By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens […]
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Mediators tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens […]
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TikTok races toward a ban as Supreme Court — and Trump — weigh its fate
By Cristiano Lima-Strong · The Washington Post (c) 2025 TikTok inched closer to a nationwide shutdown after the Supreme Court did not rule on the ban-or-sale law targeting the app early Wednesday, leaving the platform in limbo with President-elect Donald Trump’s vague pledge to “save” it the last likely refuge. After oral arguments last week, most of […]
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TikTok races toward a ban as Supreme Court — and Trump — weigh its fate
By Cristiano Lima-Strong · The Washington Post (c) 2025 TikTok inched closer to a nationwide shutdown after the Supreme Court did not rule on the ban-or-sale law targeting the app early Wednesday, leaving the platform in limbo with President-elect Donald Trump’s vague pledge to “save” it the last likely refuge. After oral arguments last week, most of […]
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Biden releases 11th-hour plan to lower nicotine in cigarettes
By Rachel Roubein · The Washington Post (c) 2025 The Biden administration released a proposal Wednesdayto dramatically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, a move that anti-smoking advocates believe would save millions of lives but that threatens the powerful tobacco industry. The Food and Drug Administration’s plan to slash nicotine to minimally or nonaddictive levels represents a last-ditch effort […]
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Biden releases 11th-hour plan to lower nicotine in cigarettes
By Rachel Roubein · The Washington Post (c) 2025 The Biden administration released a proposal Wednesdayto dramatically reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, a move that anti-smoking advocates believe would save millions of lives but that threatens the powerful tobacco industry. The Food and Drug Administration’s plan to slash nicotine to minimally or nonaddictive levels represents a last-ditch effort […]
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Los Vecinos CC to Get a New Skate Park
By The Independent Staff At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Bernalillo County Commission approved construction to rebuild the Los Vecinos Community Center Skate Park. Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the initiative, which was funded through the county’s general funds. This project aims to replace the current modular metal skate park with a new poured-in-place skate park […]
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Los Vecinos CC to Get a New Skate Park
By The Independent Staff At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Bernalillo County Commission approved construction to rebuild the Los Vecinos Community Center Skate Park. Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the initiative, which was funded through the county’s general funds. This project aims to replace the current modular metal skate park with a new poured-in-place skate park […]
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County Casitas Restrictions Loosened
By Rodd Cayton More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said […]
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County Casitas Restrictions Loosened
By Rodd Cayton More Bernalillo County residents can now build casitas on their properties, after county commissioners Tuesday approved zoning changes. Zoning administrator Maggie Gould said the measure will simplify the approval process for owners of one-acre or larger lots, and allow owners of smaller lots to seek special permits to erect casitas. She said […]