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NASA clears Artemis II crew to break from Earth's orbit and head for the moon
The Orion space capsule lifted out of Florida's Kennedy Space Center Wednesday night, marking the start of the first lunar mission in over 50 years. The last time the United States sent people to the moon was in the Apollo missions that ended in 1972.
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FBI makes multiple arrests Thursday in alleged $60M hospice-related Medicaid fraud in LA County
“But they have a lot of questions as to how this was allowed to happen under [Gov.] Gavin Newsom’s watch for as long as it did,” said Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo.
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FEMA makes $1B in hurricane protection funding that Louisiana has depended on
The $1 billion is not for Louisiana alone. It is a nationwide pool for states, local governments, tribes and territories. “Investing before a disaster strikes saves lives and taxpayer dollars,” U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said in a statement announcing the funding.
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Museum launches Route 66 collecting initiative ahead of famed route's 100th anniversary
Museum is seeking items that help illuminate Route 66's history ahead of the famed route's 100th anniversary.
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NJ senators renew call for probe into state’s COVID response after $53 million settlement
The lawmakers are calling for a select committee with subpoena powers.
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California ports again delay congestion fees, touted as supply-chain fix
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have delayed the “Container Dwell Fee" until Jan. 3.
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Cuomo allegations credible, but won't be prosecuted says Westchester DA
The district attorney "found credible evidence to conclude" the misconduct "did occur."
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DeSantis’ $4.4 billion environmental preservation budget wins widespread support
Eric Eikenberg, chief executive officer of the Everglades Foundation, said $660 million for Everglades restoration is “the largest investment in the history of the program.”
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Three quarters of CEOs fear for the job, worried more about supply chain than COVID
Only 3% of CEOs surveyed cited virus as top worry.
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Ben Downing, ex-lawmaker and climate change advocate, drops bid for Massachusetts governor
Downing called for 'more urgent, empathetic leadership" during the COVID crisis.
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Gunman goes on shooting rampage in Denver, nearby suburb before killed by police
Four killed and three wounded, including officer, before spree stopped in busy shopping district.
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West Virginia court ruling sets temporary roadblock for school choice
Two teachers union employees have sued the state in an attempt to halt the student choice program.
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South Dakota lawmakers to discuss impeaching state's attorney general after fatal crash
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg pleaded no contest in August to charges of driving while on his phone and driving outside his lane in an accident that caused a pedestrian's death.