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Police continue search for suspect who shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses
The FBI is offering $50,000 for information leading to Boelter's arrest and conviction.
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Suspect arrested after threats against Texas state lawmakers participating in anti-Trump protest
Several federal, state and city elected officials were scheduled to speak at a protest in downtown Austin Saturday evening.
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Women's March cancels anti-Trump protests after Minnesota lawmakers shot
“In light of the devastating attack that claimed the life of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, we are canceling all remaining ‘Kick Out the Clowns’ events in Minnesota as law enforcement continues the search for the suspect,” said Rachel O’Leary Carmona, executive director of Women’s March in a statement.
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Virginia county board members give themselves massive raise amid inflation, tax hikes, cop shortage
One of the two supervisors who voted against the salary hikes noted that "residents are struggling with high inflation, high gas prices" and a 50% increase in homeowner taxes over the last decade in addition to a "staffing crisis in public safety."
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San Francisco Bay Area regulators vote to phase out natural gas furnaces, water heaters
The regulators said the plan would prevent up to 85 premature deaths annually and avoid up to $890 million in health impacts due to air pollution.
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DC-area county hides 'creepy and intrusive' DEI survey for employees: elected official
Yesli Vega, who lost closely watched House race in November, shares complaint from Prince William County employee about now-hidden survey.
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San Francisco board gives unanimous support for reparations plan to give black residents $5M each
Stanford University's Hoover Institution predicts that the proposal would cost about $200 billion, or nearly $600,000 for each non-black resident.
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At least 8 dead after suspected smuggling boats crash near San Diego
Bad weather hampered initial search efforts overnight.
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Virginia county board members advance plan to hike their pay 45% amid cop shortage, crime surge
With inflation still high, Fairfax County residents are facing higher property tax and annual car tax bills.
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Miami mayor: Hispanics are 'trending Republican' for reasons unrelated to immigration
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a possible 2024 GOP presidential candidate, says immigration reform must start with stronger border security.
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20 Norfolk Southern cargo train cars derail in Ohio, officials say
The county originally asked residents within 1,000 feet of the derailment to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
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No survivors after plane carrying five crashes near Arkansas airport
The identities of the dead remain unknown as of press time.
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Soros prosecutor delayed trial for accused robber who allegedly destroyed student's legs this month
Daniel Riley accused of running down volleyball player, costing her both her legs