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Southwest suffering under extreme heat, wildfires
Wildfires across the southwestern U.S. are ongoing and more widespread than usual. As of last week, the year-to-date acreage burn for the entire U.S. was up 46% compared to the last 10 years.
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Maine residents protest outside Sen. Susan Collins' office over fatal ICE-related shooting
The shooting occurred in the city of Biddeford, Maine, which is a coastal city of approximately 23,000 people.
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US House passes election campaign bill requiring funding from American citizens only
With the midterm elections quickly approaching, the Republican-controlled Congress has amped up attempts to reform or restructure campaign financing and election laws.
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Four people killed in Kentucky mass shooting, police say
The suspect fled the scene in a car and was found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
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Oregon revokes funding for Christian group fighting gang violence due to hiring practices
Now, the group has filed an appeal U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
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Abortion question one step closer to Arkansas' November ballot
After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision in 2022, then Gov. Asa Hutchinson and then-Attorney General Leslie Rutledge banned abortion except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
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Pennsylvania presidential ad spending may break records
Pennsylvania will also likely see record levels of spending on both Senate and down-ballot races as well.
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Corn growers join petition to Supreme Court challenging California emissions mandate
Petition challenges EPA’s decision to grant a waiver to California for its 2021-2025 electric vehicle mandate.
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Illinois ballot could include election security, property tax and IVF questions
Illinois State Board of Elections said ballot is set to be certified Aug. 28.
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Bipartisan bill in Michigan would simplify marijuana business licensing
Legislation would align all Michigan medical marijuana regulations with those for recreational usage.
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Chicago holiday weekend shootings take 11 lives, injure more than 50
Police reported more than 70 shootings in the city on Father’s Day weekend. More than 50 people were injured in shootings on July 4 and 5.
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Louisiana GOP officials criticize New Orleans' stance on open carry law
The new law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry on May 13, allows concealed carry of a firearm without a permit with a few exceptions, including impairment by drugs or alcohol.
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DeSantis signs a variety of bills to wrap up 2024 legislative session
DeSantis recently signed some of the last bills to wrap up the 2024 legislative session, including regulations for consumer finance companies and licensed professions.