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Okinawa US Forces Plan Curfew, 48-Hour Pause
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U.S. forces in Okinawa ordered a 48-hour pause with alcohol ban and a month-long midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew after Marine Devin Ballard was arrested in a Naha killing.
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Nebraska Senator Plans Lincoln Tax Refund Bill
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Nebraska Sen. Beau Ballard says Lincoln improperly collected city sales and occupation taxes from residents in its extraterritorial jurisdiction and is calling for an audit and refunds, with legislation planned for 2027 requiring a 20-year review and interest. Lincoln officials deny administering sales tax, saying the state Department of Revenue handles collections and refunds.
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Indiana Ballard Certified for Secretary of State Ballot
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— Jul 23, 2026
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has been officially certified to appear on Indiana's November ballot as an independent candidate under the Lincoln Party after surpassing the required signatures, and he will face Republican Max Engling, Democrat Beau Bayh, and Libertarian Lauri Shillings. If Ballard earns 2% of the vote, the Lincoln Party would be established for the next four years.
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‘Sound of Freedom’ Creates Compelling Call to Action to Confront Child Sex Trafficking
Opinion
— Jul 1, 2023
“Sound of Freedom,” in theaters on July 4, is about real-world hero Tim Ballard’s work to rescue children from sex trafficking. Ballard leads Operation Underground Railroad and, according to the organization’s website…
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
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Former GOP House Speaker Bob Garff Dies at 72 From the Coronavirus
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— Mar 30, 2020
Former House Speaker Bob Garff (R-Utah) died following complications from the coronavirus. Garff’s daughter and state Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard (R-Utah) took to Facebook on Sunday to announce his passing. In her post…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Jimothy Raccoon Sparks Global Fame and Merch
Lifestyle
— Jul 18, 2026
Jimothy, a Seattle Ballard raccoon with short spine syndrome, has become an international internet sensation after a viral video, with appearances at a Mariners event and coverage on national TV. The wave of interest has spotlighted Tilly, a 7-year-old Tibetan spaniel with the same condition who, unlike Jimothy, thrives in a domestic setting under ongoing care, highlighting how environment shapes outcomes for animals with this syndrome.
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