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'If You Can Keep It': The Future Of The Federal Judiciary

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'If You Can Keep It': The Future Of The Federal Judiciary

Last week, the House passed a bill to create 63 new permanent judgeships. Case backlogs and delays have had many lawmakers saying we need more federal judges. If the bill did become law, President-elect Donald Trump would have 22 new seats to fill. The legislation originally had bipartisan support, but President Joe Biden vowed to veto it, with the support of many Democrats.

'If You Can Keep It': The Future Of The Federal Judiciary

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Bill Browder On Saving Ukraine, NATO, And The Threat Of Vladimir Putin

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Bill Browder On Saving Ukraine, NATO, And The Threat Of Vladimir Putin

Bill Browder is a financier turned anti-corruption campaigner. He made his fortune in post-Soviet Russia before falling afoul of Putin.

Bill Browder On Saving Ukraine, NATO, And The Threat Of Vladimir Putin

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The News Roundup For December 13, 2024

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The News Roundup For December 13, 2024

The alleged shooter of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Luigi Mangione, was apprehended this week in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after an employee at a local McDonald's phoned authorities claiming to have recognized him from photographs provided by New York police.

The News Roundup For December 13, 2024

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Finding The Forgotten Creators Of The Oxford English Dictionary

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Finding The Forgotten Creators Of The Oxford English Dictionary

There are few books in the world that most people have heard of. There are even fewer so recognizable that are 500,000 words long.

Finding The Forgotten Creators Of The Oxford English Dictionary

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Pasteurization, Avian Flu, And The Realities Of Drinking Raw Milk

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Pasteurization, Avian Flu, And The Realities Of Drinking Raw Milk

Pasteurization is the process that rids milk of bacteria. But more people are opting for unpasteurized milk, also known as raw milk. In May, sales of raw milk rose more than 20 percent compared to the year before. That's according to Nielson IQ, a market research firm.

Pasteurization, Avian Flu, And The Realities Of Drinking Raw Milk

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How Democracies Fared Around The World In 2024

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How Democracies Fared Around The World In 2024

2024 was, in many ways, a year of elections.

How Democracies Fared Around The World In 2024

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ICYMI: Unpacking China And Russia's New Cyber Warfare Strategies

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ICYMI: Unpacking China And Russia's New Cyber Warfare Strategies

Over the past year, the Chinese government has stepped up its cyber operations, focusing not just on espionage or stealing intellectual property, but on hacking to bolster geopolitical goals.

ICYMI: Unpacking China And Russia's New Cyber Warfare Strategies

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Confronting The Shame, Success, And Stigma Of Scams

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Confronting The Shame, Success, And Stigma Of Scams

$10 billion. That's how much money was taken from Americans in fraud schemes last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Confronting The Shame, Success, And Stigma Of Scams

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'If You Can Keep It': What The Trump's New Cabinet Means For America

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'If You Can Keep It': What The Trump's New Cabinet Means For America

President-elect Donald Trump is packing his administration with incredibly wealthy businesspeople. His picks make up what could be the wealthiest government in U.S. history – worth about $340 billion.

'If You Can Keep It': What The Trump's New Cabinet Means For America

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ICYMI: After More Than Five Decades, Syria No Longer Under Authoritarian Rule

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ICYMI: After More Than Five Decades, Syria No Longer Under Authoritarian Rule

On Sunday, Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) made its final march on the Syrian capital of Damascus. The rebels had already claimed the major cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs.

ICYMI: After More Than Five Decades, Syria No Longer Under Authoritarian Rule

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