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Florida Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Semi-Truck Child Abuse Case
State attorneys pursue capital punishment in a high-profile case involving severe abuse of a minor by a commercial driver.
Anti-ICE Policy Criticized After Fleeing Migrant Injures Mayor’s Wife
Republican lawmakers link the Middlesex County crash to Gov. Sherrill's 'Trust Directive,' while Democratic leaders call for abolishing ICE.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton Targeted in Incident at Canfield Fair; Multiple Injured
Campaign officials report an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton at a Democratic booth, prompting condemnation from both major party nominees and state officials.
CBP Extends Pause of Some Border Construction, Including in Texas National Park
Federal Judge Jason Pulliam issued the ruling Wednesday; pause expected to run through end of September.
These Mayors Live Along Lake America's Shores. But They Won't Be Calling It That.
Republican and Democratic mayors in upstate New York are pushing back against Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, with local legislators approving a resolution rejecting the change.
Lake Ontario Mayors Push Back on Rename to Lake America as Communities Grapple With Identity and Economy
Elected officials in upstate New York say the executive order renaming the lake could disrupt local economies tied to its historic name, even in counties that voted heavily for Trump.
Texas Rejected an AI-Driven School's Bid for a Charter. The State Approved It for the Voucher Program.
Alpha School, which uses AI to teach students in just two hours daily, quadrupled its Texas presence after failing to secure charter approval but gaining access to public funding through the state's new private school choice program.
Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico to Host High-Dollar Hollywood Fundraiser While Republicans Gather in Dallas
The Brentwood event on Sept. 10 features tickets ranging from $500 to $13,500 and marks Talarico's second major Hollywood fundraiser this cycle.
Former Florida Governor Hopeful Removed From Miami-Dade Meeting Over Israel Investment Protest
James Fischback, who opposed AIPAC and Israeli bonds during his gubernatorial campaign, was escorted out after challenging the county's expanded $450 million investment cap in Israel-backed securities.
Homeland Security Opens Child Exploitation Probe Into Banned Texas Volleyball Coach
Ryan Richardson, permanently barred by SafeSport in February for misconduct involving minors, now faces federal investigation into allegations of sexual relationship with teenage player.