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Lydia O'Connor
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HuffPostHomophobic Attack Victim Condemns Response To Photos Of Her
"The press coverage, and timely law enforcement response, was not coincidental to our complexions," the woman wrote of her assault on a London bus.
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Cuomo Signs New York Vaccine Bill Ending Religious Exemptions
“While I understand and respect freedom of religion, our first job is to protect the public health," the governor said.
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Joe Biden Said Abortion Is Not 'A Choice And A Right' In 2006
An old interview unearthed by CNN highlights the presidential hopeful's shaky record on reproductive rights.
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Warriors' Kevin Durant Confirms He Ruptured His Achilles During Finals
"I'm hurting deeply, but I'm OK," the star forward said of his devastating Game 5 injury.
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California Democrat Eric Swalwell Says He's Running For President
The San Francisco Bay Area representative will be one of the youngest candidates in the crowded race.
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U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph Alles Is Out At White House
Trump reportedly asked his acting chief of staff to fire Alles, who reported to Kirstjen Nielsen until her resignation Sunday.
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What You Should Know About Georgia's 'Fetal Heartbeat' Anti-Abortion Bill
Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to sign a bill giving Georgia one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.
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Me Too Founder Tarana Burke Calls Biden's Response 'Disrespectful And Inexcusable'
The activist broke down what was wrong with the former vice president's response to allegations he subjected several women to unwanted touching.
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Here's What Happened When A Man Ousted By Me Too Tried To Re-Enter Politics
Ruben Kihuen left Congress after three women accused him of sexual harassment. When he tried to win Las Vegas office this week, two women stopped him.
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House Oversight Committee Authorizes Subpoena In Security Clearance Probe
Ex-White House personnel security director Carl Kline will have to answer to congressional questions about reversing security clearance decisions.
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California Announces Initiative To Close Gender Pay Gap
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom, said she plans to use her office to combat pay inequality.
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Ex-Nevada Assemblywoman Says Joe Biden Inappropriately Kissed Her
The way he touched her, she wrote, was in “an intimate way reserved for close friends, family, or romantic partners."
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California May Be First State To Crack Down On Flavored Tobacco And Nicotine
Companies like Juul may have to pull their flavored products from California retailers.
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Rep. Adam Schiff Responds To Resignation Calls: GOP 'Okay' With Russia Meddling
The California Democrat blasted Trump for "unpatriotic," "corrupt" links to Russia.
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Stacey Abrams Signals She's Not Interested In Being Biden's Running Mate
"I think you don't run for second place," the rising Democratic star said on "The View."
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California May Require Businesses To Switch To Electronic Receipts
An effort to cut back on wasteful paper receipts has cleared its first hurdle.
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California Weighs Crackdown On Anti-Vaccine Parents Gaming The System
State Sen. Richard Pan said his new bill would stop doctors from offering phony medical exemptions to avoid vaccines.
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Stacey Abrams Addresses Rumors Joe Biden Wants Her As A Running Mate
The Democratic rising star said she and Joe Biden "had a lovely lunch" and discussed each other's 2020 plans.
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ICE Releases DACA Recipient Detained While Serving As Flight Attendant
The Mesa Airlines employee, who came to the U.S. as a toddler from Peru, said she trusted her bosses when they told her she could work on a flight to Mexico.
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Trump Finally Announces FAA Chief Nominee Amid Airline Safety Crisis
If confirmed, former Delta executive Stephen Dickson will be the first person to fill the role in over a year.