From the States
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2025 illegal entries in Texas: Nearly half the gotaways reported in previous years
In fiscal 2025, 259,878 illegal border crossers were apprehended in Texas, excluding gotaways, by Border Patrol and CBP officers, according to year-end CBP data
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Massachusetts parole board approves release of 39 murder convicts after state's high court ruling
The Parole Board emphasized that its decisions are guided by legal standards and a thorough evaluation of each individual’s rehabilitation and readiness for supervised release. The convicts were released because they were 20 years old or younger at the "lifetime without parole" sentences.
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Nurses Union, elected officials push back against limits on loans for nursing students
Students pursuing a master's degree or doctorate in nursing will be limited to $100,000 in total borrowing costs, much like students pursuing degrees in liberal arts and other areas not categorized as professional.
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Three school board members in Washington state face recall effort over mask removal
Three Richland School Board members are facing a recall campaign led by four voters who accuse them of violating state law and multiple district ethics and policies when they voted in February to make masks optional. The recall group has accused Semi Bird, Audra Byrd
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Kari Lake, Mark Brnovich lead marquee GOP primary races in Arizona
No one is running away in the Arizona Republican gubernatorial and U.S. Senate primaries just yet, poll shows.
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Missouri House approves 'Parents Bill of Rights'
"We are responding to the concerns of our constituents," Rep. Ben Baker said of the bill.
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California legislation would create four-day workweek for large employers
Bill would make a 32-hour workweek the standard for companies with more than 500 employees.
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Amazon raises prices to keep up with inflation
CEO Andy Jassy says U.S. third-party sellers will be charged a 5% upcharge because of higher inflation and fuel costs.
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Kentucky legislature overrides governor's veto of 15-week abortion ban
The law will go into effect immediately, shuttering both abortion facilities in the state.
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Florida GOP Gov. DeSantis signs into law state's 15-week abortion ban
Florida becomes the most recent red-run state to limit abortion access.
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Second bus of illegal immigrants arrives at U.S. Capitol from Texas
As the federal government continues to turn a blind eye to the border crisis, the State of Texas will remain steadfast in our efforts to fill in the gaps and keep Texans safe," Texas governor says.
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Grand Rapids faces protests after release of officer shooting footage
Protesters were reportedly throwing objects at the police department Wednesday evening.
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Amid inflation and worker shortage, small businesses pessimistic about the future
In response to rising costs and inflation, business owners have had to raise their own prices.