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Two Florida state Democratic lawmakers abandon party for the GOP
State Rep. Hillary Cassel on Friday said she did not reach her decision to switch her party affiliation easily, but that she believes in the Republican Party's "vision for a better, more prosperous Florida."
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Florida woman reportedly stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery woman upset over tip
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect as 22-year-old Brianna Alvelo.
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Man who allegedly set woman afire on NYC subway charged with murder, arson
The defendant, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 7, 2025.
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Top NYPD officer resigns following allegations that he requested sexual favors from a subordinate
Maddrey reportedly requested Epps have sex with him at the department headquarters in exchange for overtime. He has reportedly been accused of sexual misconduct in the past.
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‘Zombie’ state boards and commissions undermine public trust, group warns
State with the most units of government per capita in the United States is Illinois.
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State immigration advocates plot strategy for Trump’s deportation plans
The incoming Trump administration has put the focus on going after violent criminal non-citizen migrants, and Trump is interested in cutting a deal to protect “dreamers.”
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Starbucks employees launch five-day strike amid holiday season
The strike has begun in 10 stores so far in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. But the number could increase to hundreds of locations by Christmas Eve next week.
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Billionaire Democrat supporter blasts Washington Gov. Inslee's wealth tax 'boneheaded'
A wealth tax is imposed on the value of some or all of a taxpayer's assets, such as stocks, real estate, and businesses.
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Two major banks leave UN Net Zero Banking Alliance in two weeks
Since April 2021, 145 banks in 44 countries with more than $73 trillion in assets have joined NZBA, tripling membership in three years.
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Environmental groups sue California over livestock manure policy
The aim of the LCFS is to reduce carbon emissions from transportation fuels in California, but there have been protests over the past few months about the potential environmental and fiscal impacts of the amendments.
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Motorist drives car into crowd of people in German Christmas market, at least two people dead
The driver of the car has been arrested and there is an ongoing investigation into the situation.
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Louisiana gambling revenue grows as mobile sports betting catches heat over social costs
Casino industry recently targeted by bill that would have increased taxes on online sports betting from 15% to 51%.
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Americans increasingly support a quick resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
37% of Americans say the U.S. is doing too much to help Ukraine.