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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
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Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
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Ronaldo misses Al-Nassr game amid reported discontent with Saudi club
Ronaldo was not part of Al-Nassr’s 2-0 win at home, the second game he’s missed in four days due to…
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New Yemen government formed with Shaya Mohsin al-Zindani as prime minister
Yemen’s Saudi-backed presidential council announces the formation of the new government.
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FOLLOWUP: Hiawatha play-area project finally going out to bid
(2019 photo, old Hiawatha play area) While Hiawatha Community Center‘s stabilization/renovation project nears its end, five years after the center…
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BIZNOTE: Dream Dinners finally reopening, 3+ months after Jefferson Square flooding
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Friday the 13th will be Meghan Hogan‘s lucky day. That’s when she’ll officially…
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Republicans condemn racist Trump video post depicting Obamas as apes
Members of Trump’s political party called for the removal of the reposted clip, which has since been taken down.
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UK police search Mandelson-linked properties as part of Epstein probe
Properties in London and Wiltshire searched as police investigate alleged leaks to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Iranian FM says indirect talks with US were a ‘good start’
Iran’s foreign minister said indirect talks with the US were a “good start” despite massive mistrust.
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US imposes sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ accused of transporting Iranian oil
The US State Department has said the economic penalties are necessary to ‘stem the flow of revenue’ to Tehran.
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