Sweden to pay immigrants up to US$34,000 to go back to home country

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“The Scandinavian nation seen for decades as a ‘humanitarian superpower’ is struggling to integrate many of its newcomers”

Photo credit: Agence France-Presse

Springfield Residents Rocked by Bomb Threats in Wake of Racist Smear Campaign

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“A small town in Ohio has become the center of national controversy over false claims that its Haitian residents are killing local pets”

Where were you on 9/11?

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“Did anyone here actually see a plane hit one of the Towers-- or hit The Pentagon?”

1993: First World Trade Center bombing

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“1993 World Trade Center Bombing: A warning that went unheeded?”

Notes: 1. PHOTO: A team of men (perhaps a fire services crew) and a lone figure in an orange vest are assembled near to a cordoned-off area of rubble produced by a bomb detonation at the World Trade Center. Within the left of the image two men are standing near a FMC Link-Belt crane, a company...

Yet Another Shooting: Police find suspect’s car, AR-15 after I-75 shooting in Kentucky. Manhunt continues

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“Police found a car and a gun belonging to the man suspected of shooting five people along Interstate 75 in Southern Kentucky”

Note This is the "long version" of the article-- I posted it especially for Buzz because he can't read the text in the original. Based on the overall reaction to this (long!) version I will decide whether to post the entire article from now on. So NTers-- steip right up! Don't be shy-- let me...

Meet the conservative women who are planning to vote Yes on Florida’s abortion amendment

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“Some Republican women are working to create room for conservative people who oppose abortion bans”

Photo credit: Dr. Marion Pandiscio, an obstetrician-gynecologist, in front on left, as she addresses a group of about 40 Republican women to talk about their support for Amendment 4 on Aug. 27, 2024, in Bradenton. DIRK SHADD Times

The mother of the 14-year-old suspect in a deadly shooting at a Georgia high school was arrested last year on family violence charges

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“She also had warrants out for her arrest stemming from a November 2023 incident in which drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl”

Photo: Fox News Related:  1. Texas Governor Abbott Vetoes Critical, Bipartisan Mental Health Legislation for Texas College Students   2. The 14-year-old’s mother was arrested on family violence charges, his parents split up and the family was evicted from its home, according to records and...

'Sick of holding my breath': Parents nationwide wrestle with fear of school shootings

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““I’m sick of holding my breath,” one mom said.”

Related: 1. In the wake of the killing in Uvalde, here’s what America can learn from Australia’s response to tragedy. 2.Four killed in shooting at Georgia high school, suspect is in custody 3. School shootings  continue to plague campuses   4. How this shooting unfolded: See the complete...

Tim Walz is a car guy — and works on his own 1979 Scout SUV. Will it help him with voters?

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Photo: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz kicks back in his International Harvester Scout II with his aptly named dog, Scout. (Courtesy of Tim Walz)

Taylor Swift terror attack suspects planned to kill 'a huge number' of fans, CIA official says

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“"They were plotting to kill a huge number -- tens of thousands of people at this concert, including I am sure many Americans -- and were quite...”

Photo credit: Taylor Swift performs onstage at Wembley Stadium on August 16, 2024 in London. Tas2024/Getty Images, FILE Related Discussions: 1. What Do Terrorists Have Against Taylor Swift Fans? Everything. 2. Taylor Swift Fans Make the Ground Shake, Seismic Activity Detected During Concerts...