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Sheriff Chad Chronister, Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A., Withdraws
The announcement by Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff with virtually no experience in the kinds of complex international investigations the agency handles, comes just three days after his selection.
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Morton I. Abramowitz, Diplomat Who Made Refugees a Priority, Dies at 91
As ambassador to Thailand and Turkey, and later as president of the Carnegie Endowment, he pushed for making human rights central to foreign policy.
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Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91
He grudgingly transitioned from civil rights to politics and became the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England.
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Washington State News
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49ers claim RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers from Jets
(Photo credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK)
The San Francisco 49ers claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday, one day after placing running backs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on injured reserve.
The Jets released Abanikanda on Monday after adding Kene Nwangwu to the active roster. Nwagwu had been a practice-squad elevation for the Jets last Sunday
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Portland Business News
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Why sneakerheads think Nike-owned NFT studio RTFKT shut down
Nike purchased the NFT company RTFKT in 2021.
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Why Druker's why he's stepping down from his critical OHSU role
Druker said no to Presidents Obama and Biden on a key role.
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Columbian Newspaper
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Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council to host online open house on safety
The Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council is hosting an online open house seeking feedback on transportation safety. |
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Clark County Fire District 3 launches holiday toy and food drive
Clark County Fire District 3 is hosting a holiday toy and food drive for community members in need. |
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These Native tribes are working with schools to boost attendance
WATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school. |
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Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters
ATLANTA (AP) — As he concludes his time as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Jaime Harrison is downplaying his party’s November loss to President-elect Donald Trump and arguing Democrats avoided even greater losses that parties in power have faced around the world. |
