86 m. ago Proposed Boston City Council resolution admonishes Trump, evokes King George III

“While our federal government continues to stray away from the founding principles of our country, we here in Boston are not going to so willingly stray from those principles,” said Enrique Pepén.  The post Proposed Boston City Council resolution admonishes Trump, evokes King George III appeared first on Boston.com.

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86 m. ago Proposed Boston City Council resolution admonishes Trump, invokes King George III

“While our federal government continues to stray away from the founding principles of our country, we here in Boston are not going to so willingly stray from those principles,” said Enrique Pepén.  The post Proposed Boston City Council resolution admonishes Trump, invokes King George III appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago How former UConn star Gabby Williams found her home in Seattle and became a WNBA All

How former UConn star Gabby Williams found her home in Seattle and became a WNBA All-Star  News-Times

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6 h. ago At a San Diego construction site, monarch butterflies help unite a team during COVID

Two managers at a San Diego construction project were trying to boost the morale of workers in the middle of the COVID pandemic. In this StoryCorps, hear how some monarch butterflies helped.

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12 h. ago Passan links Jarren Duran to Padres, lists Red Sox as trade spot for closer

"A Duran-Jackson Merrill-Fernando Tatis Jr. outfield would be a factory of dynamism that would be under team control through the end of the 2028 season." The post Passan links Jarren Duran to Padres, lists Red Sox as trade spot for closer appeared first on Boston.com.

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13 h. ago James Carter Cathcart, Voice Behind Memorable ‘Pokémon’ Characters, Dies at 71

Mr. Cathcart was known for playing the characters Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”

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13 h. ago Julian McMahon's official cause of death revealed: medical examiner

Julian McMahon, the "Charmed" actor, died from lung metastasis due to head and neck cancer, according to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's report.

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13 h. ago Dan Siegel, renowned Bay Area civil rights lawyer and activist, dies at 79

Dan Siegel, renowned Bay Area civil rights lawyer and activist, dies at 79  San Francisco Chronicle

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14 h. ago One of the most cherished, popular animals at San Francisco Zoo dies

One of the most cherished, popular animals at San Francisco Zoo dies  SFGATE

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15 h. ago At Least 13 People Died by Suicide Amid U.K. Post Office Scandal, Report Says

A public inquiry into the wrongful prosecutions of about 1,000 postal workers has uncovered more victims than previously known, according to a report.

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16 h. ago Mariners remember former hitting coach Lee Elia, who died Wednesday at 87

Mariners remember former hitting coach Lee Elia, who died Wednesday at 87  The Seattle Times

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16 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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17 h. ago Thornton Willis, Who Brought Emotion to Geometric Painting, Dies at 89

He spent a lifetime patiently excavating the problems and possibilities of the painted surface — in terms of color, texture, process and space.

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17 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: In Texas, warning signs for Trump on mass deportations

The Trump administration's deportation measures are causing emotional reactions across communities, with confusion about who will be targeted and potential industry exceptions

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18 h. ago Mother of Lia Thomas opponent reveals emotional toll that drove her to raise funds for women's sports lawsuits

Kim Jones and Marshi Smith founded the Independent Council on Women's Sports after witnessing transgender athlete Lia Thomas compete against female swimmers.

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18 h. ago Coal, the Last Survivor of Canada’s Parliament Hill Cat Colony, Dies

For decades, a semiofficial feline assembly outside Parliament was a major tourist attraction.

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18 h. ago Karen Read asks Massachusetts court to throw out wrongful death lawsuit after murder acquittal

Karen Read filed a motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit brought by John O'Keefe's family seeking over $50,000 in damages after she was recently acquitted of murder charges.

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18 h. ago Tim Strachan, star DeMatha quarterback turned Maryland broadcaster, dies at 49

Tim Strachan, star DeMatha quarterback turned Maryland broadcaster, dies at 49  The Washington Post

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18 h. ago Victim died of asphyxiation after being duct taped during Renton burglary

Victim died of asphyxiation after being duct taped during Renton burglary  FOX 13 Seattle

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19 h. ago Who is Amanda Anisimova? Women's tennis star could be the 1st American to win Wimbledon since Serena Williams

American tennis star Amanda Anisimova stunned the tennis world when she upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to make the Wimbledon final. Who is she?

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