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Venezuelan Political Crisis 2 days ago

Venezuela's government and opposition agree on appeal process for candidates banned from running

Under the supervision of Norwegian diplomats, the Venezuelan government and opposition have agreed on an appeals process for candidate eligibility in the upcoming presidential election.

Ohio 2 days ago

Court suspends federal grant policy for abortion providers in Ohio

A federal appeals court has halted the enforcement of a regulation that would allow abortion providers to receive federal family planning grants — but exclusively in Ohio.

New York 2 days ago

Albany, NY's College of Saint Rose to close in May

The College of Saint Rose, a Roman Catholic school in Albany, New York, will close its doors in May 2024 after years of financial difficulty.

California 2 days ago

California's new mental health court sees over 100 petitions in 2 months

California's alternative "CARE court," used to compel treatment for the severely mentally ill, has received over 100 petitions since its October launch.

North Carolina 2 days ago

NC Gov. Cooper, healthcare advocates, take victory lap on Medicaid expansion

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper celebrated the state's official start of Medicaid expansion on Friday, marking the end of a "long and winding road" to the Obama-era policy's enactment.

Central America 2 days ago

Electoral magistrates flee Guatemala after being stripped of legal immunity

Three magistrates of Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal fled the Central American country Friday after being stripped of immunity that insulated them from prosecution.

Africa 2 days ago

UN ends political mission in Sudan, where world hasn't been able to stop bloodshed

The UN political mission in Sudan will be ending, with the objective of a safe and orderly withdrawal. However, many are concerned withdrawal could lead to heightened violence.

Kansas 2 days ago

Family of Kansas woman killed in apartment fire blames 911 dispatchers' mistakes

Relatives of Paoly Bedeski, who died in an Oct. 13 apartment fire, are blaming errors by local 911 dispatchers for the 22-year-old's untimely death.

Wisconsin 2 days ago

Wisconsin man pleads guilty to firebombing pro-life group's office

Hridindu Roychowdhury, 29, has pleaded guilty to firebombing and vandalizing the Madison offices of pro-life group Wisconsin Family Action last year.

Caribbean 2 days ago

Authorities in Haiti hold former rebel leader Guy Philippe after the US repatriated him

Former rebel leader Guy Philippe has been repatriated to Haiti, following the completion of his US prison sentence for money laundering.