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on December 1, 2016 in World News

Speaker Paul Ryan Goes Silent as Refugee Program Claims Victims at Ohio State University

by Julia Hahn House Speaker Paul Ryan’s press office has yet to make a public comment about the attack carried out by a Somali refugee at Ohio State University, a two-hour drive from Ryan’s own alma mater, Miami University in Ohio. The seemingly muted response from Ryan’s office is in marked contrast to statements issued by other Republican lawmakers and the President’s spokesman–and is especially noteworthy given that the House Speaker is the third highest-ranking elected official in the nation, just behind the President and the Vice President. In recent days, the Speaker’s office has sent out press emails to reporters on issues ranging from the death of Fidel Castro… View Article

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on December 1, 2016 in World News

Canadian Police Punish Drunk Drivers with Nickelback Songs

by Katherine Rodriguez A Canadian town has come up with a unique way to punish drunk drivers. Police in Kensington will not only charge drunk drivers with a crime and give them a hefty fine; they will also force drunk drivers to listen to the Canadian band Nickelback in the police cruiser, CNN reported. The Kensington Police Service put out a warning for those “dumb enough to feel they can drink and drive.” “When we catch you, and we will catch you, on top of a hefty fine, a criminal charge and a years driving suspension we will also provide… View Article

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on December 1, 2016 in World News

Oregon School District Bans Santa Claus Decorations, Seeks Religious Tolerance

by Katherine Rodriguez A school district in Oregon has decided to ban religious-themed decorations in the classroom this holiday season. The district, which made its decision Tuesday, bans images such as Santa Claus, KATU reports. “You may still decorate your door or office if you like, but we ask that you be respectful and sensitive to the diverse perspectives and beliefs of our community and refrain from using religious-themed decorations or images like Santa Claus,” the district said in a statement to staff. “It really went out as a notification to staff, not even parents, just to make sure they… View Article

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