By ALEXANDRA JAFFE, COLLEEN LONG and JEFF AMY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) President Joe Biden will use a speech in Georgia to endorse changing Senate filibuster rules that have stalled voting rights legislation, saying it’s time to choose “democracy over autocracy.” But some civil rights groups won’t be there, in protest of what they say is administration … [Read more...] about Biden to Back Filibuster Changes to Push Voting Rights Bill
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Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) Three white men convicted of murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison Friday, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man. Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley said Arbery left his home for a jog and ended up … [Read more...] about Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
5 Missing Teens Found and Rescued by Law Enforcement in Massive Louisiana Operation
(Faithwire) Five endangered and missing teenagers were rescued and recovered by U.S. Marshalls in a massive operation in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area, that ended late last month. The victims, ranging in ages from 14 to 17, were found as part of Operation Boo Dat, a multi-agency effort that unfolded from mid-October through Dec. 24. The U.S. Marshals Service New … [Read more...] about 5 Missing Teens Found and Rescued by Law Enforcement in Massive Louisiana Operation
Officials: Colorado Wildfire Caused $513 Million in Damage
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (AP) Last week’s Colorado wildfire caused at least $513 million in damage and destroyed nearly 1,100 homes and structures, officials said Thursday as they updated the toll of property lost in the most destructive wildfire in state history. Boulder County released the new totals after further assessing the suburban area located between Denver and Boulder … [Read more...] about Officials: Colorado Wildfire Caused $513 Million in Damage
Supreme Court Weighs Vaccine Rules Affecting More Than 80M
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court is taking up two major Biden administration efforts to bump up the nation’s vaccination rate against COVID-19 at a time of spiking coronavirus cases because of the omicron variant. The justices on the conservative-oriented court are hearing arguments Friday about whether to allow the administration to enforce a vaccine-or-testing … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Weighs Vaccine Rules Affecting More Than 80M