The local ordinance was challenged in court shortly after it passed, and the lawsuit was backed by the National Rifle Association.
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Far-right party set to gain new influence after Israeli vote
An alliance of groups including openly racist and homophobic candidates appears poised to enter parliament as a member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition.
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Colorado shooting victims: store staffers, police officer, photographer
Three of the victims of Monday’s shooting at a Colorado supermarket were gunned down while at work.
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Slower mail, fewer office hours part of Postal Service plans
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced plans aimed at stabilizing the struggling agency.
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Yellen, Powell say more needed to limit U.S. economic damage
Both officials struck upbeat notes about the economy’s outlook in their appearances Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee.
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New plan rekindles effort to create park on Portland’s harborfront
The city is receiving pro bono assistance from a team of community leaders who share the vision for public open space on the eastern waterfront.
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MLB notebook: Padres’ Tatis Jr. leaves game with shoulder discomfort
Shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was hurt after making a backhanded play.
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Extremist groups thrive on Facebook despite bans, report finds
An advocacy group identified 267 pages and groups – many tied to QAnon and militia movements — that it says glorifed violence during the 2020 election.
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After landfill closes, Brunswick eyes $1.29 million annual waste disposal plan
Brunswick may continue to contract with Casella at an estimated $803,391 a year, and sign on with ecomaine for an additional $493,475.
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UFO report may soon be public – and it’ll be big, ex-official says
One of last year’s coronavirus relief bills mandated a report by June detailing everything the government knows about unidentified flying objects.