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perp walk of Superintendent Karen Cloninger (hid sexual assault information from cops to protect her career)
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Georgia
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
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Texas
MaddowBlog-The long list of scandals that will dog Texas' Ken Paxton from now until Election Day
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District of Columbia
The Metro will have to stay open until 2:00 a.m. to handle the crowd.
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Minnesota
LIVE (7:30 pm CST) JFK Profile in Courage Award Ceremony: Honoring Jerome Powell & People of the Twin Cities Minnesota
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California
Mill Valley School District, California, Measure E, School Parcel Tax Renewal Measure
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Middle East
Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in 26 years
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Oklahoma
As 3 compete for district judge in Kay County and Noble County, candidate sues over election law
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Massachusetts
Rep. Seth Moulton to take on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
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Kentucky
Louisville Police Department is asking for tips re: badly injured dog found bound & gagged in Iroquois Park
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Maryland
'We've been transparent': Maryland elections officials assure validity of votes amid ballot blunder
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Alabama
Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership
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New Hampshire
GOP bid to require documentary proof of citizenship struck down By Jacob Knutson
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North Carolina
NC Democratic Party leader Anderson Clayton runs to the problem - engaging voters
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Idaho
Idaho Secretary of State's Office investigated more than 40 campaign complaints before primary
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Oregon
On the Road -- Merkley on Town Halls and the Oregon Way Senator -Senator Jeff Merkley
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Montana
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied voters in Montana ahead of the state's primary election, backing congressiona
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Utah
Box Elder County residents won't get to vote on data center referendum, county attorney says
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Arkansas
She faced a life-threatening miscarriage. Under Arkansas' abortion ban, even calls to the governor's office didn't help
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South Dakota
What South Dakotans need to know about new laws and their rights before they vote
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Virginia
You Tube pro Data Centers in Virginia ads, reminiscent of vote no redistricting propaganda*.
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Illinois
Criminal sexual assault reported at LaBagh Woods on Chicago's NW Side on Saturday May 23
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North Dakota
Federal appeals court asked to weigh in on lawsuit over North Dakota political ad law
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Louisiana
Louisiana voters to decide constitutional amendment prohibiting the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries
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Maine
Maine Speaker calls for resignation of Wilton lawmaker (R) who violated campaign finance law
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South Carolina
SC early voting begins with record-breaking turnout. Many voters say redistricting is why.
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Alaska
Alaska governor pins fate of natural gas pipeline on tax break he wants lawmakers to approve
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Australia
Melbourne's Bianca Adler, 18, becomes youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest
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Connecticut
Trump is scheduled to give the USCG commencement address in New London this year, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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