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21.09.2022 / 03:21

Migrants sue Gov. Ron DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard relocation 'scheme'

migrants flown to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha's Vineyard sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary Tuesday for engaging in a "fraudulent and discriminatory scheme" to relocate them.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, alleges that the migrants were told they were going to Boston or Washington, "which was completely false," and were induced with perks such as $10 McDonald's gift certificates."No human being should be used as a political pawn," said Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, executive director of Lawyers for Civil Rights, which is seeking class-action status in the lawsuit filed on behalf of several migrants who were aboard last week's flights and Alianza Americas, a network of advocacy groups.DeSantis' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, which also names Secretary of Transportation Jared W.

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'Tiger King' star 'Doc' Antle convicted of 4 felonies in Virginia wildlife trafficking case

RICHMOND, Va. - "Tiger King" star Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was convicted last week in a Virginia wildlife trafficking case.Attorney General Jason Miyares said Antle illegally purchased endangered lion clubs in Frederick County for display at his zoo in South Carolina.He was convicted of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and two felony counts of conspiring to wildlife traffic. His sentencing is scheduled for September 14, 2023."Virginia's animal cruelty laws are not taken lightly by my office," Miyares said in a statement.

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Massachusetts primary: Pro-Trump GOP candidate among contenders vying to become state’s governor

FILE-People on line to vote in a primary election in Boston, Massachusetts in 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) BOSTON - Massachusetts Republicans are weighing which candidate has the best chance of keeping the governor's office in GOP hands as they vote in Tuesday's primary: a former state lawmaker endorsed by Donald Trump or a political newcomer who's cast himself as the more moderate choice.Massachusetts Republicans are weighing which candidate has the best chance of keeping the governor's office in GOP hands as they vote in Tuesday's primary: a former state lawmaker endorsed by Donald Trump or a political newcomer who's cast himself as the more moderate choice.Geoff Diehl and Chris Doughty are vying for the chance to replace incumbent Republican Gov.

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UW-Madison police chief bans 'Thin Blue Line' imagery while on duty

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Madison's police chief has banned officers from using "Thin Blue Line" imagery while on duty.The move by Chief Kristen Roman follows criticism on social media of a "Thin Blue Line" flag displayed at the police department's office. The flag, which resembles a U.S.

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Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas

A United States Postal Service mail carrier braves the inclement weather to make deliveries in Andover, MA on Dec. 23, 2017.

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High school students awarded college scholarships for carrying flags onto football field on 9/11

FILE: People wave thin blue line flags while they attend a Back the Blue rally in support of police departments in Quincy, MA. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) LITTLE MIAMI, Ohio - Two Ohio high school students have been awarded scholarships after being briefly suspended from their football team for carrying flags onto the field during a game on September 11.The Little Miami students, Brady Williams and Jarad Bentley, had been told by the school district to not bring flags on the field.

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Ohio school district bans ‘thin blue line’ flags after football player carried one to honor coach

FILE: People wave thin blue line flags while they attend a Back the Blue rally in support of police departments in Quincy, MA. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) CHARDON, Ohio - An Ohio school district is banning “thin blue line” flags after a high school football player carried one onto the field to honor local first responders, including a coach who is also a police officer.“This display will not be a part of future pre-game activities at Chardon athletic contests,” Chardon Local Schools Superintendent Michael P.

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Early in-person voting is an option for many across the US in 2020

A woman fills out her ballot during early voting at the Honan-Allston Branch Library on Aug. 25.

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California OK's movie theaters to reopen with limited seating

BRAINTREE, MA - NOVEMBER 23: Kerri Donaghue, left, and Jack Hennessy, right, relax in all powered recliner seats at AMC Movie Theater in Braintree. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California movie theaters can begin opening later this week if they limit theater capacity to 25% or no more than 100 attendees, under state guidance released Monday.The guidance adds movie theaters to a long list of other businesses that can start reopening as the nation’s most populous state relaxes its stay-at-home order.

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New England Patriots send plane to China, get 1.2 million N95 masks for Massachusetts: reports

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