From the States
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Thousands ordered to evacuate as wildfire southwest of Denver destroys over one hundred structures
All the residents of Colorado City, an unincorporated community with a population of approximately 2,200 people, were ordered to evacuate.
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Major electric grid operator PJM warns of record power demand as heat continues
PJM, which serves 13 states warns electric demand will “approach record levels” over the next few days as temperatures soar to highs not seen in more than a decade.
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National Mall events suspended, Philadelphia cancels 4th of July parade, amid scorching heat dome
Temperatures reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Philadelphia and the nation's capital
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Trump says Chicago needs 'big, strong soldiers' to get it into shape
The president referred to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson when he said London Mayor Sadiq Khan is among the worst mayors in the world. “I think he’s the equivalent of the mayor of Chicago. I think he’s done a terrible job. Crime in London is through the roof,” Trump said.
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Texas leads US in job growth, breaks employment records again in August
Texas’ annual nonfarm growth rate was 1.4 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.5 percentage points, according to newly released Texas Workforce Commission data.
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Ohio voting system standards surpass federal regulations
The Ohio Ballot Board approved a new set of voting system inspection and security standards, making them the strongest in the country, according to Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
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Union members hand deliver letter to Fetterman's office pushing for extending ACA tax credits
With a government shutdown hanging in the balance, the fight for extended Affordable Care Act tax credits is hitting home for low-income workers.
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Trump is looking at RICO laws to pursue Antifa after giving it a terrorist designation
President Donald Trump declared Antifa a terrorist organization on Wednesday, describing them as a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster;” however, it’s unclear at this time if or how the president will make the designation official.
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DOJ sues California health plan that got almost $3.5 billion from Feds
Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said the lawsuit shows his office’s commitment to hold insurers accountable when they “brazenly compromise the Medicaid system." “Instead of keeping that promise, IEHP illegally spent hundreds of millions of dollars of surplus funding in a fraudulent scheme..."
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As prosecution wraps up its case in attempted assassination of Trump, Routh readies trial defense
An FBI agent, Nicholas Schnelly, testified that Routh’s alleged spot behind hedges near the gold club made a “good hide,” that would have given a shooter an unobstructed shot to the sixth hole of the golf course.
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Lawmakers seek changes to cashless bail system in Illinois as it faces loss of federal funding
State Rep. Dennis Tipsword is chief deputy of the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office. He said a defendant facing more than 50 sex abuse charges was not detained in DuPage County due to the Pretrial Awareness Act.
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Treasury goes after Sinaloa Cartel faction producing and smuggling fentanyl into US
Treasury officials said the Los Mayos faction is responsible for producing and smuggling fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine from northwest Mexico to the U.S.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker touts quantum future, but state senator urging caution for taxpayers
Illinois has given tens of millions of dollars in state tax incentives to quantum corporations.