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April 19, 2024

National News

Live updates: Israel launches strike on Iran, US official says

Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official. Follow for live updates.

www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-iran-gaza-conflict-news-04-19-24/index.html

In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill

A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in committee amid Republican opposition when Democrats stepped in to save it.

www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/democrats-vote-ukraine-bill.html?unlocked_article_code=1.lk0.Zdwx._s5NOjtV0Pk4&smid=url-share

Read the Jury Questionnaire for Trump’s Criminal Trial in Manhattan

Here are the 42 questions prospective jurors are being asked to eventually identify a group of 12 to sit on the panel.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/16/nyregion/Trump-Jury-Questions.html?pgtype=Article&action=click&module=RelatedLinks

State News:

Tennessee Is Ramping Up Penalties for Student Threats. Research Shows That’s Not the Best Way to Keep Schools Safe.

Zero-tolerance measures can counteract what some experts consider a crucial tool for protecting students and the larger community.

www.propublica.org/article/how-schools-should-handle-student-threats

Local News & Arts:

Etowah city commissioner, son accused of illegal turkey hunt on private property

A McMinn County City Commissioner faces

newschannel9.com/news/local/mcminn-county-commissioner-son-accused-of-illegal-turkey-hunt-on-private-property

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Essay: Good For Me

In this essay, Ann Garvin reveals the reality of dating after 60.

www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/essay-good-for-me/article_0393e198-eec4-11ee-964f-d7d3be0b19ef.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: April

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