NYTIMES (Carlotta Gall) - What to Know About the Bulgarian Election
The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Michael Ramsey) - Researcher deaths, disappearances not related: Ex-FBI agent
A law enforcement veteran of nearly 30 years said she’s taken a “pragmatic and practical look” at each case and doesn’t see any connection.
JUSTTHENEWS (Eric J. Lyman in Rome) - Trump vs Pope: Iran disagreement just latest in long history of Vatican challenging world leaders
The recent war of words between Donald Trump and Pope Leo has earned global headlines. But it's far from the first time a pontiff has squared off against a world leader.
JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News Contributor) - Justices' recent public comments reveal tensions over internal court practices, legal reasonings
The comments, delivered in speeches and public appearances rather than formal rulings, come as the court enters final stretch of its term, when some of the most closely watched cases will be decided.
JUSTTHENEWS (Greg Piper) - School districts pay more than $200k for retaliation against criticism of LGBTQ policies: lawyers
District fired counselor for confirming secret gender transitions to journalist who already had evidence, while another blocked mom for protesting "Progress Pride" flag. SCOTUS-rebuked district accused of violating new precedent.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Minnesota state Democrats thwart GOP-led impeachment effort in Legislature on Walz, Ellison
The House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee split along party lines, preventing the resolutions from advancing and effectively halting a push to investigate the governor and attorney general.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Seattle affordable housing goal elusive despite millionaire's tax
City plans to acquire two existing occupied market rental buildings -- not creating any new housing units.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Blue State Blues: Cost of living expected to price Californians out of the state
New research shows that Californians are being priced out of the state in growing numbers, mostly due to rising housing costs. And the decrease in population reportedly could cost the Golden State as many as four seats in Congress. The report,
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Louisiana sues federal election agency over voter citizenship form dispute
“Only citizens should vote in Louisiana elections,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said. "The Election Assistance Commission should not be getting in the way of the State’s sovereign right to protect the integrity of its elections."
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Election integrity advocates praise Nebraska's ban of foreign funding of ballot issues
The bill – LB 927 – was passed Friday by the Nebraska legislature and Wednesday reached Gov. Jim Pillen’s desk for a signature.