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Published on 09:26 GMT

Election of Robert Prevost as new Pope is historic for the United States – Barack Obama

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle have congratulated the new Pope, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on his election to lead the Catholic Church. In a post on his X page, Mr Obama stated that the election of Pope Leo XIV is a historic day …

Source: 3News.com - Indeterminate
Published on 03:38 GMT

Obama congratulates ‘fellow Chicagoan’ on becoming pope

Former US president Barack Obama congratulated his “fellow Chicagoan” Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday on his historic election as the first pope from the United States. “Michelle and I send our congratulations to a fellow Chicagoan, His Holiness Pope …

Source: Politiko - Indeterminate
Published on 00:53 GMT

Former presidents Biden, Bush, Obama, Clinton other officials with Florida ties react to the election of Pope Leo XIV

NEWS. THANKS, ANGELA. PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS HE LOOKS FORWARD TO MEETING POPE LEO, SAYING IT WILL BE A VERY MEANINGFUL MOMENT. PRESIDENT SPOKE WITH REPORTERS SHORTLY AFTER THE HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT IN ROME. YOU HAVE THE VOTES FROM THE UNITED STATES OF …

Source: WPBF - Florida - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Barack Obama congratulates ‘fellow Chicagoan’ on becoming pope

Former US President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event in support of US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 28, 2024. —File photo by Matthew Hatcher | Agence France-Presse …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Chicago and Illinois politicians praise 'Da Pope'

Chicago politics aren’t dominated by Irish Catholic officials like they used to be, but local leaders of all faiths hailed the selection of the South Side’s own Robert Prevost as the next pope. “Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!” …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Illinois Senate campaign, joining a growing field

WASHINGTON — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is launching a campaign for the Senate in Illinois, jumping into a growing Democratic primary field for a coveted seat in the solidly blue state. He joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly in …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

Obama Library Update: Foundation Hits Back At Trump Claims

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, originally envisioned as a new landmark for the city's South Side, has hit back at claims of mismanagement from President Donald Trump. Despite the Obama Foundation's optimistic public updates, the project …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

Krishnamoorthi joins aggressive Illinois Senate race, criticizes Trump and Musk

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Source: Savannah Herald - Georgia - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Illinois Rep. Krishnamoorthi jumps into crowded Democratic race for Senate

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram discusses Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announcing he will not seek reelection as he calls for other older Democrats to follow. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., has launched a bid to win a Senate seat …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

Indian-origin Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid in Illinois: 'To stand up to Donald Trump'

Raja Krishnamoorthi has launched his Senate bid in Illinois. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi has announced his run for Illinois' open Senate seat and said all through his career, he has stood up to bullies and now it's time to do the same to the Donald …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on May 7, 2025

Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Illinois Senate campaign with large war chest to combat Pritzker’s

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is running for Senate to succeed outgoing Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), boasting a multimillion-dollar war chest as he seeks to dominate in a competitive Democratic primary. In a Wednesday press release shared …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Raja Krishnamoorthi launches bid for open Illinois Senate seat

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois has announced his bid to run for Senate in 2026, confirming speculations that he would join the quickly expanding field of primary competitors looking to win the safe Democratic seat left open by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill …

Source: ABC News - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

Bill Ackman demands Harvard fire ex-Obama official Penny Pritzker from governing board: ‘Time for a change in leadership’...

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is again taking aim at Harvard University — this time demanding the removal of Penny Pritzker, a former Obama official and leading Democratic donor, from the school’s top leadership over its handling of a high-stakes …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on May 5, 2025

Lori Healey, senior VP of Obama Presidential Center and former CEO of McPier, dies at 65

Lori Healey, chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley, co-leader in the city’s bid for the 2016 Olympics, former CEO of McPier and head of Clayco in Chicago, died of pancreatic cancer Saturday, her family said in a statement. She was 65. “Our mother was …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on May 5, 2025

Lori Healey, former Mayor Daley chief of staff, Obama Foundation executive, dies at 65

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is mourning Lori Healey, who served the city in many roles. Her roles included chief of staff for former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, CEO of McPier and executive with the Obama Foundation. Healey's family said she peacefully …

Source: ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Former Obama vacation retreat on Martha's Vineyard goes on sale for $39M

HGTV ‘Flipping 101’ host Tarek El Moussa joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the slight decrease in mortgage rates and explains how that will affect the real estate market. A multimillion-dollar estate the Obama family stayed at several times during trips …

Source: FOX Business - Right-wing
Published on 03:14 GMT

Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV

CHICAGO — When Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she got on her computer and did what few people can do: She emailed him a note of congratulations. "I told …

Source: ABC News - Neutral
Published on 01:40 GMT

Trump quick to celebrate Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born pope

Open this photo in gallery:A bishop dances with a U.S. flag, after the announcement that U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected by the conclave as new pope, with the name Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, on May 8.Eloisa Lopez/Reuters Donald Trump …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on 10:31 GMT

Trump calls election of first American pope a 'great honor'

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has called the election of the first American pope a "great honor" for the country and said he looks forward to meeting him. Trump is among the many American political figures applauding the historic …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Indeterminate

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Forge Alliance for Israel Advocacy in the Nation’s Capital

