John Whitmire gives his victory speech at his watch night party for the runoff election. Andrew Schneider/Houston Public Media hide caption toggle caption Andrew Schneider/Houston Public Media John Whitmire gives …
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Penn president, board of trustees head resign after backlash over antisemitism hearing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesUniversity of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP …
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Images showing Israeli soldiers stripping and ‘humiliating’ Palestinians spark outrage
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe look at the outrage caused by the released images of Palestinian men detained by Israeli soldiers and stripped down to their underwear. The men are not proven to be …
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The economy is a trouble spot for Biden despite strong signs. Here’s why
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDespite job growth, low unemployment and record spending, Americans are in a sour mood about the economy — and that could spell trouble for President Biden’s reelection chances. (Image credit: …
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Facing a looming budget crisis, Houston voters will choose a new mayor Saturday
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHouston voters will choose their next mayor Saturday in a runoff election between Texas State Sen. John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Houston voters will choose …
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A breakdown of the issues at the center of Maori protests in New Zealand
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn New Zealand, thousands of indigenous Maori are protesting the new conservative government’s plans to review a treaty that was signed by British colonists and Maori chiefs almost 200 years …
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A federal grand jury in the Central District of California returned the indictment charging the president’s son with three felony tax offenses and six misdemeanor tax offenses.
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House votes to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., listens to fellow speakers before President Joe Biden speaks during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, N.Y. John Minchillo/AP hide …
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The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden charged him on nine counts related to his failure to pay federal taxes on millions of dollars of income. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption …
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Former police chief turned yoga teacher sentenced to 11 years over Jan. 6 riot
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAlan Hostetter, seen here in May 2020, became a leading activist against coronavirus-related lockdown policies in Orange County, Calif. Hostetter, a former police chief and yoga instructor, was convicted of …