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Satellite Images Show Uncontrolled Wildfires Spreading Across Southern California
Two major blazes have scorched more than 15,000 acres combined, forced evacuations of over 10,000 homes, and remain uncontained as fire crews battle the flames.
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Rises in LA Mayoral Race With Viral Campaign Videos
The former 'Hills' star, whose house burned in last year's Pacific Palisades wildfire, is challenging Mayor Karen Bass with social media videos receiving millions of views.
Seattle Democratic Councilmember Expresses Alarm Over Business Exodus Under Socialist Mayor
Rob Saka, who previously praised Katie Wilson's election, now tells the New York Times he is 'gravely concerned' as Starbucks shifts 2,000 corporate jobs to Nashville.
Arizona Governor Backs Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline
Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, says the project would help ensure reliable and affordable energy for Arizona families and businesses.
Florida Judge Accepts Plea Deal for Internet Personality Clavicular in Alligator Shooting Case
The 20-year-old livestreamer, who admitted to methamphetamine use and "looksmaxxing," will serve six months' probation after facing nearly eight years in prison on two felony charges.
Xavier Becerra Faces Rivals' Attacks Over Campaign Finance Scandal at California Governor Debate
Two former staffers to the Democratic candidate pleaded guilty to stealing $225,000 from his campaign account during Thursday's debate, complicating his frontrunner status.
Settlement Requires Texas Children's Hospital to Create Nation's First Detransition Clinic
The hospital will pay $10 million and sever ties with five physicians under an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Former Kansas Mayor Reports to ICE Office Amid Deportation Concern Over Voting Misstep
Joe Ceballos, a legal permanent resident who served as Coldwater's mayor for two terms, admitted during his citizenship interview that he had voted despite not being eligible.
Vance Announces Suspension of $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
The Trump administration is withholding federal funds while citing $630 million in questionable billing and threatening similar action against all 50 states that don't aggressively combat fraud.
Bass Says Pratt AI Ads in LA Mayor Race 'Taking on a Violent Trend'
The incumbent mayor criticizes the Republican challenger's campaign as fiction while trailing in recent polling heading into November.