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Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes. |
Biden’s move on Venezuela leaves Trump little room to cut a deal
Nicolás Maduro was hoping for a “fresh start” with the U.S. under Donald Trump. Instead, he’s getting déjà vu. |
Explosion rocks condominium in Detroit suburb, sparking fires and injuring 2
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — An explosion possibly caused by a natural gas leak rocked a suburban Detroit condominium, damaging other units, sparking fires and leaving two people seriously injured, officials said. |
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
ATHENS, Ga. — A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race. |
Nationwide IV fluid shortage could change how hospitals manage patient hydration
Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether. |
Israeli officials demand the right to strike Hezbollah under any cease-fire deal for Lebanon
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials demanded Wednesday the freedom to strike Lebanon’s Hezbollah as part of any cease-fire deal, raising a potential complication as a top U.S. envoy was in the region attempting to clinch an agreement. |
North Korea hasn’t perfected ICBM warheads, US admiral says
WASHINGTON — Years of high-profile intercontinental ballistic missile tests by North Korea have fallen short of demonstrating that Pyongyang can successfully launch and deliver a nuclear warhead against the U.S. mainland, the head of American forces in the Indo-Pacific said. |
Central Valley School Board sends letter against transgender girls in sports
SPOKANE — At a packed and lively meeting, the Central Valley School Board on Monday passed a resolution and sent a letter against transgender girls’ participation in girls sports. |
The Stand (Washington Labor News)
Hanford | Mungia wins | SAG-AFTRA strike
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 STRIKES ► From Game Developer — SAG-AFTRA doesn’t want you to forget about striking workers during awards season — “At this time of celebration, it’s important not to lose sight of the fact that thousands of video game voice and movement performers have been on strike for 116 days, following […] The post Hanford | Mungia wins | SAG-AFTRA strike appeared first on The STAND. |
NYT Politics
Trump’s Top Aides Embrace Confrontation With China
President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.
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