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DNC accuses RFK Jr. campaign and super PAC of colluding on ballot access effort

The Democratic National Committee announced Friday that it is filing a Federal Election Commission complaint against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s independent presidential campaign and the super PAC supporting him on allegations the two are colluding to get Kennedy ballot access. On Dec. 5, super PAC American Values 2024 announced it would invest $10 million to $15 million in ballot …

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Legendary Black musician Charles Burrell honored through curriculum at Aurora school: Be like Charlie

On any given weekday, inside an Aurora classroom, you can find students producing their own masterpieces: from singing a cappella duets to scratching over beats, even creating music podcasts talking about their current favorite artists. Each project encompasses the spirit of Denver musical legend Charles Burrell, as part of a school in his namesake. “He broke the barrier,” Burrell Arts …

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The differences between the Trump and Biden documents cases

Washington – Special counsel Robert Hur’s report detailing his investigation into President Biden for allegedly retaining sensitive government information as a private citizen drew immediate comparisons to the case against former President Donald Trump, who faces 40 federal charges for obstruction and allegedly keeping dozens of sensitive documents once he left the White House. The charges against Trump were filed …

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Should you open a gold IRA right now?

When it comes to retirement planning, your investment strategy plays a big role. Not only do you need to ensure that you have the right mix of risky and safe investments in your portfolio, but you may need to shift your strategy as you get closer to retirement. After all, if you’re heavily invested in stocks as you near retirement …

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House sets second Mayorkas impeachment vote for Tuesday

Washington — The House will vote again on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday,after it fell short by one vote earlier this week. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is returning to Washington next week after working remotely in January while completing cancer treatment. The Louisiana Republican could give the House GOP enough votes to impeach Mayorkas. A special …

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At Texas border rally, fresh signs the Jan. 6 prosecutions left some participants unbowed

Quemado, Texas – Three years after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, some of the same defendants who were arrested and convicted for their role in the violent insurrection were embraced by an emboldened fringe movement at the nation’s southern border. The Take Our Border Back rally last weekend brought anti-immigration hardliners, MAGA conservatives, and other fringe elements …

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Wall Street marks a milestone as the S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for the first time

Wall Street closed out its latest winning week with a milestone, the S&P 500’s first close above 5,000. The benchmark index rose 0.6%, marking its 14th winning week in the last 15. The Nasdaq composite rose 1.2%, pulling closer to its all-time high set in late 2021, as Big Tech stocks were some of the market’s strongest. Nvidia, Microsoft and …

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Robert Kraft hopes to inspire people to "stand up to hate" with foundations Super Bowl ad

BOSTON – Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) has a commercial airing during the Super Bowl and it aims to bring awareness to the silence that is taking place when it comes to hate in America. The commercial features Civil Rights icon Dr. Clarence Jones, who helped draft Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Jones …

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401(k) loans vs. HELOCs: Which is the better option right now?

If you need to borrow money, two popular options to consider are 401(k) loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). These loans are secured — one by your retirement account and the other by your home — and are both low-cost alternatives to credit cards and personal loans. But which is better? As with most financial products, 401(k) loans …

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FCC declares AI-generated voices in robocalls are illegal

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday declared the use of voice-cloning technology in robocalls to be illegal, giving states another tool to go after fraudsters behind the calls. The ruling takes effect immediately and comes amid an increase in such calls due to technology that offers the ability to confuse people with recordings that mimic the voices of celebrities, political …

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