More And More Democrats Embrace The 'Progressive' Label.
WEBSep 13, 2021 · The word "progressive" has become a tool to appeal to those further-left-leaning Americans without alienating the moderates and independents who reject the "liberal" label. Saying "progressive" dodges that L-word, Kamarck says: "It's an effort to shed a bad label. That's why, pure and simple."
Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits ...
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Still, there are common threads, including attacks against the array of criminal charges against him, as prosecutors allege everything from election interference to business fraud to mishandling classified documents.. For example, in 15 major speeches reviewed by NPR from this year, Trump says his indictments far outpace the reputation of a notorious gangster: Al Capone — or, as Trump ...
China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where - WPRL
WEBJun 26, 2023 · In 2021, a Chinese company bought land near an Air Force base in Grand Forks, N.D., sending lawmakers into a frenzy. Lawmakers feared that China, which many policymakers view as a strategic adversary even though it's the country's top trading partner outside North America, could gain control over the U.S. food and energy supply, as well as a hold on markets and critical infrastructure.
John Whitmire elected Houston's next mayor - wprl.org
WEBDec 10, 2023 · Texas State Senator John Whitmire has defeated Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to win the election as the 63rd mayor of Houston. The tally from the Harris County Clerk's Office showed Whitmire beating Jackson Lee by a margin of 65% to 35% with roughly over 131,000 early votes cast.
Here's who has performed at the third night of the Democratic
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention continued to tout major star power at the podium and the stage. In between impassioned speeches by political VIPs --- including former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and 2024 Vice President candidate Tim Walz --- the heavy hitters of the music world lit up Chicago’s United Center arena.
Scorched by Maui wildfire, historic Lahaina banyan tree appears
WEBAug 11, 2023 · An aerial view shows the historic banyan tree, along with destroyed homes, boats and buildings in the historic Lahaina town in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui on Thursday. For 150 years, an enormous banyan tree has stood at the center of the Maui town of Lahaina. Now, that tree appears to be badly charred by wildfire that has killed ...
How Ukraine's three fronts on Russia are playing out - WPRL
WEBAug 19, 2024 · AILSA CHANG, HOST: The front line in the Russia-Ukraine war stretches for more than 600 miles. But roughly speaking, it can be broken down into three separate fronts, which are all playing out a little differently. For that breakdown, we're joined now by NPR's Greg Myre in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Hi, Greg. GREG MYRE, BYLINE: Hi, Ailsa.
Sid Eudy, the professional wrestler known as 'Sid Vicious,' dies
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Sid Eudy, the professional wrestler known as “Sid Vicious,” “Sid Justice” and “Sycho Sid,” has died. He was 63. Eudy’s son, Gunnar, said Monday on Facebook that his father died after battling cancer for several years. “He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed,” he said.
Here's who has performed at the second night of the Democratic …
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Getty Images. Rapper Common (R) and musician Jonathan McReynolds perform during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Updated August 20, 2024 at 22:02 PM ET. The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention.
On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and
WEBApr 11, 2024 · Later, Chinese fishermen also began plying Thitu's waters, occasionally hauling off live corals and endangered giant clams.The destruction in reef habitats have led fish stocks around Thitu to drop by more than two-thirds in numbers since 1993, according to the Philippines' Kalayaan municipal government, which oversees Thitu. In 2011, the Chinese coast guard began sailing near the island ...
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