Nation
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Los Angeles Lakers to be sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger in $12.5 billion deal
The current owner, Mark Walter, purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for what was at the time a record-breaking valuation of approximately $10 billion.
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Lawyers for man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk ask judge to remove death penalty option
The attorneys argue that the court is required to strike the factor that's required for the potential death penalty to be on the table.
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Meta faces 29 states in the largest youth social media trial yet
A coalition of 29 states takes Meta to court over allegations Facebook and Instagram were engineered to addict children
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Southwest states - CA, NV, AZ - dealt with fires, unrest, lawsuits and more in 2025
There were high-profile deaths this year in the Southwest. Among them was the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk when he spoke at a rally at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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GOP fiscal hawks balk at $5.7B for refugees in 2026 HHS funding bill
When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have less than a month to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal year 2026.
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SBA sues Chicago over online betting tax
Suit claims that the state of Illinois has sole authority to license and tax online sports wagering in the state.
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Wisconsin looks to increase unemployment pay for 1st time since 2014
The unemployment pay increase in Assembly Bill 652 would make the maximum weekly benefit $395.
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Michigan's top 10 stories in 2025
Throughout 2025, AG Dana Nessel regularly joined other AGs in taking legal actions against the Trump administration and its policies. Since Trump took office in January, Nessel has joined or filed 41 different lawsuits.
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Florida's minimum wage rising to $15 in 2026
One dollar increase the result of a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2020.
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One state is now letting veterinarians skip rabies shots for at-risk pets under new law
Exemption created for pets too sick to take shot.
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Saying 'amen' instead of 'cheers': Poll shows prayer tops drinking this New Year’s Eve
Out of 1,000 registered voters, 44% will say a prayer, while 39% will have an alcoholic beverage, which is down 12 points from 2022. Alcohol consumption is at the lowest rate in nearly 90 years.
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Maryland looks to AI to vet food stamp, Medicaid recipients’ eligibility
Tools to be used to verify eligibility for welfare programs.
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No charges filed in Wisconsin over burning of bartender's Charlie Kirk hoodie
Door County Sheriff’s Department said that an officer did receive a call about the incident but the caller did not want to be reported as crime victim.