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Two more skiers die in Lake Tahoe area, bringing death toll in region this year to at least 15
The deaths follow nine people dying in a Feb. 17 avalanche near Castle Peak, along with other fatalities at ski resorts such as Heavenly, a mountain in California's side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
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Crews recover 9 bodies of backcountry skiers following California avalanche
The slide, which struck midweek during a severe winter storm, is now linked to nine fatalities, making it among the deadliest avalanche incidents in U.S. history.
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Ohio governor warns property tax ban could trigger major state sales tax hike
Ohio’s sales tax is now at 5.75%
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IL prioritizes $3.2B for illegal immigrants, leaves working families behind: Legislator
“Then you see $3.2 billion spent on illegal immigrants here in the state of Illinois. I have working-class families calling me asking, ‘Hey Adam, why are we spending $3.2 billion on illegals when we can't even fund our afterschool program?’” said Niemerg.
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Texas congressmen in House and Senate file bill to reimburse state for border security costs
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn filed the State Border Security Assistance Act on Thursday; Sen. Ted Cruz is a cosponsor. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed companion legislation in the House.
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Illegal immigrant teen gets no jail time after killing 24-year-old woman in high-speed car crash
The teen was sentenced to two years' probation and 100 hours of community service.
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Wisconsin Gov Evers accused by state GOP legislators of hoarding illegal $170M 'slush-fund'
“Gov. Evers exploited federal programs, turning interest payments on relief funds into his own $170 million slush fund,” Sen. Wimberger said.
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Christian camps sue Colorado for gender identity rules as state faces SCOTUS trifecta of losses
Colorado ironically strengthened First Amendment rights for creative professionals by targeting a Christian baker and may do it again with so-called conversion therapy ban before the high court.
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Police investigate Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance in Slovenia
The life-size sculpture that was unveiled in 2020 was sawed off at the ankles and removed near Sevnica, Slovenia.
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New Hampshire lawmakers ban ‘discrimination’ against cryptocurrency
Bill would prevent the state or local governments from restricting the use of digital assets.
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Vegas resident gets nearly 4 years of prison time for threatening Sen. Rosen, other
Court documents show that on Oct. 17, an unnamed senator, later confirmed to be Rosen, who is Jewish, received a message from Miller that was antisemitic and full of profanity and threatened her life.
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Republican leaders blast Arlington ICE policy as ‘negligent’
(The Center Square) — Arlington County is facing growing backlash from Virginia Republicans after the board voted to ban local police from notifying federal immigration authorities. The new policy applies even in cases involving suspected gang members, human
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CA Gov Newsom calls for closing fifth prison during his term as part of proposed budget
“The parolee average daily population is projected to be 34,723 in 2024-25, declining slightly to 34,197 in 2025-26,” Newsom said in his proposed budget.