Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of possible aftershocks as the earthquake was centered on land.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Russia is working to subvert French support for Ukraine, documents show
Russia has been increasing its efforts to undermine French support for Kyiv – a hidden propaganda front in Western Europe that is part of the war against Ukraine, according to Kremlin documents.
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Israel’s war in Gaza separates Palestinian babies from their mothers
Doctors fear what state Gazan mothers might return in if they return at all. Of the more than 28,000 Gazans injured over the past six weeks, many are women.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Jail call recording shows risk to witnesses in Tupac killing case, prosecutors say
A court filing submitted Thursday urges the judge to keep defendant Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis behind bars until trial, alleging that a list of witnesses was given to his family members.
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Tom Wilkinson, Oscar-nominated ‘In the Bedroom’ actor, dies at 75
A versatile character actor, Wilkinson often played intimidating, serious, or menacing roles on screen while telegraphing warmth and humor in interviews.
Posted inCops & Courts
Coffee By Design on India Street burglarized early Saturday
The burglary happened sometime after midnight.
Posted inPolitics
Retirements could tip control of the House. It’s Republicans who have the edge
About two dozen Democrats have indicated they won’t seek reelection. Only 14 Republicans have said they are not seeking another term.
Posted inNation & World
Airstrikes hit camps in Gaza as Biden administration approves new weapons sales to Israel
Israel has said it will pursue its unprecedented air and ground offensive until it has dismantled Hamas.
Posted inLetters
Support the Poor People’s Campaign
“In 2019, poverty was the fourth-leading cause of death.” This was the data and message from Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II of the Poor People’s Campaign when he spoke at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta on Dec. 9. The gathering met to organize a coordinated day recognizing poor people’s and low-wage workers […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Lead is a danger to us and wildlife
There are no safe levels of lead. We must remove it from our environment – and that includes banning its use for hunting.