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US Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Minnesota’s Democratic primary

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her pri
August 14, 2024

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Biden signs bill strengthening oversight of crisis-plagued US Bureau of Prisons after AP reporting

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed into law on Thursday a bill strengthening oversight of the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons after reporting by The Associated Press exp
July 25, 2024

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Hoosier business group, companies continue DEI work as efforts elsewhere falter

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Among the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 50-plus conferences and seminars is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) summit, now in its fourth year. The event in
July 22, 2024

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Despite what some politicians say, violent crime rates are decreasing

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Violent crime in the United States dropped significantly in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period last year, according to the FBI’s Quarterly Un
July 3, 2024

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New use of force policy takes effect for Indiana police

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police officers across the state now have to follow a new use of force policy created by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. The policy allows officers to use chokeholds,
July 2, 2024

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Fact checking the CNN presidential debate

(CNN) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off during CNN’s presidential debate in Atlanta Thursday night. Below are some fact checks of their claims. FACT CHECK: Tru
June 27, 2024

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Celebrating Diversity and Nature: Conner Prairie to host Indiana’s first-ever Black Birders Week

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Black Birders Week, a dedicated program to uplift Black nature enthusiasts and enhance Black birders’ visibility, is set to debut at Conner Prairie. This week-long ce
May 28, 2024

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Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday offered his most direct recognition of U.S. students’ anguish over the Israel-Hamas war, telling graduates of historically Black Morehouse Col
May 19, 2024

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Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting into a building that protesters took over
April 30, 2024

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