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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Last week, Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoned 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.
—Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
This means drivers of two-axle vehicles or motorcycles in 2030 will have to pay $10.50 for their commute across the Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Mateo-Hayward or San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridges.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, Biden is reportedly giving serious consideration to commuting death sentences to life without parole.
—David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Last week, Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoned 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history.
—Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Roads, bridges and overpasses are expected to be particularly hazardous, while whiteout conditions are set to disrupt commutes throughout Thursday.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
This means drivers of two-axle vehicles or motorcycles in 2030 will have to pay $10.50 for their commute across the Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Mateo-Hayward or San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridges.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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But Pacquiao, trying to look celebratory while actually looking exhausted and depleted, was a cautionary tale for any 40-year-old exchanging a thousand punches in 45 minutes with somebody about half his age.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Buddy and his new pal lay on top of mailroom carts, intoxicated and exchanging banter — all of which was improvised.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Humans have also traveled farther than 500 kilometers (311 miles) inland, and Antarctic flights are possible, according to Scambos.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lockerbie On December 21 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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Stafford, 36, played 12 seasons for the Detroit Lions before he was traded to the Rams in 2021.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have also signed left-handed ace Max Fried and traded for shutdown closer Devin Williams since Soto’s exit.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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According to a memo the White House put out on Sunday, Biden plans to issue more pardons and commutations; take steps to protect federal lands; work to forgive more student debt; rein in artificial intelligence; and award more money from the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Clemency is used to describe both pardons and commutations.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Here are a few popular rich holiday foods and some healthier alternatives to try instead: Sugary desserts like pies, cakes, and cookies: Try swapping these for fruit salad, a yogurt parfait with low-sugar granola and chopped fresh fruit, or desserts made with a no-calorie sweetener.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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The confection was adorned with fresh white florals and the couple's initials in gold. 09 of 13 Ready to Party Later into the evening, Davis and Brown did a quick change, swapping their formal attire for more relaxed looks — all the better to dance in!Erin Clack, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Robinson’s jaunt down the sideline all but confirmed an upset win for Navy (9-3) over their archrival, going on to win the game 31-13 and taking home the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy having defeated West Point and the Air Force Academy this season.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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But like with any archaeological jaunt for our hero, there’s plenty of pitfalls along the way.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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The incident that changed Bradley’s life came in late 2003.Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bill would include a cost-of-living adjustment for members of Congress, which is not an entirely unwarranted provision given their pay has not changed since 2009, but sneaking it into a lame-duck bill was not necessary.The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
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Having ended her Eras world tour earlier this month, the global star bundled up to watch a football game between Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hozier wrapped up his Unreal Unearth tour in New Zealand last month, and his most recent gig in the U.S. was in September at Maryland’s All Things Go Music Festival.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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