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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill indicted in New Orleans for public intimidation and malfeasance
Gov. Jeff Landry blasted the indictment Thursday, saying on X that he would pardon Murrill “as fast as the law allows.” He called the proceeding a “kangaroo grand jury” and said the Orleans criminal justice system is “a circus at its finest.”
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California man pleads guilty in Tucson for sending a fake ransom note to Nancy Guthrie's family
Nancy, who is the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, is still missing five months after she was taken from her home, with no known suspects or leads from investigators.
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Vatican excommunicates bishops in ultraconservative group, warns faithful of sanctions
In its decree, the Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicated six bishops and priests.
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Ohio legislation would toughen fentanyl sentences, teach students of danger
Sponsors Reps. Cindy Abrams, R-Harrison, and Phil Plummer, R-Dayton, say the new proposed legislation comes as a response to increases in drug overdoses, specifically fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and throughout the country.
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Wisc. Rep. Steil plans to continue town halls despite left-wing protesters
A number of Republicans have recently seen angry crowds at town halls protesting potential Medicaid cuts. GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, including President Trump, have called them “protesters professionals.”
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Maine declared in violation of Title IX over trans athlete policy
In a letter to Gov. Janet Mills and other state leaders, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights said an investigation has determined that Maine’s Department of Education is in violation of Title IX, a 1972 civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding.
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Musk supports plan to disempower CA panel that blocked rocket expansion
The California Coastal Commission has notably been a major hindrance in recovery from natural disasters, such as the 2018 Woolsey Fire that devastated much of Malibu.
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FBI arrests US Army soldiers over alleged sale of national defense info to China
FBI Director Kash Patel said those charged will face "American justice."
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Tennessee first state to ban AI app Manus
The apps pose a threat to data privacy and cyber security, the governor said.
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US economy adds 151K jobs in February, unemployment rate at 4.1% , Labor Department
The numbers are slightly higher but consistent with Wall Street projects of 160,000 jobs and 4% unemployment.
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SpaceX rocket explodes during test flight, causes flight delays at Florida airports
Thursday's incident marks the second time a SpaceX rocket exploded this year. The first was on Jan. 16, after which the FAA ordered SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation.
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Wyoming governor signs bill that bans foreign funding of ballot measures
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday signed legislation that will ban foreign funding of ballot measures in the state. House Bill 337 prohibits non-U.S. citizens from funding any statewide initiative or referendum petition drive and require political action
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WA House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill
Previously called the “Ending Forced Labor Act,” Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1233 would reform the programs to voluntary participation unless court-ordered for community restitution.