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Seattle Police criticized in Inspector General report for their handling of protest
The review examined the fallout from a May 2025 Christian fundamentalist rally held at Cal Anderson Park, located in Capitol Hill, the heart of Seattle’s LGBTQ community, and a counterprotest, which led to 23 arrests.
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School district kicks out Christian student ministry because founder opposes tax increase: lawsuit
Months before cutting off Sweet Onion Christian Learning Center from "released-time" Bible instruction, superintendent told board the community didn't like founder's Facebook posts or "particular interpretation of the Bible."
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Trump seeks freeze on tariff ruling by Court of International Trade
The Trump admin asked the U.S. Court of International Trade on Monday to pause its ruling blocking the president's Section 122 tariffs, warning that even a temporary halt could disrupt trade negotiations and trigger a surge in imports.
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Newsom extends state highway patrol support for troubled Oakland, but demands pursuit policy reform
City regulations prohibiting local officers from pursuing criminals unless there is reasonable suspicion to believe the fleeing individual committed a violent forcible crime, a crime with a firearm or there is probable cause the individual is in possession of a firearm.
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Two Florida state Democratic lawmakers abandon party for the GOP
State Rep. Hillary Cassel on Friday said she did not reach her decision to switch her party affiliation easily, but that she believes in the Republican Party's "vision for a better, more prosperous Florida."
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Judge rules Georgia Senate committee can subpoena Fani Willis over Trump case
Judge rejects argument that legislators did not have the power to issue the subpoena.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues orders to safeguard Texas from Communist China threats
Executive orders require the state to arrest anyone implementing CCP influence operations divest from investments originating from China and to harden systems from cyberthreats.
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Before storm collapsed Santa Cruz wharf, activists had resisted upgrades for nearly a decade
By the start of 2024, the city estimated the pier had accumulated an over $14 million backlog of necessary repairs.
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Major health insurance changes to become law in Illinois
Law prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization before a patient can receive emergency treatment at a psychiatric facility.
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Florida woman reportedly stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery woman upset over tip
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect as 22-year-old Brianna Alvelo.
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Tech and MAGA worlds clash over visa program, spurring questions about US education
Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller has been a big advocate for restrictive immigration, as well as restrictions on H-1B visas. Others see the visas as necessary until the "home-grown" talent pool can match the ones overseas.
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Man who allegedly set woman afire on NYC subway charged with murder, arson
The defendant, Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 7, 2025.
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Big pricetag: Median U.S. home price expected to hit $410,700 in 2025
Realtors group forecasts mortgage rates will stabilize near 6% in 2025, which it expects to become the "new normal."