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Loretta James

Loretta James is a dedicated journalist with over three years of experience covering education, community affairs, and politics across the United States. With a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and a keen eye for policy impacts, Loretta brings insightful reporting that bridges local stories with national relevance. Her work highlights the intersection of classroom challenges, civic engagement, and legislative developments, offering readers clear, human-centered narratives.

Bodies of 5 Missing Musicians Discovered Near U.S.–Mexico Border

Bodies of 5 Missing Musicians Discovered Near U.S.–Mexico Border

Five members of the band Grupo Fugitivo were thought to have been cartel victims after their bodies were discovered in the Texas border city ...

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Texas Lawmakers Propose Ban on LGBTQ+ School Clubs as Pride Month Begins

Texas Lawmakers Propose Ban on LGBTQ+ School Clubs as Pride Month Begins

Democratic lawmakers and LGBTQ+ supporters have strongly criticized Texas lawmakers for advancing legislation that would prohibit public K–12 schools from organizing student organizations based ...

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Colorado Man Accused of Stealing Truck, Causing Head-On Crash in Aurora

Colorado Man Accused of Stealing Truck, Causing Head-On Crash in Aurora

Police say an Aurora man stole a pickup truck, drove it through Denver and Glendale, then collided head-on with another vehicle while allegedly under ...

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Authorities Seize $100,000 in Fake Cash Following Facebook Marketplace Transaction

Authorities Seize $100,000 in Fake Cash Following Facebook Marketplace Transaction

Following a Facebook Marketplace transaction, Michigan investigators reported discovering $100,000 in counterfeit currency at a residence. An alleged counterfeiter’s cover was blown by one ...

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One Officer Dead, One Hospitalized After Shooting in Los Angeles Area

One Officer Dead, One Hospitalized After Shooting in Los Angeles Area

Officials reported that a heated altercation in a residential neighborhood on Saturday night resulted in the shooting death of one Baldwin Park police officer ...

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Millennium Park Summer Series Returns With Lineup of Movies, Music, and Fitness

Millennium Park Summer Series Returns With Lineup of Movies, Music, and Fitness

The cherished summer festivities at Millennium Park in Chicago are returning. There is something for everyone, including summer fitness programs, movie nights, and concerts. ...

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Maine Landowners Must Now Disclose Enrollment in Carbon Offset Programs

Maine Landowners Must Now Disclose Enrollment in Carbon Offset Programs

Last week, Governor Janet Mills signed a law requiring landowners involved in the forest carbon credit market to submit basic data to the state ...

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Maryland Community Comes Together to Support Family of Fallen Baltimore Firefighter

Maryland Community Comes Together to Support Family of Fallen Baltimore Firefighter

According to the mother of a fireman who died in Baltimore, her son “loved helping everybody.” In exchange, the neighborhood donated to the family ...

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New York DMV Issues Warning About Scam Texts Claiming Unpaid Traffic Tickets

New York DMV Issues Warning About Scam Texts Claiming Unpaid Traffic Tickets

Has an SMS message for payment for an unpaid traffic ticket reached you? Drivers are being cautioned by the New York State Department of ...

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334-Pound Man Alleges Disney Slide Couldn't Handle His Weight, Sues for Injuries

334-Pound Man Alleges Disney Slide Couldn’t Handle His Weight, Sues for Injuries

Even though he was more than 30 pounds over the ride’s weight restriction at the time, a man who was purportedly hurt following a ...

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