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Arizona voters will soon decide if illegal border crossings should be a state crime
NewsA ballot measure would give local law enforcement the right to question, arrest, detain and prosecute anyone suspected of having crossed the U.S.-Mexico border between legal ports of entry.
Charles Ives’ vision of America still strikes an unsettling chord
NewsTo mark the 150th anniversary of the maverick American composer’s birth, pianist Jeremy Denk releases an Ives tribute album that educates, delights and confounds.<br>
Ozempic shows promise for alcohol and drug addiction, study finds
NewsThe weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too.
Barbed wire, high fences: some election spots in Arizona close, but others step up
NewsSome election locations in Arizona are shutting their doors in the face of security threats — but others are expanding their footprint.
How the ‘blue dot’ of Omaha could decide the race for president
NewsIf Vice President Harris were to win the swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, she would be short one electoral vote to win the election. That’s where Omaha comes in.
Helene’s damage to North Carolina’s Green River affects businesses that depend on it
NewsIn western North Carolina, tubing, rafting and kayaking shops are assessing whether the rivers will be safe enough to open by next Summer following the devastating damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, dies at 31
NewsPayne, who came to fame as a teen in the massively popular British boy band One Direction, died in Buenos Aires after falling from his hotel balcony, according to a statement by local officials.
NYC isn’t known for its Mexican food. A restaurant week was organized to change that
NewsIn New York, a young group of community organizers recently pulled together a week-long celebration of Mexican restaurants. They stress it’s about the workers as much as the food.
How Republicans mainstreamed the baseless idea of noncitizen voting in 2024
NewsDonald Trump and his allies have zeroed in on the baseless claim that Democrats are encouraging newly arrived migrants to vote for them in the 2024 election. There is no evidence of a plot like this.
Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge
NewsOver 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.
Trump focuses on women's issues in front of all-women audience in Fox News town hall
NewsThe former president took questions on immigration, the economy and abortion in the hour-long town hall in front of a friendly crowd of women in suburban Atlanta.
'Cheat Code to Life': Jailhouse lawyers help incarcerated people — and themselves, too
NewsA new trove of letters and oral histories is shining a light on the successes and challenges of jailhouse lawyers: people in prison who help themselves and others navigate the legal system.
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