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California Gov Newsom declares state of emergency as LA warehouse fire continues to burn, spew smoke
The fire inside the 500,000-square-foot frozen-food warehouse started Wednesday.
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Illinois cross burning to protest Trump policies puts spotlight on state’s governor
Pritzker condemned the June 10 incident on social media after reports emerged that a burning cross had been found in Chicago's Grant Park.
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Most Americans don't trust AI for news, poll finds
Across partisan divides, respondents showed relatively similar stances on trust in AI for information.
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Ken Paxton declares it illegal for mental health providers in Texas to 'transition' minors
Senate Bill 14 went into effect in 2023, which banned healthcare providers from using gender-affirming care to treat gender dysphoria in adolescents, including the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries.
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National Archives Freedom Plane begins journey across US, taking Founding-era documents to museums
The plane departs from Washington, D.C., on Monday and will run through Aug. 16
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At least nine hospitalized after Cincinnati nightclub shooting
Incident follows one in July 2025 in which a man who fell to the ground was repeatedly kicked and hit by people as he struggled to get to his feet and a woman was punched by a man before falling to the ground, sparking public outrage.
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Mass stabbing outside D.C. on beltway, shots fired
Shots have been fired, though further details are unclear.
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Mass shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, 14 wounded
The gunman's identity and motive have not been identified as of press time.
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World leaders call for peace after U.S. strikes on Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron said war between the U.S., Israel and Iran brings "grave consequences for
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Senate, House leaders briefed ahead of Iran strikes
The Gang of Eight was briefed ahead of the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a social media post Saturday morning, the Louisiana Republican said the eight members of Congress were briefed in detail earlier in the
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Physicians assistants leave for Iowa due to licensing wait times in Illinois
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation leaders discussed audit findings with members of the Legislative Audit Commission at the Illinois Capitol last week.
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'Breaking Up is Hard to Do' singer Neil Sedaka dies at the age of 86
Sedaka, who had nine Top 10 hits during his long career, was reportedly taken to the hospital Friday morning, but no details surrounding the cause of his death has been released so far.
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Louisiana lawmakers target AI with at least 18 proposed bills
Louisiana lawmakers are moving quickly to put guardrails around artificial intelligence, with at least 18 bills filed or pending ahead of the 2026 regular session