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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Former President Trump Escape Jail in Hush Money Case

In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump avoided any jail time, fines, or probation in his hush money case involving a payment to an adult film actress who claimed an affair with him. Though he was found guilty, he received an unconditional discharge just days before starting his second term. Pr

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Court Says Trump Report Can Be Released, But More Legal Battles Await

A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Army Chief Becomes New President

Lebanon's parliament elected Joseph Aoun, the country's army commander, as president after a long presidential vacancy of over two years. The vote happened soon after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Aoun was backed by the U. S. and Saudi

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

NYC Parents: Your Chance to Shape School Policy is Here!

Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Their Statehouse Edge

After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Top Court Halts Election Result for Its Own Seat

North Carolina’s highest court has temporarily put a halt to certifying the results of a recent election for one of its own seats. This decision comes after a trailing candidate, Republican Jefferson Griffin, raised concerns about over 60, 000 ballots. Griffin believes these votes should not count,

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Control After Key Wins

In the heart of Virginia, Democrats snagged two big wins in special elections. These wins happened in the northern county of Loudoun. Both spots were empty after politicians moved to higher roles. Democrat Kannan Srinivasan, who's been in the state House, won a Senate seat. He beat Republican Tumay

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unconventional Ideas: Greenland and the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald J. Trump sparked interest in a recent news conference by suggesting that the U. S. might use military or economic pressure to persuade Panama and Denmark to give up control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, respectively. Built over a century ago by Americans, the Panama Canal

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

New Board Members Sworn In At Hillsborough Meeting

On Monday evening, Hillsborough Township held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting. Three school board members were sworn in. Allison Laning-Beder, Elaine Jackson, and Jane Staats, who were all re-elected in last November's election, stood together to take the oath of office. Despite

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