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US State Department rejects report of foreign service officers' loyalty to Trump being tested before promotion

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US diplomats reportedly asked by Marco Rubio's State Department if they voted for Donald Trump while applying for senior positions. (AP Photo)

The US State Department has reportedly questioned some career diplomats seeking senior assignments about their voting history in the past three presidential elections, raising concerns over alleged political bias in federal government hiring and promotions under President Donald Trump’s administration. US diplomats reportedly asked by Marco Rubio’s State Department if they voted for Donald Trump … Read more

Britt McHenry, US State Dept. staffer, caught throwing drinks at fan during heated exchange at Wizards vs Bucks

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Britt McHenry was seen throwing a drink at another individual during a heated verbal dispute. (Instagram @brittmchenry)

A former ESPN reporter was involved in a heated exchange with a fan during Wednesday night’s NBA matchup between the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks. Britt McHenry was seen throwing a drink at another individual during a heated verbal dispute. (Instagram @brittmchenry) Britt McHenry gets into heated fan altercation Britt McHenry, who currently works at … Read more

King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan's state visit

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King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan's state visit

King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East Tuesday as Sultan Haitham bin Tariq began the first state visit by an Omani ruler to the UK in nearly half a century. King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan’s state visit Hailing longstanding diplomatic, military and royal ties at a Windsor Castle … Read more

Marco Rubio sends an ethics warning to State Department staff after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s ouster – what to know

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Marco Rubio reminded employees to follow federal ethics rules a day after Donald Trump removed former Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. (HT_PRINT)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a department-wide ethics reminder to US State Department employees. He urged them to avoid conflicts of interest and comply with federal ethics laws. The memo came just one day after President Donald Trump removed Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece. Marco Rubio reminded employees to follow federal … Read more

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, brings in state police amid scrutiny over 2024 rape allegations

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Cornell has suspended fraternity parties, expanded student support and brought New York State Police into its response to campus sexual assault allegations.. REUTERS/Lauren Petracca/File Photo (REUTERS)

Cornell University has suspended parties and social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the 2026-27 academic year and plans to involve New York State Police in investigating campus sex crime allegations. Cornell has suspended fraternity parties, expanded student support and brought New York State Police into its response to campus sexual assault allegations.. … Read more

Colorado State University shooting, active shooter reports: What’s happening on the Fort Collins campus? What we know

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Colorado State University shooting, active shooter reports: What's happening on the Fort Collins campus? What we know (Colorado State University/Facebook)

Reports of an active shooter at Colorado State University have surfaced on social media, with one user saying she “heard gunshots and a mob of kids screaming.” There is no official announcement on the situation yet. Colorado State University shooting, active shooter reports: What’s happening on the Fort Collins campus? What we know (Colorado State … Read more

The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth

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The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth

Limerick , Teeth are an unlikely place to start when judging a health system, but they can be one of the most revealing. The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth Oral health tells a surprisingly big story. Tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss are some of the most … Read more

Idaho family has farmed 1,000 acres since 1950; after the state largely shut off its irrigation water in 2025, the owners say crops failed and are now suing to protect the family farm

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Idaho family has farmed 1,000 acres since 1950; after the state largely shut off its irrigation water in 2025, the owners say crops failed and are now suing to protect the family farm

An Idaho family that has farmed 1,000 acres near the Snake River for three generations has sued the state after an emergency water order forced them to shut off their irrigation pumps. The order dried their fields and destroyed their crops. Jerry Bingham and his family have grown wheat, alfalfa, and potatoes near Blackfoot since … Read more

A 2,600-acre South Carolina timber property at the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion hid from British forces has been transferred to the state, advancing a 7,600-acre conservation project with 60+ miles of riverfront

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A 2,600-acre South Carolina timber property at the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion hid from British forces has been transferred to the state, advancing a 7,600-acre conservation project with 60+ miles of riverfront

During the American Revolutionary War, Marion and his militia used the area’s remote swamps as a base for military operations A 2,600-acre timber property in South Carolina, located near the rivers where Revolutionary War commander Francis Marion once hid from British forces, has been transferred to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. The land, known … Read more

Indiana sought part of Jeremy Willis’s property for a State Road 11 project; after neither side challenged a $20,840 appraisal within 45 days, the state Supreme Court ordered that amount made final

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Indiana sought part of Jeremy Willis’s property for a State Road 11 project; after neither side challenged a $20,840 appraisal within 45 days, the state Supreme Court ordered that amount made final

Indiana transportation officials sought part of Jeremy Willis’s property for a State Road 11 improvement project in Harrison County. After neither side filed an exception to the appraisers’ $20,840 valuation within the required 45-day period, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the award became final and ordered the lower court to enter judgment. The … Read more