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Federal Contractor Accused of Stealing $46 Million in Public Crypto Arrested Abroad
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Federal Contractor Accused of Stealing $46 Million in Public Crypto Arrested Abroad

Federal Contractor Accused of Diverting $46 Million in Public Funds Arrested Abroad A former U.S. government contractor accused of siphoning...

Staff Reporter | 1 month ago
Vigil Grows as Community Demands Answers in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
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Vigil Grows as Community Demands Answers in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Community Vigil Grows as Questions Swirl in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance In Tucson, Arizona, a quiet residential street has become a...

Staff Reporter | 1 month ago
Runaway Boat on California Freeway Exposes Deadly Toll of Unsecured Loads
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Runaway Boat on California Freeway Exposes Deadly Toll of Unsecured Loads

A Runaway Boat on the 91 Freeway Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns Chaos unfolded on Southern California’s 91 Freeway Sunday evening...

Staff Reporter | 1 month ago
New Video Raises Alarming Questions After Deadly Austin Mass Shooting
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New Video Raises Alarming Questions After Deadly Austin Mass Shooting

New Footage Sheds Light on Austin Mass Shooting as Community Demands Answers and Accountability Newly surfaced doorbell camera footage captures...

Staff Reporter | 1 month ago
Young Mother Swept Away as Climate-Fueled River Dangers Rise in California
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Young Mother Swept Away as Climate-Fueled River Dangers Rise in California

Community Mourns Young Mother Lost in Preventable River Tragedy at Popular California Trail A young mother tragically lost her life...

Staff Reporter | 1 month ago
Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Protection Act
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Senate Passes Landmark Voting Rights Protection Act

The U.S. Senate passed a sweeping voting rights bill designed to protect ballot access for every American citizen and combat...

Maya Washington | 1 month ago
Campaign Finance Reform Bill Aims to Get Dark Money Out of Politics
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Campaign Finance Reform Bill Aims to Get Dark Money Out of Politics

New legislation would require disclosure of all political donations over $10,000 and overturn Citizens United through a constitutional amendment.

Rachel Adams | 1 month ago
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Puts $50 Billion Toward Public Transit
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Puts $50 Billion Toward Public Transit

The latest infrastructure package includes historic funding for public transit, connecting underserved communities to jobs and opportunities.

Rachel Adams | 1 month ago
DC and Puerto Rico Statehood Bills Advance in Congress
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DC and Puerto Rico Statehood Bills Advance in Congress

Legislation granting statehood to Washington, DC and Puerto Rico advances, in a push to ensure full democratic representation for 4...

Rachel Adams | 2 months ago