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CA governor, and other state officials upset over renaming of USNS Harvey Milk
Gavin Newsom called the decision to remove Milk's name an “assault on veterans,” and said the renaming revealed Trump’s contempt for the values U.S. veterans fight to protect.
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AZ Senator Gallego calls on EPA to keep Energy Star
The Trump administration has proposed ending the program, but in a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gallego wrote Energy Star saves Arizonans money
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Amazon gives boost to NC economy with $10B investment plan
The investment nearly doubles ($12 billion) what the company has poured into the Tarheel State since 2010. That year was the turn of economic development, with Republicans taking majorities in both chambers
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Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at age 79
Phil Robertson starred on "Duck Dynasty" from 2012 to 2017, and also founded the Duck Commander company.
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Maryland Democrats plan to override governor’s veto of reparations commission bill
The commission would study federal, state and local policies from 1877 to 1965 in the post-Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras, which the legislation said led to "economic disparities based on race, including housing, segregation and discrimination, redlining, restrictive covenants, and tax policies.”
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Alex Palou becomes first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500
Sunday was the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Bills allowing prayer, Bible in school, 10 commandments head to Abbott’s desk
SB 10, filed by state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, and SB 11, filed by state Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, previously passed the Senate.
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Teenager who was charged with killing Austin Metcalf to be tried as adult in Texas
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Metcalf at a high school track meet.
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Female softball player injured by male pitcher sues Minnesota to keep males out of her games
Olympic Peninsula school district bucks Washington state athletics, superintendent of public instruction with sex-eligibility policy, drawing threat from ACLU
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Crypto investor charged for allegedly kidnapping, torturing Italian tourist for weeks, police say
The suspect, John Woeltz, 37, appeared in court Saturday. He is being held without bail on charges including kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment.
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Bill increasing penalties for those who assault utility workers heading to Abbott’s desk
It was filed after Houstonians attacked utility workers attempting to make repairs during a lengthy power outage after Hurricane Beryl struck last July
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Wall of Remembrance displayed in Illinois as lawmakers commemorate Memorial Day
Illinois Senate Republicans unveiled the tribute Thursday. The wall includes photos and remembrances that cycle on a large screen in the Capitol rotunda.
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Online casino measure could still advance at Illinois Statehouse
State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, who helped foster in gambling expansion to include more casinos and more video gaming terminals throughout the state, said even with few days remaining in session, anything is possible.