From the States
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Tariffs, jobs debate in close Ohio congressional race
The Ohio legislature approved a new congressional map in October 2025 that would favor Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Hawaii urges tourists to refrain from visiting Kauai while it recovers from hurricane
The loss of tourism is expected to hurt the island, which only sees a fraction of Hawaii's 10 million visitors, but tourism is its top economic driver, with people coming from all over the world to view its tropical landscapes, waterfalls and cliffs.
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New York Mayor Mamdani joins 9/11 interfaith walk that ended at Islamic Center
The peace walk was created for people to “come together to remember those we’ve lost, and to recommit to our shared vision of safety in solidarity,” according to an online flyer.
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Law soon requires new Illinois homes to include electric vehicle charging capabilities
Critics say this will increase costs.
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Feds pledge financial backing, support to Philadelphia in rebuilding I-95
Reconstruction, he said, would begin later this week.
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Texas governor signs parental rights, education bills into law
“Parents deserve to know what books are in school libraries,” Abbott said, adding that he signed the bill to get “inappropriate or vulgar materials out of our schools."
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Illinois leaders call on federal government to help with migrant surge
On top of state funds, Chicago is also appropriating $51 million toward housing and other services.
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Austin adds hundreds of shelter beds, thousands remain on streets
Out of the 5,000 homeless people in Austin, fewer than 900 of those individuals receive some form of shelter.
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Illinois governor signs law stripping libraries of state funding for banning books
The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine continues to push for parental consent for social media
The legislation would include social media and online gaming companies such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, along with online shopping sites.
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Thousands of dead fish wash up on Texas beach
Fish need oxygen in the water, but water samples taken from the affected areas "were found to have almost no dissolved oxygen," park officials said.
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Pennsylvania governor signs disaster declaration to get federal help with I-95 collapse
The state government is looking to create new routes for drivers while I-95 is rebuilt.
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Portion of I-95 in Philadelphia collapses after truck catches fire
Officials have been unable to search for a driver and they are unsure whether the truck is a tanker.