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CNN  —  The Fulton County district attorney’s office is pushing back on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s ongoing efforts to quash a grand jury subpoena, saying his testimony is “essential” and could reveal more information about efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is asking the 11th Circuit US Court of Appeals to put on hold a lower federal court order that Graham must testify to the grand jury, with the questions limited in scope. The litigation over the subpoena has been on-going for months, with Graham initially…

Two Oakville, Ont., women are pleading for the public’s help after their mother’s ashes were stolen. The sisters were in Montreal for a long-awaited burial, but just hours before, their car was stolen and the ashes with it.“It’s heartbreaking. It really is,” said Carole Daoust, daughter of the late Winifred Aziz, who was visiting Montreal earlier this week with her sister Cathy to bury their mother. “Never did we dream that the outcome would be like this.”“Winnie,” as their mother was known to many, moved to Montreal in the early 50s from Nova Scotia.READ MORE: Montreal police thwart suspected car theft…

The lawyer for an Arizona woman and the former mayor of San Luis who pleaded guilty to ballot abuse is asking a judge for leniency in sentencing her. Guillermina Fuentes, 66, pleaded guilty to one count of ballot abuse on June 2 and admitted to collecting four early voting ballots during the 2020 election and then giving them to Alma Juarez, who dropped them off at a polling place.Juarez also pleaded guilty to ballot abuse, but entered an agreement with prosecutors in exchange for probation.Prosecutors in the case are asking Yuma County Superior Court Judge Roger Nelson to hand Fuentes a…

Apple season in the U.S. is well underway.Depending on the variety, apple season runs from July to November, according to Pick Your Own, an organization focused on pick-your-own farmsAs Americans make plans to visit apple orchards throughout the country, here are 10 fun facts about apples, their many types and nutritional value.MEET THE AMERICAN WHO FIRST PLANTED APPLES IN THE COLONIES: WILLIAM BLAXTON, ECCENTRIC SETTLER7,500 varieties – There are 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world, according to the University of Illinois Extension, an environment and agriculture school for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 95 calories – There…

Mr Nishida’s new project to set up a separate facility for children exposed to traumatic events became viable after the central government revised the law to step up support for such children until they reach the age of 22. For a start, Nr Nishida aims to take in six adolescents, mainly from his orphanage, although he is willing to accommodate others who have needs.  While they provide hot meals, warm beds, and educate the children, orphanages in Japan are not equipped to provide mental health therapy. This is despite orphanages in Japan housing mainly children who are victims of abuse…

Shutterstock (2)Back in the saddle? Lala Kent teased her potential new romance one year after her split from ex-fiancé Randall Emmett. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, the Vanderpump Rules star, 32, clarified that “no,” she is not dating, but revealed, “But I think I might be in love with someone.” The Utah native told host Jeff Lewis on Friday, October 7, that her new love interest is “local” and 38 years old. “My friend’s been trying to hook me up with him for a long time and we finally met,” Kent explained. “We’ve hung out like, literally,…

CNN  —  A Pennsylvania school district is under fire for allegedly discriminating against LGBTQ students. After a months-long investigation, the Pennsylvania American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint Thursday with the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on behalf of seven transgender and non-binary students in the Central Bucks School District, accusing the state’s fourth-largest district of illegal gender discrimination in maintaining, perpetuating and exacerbating what the civil rights organization deems a hostile education environment for LGBTQ+ students. “We spoke to dozens of students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors, librarians and community…

A Missouri woman snagged a rare catch while going fishing with her family. Holly Haddan’s once-in-a-lifetime catch was identified by officials as a golden crappie, which is born with a genetic condition that makes its scales a shiny, vibrant yellow color.FEDERAL JUDGE RULES AGAINST MAINE LOBSTER FISHERMAN LOOKING TO OVERTURN WHALE PROTECTIONS In a Facebook post, the Missouri Department of Conservation shared a picture of the unique fish. The department said the vibrant golden color is caused by a genetic condition called xanthochroism.Xanthochroism causes yellow or orange pigmentation in animals, similar to how albinism causes a lack of pigment, according to the…

The bigger the bear, the better!Katmai National Park has kicked off its annual Fat Bear Week from Oct. 5 to 11, 2022, in which some of Alaska’s biggest bears are ranked ahead of winter hibernation. The week celebrates the resilience, adaptability and strength of Katmai’s brown bear population as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service (NPS).BURMESE PYTHON WEIGHING OVER 200 LBS CAUGHT IN NAPLES, FLORIDAThe single elimination tournament has matched up 12 bears to compete for the title of fattest bear.Voters can participate and make their bracket picks at fatbearweek.org, as well as learn more about…

United could move for LozanoManchester United are one of two Premier League sides who could make a move for Hirving Lozano, reports The Sun. The 27-year-old Napoli player has also attracted the attention of Frank Lampard at Everton, and he could now move on at the end of the season. The Mexican international’s agent Alessandro Monfrecola believes that his time could soon be up in Serie A.TransfersReal Madrid ready to sign €100m Dortmund star Bellingham – Paper Round15 HOURS AGOPaper Round’s view: Recent reports have suggested that Napoli are in fact happy to offer Lozano fresh terms rather than lose…