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Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff...Bozeman, Montana
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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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if dems win congress next year they need to introduce an impeachment resolution against emil bove
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas. n.pr/4nZWjs0
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post, marking another disruption in a year of staff and policy changes. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas.
n.pr
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.

They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."

abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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"If you’re thinking that the president just likes to say the word 'trillion' without any meaningful connection to reality, you’re not alone..."

www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
When Trump talks about ‘trillions,’ does he understand what the word means?
The president keeps using the word “trillions,” but I don’t think it means what he thinks it means.
www.ms.now
November 16, 2025 at 2:53 AM
"NO KINGS RALLY" in Bozeman, Montana
October 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
These games honor fallen members of the Naval Special Warfare and Army Special Operations communities, while also supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families through the healing power of hockey.
bozemanmtlegion.org/face-off-for...
"Face Off for Heroes" - American Legion Post #14
“Face Off for Heroes” is a series of annual memorial hockey games presented by the Warrior For Life Fund (WFLF) in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). These games honor fallen members o...
bozemanmtlegion.org
July 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
HEROES PARK...We honor the heroes that serve the Bozeman community each and every day.
bozemanmtlegion.org/heroes-park/
July 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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whoa!

(gift link so you can read without the paywall)

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...
Justice Dept. Leader Suggested Violating Court Orders, Whistle-Blower Says
www.nytimes.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Bozeman’s chapter of Indivisible — a national social movement that drives coordinated campaigns across the country — plans to take part in the national “No Kings” protest and community gathering Saturday.
www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/no-king...
'Fighting for the very soul of our nation': Indivisible Bozeman to stage 'No Kings' protest
Protestors are scheduled meet on Main Street between Rouse and Willson avenues at noon Saturday.
www.bozemandailychronicle.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Let this sink in.

Even the Los Angeles Police Chief, Jim McDonnell, made it clear: the people protesting immigration raids were not the ones causing violence.

During a Sunday evening press conference, McDonnell condemned the violence as “disgusting”
June 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Federal judges have stood as checks on Trump's power — but law clerks say behind closed doors, some created toxic, fear-driven workplaces where speaking out could end a career. https://n.pr/4jGbJ2q
Federal judges are powerful. Some of their law clerks describe a toxic work culture
Federal judges have stood as checks on Trump's power — but law clerks say behind closed doors, some created toxic, fear-driven workplaces where speaking out could end a career.
n.pr
June 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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"If Crater Lake were fully staffed this summer, it would have eight park rangers, said a current park employee who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. Instead, it has three...."

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Crater Lake National Park superintendent resigns as staffing plunges
Kevin Heatley stepped down Friday as superintendent of Crater Lake National Park, as internal data shows a sharp decline in the National Park Service’s workforce.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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The Supreme Court declined to take up a pair of gun-rights cases Monday, leaving in place Maryland’s ban on semiautomatic military-style rifles and Rhode Island’s restrictions on large-capacity magazines.
Supreme Court leaves in place Maryland’s ban on assault-style rifles
The Supreme Court declined to take up a pair of gun-rights cases, one in Maryland and the other in Rhode Island.
wapo.st
June 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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"Reducing the operating budget by $900 million, as the Trump administration wants to do, would require closing 350 of the 433 parks, monuments, historic sites and other locations overseen by the Park Service..."

(gift link)

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/01/o...
Opinion | Is This the Beginning of the End of America’s National Parks?
www.nytimes.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season. By @shannonbond.bsky.social
Hurricane season has started. Here's what to know
The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season.
www.npr.org
June 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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New details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.
Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department
New details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.
n.pr
June 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
May 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said.
9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans' tax bill
NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Veo 3 videos shared online are amazing viewers with their realism — and also terrifying them with a sense that real and fake have become hopelessly blurred.

www.axios.com/2025/05/23/g...
Google's new Veo 3 AI video tool floods internet with real-looking clips
Many seem to feel this is the moment we stop being able to tell the difference between real and AI.
www.axios.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
House Republicans are pushing to slash nearly $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting President Donald Trump’s agenda.

www.yahoo.com/news/house-g...
House GOP lawmakers are proposing nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. Here’s who could be impacted
House Republicans are pushing to slash at least $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting Presiden...
www.yahoo.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Bruce Springsteen resumed denouncing Donald Trump from the stage of his Land of Hopes and Dreams Tour Saturday night (May 17) in Manchester, England.
www.yahoo.com/news/bruce-s...
Bruce Springsteen Calls Out ‘Unfit President’ Trump Again, Says Elected Reps ‘Utterly Failed to Protect the American People’
Springsteen doubled down on criticism of the Trump administration Saturday night, after the U.S. president called him "dumb as a rock" and a "dried out 'prune.'"
www.yahoo.com
May 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Opera Montana Veterans Chorus went international on May 8th…Thanks to Operation Mincemeat for inviting us to participate in a virtual sing along of the song “Sail On, Boys” as a way to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-E day.

www.broadwayworld.com/article/Vide...
May 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM