From the States
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Multiple tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma causing injuries and destroying homes
At least two tornadoes were spawned in severe storms Thursday night, destroying homes and injuring at least 10 people.
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Texas' Ten Commandments law possibly headed to US Supreme Court
A federal appeals court ruling upholding a Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is setting up a potential challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court over the role of religion in public education.
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Texas Governor Abbott reaches agreement with Houston officials on working with ICE
The Houston Police Department will comply with an amended order passed by the Houston City Council related to immigration enforcement.
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Chinese man illegally in U.S. charged with shipping weapons to North Korea
Wen was charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which carries a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
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Wisconsin governor vows no National Guard troops for deportations
Gov. Tony Evers told reporters in Madison he doesn’t support the president-elect’s plan to deport people in the country illegally.
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Three lawsuits filed over massive Tri-Cities wind/solar project
Local residents in opposition to the project have complained that wildlife and environmental concerns have been ignored, along with the loss of open landscape views for residents.
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Federal data says California lost 4,256 fast food jobs since $20 wage took effect
The number of jobs in the national fast food industry, which includes California, grew by 1.6% over the same time period, suggesting California’s fast food job losses are an abnormality.
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California AG reaffirms state’s commitment to sex reassignment procedures on minors
Following the oral arguments, several media outlets reported that the Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold Tennessee’s law.
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Eric Adams to meet Trump border czar next week
The New York Democrat said the meeting will take place next Thursday, on Dec. 12, and said he hopes to hear Homan's actual plans for cracking down on border security.
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Golfers hopeful other organizations follow lead of LPGA, USGA
The LPGA and the United States Golf Association, separate of each other, modified gender policies.
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Taxpayers to cover millions in medical debt of thousands of Illinois residents
As many as 300,000 individuals could be at least partly relieved of all outstanding medical debt in the Mideast state.
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Seattle counted 63% fewer homeless tents in September than at end of 2023
This is now the fourth consecutive quarter where the citywide tent count has decreased.
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CA lawmakers unveil bills to reduce rising fuel, drug costs
The new LCFS standard, approved by the California Air Resources Board is expected to add up to 65 cents to the cost of each gallon of gasoline next year.