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Federal judge blocks part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE' Act

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Federal judge blocks part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE' Act

A federal judge on Thursday suspended Florida's Individual Freedom Act, likening the legislation to the TV series Stranger Things.

Appeals court temporarily reinstates Florida voting law

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Appeals court temporarily reinstates Florida voting law

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday temporarily reinstated a Florida voting law that had been declared unconstitutional by a federal judge ahead of the midterm elections.

Pet duck helps police find body of grandmother in North Carolina

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Pet duck helps police find body of grandmother in North Carolina

A pet duck helped police this month find the body of a grandmother in North Carolina.

Federal judge strikes down portions of restrictive Florida voting law

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Federal judge strikes down portions of restrictive Florida voting law

A federal judge ruled Thursday that portions of a Florida voting measure signed into law last year are unconstitutional and blocked multiple provisions from taking effect.

N.C. Rep. Mark Meadows to retire after 2020 elections

U.S. News // 2 years ago

N.C. Rep. Mark Meadows to retire after 2020 elections

Republican North Carolina congressman Mark Meadows, one of President Donald Trump's chief allies in the House, announced Thursday he's leaving Capitol Hill when his fourth term expires after next year's elections.

GOP N.C. Rep. Mark Walker abandons 2020 over redrawn districts

U.S. News // 2 years ago

GOP N.C. Rep. Mark Walker abandons 2020 over redrawn districts

North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker says he won't seek re-election next year, now that his redrawn district tilts Democratic -- but he's eyeing a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.

N.C.'s first Democratic female senator, Kay Hagan, dies at 66

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N.C.'s first Democratic female senator, Kay Hagan, dies at 66

North Carolina's first female Democratic Senator Kay Hagan died Monday at age 66.

'Uncharted' movie with Tom Holland to open in 2020

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'Uncharted' movie with Tom Holland to open in 2020

"Uncharted," an adaptation of the video game series starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake, will debut Dec. 18, 2020.

Hand recount ordered in tight Florida Senate race

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Hand recount ordered in tight Florida Senate race

Florida will conduct a hand recount in the Senate race after machine recounts left the two separated by less than 0.25 percent of the vote.

Florida county forced to restart recount after machine malfunction

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Florida county forced to restart recount after machine malfunction

Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes said Tuesday she was considering not running for re-election in 2020.

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By resigning and not participating in the pending ethics proceeding, I am not in any sense conceding unethical or illegal conduct. Rather, I must resign because I find myself in the crossfire of a political battle that seems to have an intensity completely unrelated to me or anything I have done
Utah lawmaker quits before ethics hearing Jul 07, 2008

For the fisher and songwriter with the same name, see Mark Walker (songwriter). For the Canadian Ethicist, see Mark Alan Walker

General Sir Mark Walker VC KCB (24 November 1827 -18 July 1902) was born in Gore Port, Finea, County Westmeath in Ireland. He was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

During the Crimean War, Walker was a 26 year old lieutenant in the 30th Regiment of Foot (later the East Lancashire Regiment) British Army when the deed for which he was awarded the VC was performed.

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