32 m. ago How Can the Government ‘Take Back’ a City It Largely Controls?

The president and his allies have berated local officials in the District of Columbia. Yet the federal government has often made it harder for those officials to manage the capital.

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80 m. ago Mayors of Democratic cities respond to Trump's threats they could be next after D.C.

When Trump announced his law enforcement actions in D.C., he also singled out a slew of other Democratic cities. The mayors of Baltimore, LA, Oakland, Chicago and New York say crime is down.

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2 h. ago A killer takes inspiration from literature in WA author's debut novel

A killer takes inspiration from literature in WA author's debut novel  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago There’s Money to Be Made From ‘MAHA.’ Food Companies Want In.

Processed-food giants and produce growers are tweaking products and ads to reach the Make America Healthy Again movement. But the strategy carries risks.

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3 h. ago Mark Levin on Schweizer's 'Drill Down': How Leftists Use Freedom to Destroy Freedom

“Liberty gives people who oppose liberty — evil people – the freedom to destroy it.” That’s radio and Fox News host Mark Levin’s take on why free societies are attacked by those who, like leftist New York City mayoral candidate The post Mark Levin on Schweizer’s ‘Drill Down’: How Leftists Use Freedom to Destroy Freedom appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Police in DC get yelled at while setting up checkpoint along popular nightlife corridor

Protesters confronted police officers at a checkpoint on 14th Street Northwest in Washington D.C., yelling 'get off our streets' following Trump's federal takeover.

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5 h. ago Trump’s DC takeover harkens back to a dark incident 33 years ago – when crime was far worse

Trump’s DC takeover harkens back to a dark incident 33 years ago – when crime was far worse  The Guardian

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6 h. ago Trump Wants to ‘Take Back’ D.C., but the Federal Government Already Controls Much of It

The president and his allies have berated local officials. Yet the federal government has often made it harder for those officials to manage the capital.

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6 h. ago Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits new low, Gallup poll finds

A new Gallup poll finds that Americans say they are drinking less. NPR takes look at what's driving this trend and which groups are consuming less alcohol.

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6 h. ago Trump could end the Ukraine war, but a larger threat still looms

The China-Russia alliance has grown since 2019 with joint military exercises, weapons technology sharing and coordinated strategy that could potentially create a two-front crisis risk for America.

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6 h. ago Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum

Critics warn that Trump's demands for business leaders to step down, and for the government to take a cut of sales, threaten American-style capitalism.

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6 h. ago Ahead of World Photography Day, we ask listeners about some of their favorite photos

World Photography Day is coming up on Aug. 19. Morning Edition speaks with listeners about the favorite photos they've taken.

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7 h. ago 5 takeaways from Taylor Swift’s unprecedented podcast interview

5 takeaways from Taylor Swift’s unprecedented podcast interview  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol hits record low, Gallup says

Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.

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13 h. ago Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK?

The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or tentacles.

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13 h. ago Starters Playing In Second Preseason Game & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald's Wednesday Press Conference

Starters Playing In Second Preseason Game & Other Takeaways From Mike Macdonald's Wednesday Press Conference  Seattle Seahawks

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13 h. ago Why Patriots WR Mack Hollins punted a football into crowd during joint practice

"Energy is important. What I learned from a coach early on in my career is that execution fuels emotion." The post Why Patriots WR Mack Hollins punted a football into crowd during joint practice appeared first on Boston.com.

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13 h. ago Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment: What to Know

President Trump is the first president to use a declared emergency to wrest control of Washington, D.C.’s police force.

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14 h. ago Updates: Trump confirms he’ll be seeking extension of DC takeover

Updates: Trump confirms he’ll be seeking extension of DC takeover  The Independent

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15 h. ago The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know.

“We are now in the peak time for transmission of mosquito-borne disease to people and it is important for people to know that so they can take steps to protect themselves.” The post The risk for West Nile virus is now high in 10 Mass. communities. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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