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Ex-mayor arrested on charges of discrediting Russian army

MOSCOW — The former mayor of Russia’s fourth-largest city was arrested Wednesday on charges of discrediting the country’s military, part of a crackdown on critics of Moscow’s military action in Ukraine. Police arrested Yevgeny Roizman, 59 who served as the mayor of Yekaterinburg in 2013-2018, following searches at his apartment and office. Roizman told reporters […]

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Venice mayor outraged at surfers motoring down Grand Canal

MILAN — Two surfers who sped down Venice’s Grand Canal on motorized boards Wednesday have been identified and the boards confiscated, the city’s mayor announced. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro posted a video on social showing a pair of surfers heading down the famed waterway as the sun rose in the distance. The mayor asked for help […]

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South Bend mayor hospitalized after unplanned surgery | News

SOUTH BEND — South Bend’s mayor was hospitalized after undergoing an unexpected surgery, according to his office. The surgery on Mayor James Mueller was performed Friday by Memorial Hospital’s cardiothoracic team. A statement from the mayor’s office said he was expected to be released from the hospital in a few days and make a full […]

Alaska

Campground seen as stopgap for unhoused people in Anchorage | Govt. & Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Alaska’s largest city will now camp at a city-owned site where bears recently tumbled through belongings, as a major local shelter closes. The Sullivan Arena, which provided shelter for hundreds of people nightly for more than two years, is closing Thursday. The use of Anchorage’s […]

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Campground seen as stopgap for unhoused people in Anchorage | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

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9th mayor in Puerto Rico this year accused of corruption

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A former Puerto Rico mayor who vanished earlier this year while still in his position appeared in court Tuesday and pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said José Luis Cruz is accused of participating in a bribery conspiracy and receiving $10,000 in exchange for the […]

City Council

Austin City Council approves resolution to encourage raising minimum age for purchasing AR-15 style weapons | #citycouncil

CNN — The city council in Texas’ capital approved a resolution to explore raising the age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles and other semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21 during a meeting Thursday. The resolution directs Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk to “explore every option” to would allow the city to restrict the sale of such […]

Alabama

Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock announces plan to resign | State | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

TALLASSEE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama city’s leader has announced his resignation. Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock is stepping down after six years, effective June 30, news outlets reported. He said in a statement he made the decision after “many prayers and discussions with his wife,” news outlets reported. “I am proud of the work we […]

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China city mayor apologizes over COVID-19 lockdown response

BEIJING — The mayor of a northeastern Chinese city on the North Korean border that has been under lockdown for more than 50 days has apologized for failures in his administration’s work amid widespread — but often disguised — dissatisfaction over the government’s heavy-handed approach to handling the pandemic. Dandong Mayor Hao Jianjun gave no […]

Alaska

Alaska body overrides mayor’s veto of grant to pride group | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — The governing body of an Alaska borough has overwhelmingly reversed the mayor’s veto of grant funding to a group that provides support to the LGBTQ+ community. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly voted 6-1 Monday to override Mayor Rodney Dial’s veto of $1,638 in grant funding to the Ketchikan Pride Alliance, the […]