Category: State News

Man Arrested While Preaching at Pennsylvania Pride Event Sues Police

July 18, 2023
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The street preacher who was arrested by police shortly after arriving at a June 3 LGBT pride event sponsored by the city of Reading, Pennsylvania, is suing the police, the city, and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran. The group Reading Pride Celebration partnered with the city for a ceremonial raising of the rainbow flag at Reading…

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The Cult Religion of Transgenderism: Part I

July 18, 2023
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Commentary More and more people, as they learn about what is really involved in the transgender movement, begin to see correlations between it and cult religions. The following are three expert witnesses who have shared their thoughts about this. Erin Friday On June 27, I heard an Eagle Forum of California webinar presentation by Erin…

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Man Gets 15 Years for Dealing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl to Tustin Teen

July 18, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 24-year-old Santa Ana man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison July 17 for dealing a deadly dose of fentanyl to an 18-year-old Tustin woman. Isai Hernandez Higinio pleaded guilty Jan. 30 to possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. The defendant agreed to sell oxycodone pills to Adriana Davies in…

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Ken Paxton’s Attorney Cancels News Conference After Gag Order Issued Over Impeachment Trial

July 18, 2023
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who will oversee Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, issued a sweeping gag order scolding lawyers on both sides for “inflammatory” public comments ahead of the historic September proceedings. “The court finds that individuals involved in the trial of impeachment will likely continue to make public prejudicial and inflammatory statements…

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Federal Judge Rules That Oregon Gun Measure Is Constitutional

July 18, 2023
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Following a week-long trial in early June, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut ruled on July 14 that Oregon’s voter-approved gun safety laws are constitutional under the United States Constitution. For now, though, Ballot Measure 114 remains on hold due to a state court injunction. The case is among the first challenges heard since the…

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The Search for Children Lost in a Pennsylvania Flash Flood Continues Into a 4th Day

July 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa.—The search for a missing 2-year-old girl and her 9-month-old brother who were swept away from their car during flash flooding over the weekend carried into a fourth day, with officials acknowledging people seeking to volunteer to help but saying they won’t be needed. Upper Makefield Township police in a social media post…

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Search for Children Lost in Pennsylvania Flash Flood Continues Into 4th Day

July 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa.—The search for a missing 2-year-old girl and her 9-month-old brother who were swept away from their car during flash flooding over the weekend carried into a fourth day, with officials acknowledging people seeking to volunteer to help but saying they won’t be needed. Upper Makefield Township police in a social media post…

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Alabama Inmate Asks Appeals Court to Block His Execution, Citing State’s Past Problems

July 18, 2023
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MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Attorneys for an Alabama inmate on death row asked a federal appeals court Monday to block his upcoming execution, arguing the state has a history of troubled lethal injections. James Barber, 54, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday as the state seeks to resume executions following a lengthy pause. Gov. Kay Ivey…

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Archaeologists in Louisiana Save Artifacts 12,000 Years Old From Natural Disasters and Looters

July 18, 2023
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VERNON PARISH, La.—Long buried under the woods of west central Louisiana, stone tools, spearpoints, and other evidence of people living in the area as long as 12,000 years ago have become more exposed and vulnerable, due to hurricanes, flooding, and looters. This summer, archaeologists have been gingerly digging up the ground at the Vernon Parish…

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Deaths of 4 Oregon Women Over 3 Months Are Linked, Authorities Say, Reversing Earlier Call

July 18, 2023
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SALEM, Ore.—The bodies of four women began appearing in wooded areas in northwest Oregon in February, though police initially said the cases appeared to be unconnected. But on Monday, prosecutors dropped a bombshell, saying they are linked and “at least one person of interest” has been identified. The state medical examiner has not determined the…

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