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Kamala Harris picking Tim Walz could pave way for first Native American female governor

Wednesday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was tapped as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate on Tuesday -- a choice that could potentially usher in a historic first.If Harris and Walz win, prompting Walz to resign as governor, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would... Read More.

Black farmer looks to rethink stigma of picking cotton

Friday, February 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Old images of African Americans picking cotton remind many of the oppression suffered by generations of Black slaves before the Emancipation Proclamation. For Black Americans in particular, their history with this famous crop, that helps clothe the world, is complicated.Now Julius... Read More.

Christopher Nolan calls picking Downey for ‘Iron Man’ among the best casting decisions “ever made”

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

With news the Oscars will soon be giving kudos to the people who help pick the stars for a given project comes praise from Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan on what he calls "one of most consequential casting decisions ever made."That honor goes to picking... Read More.

Florida man in Clearfield County Jail after allegedly attacking warehouse employee

Friday, November 3 by Louise Bennett

SANDY TWP – Police say a Florida man is in the Clearfield County Jail on felony assault charges after he allegedly attacked an employee of a Sandy Township paper and packaging warehouse.According to court documents, 29-year-old Jovaughn Matthie of Casselberry, Florida is a truck... Read More.

DuBois City Council votes to discontinue Thursday work sessions

Wednesday, October 11 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – There will no longer be Thursday afternoon work sessions for the DuBois City Council.By a unanimous vote, the current council decided Monday night to discontinue the agenda-setting gatherings, at least for now.Council members will instead receive information and agendas by email, or... Read More.

Biden campaign makes case for Kamala Harris three years after picking her for VP

Friday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's campaign is making the case for Vice President Kamala Harris' spot on the Democratic ticket in a strategic memo to donors, supporters and political strategists obtained exclusively by ABC News, as she courts the party's base.The document dated Friday... Read More.

Pregnant woman picking up partygoers killed after teens allegedly fire at her car

Tuesday, April 18 by ABC News

(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- A pregnant woman was fatally shot after a group of teenagers allegedly fired at her car in an apparent case of mistaken identity, police said.Kerisha Johnson, 36, was shot early Sunday while attempting to pick up people from a party in... Read More.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett picking up ‘mores’ of Supreme Court, Breyer says

Monday, September 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Amy Coney Barrett found common ground Monday over shared concern that the nation's highest court is increasingly viewed in ideological terms.Barrett, in one of her first public speeches as a justice, told an audience Sunday in Kentucky that "this court is not comprised... Read More.

Brockway hires new staff members, gives reminders for picking up items

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Brockway School District is excited about their upcoming graduation ceremony, is reminding parents of how to pick up belongings at the school buildings, and has also hired several people.The Brockway School Board held a meeting virtually on Tuesday night, adding some... Read More.

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