Influential rabbis and pastors met in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress for stronger support for Israel. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Influential rabbis and pastors met in Washington, D.C. to urge Congress …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Coast Guard Commander Recognizes TravelingWiki's Work During PA Announcement to his American Airlines Pittsburgh Flight

On May 2, 2025, US Coast Guard Aux. Div. Commander Oliveria, AA Captain, recognized TravelingWiki to his passengers en route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During extensive …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 23:05 GMT

Veteran Broadcasters Analyze and Suggest a New Direction for Public Media

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald Trump is proposing in his 2026 budget to end funding for NPR and PBS, but it could begin a new era of creativity and revenue for public broadcasting, according to …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Bidding Opens at US$6 million for Magnificent Mediterranean Villa on Gibson Island

Auction closes live on 21 May in cooperation with Sarah Kanne of Gibson Island Real Estate Inc. NEW YORK, NM, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that bidding has officially opened at US$6 million …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

New 'Crafted with Pride' Directory Helps Consumers and Retailers Identify 1,400+ U.S.-Made Brands

Alex Goulet and Willy Deconto spotlight the growing resurgence of U.S.-based apparel and accessory brands NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if the next big fashion statement wasn’t about a designer logo, but …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Xoted Biotechnology Labs Holds Soft Launch at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center

Company’s ecosystem includes manufacturing and R&D facilities in South Carolina, Nevada and Tennessee NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRC Ventures, a global leader in biotech, nutraceutical, and environmental …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Media Advisory – Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center To Host First Resource Fair For Incarcerated Men and Women

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ‘OIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE HAWAIʻI COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on May 9, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

DLNR News Release – LONG LINE FISHING VESSEL SEIZED AFTER ALLEGED OPERATIONS IN STATE WATERS, May 8, 2025

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON LONG LINE FISHING VESSEL SEIZED AFTER ALLEGED OPERATIONS IN STATE WATERS FOR …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Army Reserve First Sergeant, Iraq War Vet, and Local Police Officer Settles USERRA Lawsuit Against Rock Valley College

ROCKFORD, IL, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Army Reserve First Sgt. Vincent Lara, a veteran of the Iraq war and former Rock Valley College police officer, has reached a settlement in his federal lawsuit alleging …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

New Study Finds Increasing Housing Density Pays Off for Texas Cities

Texas 2036 and UT Austin partner on fiscal analysis of residential development. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by Texas 2036 and the Center for Sustainable Development at the University …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

Equity Access Group Embraces New $1.2M HECM Lending Limit, Reinforces Commitment to Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Solutions

Equity Access Group backs the new $1.2M HECM limit, boosting seniors’ access to home equity and expanding jumbo reverse mortgage options. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the past ten years, reverse mortgages have been a …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

NTTRDirectory.com Educates Truck Repair Shops on the Power of Link Building — and Delivers It Automatically

NTTRDirectory.com shows truck repair shops how link building boosts visibility—and delivers the SEO benefits automatically through every listing. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truck Repair Directory Empowers …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Truss Financial Group Expands Support for Veterans with Updated VA Loan Entitlement Guidelines

Truss Financial eases the path to homeownership for veterans in 2025 with enhanced VA loan limits, no PMI, and 100% cash-out refinancing. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2025, America’s veterans remain a pillar of …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

NYC Second Chance Rescue Hosts 5th Annual Rescue Ball Gala Honoring Martha Stewart and Dr. Dan Belkin

Performance by Grammy Award-Winner Rob Thomas, Special Appearance by Georgina Bloomberg, Auctioneer Elvis Duran, and DJ Set by GEO ROC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 5th Annual …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

Council Approves Grants Supporting Resiliency, Public Safety, and Youth Employment

This week, the Council approved and accepted several major grants aimed at improving climate resilience, public safety, and youth workforce development. The Council approved a $1,987,500 Hazard Mitigation Grant, administered by the Boston Planning …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

Council Supports Strengthening Health Care Protections

This week, Councilor Mejia introduced a resolution in support of Bill SD.2808: An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth. In response to recent actions by the Trump Administration limiting access to reproductive and gender-affirming …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

Celebrating Culture

This week, the Council honored multiple cultural observances, including Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the flag raising for the Caribbean nation of Montserrat, Polish Constitution Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. The Council …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

Council Backs Bill to Improve Sickle Cell Care

During this week’s meeting, the Council passed a resolution in support of House Bill H.1347, An Act to Improve Sickle Cell Care. This state legislation seeks to improve care for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

Council Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

With a resolution offered by Councilors Murphy, Flynn, and FitzGerald, the Council this weekrecognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the professionals who serve as the first point of contact during emergencies. These 911 …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

City of Boston to Host Youth Jobs Resource Fair on May 10

The City of Boston, in partnership with Roxbury Community College (RCC) and the Bay State Banner, will host a Youth Jobs and Resource Fair this Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. This job fair, hosted by the City’s …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

One Former Federal Bureau of Prisons Official Sentenced for Federal Civil Rights Violation for Failing to Obtain Medical ...

Former Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) lieutenant Shronda Covington, 49, was sentenced yesterday to 12 months in prison followed by 12 months of home confinement and three years of supervised release for violating the civil rights of an inmate in her …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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