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A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingScotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. The area has been moved into a majority white congressional...

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Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capitalLeaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or...

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Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian electionLatvian lawmakers plan to start negotiations to form a new government after a parliamentary election. Pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs's four-party coalition emerged with 35% of the vote. A...

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Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayEthiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters. That's according to residents who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution by...

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Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa PikeThe head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike. The announcement was made by Gov. Bill Lee on Saturday.

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SF: Fbi, Police Make 84 Arrests In Citywide Drug OperationFederal and local law enforcement agencies made 84 arrests Wednesday during a one-day operation targeting drug markets and people with outstanding warrants, police officials said.

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Federal court temporarily blocks Trump administration border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionThe news marks a major win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists in the region who have united to oppose the planned infrastructure projects.

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Oakland: Man Sentenced To 8 Years For Human Trafficking ConspiracyAn Oakland man was sentenced Thursday to eight years in federal prison for taking part in a conspiracy to force people into commercial sex work, federal prosecutors said.

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San Jose: Former Police Officer Sentenced To 5 Years For Possessing Child PornA former San Jose police officer was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession of child pornography, prosecutors said Friday.

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Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss deathFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student. The U.S....

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Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate voteThe Michigan Senate has voted to overhaul the state's dam safety laws, moving reforms closer to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk. Both legislative chambers have approved versions of two bills to...

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Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank saysHouseholds in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as...

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A galactic Nobel? Experts float the International Space Station among contenders for the Peace PrizeExperts say the Nobel Peace Prize might go to the International Space Station this year, highlighting global cooperation. But terrestrial contenders include U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime...

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DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting PoolA judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The decision could prevent federal prosecutors...

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Newsom signs law aimed at fighting Trump's Oakland coal facilityGov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Wednesday night that's aimed at shattering President Donald Trump's dreams of a massive Oakland coal facility.

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Programs for youths, veterans scrapped in latest national park blowThe Great Basin Institute has long partnered with federal agencies on national park projects. Now, it has lost millions in funding.

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Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resortsWhen Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his campaign for Senate last year, he skipped the local pageantry. Instead, records show, the conservative firebrand announced his bid on Fox News,...

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risksCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting workers from the risks of artificial intelligence. He also blasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not passing comprehensive AI...

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Judge ends federal oversight of Oakland police department after 23 yearsA federal judge has ended the 23-year federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department, marking the longest oversight of a police department in U.S. history. The department came under scrutiny in...

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FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumersThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said...

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