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Arrest warrant issued for actor Timothy Busfield in connection with a child sex abuse allegation
Authorities said the warrant was issued to bring Busfield before the court to face the charge.
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Bob Weir, founding member of Grateful Dead, passes away
“He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues,” the family wrote
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Newsom predicts budget deficit six times less than predicted by CA state agency
In his proposed budget, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is predicting a shortfall of $2.9 billion. That's much less than the $18 billion shortfall projected by the Legislative Analyst's Office.
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Reaction rolls in for Wisconsin’s proposed new legislative maps
Almost every new map would be more friendly to Democrats.
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Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann charged in 4th murder
Heuermann already faces six charges in connection to the murders of Megan Waterman, 22; Melissa Barthelemy, 24; and Amber Lynn Costello, 27.
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Michigan schools to get 45 electric vehicle school buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the awards Jan. 8 as part of the agency’s first CSBP Grants Competition.
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Baltimore Sun bought by Sinclair TV stations chairman who sees public interest and profitability
Baltimore Sun Media has won 16 Pulitzer Prizes. The newspaper was founded in 1837.
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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife seek separate trials in bribery case
Even if the charges go forward, Bob Menendez's attorneys said he should be tried in New Jersey.
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Republican Senate leader in Washington state decries bill that would triple property tax lid
Bill sponsored by 2- Democrats could raise state property tax limit to as much as 3%.
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Proposed law would compensate Ohio ‘Kidfluencers’
Actor and singer Alyson Stoner recently joined lawmakers to introduce the Kidfluencer Protection Act to ensure proper compensation for child influencers.
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Pilot becomes first active-duty Air Force officer to be crowned Miss America
Marsh won the title of Miss Colorado last year.
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Tennessee lawmakers push for AI protections for musicians
The goal is to protect songwriters, performers and music industry professionals’ voice from misuse via AI.
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Houston's recently elected Mayor Whitmire reversing predecessor’s political logjam
Within 30 minutes of being sworn into office on Jan. 1, Whitmire went on patrol with Police Chief Troy Finner, following through on his pledge to support the police and crack down on crime.