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Pet duck ‘worthy of medal’ leads police to body of woman allegedly murdered by her own granddaughter

‘If I could give that duck a medal, I would’

The Independent UK

Player poaching not 'epidemic' at The Star

A senior manager at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over claims players were 'poached' to gamble as part of The Star Sydney's international rebate business.

AAP

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial voting bill, creates election crimes office

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis asked the Legislature to create an office within the executive branch that would have the power investigate and enforce election related crimes.

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Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes

The Independent UK

Florida’s congressional map: An about-face in GOP strategy and a setback for Blacks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — “I can hear the moans.’‘

Tribune News Service

Young girl diagnosed with rare muscle disorder after struggling to make her way upstairs

Izzi Walker, 10, was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis – a rare autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues.

Daily Record

Derry girl diagnosed with rare muscle disorder after struggling to get upstairs

“We first noticed something when we were on holidays."

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Republicans embrace DeSantis’ congressional map as opponents call it illegal, racist

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The first day of the special session on congressional redistricting exposed how raw and divisive the next few months may be in Florida politics as the congressional map drawn by the governor was advanced by two Republican-controlled committees Tuesday, while Democrats and minority voting advocates blasted the…

Miami Herald

Senate Democrats raise money furiously to defend majority - Roll Call

Senate Democrats built up their war chests this quarter, including candidates who don’t face primary challengers.

Roll Call

The number of state legislators is increasing

By: Douglas Kronaizl

Ballotpedia

Fourteen candidates are running in the Republican primary on May 17 for U.S. Senate in North Carolina

Fourteen candidates are running in the Republican primary on May 17, 2022, for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. Incumbent Richard Burr (R) is not running for re-election. The candidates that have performed best in recent polling and have received the most media attention are Ted Budd, Pat McCrory, and Mark…

Ballotpedia

Editorial: A campaign is underway to suppress the right to vote. It must be defeated

With midterm elections on the horizon, voters across America soon will weigh their choices. They should also be thinking hard about another critical aspect to this election season — the broad, systematic campaign underway to suppress access to the vote, a movement particularly directed at Americans of color.

Chicago Tribune

North Carolina Senate race tests Trump's endorsement power

When Ted Budd won a surprise endorsement from former President Donald Trump last year, he was a little-known congressman running for a Senate seat in North Carolina against some of the state’s most recognizable Republicans, including a former governor

The Independent UK

At the Races: Historic confirmation, then recess - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Editorial: Judge makes it clear: Florida voting laws are racist

It’s not just that the Legislature made it a criminal offense to provide water or chairs to Florida voters wilting in the heat to cast ballots.

Salon

Judge puts Florida on 10-year probation

Florida “repeatedly, recently, and persistently acted to deny Black Floridians access to the franchise," judge says

Orlando Sentinel

Judge strikes down most of Florida’s 2021 election law, orders state to run new changes by federal court

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ruling that the Legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters, a federal judge in Tallahassee struck down most of Florida’s controversial 2021 election law and ordered the state not to make any future changes to those provisions without court approval.

The Independent UK

Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law; cites race

A federal judge has struck down portions of a Florida election law passed last year, citing what he said were subtle tactics by the Republican-led government to suppress Black voters

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The Guardian - US

Florida must seek court preapproval to change some voting laws, judge rules

Federal judge Mark Walker says state’s discrimination against Black voters warrants extraordinary oversight

Roll Call

Judge: Florida law discriminates against minority voters - Roll Call

A federal judge overturned parts of a new Florida election law because they discriminated against minority voters.

Tribune News Service

NC’s lieutenant governor says abortion was ‘hardest decision’ he and his wife have made

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson confirmed on Thursday that his wife had an abortion before they were married, saying the couple made the decision together.

ABC News

University of Queensland researchers partner with Moderna to create fast-tracked, potentially 'game-changing' vaccines

Queensland researchers are set to partner with biotechnology company Moderna to fast-track the development of vaccines against some of the world's biggest health threats.

Ballotpedia

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 12

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition

The Independent UK

Trump turns to endorsements to keep bending GOP to his will

Former President Donald Trump remains the most popular figure with the GOP base as he considers another bid for the White House

Ballotpedia

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 8

On Jan. 24, three Republican state Senate candidates in Texas rejected a joint endorsement from LIBRE Action—the political action committee affiliated with the LIBRE Initiative—and Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Action. Pete Flores (SD-24), Mayes Middleton (SD-11), and state Rep. Tan Parker (SD-12) cited disagreement with the LIBRE Initiative’s positions on…

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