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The Disastrous Maya Collapse Knocked Down an Entire Network of Cities in Mesoamerica
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District of Columbia
The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
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South Carolina
South Carolina's measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation
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Ohio
Ohio voting rights groups urge Gov. DeWine to veto bill nixing absentee ballot grace period
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Florida
Debbie Wasserman Schultz joins Jewish leaders backing Eileen Higgins (D) for Miami Mayor
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Arkansas
Ethics complaints dismissed against Arkansas lieutenant governor, secretary of state
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Connecticut
Gov Lamont Orders Special Election For New Britain House Of Representatives District
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Virginia
Football coach who went missing before undefeated team's playoff game is wanted on criminal charges
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California
California could get its first gasoline pipeline. Would that lower gas prices?
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Arizona
Maricopa County leader concerned after signature rejection rate doubles in 2025 election
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North Carolina
Update: State certifying municipal elections does not impact contested Morehead City mayor's race
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Kentucky
Tri-State election lawsuit alleges false records, possible crimes in 2024 election
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United Kingdom
UK: David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases
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Massachusetts
Labor center report shows nearly half a million Massachusetts workers rely on SNAP
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Maine
Sen. Collins signs petition seeking to roll back trans student access to sports, facilities
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North Dakota
Ballot measure effort seeks to provide free school meals to North Dakota students
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Rhode Island
How to win elections and influence the State House? The League of RI Businesses has a plan.
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Illinois
Will County Board Candidates File Dueling Election Objections, 1 Removed From Ballot
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New Hampshire
After 123 voters turned away at municipal elections, advocates criticize proof-of-citizenship law
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Louisiana
Fire protection for District 3 in Beauregard voted down during Saturday's election
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South Dakota
New Election Date Change Law Bringing Confusion To Governing Boards Needing To Change
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Middle East
Iran 'should expect another major uprising' over worst drought in decades DW News
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Alaska
Alaska Division of Elections begins reviewing petition to repeal election reform law
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