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Bruce Willis' wife advocates for passage of dementia bill
Bill would require the California Department of Public Health to collect data on frontotemporal degeneration.
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'Every red flag': School district's gender identity mandate on teachers risks second SCOTUS rebuke
High court overturned Maryland district's no-exceptions policy for LGBTQ "storybooks" a year ago. Legal scholars, states, parental rights activists say no-exceptions pronouns and secrecy policies have same problems.
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Kentucky's Beshear says Monday's deadline has no 'legal impact' if McConnell vacates seat
Beshear did not appear to be in a rush to replace McConnell, stating that with him missing, Republicans have not been able to pass some of their more controversial legislations.
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'Cheers' actor George Wendt dies at 76
Wendt starred in Cheers in all 275 episodes, and earned six Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. He later got his own sitcom titled "The George Wendt Show."
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Virginia congressional candidate Vindman's campaign hit with FEC complaint
Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Va., is facing a federal ethics complaint after his campaign allegedly spent nearly $40,000 on copies of his twin brother’s new book — prompting a complaint claiming it violated campaign finance laws.
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World's richest man, Elon Musk, says he plans to spend less on politics
Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back Trump. On Tuesday, Musk said he still could increase spending if things change.
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Ukraine crisis will end in 'negotiated settlement,' says Rubio: 'There is no military solution'
Rubio's frank assessment of the conflict comes less than a day after President Donald Trump tried to push forward with a ceasefire between the two nations on Monday.
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Fourth inmate recaptured, New Orleans jail worker arrested after helping 10 inmates escape
Sterling Williams, 33, an Orleans Parish jail maintenance worker, was arrested after admitting to helping the inmates' Friday escape.
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Walmart vows to keep prices low as possible, as long as possible, amid tariffs, Trump's 'eat' barb
“We have always worked to keep our prices as low as possible and we won’t stop,” Walmart said.
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Virginia's new social media law targets teen access via parental consent, age checks
The law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin in May, takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, and applies to any platform that allows public profiles, messaging and shared content feeds.
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ALEC puts together task force to make recommendations on safeguarding election procedures
The task force will discuss strengthening voter ID requirements, limiting foreign influence and addressing concerns about the late arrival and counting of mail-in ballots.
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Greer fire in eastern Arizona now involves nearly 21,000 acres, up from 7,000 acres on Thursday
“The Greer Fire has burned thousands of acres of land, destroyed multiple structures, and forced families to leave their homes,” said Gov. Katie Hobbs.
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Seven inmates remain at large after escaping last week from New Orleans jail
Three of the inmates have been caught as of Monday morning.