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Federal probe finds gun used in killing of 8 children; arrest made
A federal investigation has found a Shreveport man lawmen late Tuesday say was the person whose gun Shamar Elkins used Sunday to kill eight children and injure two others in the Cedar Grove neighborhood. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District
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'Kayleigh’s Law,' named for child sex abuse victim, permits 25-year restraining orders in California
Bill was inspired by the experience of Kayleigh Kozak, who was sexually abused by her soccer coach as a child.
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Federal grand jury charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud over hate ratings
The group has acknowledged using paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups and gather intelligence on their operations, which it shared with local and federal law enforcement, according to the Associated Press.
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Trump admin Education Dept. has paused student loan forgiveness
The Biden administration launched a loan forgiveness program, the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, but it was found to be illegal. IBR is currently the only loan forgiveness plan not facing legal challenges.
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California high school students seek aid despite the risk of deportation for a parent
Twelve percent of American children, or about nine million people, are citizens with at least one noncitizen parent, according to KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling and news organization.
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US Olympics Committee bans transgender athletes from competing in women's sports
The rule change directly mentions Trump's Executive Order 14201, signed in February, which is intended to "protect opportunities for women and girls to compete in safe and fair sports."
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Republicans are trying to overhaul the U.S. regulatory system in 2026 funding bill
Republicans are using the high-stakes annual appropriations process to push through legislation that would overhaul the U.S. regulatory system. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has continuously reintroduced the REINS Act to no effect.
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AstraZeneca to build largest US plant in Virginia as part of $50B investment in US
President Donald Trump referenced the announcement the following day in Oval Office remarks, framing AstraZeneca’s overall $50 billion investment as a response to U.S. trade policy and the political climate.
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Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell concert
"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," Ozzy Osbourne's family said
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Coca-Cola to launch version with US cane sugar
"As part of its ongoing innovation agenda, this fall in the United States, the company plans to launch an offering made with U.S. cane sugar to expand its Trademark Coca‑Cola product range," the company said
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Texas legislature in special session to address redistricting, committee members assigned
On the call for the special legislative session, which began Monday, is the task of redistricting Texas’ 38 congressional districts. The session is supposed to address 18 legislative priorities identified by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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20-state coalition sues Trump administration over health care, education
California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Washington are part of a 20-state coalition suing the Trump administration over restricting access to health, education and social service programs.
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NC Sen Budd backs Israel’s; says 'Hamas is the impediment to peace'
Budd and Ambassador Mike Huckabee were responding to 25 Western countries and the European Union commissioner issuing a joint statement calling for a ceasefire and assessing blame to both sides.