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Eight Rescued From Seaplane That Landed in Manhattan's East River

All passengers and crew were pulled from the water by emergency responders near the East 34th Street heliport.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
State & Local

Paul Pelosi Involved in Hit-and-Run Incident in California, Vehicle Left With Major Damage

California authorities confirm Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run collision that left his vehicle with significant damage.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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Paul Pelosi, 86, Faces Hit-and-Run Charge After Striking Parked Car in Napa County

The incident occurs more than two years after the former House speaker's husband pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI causing injury in the same county.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 3 min read
State & Local

Grand Jury Indicts Louisiana's Attorney General in Fight Over Local Court Changes

AG Liz Murrill faces criminal charges for allegedly threatening New Orleans officials who opposed a law that eliminated an elected clerk position days before Calvin Duncan was set to take office.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Goal of Higher Voter Turnout Remains Elusive in California As Extended Ballot Counting Persists

State officials have implemented various reforms to boost participation, but turnout figures continue to fall short of targets despite changes to how votes are tallied.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Harris Reaches Out to NYC Mayor Mamdani, Progressives as 2028 Speculation Grows

The outreach comes after Harris lost key progressive support during her 2024 presidential campaign and signals an effort to rebuild coalitions ahead of a potential bid.

By James Callahan · Thursday, July 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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Protesters Receive Decades-Long Sentences for Texas ICE Facility Clash

Eight protesters were sentenced in connection with an attack on the Prairieland Detention Center, including one defendant who received a 100-year term.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Florida Executing Prisoners at Record Pace as Most States Abandon Death Penalty

The state has carried out 19 executions in a single year for the first time since 1936, accounting for 40% of all U.S. executions in 2025.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Allowing Late-Mail Ballots in 5-4 Ruling

The decision, four months before the 2026 midterms, allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five days.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Budapest Celebrates First Pride Parade Since Orbán Government Left Power

Around 50,000 marchers participated in the Hungarian capital's 31st Pride event on Saturday as temperatures reached around 40°C.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3 min read