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Pharmaceuticals company from Switzerland to invest $50 billion in US over next 5 years
The new manufacturing facilities will be in Indiana, California, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
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With an $800M deficit and layoffs coming, LA Mayor Bass seeking bailout
Mayor Karen Bass blamed the Trump administration and the economy for falling revenue...“Turmoil and uncertainty from Washington and a slowing economy are causing lower revenue projections.”
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AZ governor slammed by GOP for her veto of AZ ICE Act; Dems praise veto
"This veto from the governor is another slap in the face to Arizonans who have suffered greatly from the consequences of an open border under the Biden administration," said GOP Senate President Warren Petersen.
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SpaceX rocket explodes during test flight, causes flight delays at Florida airports
Thursday's incident marks the second time a SpaceX rocket exploded this year. The first was on Jan. 16, after which the FAA ordered SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation.
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Wyoming governor signs bill that bans foreign funding of ballot measures
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Thursday signed legislation that will ban foreign funding of ballot measures in the state. House Bill 337 prohibits non-U.S. citizens from funding any statewide initiative or referendum petition drive and require political action
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WA House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill
Previously called the “Ending Forced Labor Act,” Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1233 would reform the programs to voluntary participation unless court-ordered for community restitution.
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Illinois governor pushes to remove cell phones from classrooms
The governor proposed the ban during his State of the State address last month and repeated the call Thursday at Centennial High School in Champaign.
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Bill cracking down on fentanyl traffickers advances in Senate
Bill permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Pope Francis releases brief 30-second message amid hospitalization
"I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here," Francis said. "May God bless you and the Virgin protect you. Thank you."
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Sheriff says there are no signs of active shooter or victims at Naval Air Station in Pensacola
A spokesperson for the Escambia County Fire Rescue confirmed to CNN that they are responding to the incident.
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Two men charged with manslaughter over 2024 deaths 3 Kansas City Chiefs fans
Ricky Johnson, 38, Clayton McGeeney, 36, and David Harrington, 37, were found dead in Willis' backyard in Missouri in January of this year.
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Despite legislative ban, Texas public universities still implementing DEI policies
Despite a state legislative ban, Texas public universities are still implementing so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, state lawmakers have found. Several institutions renamed or relaunched new units under a different name to continue
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'Hamilton' producer cancels musical's upcoming Kennedy Center run after Trump takeover
The announcement follows Trump replacing the center's board members and new ones electing him chairman