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Yesterday: Gangs in Haiti kill 4 soldiers and 4 civilians in bid to seize full control of the capital
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Washington
Washington House of Representatives passes legislation to raise state's capital gains and estate taxes
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Wisconsin
Student voter turnout surges in 2025 Wisconsin Spring Election, reflects statewide Democratic shift
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Michigan
Whitmer fills (D) vacant Supreme Court seat; two seats (D) will be up for election in 2026
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Nevada
Trump pardons Fiore (R), clearing former Las Vegas councilwoman after fraud conviction
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California
Serial cat killer suspect arrested, potentially linked to a dozen-plus slayings, authorities say
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Indiana
Suspect identified in 53-year-old cold case of Indiana woman found dead with unharmed toddler
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North Carolina
North Carolina judges block GOP law to strip governor's election board powers
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District of Columbia
Why Everyone Loves This Ethiopian Fried Chicken in D.C. -- The Experts
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North Dakota
Lawmakers approve earlier deadline for North Dakota absentee ballots to align with Trump order
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United Kingdom
Labour's Deafening Silence on Turkey's Jailed Opposition Leader Raises Eyebrows
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Oregon
Tiny civics team from Oregon school with no history of winning big notches unexpected, magical national title
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Arkansas
Arkansas governor appeals FEMA denial of disaster declaration from March tornadoes
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Massachusetts
Boston City Council backs controversial measure to waive special election for District 7
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Kansas
Kansas governor signs bill doubling campaign finance limits on legislative candidates
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Middle East
Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say
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