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Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsed

Wednesday, August 6 by AP

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda on Tuesday became the third African nation to agree to accept deportees from the United States under the Trump administration’s plans to send migrants to countries they have no ties with to get them off American soil. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press... Read More.

Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Despite Previous Pledges Not To

Sunday, December 1 by Ponca City Now

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. The Democratic president had previously said he would... Read More.

July Totaled More COVID Cases Than The Previous 4 Months Combined, Health Dept. Says

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

COVID numbers increased drastically in July, according to the latest newsletter posted by the City-Cowley County Health Department. "July has seen an extreme increase within the county with more cases than the previous four months combined," the health department stated. The health department recorded 517 cases of the virus for the month through July 29, when... Read More.