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Putin warns Russia won’t be stopped after record election win

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A defiant Vladimir Putin said Russia won’t be stopped from pursuing its goals after he swept to a record victory in a presidential election whose outcome was pre-determined. “No matter how much anybody wanted to suppress us, our will, our consciousness, nobody in history has ever succeeded, they have not succeeded now and they will never succeed,” Putin told supporters in Moscow late Sunday.
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Why Celebrate Ag Day?

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Americans need to understand the value of agriculture in their daily lives. Here are just some of the key reasons why it’s important to recognize—and celebrate— Ag Day each year: Increased knowledge of agriculture and nutrition allows individuals to make informed personal choices about diet and health.

Tom’s Elton Tribute coming to the Poncan Theatre

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Tom Cridland is the face of Tom’s Elton Tribute, known as the world’s number one Elton John tribute, and he is bringing his show to Ponca City on March 19. According to Deborah Marx with Deborah Marketing Management, “Tom was inspired to give up alcohol six years ago by Elton John’s example and through learning to play Elton’s timeless music during lockdown.” For those who somehow don’t know who this legend is, Elton John is a British singer, pianist, and composer who is known for his incredible talents across the globe.

Protesters take to streets in Cuba as lights go out across island

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Protesters took to the streets of Cuba on Sunday in a rare outburst of social unrest as a fresh wave of blackouts exacerbated tensions on the cash-strapped island. Social media posts showed crowds of people in Santigao de Cuba, the second-largest city on the eastern part of the island, chanting “corriente y comida” — power and and food — as police looked on.

Missouri says the Biden administration censored speech. The Supreme Court will judge

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WASHINGTON — In March 2021, as COVID-19 vaccines were increasingly available to the general public, officials inside the Biden administration were growing frustrated. The administration had launched an aggressive campaign urging people to get the shot, hoping it would put the deadly pandemic in the past.

Ponca Politics to host legislative update forum on March 22

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The second of three legislative update forums hosted by the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Ponca Politics Committee will be held on Friday, March 22 from 12 pm to 1 pm at City Hall. These forums serve as a means to provide the public with some insight into what is happening legislatively at the Capitol with regard to bills and the legislative process.