From the States
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Coast Guard is monitoring Chinese-flagged vessels in Arctic
The Coast Guard is also working with the Canadian military to expand maritime defense in the Arctic after U.S. and Canadian partnerships are building arctic cutters in Texas.
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Florida mayor arrested for grand theft and fraud related to COVID relief funds
“Public officials do not get to write the rules and then write themselves a check,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “The mayor used her position to push a COVID relief grant program, then took $50,000 from it for her family’s businesses after being warned it was prohibited.
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Nearly 1,000 residents of Toledo evacuated after chemical explosion
The chemical released was glycidyl methacrylate, which is used to "make certain plastics, paints and coatings perform better."
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Early voting begins Monday for Georgia's May 19 primary
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff's seat is considered one of the most competitive in the country. Osoff has no competition in his primary.
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Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting
Urban areas supported the amendment by about 68.5%, while rural areas opposed it by roughly 71.5%. Suburban and small-city areas were more evenly split, with about 53% voting in favor.
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Caddo jail overcrowding worsens; Justice Department recommendations not met
A major contributor to overcrowding, the report revealed, is the length of time pretrial inmates wait. The detention period for those awaiting trial or court appearance has doubled in the past decade, the report states.
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Arizona GOP pushes to protect Colorado River's limited water
Arizona Senate Republicans asked the Trump administration to release water from the reservoirs to protect hydropower generation and stop low water levels.
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Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest ‘buffer zone’ proposal
Mamdani's veto of the school buffer zone is seen as a snub to City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who pushed both bills through the council in response to an uptick in hate crimes in New York City, much of it targeting Jewish residents.
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Virginia seeks stay after redistricting ruling
The “Motion for Emergency Stay” was filed on behalf of Elections Commissioner Steven Koski, the State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Department of Elections.
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Wisconsin AG sues prediction markets over sports wagering allegations
The lawsuits targeted Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for operating prediction markets on event contracts in the state that resemble and pay out like sports wagering.
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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.