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Illinois bill to let felons vote from prison draws criticism from Republicans
Some Democrats and electoral rights groups want progress on legislation in Springfield that would give people in prison across the state the ability to vote just weeks after being convicted of a felony or lesser crime. Some in favor of the bill cite the Illinois
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Southern California fire officials evacuate 40K residents over chemical leak in Orange County
The tank itself is located in the Southern California city of Garden Grove, but evacuation orders have also been placed for residents in other surrounding and nearby cities, including Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Stanton and Westminster.
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One dead, dozens injured in explosion, fire at Staten Island shipyard
The injured people have been transported to local hospitals and consist of one civilian and two firefighters who suffered serious injuries, two firefighters who suffered moderate injuries and nine firefighters and two EMS workers who suffered minor injuries.
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Hanukkah menorah lightings canceled as towns remove Jewish symbols over Hamas war
Meanwhile, an east London council reversed its decision after backlash to not display a menorah to avoid "further inflaming tensions" related to the war in Israel.
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Palestinian Ivy League student paralyzed after being shot in Vermont, his mother says
The suspect was arrested and pleaded not guilty to three attempted murder charges.
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Spotify lays off 17% of staff in move CEO says is to reduce costs and adjust for slow growth
Spotify shares rose nearly 10% following the announcement.
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Former US ambassador charged for allegedly working as agent for Cuba
After retiring from the State Department, Rocha worked in mining businesses, a public relations law firm and a cannabis merger company.
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Illinois has until Wednesday to respond to gun ban challenge in U.S. Supreme Court
Motion for preliminary injunction before U.S. Supreme Court argues why plaintiffs believe appeals court was wrong to side with gun ban.
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Four killed, including 2 kids, 2 police officers injured in Queens stabbing rampage, officials say
The officers who were slashed are reportedly expected to recover.
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Tourist killed, two injured in Paris terrorist attack near Eiffel Tower, officials say
The attacker used a knife and a hammer when going after civilians on Saturday before police used a taser to neutralize him, officials said.
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Suspect in the alleged murders of 3 homeless men in Los Angeles in custody
As of now, it is not clear if Powell is the same person who killed a homeless man in Las Vegas and injured three others.
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Apple puts out another iOS update due to security concerns
Apple says that the vulnerabilities were fixed and is urging its customers to download the new update as soon as possible.
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Texas Senate passes school safety expansion, as feud escalates between GOP Speaker and Lt. Gov.
While the legislature may be at a stalemate, school districts took matters into their own hands and implemented safety protocols that officials say have already saved children's lives.