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Four dead in domestic violence shooting, including one Washington deputy, one deputy on life support
Investigators found one person dead inside the house, while another body was found in the yard. The suspect was also found dead on the property. The reason for the shooting and the identities of the victim have not been released.
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NASA space telescope falls to Earth, marking end to its 22-year mission
The U.S. Space Force confirmed the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory's reentry near Indonesia after tracking its sinking orbit, which happened faster than was expected.
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New York appeals court rules Mamdani can move forward with taxes on second homes
Mamdani supported the new pied-à-terre tax, which was proposed by New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, earlier this year. The tax was expected to bring in approximately $500 million for the city annually.
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SCOTUS asked to decide challenge to IL’s post election ballot counts and challenges to state laws
The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to intervene in a case that could reshape how federal candidates challenge state election laws.
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Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at age 79
Phil Robertson starred on "Duck Dynasty" from 2012 to 2017, and also founded the Duck Commander company.
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Maryland Democrats plan to override governor’s veto of reparations commission bill
The commission would study federal, state and local policies from 1877 to 1965 in the post-Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras, which the legislation said led to "economic disparities based on race, including housing, segregation and discrimination, redlining, restrictive covenants, and tax policies.”
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Alex Palou becomes first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500
Sunday was the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Bills allowing prayer, Bible in school, 10 commandments head to Abbott’s desk
SB 10, filed by state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, and SB 11, filed by state Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, previously passed the Senate.
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Teenager who was charged with killing Austin Metcalf to be tried as adult in Texas
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing Metcalf at a high school track meet.
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Female softball player injured by male pitcher sues Minnesota to keep males out of her games
Olympic Peninsula school district bucks Washington state athletics, superintendent of public instruction with sex-eligibility policy, drawing threat from ACLU
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Crypto investor charged for allegedly kidnapping, torturing Italian tourist for weeks, police say
The suspect, John Woeltz, 37, appeared in court Saturday. He is being held without bail on charges including kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment.
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Bill increasing penalties for those who assault utility workers heading to Abbott’s desk
It was filed after Houstonians attacked utility workers attempting to make repairs during a lengthy power outage after Hurricane Beryl struck last July
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Wall of Remembrance displayed in Illinois as lawmakers commemorate Memorial Day
Illinois Senate Republicans unveiled the tribute Thursday. The wall includes photos and remembrances that cycle on a large screen in the Capitol rotunda.