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The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) has launched a petition urging the Department of Homeland Security to officially designate certain groups affiliated with Antifa as domestic terrorist organizations. “Some Antifa groups have taken opposition to our democratic system to an unprecedented level, escalating ‘resistance’ to violence against their opponents and bystanders alike. Using violence […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of confirmations for President Donald Trump's judicial nominees has quickly become a source of pride for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and fellow Republicans while Democrats are ruing the day they changed the rules to make it easier to fast-track court picks. Nine confirmations in little more than a month have lifted the total number of judges confirmed during the Trump presidency to 16. Along with the major prize — Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch — Trump can... Читать дальше...

Berlin/Brüssel (dpa) - Die EU steht laut einem Medienbericht kurz vor Abschluss eines Handelspakts mit Brasilien und drei anderen Staaten Südamerikas, der etwa 800 Millionen Verbraucher betreffen würde. Das sogenannte Mercosur-Abkommen solle vor allem den Export von Industriegütern und Lebensmitteln steigern, könnte aber den Schutz der Verbraucher schwächen, berichtet die «Süddeutsche Zeitung» (Donnerstag). Das gehe aus hunderten Seiten Verhandlungstexten hervor, die erstmals einen Einblick in die geheimgehaltenen Gespräche erlaubten. Читать дальше...

President Trump just lost to former POTUS Barack Obama on his favorite social platform, with Twitter sharing its Top 10 most retweeted tweets of 2017 — and the commander-in-chief didn’t make the cut.

Hey, Lucasfilm, this diverse bunch of filmmakers would bring refreshing new voices to Hollywood's biggest franchise.

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state can pursue its lawsuit seeking to force one of the nation's largest privately run immigration detention centers to pay minimum wage for work done by detainees, a federal judge in Tacoma ruled Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Robert Bryan denied the GEO Group's motion to dismiss the case. The for-profit company runs the Northwest Detention Center, a 1,575-bed facility in Tacoma where detainees are held pending deportation proceedings. In a related case, Bryan also declined... Читать дальше...

Flynn also reportedly said a nuclear power project that would require lifting sanctions on Russia was "good to go."

JERUSALEM (AP) — It is rare and perhaps unique for the world to interfere with a country's choice of its own capital. But that is far from the only unusual thing about Jerusalem. Here is a look at some of the extraordinary facts about the city that Israel claims as its capital, even though nearly 40 percent of its population are not Israeli citizens: HOLY HALLELUJAH Jerusalem is home to key holy sites for the world's three monotheistic religions — concentrated in the Old City. The densely packed area... Читать дальше...

SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — A Texas man faces a federal drug trafficking charge after police say they caught him with more than 10 pounds of cocaine during an undercover sting operation. Eloy Balderrama-Chavez of El Paso, Texas, was arrested Friday (Dec. 1) following a joint investigation between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Springdale Police Department. Balderrama-Chavez, 29, faces one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to federal court documents. Investigators... Читать дальше...

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Supporters of the far right in Finland and anti-facists staged rival marches in the capital Wednesday as the country celebrated 100 years of independence. Police in riot gear reinforced by security personnel from around the country made 10 arrests because of scattered fights and misbehavior. About 2,000 people joined the anti-facist march while demonstrations by two far-right groups also gathered up to 2,000 people, the police said. Anti-immigrant sentiment has been on the rise in the Nordic... Читать дальше...

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Donald Trump's decision Wednesday to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has drawn sharp criticism, with the significant exception of Israel.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union’s executive will sue Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic in the bloc’s top court for their refusal to host asylum-seekers, two EU sources said on Wednesday. A barbed wire is seen in front of a European Union flag at an immigration reception centre in Bicske, Hungary June 25, 2015. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh The European Commission will announce the decision on Thursday, the sources said, stepping up a legal case it opened against the three last summer.

Two former TJC Apache women's soccer stars were honored for their play at their respective four-year instituitions, as each was named to their All-Region teams by the United Soccer Coaches Association.  

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There are good reasons to believe that fraud took place in Honduras’ presidential election. The Economist did a statistical analysis of the election results and found “reasons to worry” about the integrity of the vote—although they were not conclusive. A report from the Organization of American States Observation Mission points out “irregularities, mistakes, and systemic problems plaguing this election [that] make it difficult… to be certain about the outcome.”

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lawyers are opening a new front in objections to jailing Mississippians who can't pay court fines — filing complaints that could get judges punished. The Southern Poverty Law Center and the MacArthur Justice Center on Tuesday sued the city of Corinth and Municipal Judge John Ross in federal court for improperly jailing people who can't afford to pay fines. "No inquiry into their ability to pay ever occurs," a complaint states. "These bail and fine practices are in direct conflict... Читать дальше...

The "Silence Breakers" who spoke out about sexual assault and harassment in show business, media, and the workplace, made it onto the cover and into the pages of Time's annual Person of the Year issue and it was a group of women who made the special issue possible.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he's grateful to President Donald Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Missouri's first Jewish governor praised the decision in a Wednesday tweet. He said he also spoke with Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday and congratulated him and the president on the move. The move breaks with decades of U.S. foreign policy. And the president is defying warnings from global leaders that it would it more difficult to achieve a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians. Читать дальше...

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DENVER (AP) — A Colorado state lawmaker arrested for having a gun at Denver International Airport had a loaded handgun in her bag that was discovered by an airport security officer, police said Wednesday. State Rep. Lori Saine "knowingly brought the handgun to the checkpoint" at the airport on Tuesday, according to a police report written by Denver Police Officer Gregory Zimmerman. The report did not explain how Zimmerman made that determination. Saine, a Republican who has advocated for gun rights... Читать дальше...

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado state lawmaker arrested for having a gun at Denver International Airport had a loaded handgun in her bag that was discovered by an airport security officer, police said Wednesday. State Rep. Lori Saine "knowingly brought the handgun to the checkpoint" at the airport on Tuesday, according to a police report written by Denver Police Officer Gregory Zimmerman. The report did not explain how Zimmerman made that determination. Saine, a Republican who has advocated for gun rights... Читать дальше...

Before he leaves campus, ASU football coach Herm Edwards will complete an important task. College football's early signing period is weeks away.

From SABR members Mike Bates and Bill Parker at This Week in Baseball History podcast on December 5, 2017: