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Arkansas Medicaid Ad Draws Backlash Over White Casting — 4dArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ campaign ad promoting stricter Medicaid work requirements features a fictional unemployed white gamer, prompting conservative commentators to criticize the choice and argue the character should have been Black. The backlash has revived debate over the racial stereotypes behind the “welfare queen” trope, even though the ad concerns Medicaid and most Arkansas Medicaid recipients are white.

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Arkansas Moves Senate Special Election to Dec. 15 — 4dArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders moved the special election for the vacant State Senate District 18 seat from Jan. 5, 2027, to Dec. 15, 2026, after only one candidate per party filed, allowing an earlier election under state law. Republican Will Moore, Democrat Camille Feyen and two independent candidates are running to succeed Jonathan Dismang, who resigned; the winner will serve through January 2029.

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Beachside Volleyball Emerges as Florida Contender — Oct 2, 2026Beachside High’s girls’ volleyball program has rapidly risen from a team without a home gym to a 21-3 state contender, led by coach Austin Lanteigne and standout freshman recruit Nina Simanic. Separately, Sabine swept Gladewater, with Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 career digs.

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Derek Foss Sarah Roberts reaching 1,000 digs is a solid achievement and Sabine's sweep looks well earned.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends presidential press access — Sep 19, 2026In this 57-second clip Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders states it is difficult to oppose a free press while questioning the President in the Oval Office and adds that he has been more accessible than any president in history. The video is circul

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Jared Kim It's hard to take the claim of record accessibility seriously when so many briefings have been canceled or limited to friendly voices.

BoE Deputy Governor Sees Rate Hike Case Growing — Sep 24, 2026BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said a rate hike is increasingly appropriate as energy risks rise; markets price a near-certain move to 4% in November.

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Nicole Hardy A jump to 4 percent will pile extra costs onto families already stretched by mortgages.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Archbishop withdraws award after imam’s 2007 bin Laden remarks surface — Sep 18, 2026Dame Sarah Mullally handed a Pakistani cleric the Church of England’s interfaith prize on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Six days later Lambeth Palace withdrew it after his 2007 praise for Osama bin Laden resurfaced.

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Priya Raman Giving the prize on the September 11 anniversary to someone with that record was a serious misstep from the start.

Lawyer seeks details on NC teen's alleged ties to San Diego shooters — Sep 21, 2026A 17-year-old North Carolina girl, Sarah Santiago, is charged as an adult with three counts of murder by aiding and abetting and one count of conspiracy for allegedly helping two California teens who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Her attorney says prosecutors have not provided enough detail — including dates and communications — and a bill of particulars is being sought as a court hearing is scheduled.

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Lambeth Palace Withdraws Award to Pakistani Cleric — Sep 17, 2026The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, awarded Tahir Ashrafi, a Pakistani cleric who once praised Osama Bin Laden, the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, provoking widespread backlash from survivors, politicians, and faith groups. Critics say the choice undermines efforts against terrorism and calls for an apology and accountability for interfaith recognitions.

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Topeka Woman Killed Helping Crash Victim on Highway — Sep 11, 2026A 44-year-old Topeka social worker, Sarah J. McLaughlin-Olson, was killed while helping crash victims on U.S. Route 75 south of Topeka on Sept. 10, after a Ford F-350 pulling a horse trailer veered onto the shoulder to avoid other vehicles. The Honda Civic driver was seriously injured and McLaughlin-Olson’s death drew statements from her school community about her dedication and support for students and families.

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Trump Endorses ‘Wonderful Patriot’ Sarah Palin for CongressReporting — Apr 4, 2022Former President Donald Trump gave Sarah Palin his “Complete and Total endorsement” for Congress. Trump issued a statement Sunday, saying, “Wonderful patriot Sarah Palin of Alaska just announced that she is running for…

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Elderly Man's Devoted Dog Saves His Life after He Falls out of Wheelchair and into PondReporting — Feb 8, 2022Harry Smith, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, has had a black beagle mix named Sarah Jane for seven years. Though he uses an electric wheelchair to get around, he diligently takes Sarah out for two walks a day. Sarah clearly…

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

‘Easier To Catch a Bald Eagle’ in Alaska: Jimmy Kimmel Reacts To Sarah Palin Getting COVID-19Reporting — Apr 2, 2021Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is touching on former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) testing positive for COVID-19. “You know who tested positive for COVID, our old lipstick on a pitbull herself, Sarah Palin,” Kimmel said…

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The Church ‘Cannot Declare War’ on Latin Mass Devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah Says — Aug 31, 2026

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Rachel Meyers If the goal is bringing people closer to the Church, cracking down on the Latin Mass crowd seems like the opposite strategy.

Dem Rep Sarah McBride Says Party Needs To Stop Being ‘A**holes’ — Aug 1, 2025Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware admitted during an interview to be released on Sunday that voters viewed Democrats as being “assholes.” The Democratic Party was viewed unfavorably by 63% of registered voters…

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Biden’s Got Big Trouble: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Issues Powerful Statement as GovernorOpinion — Jan 18, 2023We’ve been holding our breath here in Arkansas. Those of us who are conservative political activists have wondered: Will our new governor, Sarah Sanders, be the real deal? After all, a lot of us are Republicans, and…

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Sarah Palin Weighs In on Whether She Would Run for Office AgainReporting — Dec 30, 2021Former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin “would never say never” to running for office again. During an interview with Newsmax, Eric Bolling said, “You’re a very popular personality. You’re a very popular…

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Shuts Down Possibility of Being Trump’s VP: ‘That Sounds Like … a No’Opinion — Jan 23, 2024Sarah Huckabee Sanders hasn’t lost a step. The woman who excelled at the unenviable job of den mother to the petulant Washington press corps during her press secretary days in the Trump administration is now her own…

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Sarah Palin Says Fox News ‘Canceled’ Her After She Spoke Her Mind About Network on NewsmaxOpinion — Jun 18, 2023When Sarah Palin talks about media bias, she’s worth listening to. The former Alaska governor, former Republican vice presidential candidate and current conservative commentator has been on the receiving end of…

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Woman Diagnosed With Incurable Cancer Days Before Her Wedding ‌Reporting — Aug 24, 2024Sarah Bamber, 45, and husband Chris on their wedding day. Sarah said she had also lost significant weight, prompting alarm bells to ring before her cancer diagnosis. NEIL REDFERN PHOTOGRAPHY VIA SWNS. “> MANCHESTER…

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Takes Apparent Swipe at Harris for Being Childless — Sep 18, 2024Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) apparently took a jab at Vice President Kamala Harris for not having biological children of her own. The dig came as she was introducing Donald Trump at a Flint, Michigan, town…

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Sarah Palin Is Officially Taking the New York Times to CourtReporting — Jan 13, 2022A court date has been set for former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s defamation case against The New York Times, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The outlet reported Tuesday…

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Backs Trump in Deploying National Guard to Aid ICE — Sep 10, 2025Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is deploying Arkansas National Guard to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with immigration enforcement in Arkansas. Sanders made the announcement Tuesday, according to a…

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Issues Scathing Response to Criticism From Gavin NewsomReporting — Feb 10, 2023Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) fired back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) after he criticized her and her state’s record on crime. After Sanders delivered her rebuttal to the State of the Union address…

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Discusses Her Agenda as She Becomes First Female Governor of ArkansasReporting — Jan 10, 2023Sarah Huckabee Sanders opened up about the plans she has for Arkansas ahead of her swearing-in as the state’s first female governor. In November, Sanders, a Republican, defeated her Democratic opponent Chris Jones. Fox…

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