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Listen to this articleBy MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A historical marker from the site of a 1918 lynching that was repeatedly vandalized in recent years is now safely on display in Atlanta in an exhibit that opens Monday. It memorializes an event that some people in rural southern Georgia have tried hard to… Read more: Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta

Listen to this articleBy Ron Albert The Cleveland Observer Oil, sanctions, military pressure, and defense financing show how U.S. foreign policy can test public trust, even without a declared war. Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves—about 301 billion barrels—surpassing Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Canada, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sanctions, tanker… Read more: Venezuela, Oil, and Power: How Foreign Policy Strains a Democracy Built on Trust

Listen to this articleBy Staff Writer A series of recent decisions by the Trump Administration could lead to tougher rules and more government scrutiny for nonprofits across the United States, including those serving communities in Cleveland and Ohio. These actions, announced between early September and late October, may affect how nonprofits use grant money, report… Read more: Federal Actions Trigger Rising Scrutiny for Nonprofits, Legal Experts Warn

Listen to this articleThe Senate on Thursday rejected two partisan health bills on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. The failed Democratic bill would have extended the COVID-era subsidies for three years, while the GOP alternative would have replaced the subsidies with new… Read more: The Latest: Senate rejects legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

Listen to this articleStaff Writer Scammers impersonate deputies, demand money for ankle monitors; officials urge residents to stay vigilant Cuyahoga County officials are warning residents about a new scam in which criminals impersonate sheriff’s deputies and call the families of people recently booked into the county jail — demanding payment for ankle monitors in exchange… Read more: Cuyahoga County: Phone Scam Targeting Newly Arrested