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National Park Service advises public not to hike at the Grand Canyon due to wildfires
"Hiking into Grand Canyon is not advised today, with extreme heat and wildfire smoke inside the canyon," NPS posted to X. "The North Rim of the park is temporarily closed due to the White Sage Fire."
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Federal disaster declaration expands to eight additional Texas counties
Massive flooding in Texas began last week and has killed at least 120 people across six counties so far. Another 160 people remain missing as of Friday, according to state officials. The highest amount of casualties occurred in Kerr County.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce 'on biblical grounds,' amid husband's Senate bid
The announcement comes amid Ken Paxton's primary challenge to incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn next year. It also comes after a tough impeachment trial over allegations of corruption, which also included allegations of infidelity.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis issues order to stop municipalities from collecting most COVID fines
Fines as far back as March 2020 related to virus restrictions are canceled with the governor's new order.
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Several injured in NYC crash after suspected intoxicated driver damages restaurant, fruit stand
No serious injuries have been reported.
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Mississippi judge orders new election after finding 79% of absentee ballots invalid
The judge said he also found clear evidence of voter intimidation and harassment at the polling place on Election Day.
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Convicted sex offender allowed to stay on ballot for mayor in Texas
A Texas official says state election law limits the state's authority to initially declare a candidate ineligible.
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Kentucky Senate passes bill limiting no-knock warrants, following Breonna Taylor death
The bill also requires police to take additional steps to be issued no-knock warrants in the few situations in which they are permitted.
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Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail
Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker credited the state's legislative black caucus for helping get the measure enacted.
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California lawmakers approve state-specific coronavirus relief package, including $600 checks
Tens of thousands of Californians living in the U.S. illegally but with individual tax identification numbers will be eligible for payments.
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Longtime Bronx educator says she was fired after refusing to perform 'Wakanda Forever' salute
The woman was one year away from retiring when she was fired from her post with Bronx schools.
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Black police officer fired after being accused of sharing info with BLM protest organizer
Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers, who is also black, and an internal police disciplinary board recommended firing the officer.
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Report: Chicago mayor funneled hundreds of millions of city's COVID relief to police department
"That's the last thing people wanted."