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Clarence Carter, Renowned Soul Musician, Passes Away at 90
Clarence Carter, Renowned Soul Musician, Passes Away at 90
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Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes
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Missouri Supreme Court upholds new US House districts backed by Trump
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump
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Push for South Carolina to join congressional redistricting battle fails as Republicans question map
The Republican push for South Carolina to join the national redistricting battle has fizzled after an initial vote in the state Senate fell short
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Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use Controversial Voter Map
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted an order blocking Alabama from using a congressional map previously deemed an illegal racial gerrymander. This decision allows Alabama Republicans to potentially use the map in upcoming special elections. The court's order follows a recent ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which weakened the Voting Rights Act and limited the creation of predominantly minority districts. The decision drew dissents from the court's three liberal justices and remanded the case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama for further consideration.
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Saints sign minicamp standout receiver Brock Rechsteiner
Rechsteiner impressed enough to earn a spot on the Saints roster.
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Supreme Court Halts Alabama's Use of US House Map with Two Predominantly Black Districts
The Supreme Court has issued a halt on a lower court's order requiring Alabama to implement a congressional map that includes two largely Black districts. This decision comes amidst ongoing legal battles over redistricting in the state. The lower court had previously ruled that Alabama's map violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the voting power of Black residents. The Supreme Court's intervention temporarily suspends the requirement for Alabama to redraw its map, pending further review. This case is part of a broader national debate on gerrymandering and the representation of minority communities in electoral processes.
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On This Day: Satisfaction Became a Hit in 1965
The Rolling Stones' hit "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is a product of the creative partnership between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Released i...
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US Supreme Court clears way for Alabama Republicans to pursue new voting map
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for Alabama Republicans to pursue a congressional voting map more favorable to their party ahead of November's midterm elections, the latest fallout from the court's seismic voting rights ruling.
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Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use Controversial Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a previous order that blocked Alabama from using a congressional map that was deemed an illegal racial gerrymander. This decision allows Alabama to proceed with using the map in upcoming special elections. The court's ruling follows a recent decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act, which had been used to challenge the creation of predominantly minority districts. The conservative majority's decision drew dissents from the three liberal justices, who expressed concerns about the potential for confusion and the undermining of previous findings of discriminatory intent.
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85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention
The 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention
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