by grand jury

Eleven Republicans have been indicted by a grand jury in Arizona and charged with conspiracy, fraud and forgery for falsely claiming that former President Trump had won the state in...

New poll reveals how voters’ views on abortion have changed as Dems seek to make issue a central 2024 theme

A new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday revealed information about Americans’ views on abortion that could surprise voters as the November election draws nearer. The poll comes as Democrats seek...

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As we approach the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the brutal war on Gaza has entered its sixth month. …

Johnson says calling National Guard on Columbia protests would be ‘appropriate’ if threats ‘not stopped’

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is suggesting the National Guard should soon be called in to quell the Gaza ceasefire protests at Columbia University if they don’t peter out themselves. Johnson...

White House vows to not be quiet on violent protests: ‘Silent is complicit’

White House officials addressed the anti-Israel protests taking place at universities across the country on Wednesday, saying President Biden believes in free speech, but when violent rhetoric and physical intimidation...

Vulnerable Dem senator ripped for ignoring questions about Biden’s push to ‘ban’ gas-powered cars

Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown faced immediate backlash Tuesday after video circulated of him refusing to answer a question about whether he supports the Biden administration’s push to “ban” gas-powered...

Arizona House lawmakers pass bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House lawmakers on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 on the books in the state.  The bill will now go to the state...

‘Death to America’ pamphlets circulated at college anti-Israel encampment, eyewitness says

Pamphlets declaring “Death to America” were shared at a growing anti-Israel encampment at the University of Michigan this week, according to an eyewitness. One of the pamphlets, titled “10 anarchist...

Gov. Greg Abbott suggests he wants to bar transgender teachers from dressing in line with their gender identity

Abbott made the remarks as he recounted the story of a male teacher in North Texas who wore a pink dress for his school’s spirit day earlier this year...