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Story slam, bird field trip among upcoming events

TODAY Free State Story Slam: “Friendship,” 7 p.m., live music and social time; 7:30 p.m. slam, Black Box Theater, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Real-life stories presented live and uncensored. Ages 18+ recommended; $10 suggested donation. SATURDAY, JAN. 10 Lawrence Bird ...

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

WASHINGTON — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers joined every Democrat in voting for the ...

Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela

WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the ...