From the States
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Small private jet crashes into houses in Philadelphia, days after DC plane collision
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that six people were reportedly aboard the plane that crashed into the homes.
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San Diego officials say three recent area wildfires started in homeless encampments
These fires reflect fire trends throughout Southern California that link a significant portion of fires to homeless individuals.
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WA state Republicans criticize bill they say would undo 'parents' bill of rights' initiative
House Republicans in the legislature offered up dozens of amendments Thursday during an executive session, but none were successful in slowing down the bill.
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Los Angeles mayor launches initiative to provide more housing for homeless veterans
Effort starts after a regulatory change in the state allowing veterans to apply for both disability benefits and housing assistance.
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Court cracks down on California agency that denied Musk rocket launch expansion
Court accuses California Coastal Commission of “prejudicial abuse of discretion.”
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Maine lawmakers start new year with big pay raises
Lawmakers' salaries will grow from $25,000 to $45,000 for their two-year terms.
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Marijuana business booming in New York with more than 300 pot shops reported across state
Retail pot sales have generated $22 million in combined tax revenues for local governments, including $7.9 million for New York City, according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office.
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U-Haul report places Illinois near the bottom of places people are moving to
Illinois' place on the list grew three spots from No. 48 in the 2023 report.
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Justice Department issues consent decree with Fulton County Jail
The agreement comes after a Nov. 14 report that called jail conditions "symptomatic of a pattern of dangerous and dehumanizing conditions."
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FAA administrator: Boeing needs ‘a fundamental cultural shift’
On Friday, Boeing issued a news release on the company’s Safety and Quality Plan, which focused on “investing in workforce training, simplifying plans and processes, eliminating defects, and elevating our safety and quality culture.”
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New water plan to alleviate drought and protect fish in California unveiled by Biden and Newsom
In a news release, Newsom noted that a priority when determining this new framework was ensuring water supply for all Californians while accommodating endangered fish species.
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New Orleans Police will upgrade security for Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
This comes a few days after a deadly terror attack killed 14 people and injured at least 35 on New Year's Day when a truck was driven into a crowd in the city's oldest neighborhood.
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Illinois Attorney General offers warnings about weight loss drugs
Sales of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have soared, with over 1.6 million prescriptions issued in Illinois last year.