NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The United Nations’ refugee agency said Friday that Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn’t contravene international human rights laws or put passengers at risk.Cypriot authorities have reportedly dispatched police patrol vessels just…
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See AllThe historic first criminal trial of a former US president begins with opening statements on Monday. Get up to speed on Trump’s criminal trial Judge Juan Merchan swiftly moved through consideration of roughly 200 potential jurors to find a jury pool of 18 by midday Friday, swearing in 12 jurors and six alternates who will decide Donald Trump’s fate in the New York hush money case. There had been estimates at the start of the…
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View MoreSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments — including commercial, state-authorized supplies — as licensed cannabis providers file complaints that more than $300,000 worth of marijuana has been confiscated in recent months at highway checkpoints in southern New Mexico.New Mexico’s…
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View MoreNew York lawmakers are soon expected to pass a series of proposals constituting a $237 billion budget, nearly three weeks after such a plan was originally due.The budget’s housing agreement, a key point of contention for Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, was among the most contentious issues in drafting a proposal.”This…
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View MoreTaylor Swift released her highly anticipated eleventh album Friday, and it is expected to be a boon for record stores. The pop star’s “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD) album made its official debut overnight, roughly 2½ months after she revealed her plans to release it.Adrian Lee, purchaser for The Sound…
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View MoreMother’s Day is a time to honor the incredible women who have nurtured, guided and loved us unconditionally. While we often celebrate our mothers or stepmothers on this special day, it’s also the perfect opportunity to show appreciation and gratitude for grandmothers who play a unique and cherished role in the…