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Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
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Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.

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She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?
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She Was Absolved of a Heinous Crime. Why Won’t They Leave Her Alone?

A judge exonerated Nancy Smith, an Ohio bus driver, after she was convicted of abusing children in her care. Now, prosecutors want to reverse an order saying she was innocent.

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Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat
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Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat

In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.

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California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office
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California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office

The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.

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Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense
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Religious References in Lindsay Clancy Trial Anger Judge and Defense

The religious reference by a prosecution witness on Monday incensed the presiding judge, who sternly instructed jurors to disregard it. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asked for a mistrial.

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Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms
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Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms

Nearly 4,000 customers in the Gary area remained without electricity almost two weeks after an intense storm. The utility has pledged to restore power by Tuesday.

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Martha’s Vineyard Property Once Owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis Is Now Open to All
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Martha’s Vineyard Property Once Owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis Is Now Open to All

Visitors to Martha’s Vineyard can now traverse a property once owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Known as the Squibnocket Pond Reservation, the 330-acre reserve opened last year and added a new trail in July.

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Karen Solomon, Wife Charged in Massachusetts Officer’s Death, Is Believed Dead
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Karen Solomon, Wife Charged in Massachusetts Officer’s Death, Is Believed Dead

Karen Solomon, 58, a longtime advocate for the mental health of emergency workers, had been missing for six days after her husband, a police officer, was found dead.

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U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol
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U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol

The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.

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Sean Grayson, Ex-Illinois Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey, Dies in Prison
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Sean Grayson, Ex-Illinois Deputy Who Murdered Sonya Massey, Dies in Prison

Sean Grayson, 32, was serving a 20-year sentence for the 2024 murder of Sonya Massey, who was holding a pot of hot water when she was shot at her home.

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What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes
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What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes

After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.

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These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.
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These Conservatives Want to Be Working Moms. The Manosphere Disapproves.

At a conservative center for women leaders, interns told stories about their lives. One said a male classmate told her, “I don’t know if women should be lawyers.”

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In Building His Border Wall, Trump May Bring Down a 110-Year-Old Church
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In Building His Border Wall, Trump May Bring Down a 110-Year-Old Church

A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border in West Texas. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?

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Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
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Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.

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California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger
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California Cancels Talks With Paramount Over Warner Bros. Merger

The attorney general of California, one of 12 states suing to block the $111 billion deal, accused Paramount of leaking and misrepresenting earlier settlement discussions.

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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat
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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat

The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.

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Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals
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Fire Near Reno, Nev., Prompts Evacuations of Homes and Hospitals

The Hawk fire has burned over 15,000 acres and is encroaching on the northern part of the city. About 42,000 people are under formal evacuation orders and thousands more have been urged to flee.

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