From the States
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Over 6% of Missouri students now homeschooled, report says
Notably, the study found that the number of homeschooled children in Missouri had doubled from 2019 to 2024 without much of a drop-off following the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Bomb cyclone’ kills one, knocks out power to 600,000+ in Washington state
A bomb cyclone – or what meteorologists call bombogenesis – is a rapid intensification of a cyclone in a short period of time.
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Poll: Majority of Americans support Trump's plan to declare emergency at border
On the other side, 12% said they somewhat oppose the idea while 26% said they strongly oppose it, with a total of 38% in opposition.
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Los Angeles codifies status as 'sanctuary city' ahead of second Trump administration
The new Los Angeles ordinance will prohibit the city from using any of its resources or personnel to help the federal government with its deportations, or enforcing immigration law.
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Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for major 'bomb cyclone' storm
The areas that could see the highest rainfall likely stretch from the south of Portland, Oregon, to the north of the San Francisco, California.
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Illinois Democrats meet to strategize on ways to block incoming Trump policies
State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, said whatever the Democrats come up with won’t work.
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Pennsylvania considering state Bitcoin investments
The U.S. government currently owns about 210,000 Bitcoin, which is worth over $19 billion at the time of this writing.
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Cases dismissed against two Jordanians charged in Quantico breach
The case garnered national attention, including pleas from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who demanded answers from President Joe Biden’s administration.
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Latino Republican flips CA seat with 14 point Dem advantage; barred from state Latino Caucus
Earlier this year, the Latino Caucus kicked out State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Jackson, for switching from the Democratic to the Republican party.
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Helene: Death toll rises to 103 in North Carolina, 232 in South
North Carolina is in its eighth week of recovery.
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Boston mayor promises to 'protect' residents from Trump's mass deportation plans
Boston Mayor Michelle Wusaid she would protect residents who use city resources regardless of immigration status, because things like 911, and taking children to school have nothing to do with immigration.
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DeSantis predicts Rubio's replacement will be announced by early January
DeSantis said that he has already received interest from several possible candidates to fill the remainder of Rubio's term, and is conducting preliminary vetting for the seat. The governor said they are also continuing to gather additional names.
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Ohio beats national average of reduction of overdose deaths
State officials say the decrease shows the progress of several state programs and resources offered over the past several years.