'Florida is number one': Gov. DeSantis delivers State of the State address
'Florida is number one': Gov. DeSantis delivers State of the State address
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- Jalopnik
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- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Firefighters rescue 5 unconscious kids, mother from Fort Worth home after car left running
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- INSIDER
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- Business Insider
GOP Sen. Mike Rounds suggests schools should use solar panel funding to beef up security since Congress has 'gone about as far as we're going to with gun control'
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- The Telegraph
Benjamin Netanyahu tells Joe Biden to stay out of Israeli politics
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- The Telegraph
King Charles receives resignation letter from Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has sent a letter resigning as the Scottish First Minister to the King.
- Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Cruz, Cornyn introduce legislation to name I-27 extension project
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- The Hill
Thousands of pounds of beef shipped to 9 states recalled over E. coli concerns
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- The 74
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- WSOC
NC Senate override’s Cooper’s veto on pistol permits
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- Statesman Journal
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- Quartz
Nobody has donated to Tennessee's anti-abortion monument
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- Kansas City Star
Kansas Bill of Rights is null and void when it comes to abortion, Kobach’s office says | Opinion
Solicitor General Anthony Powell made an eye-popping claim before the Kansas Supreme Court Monday morning.
- Deseret News
Lee, Romney support resolution to suspend Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
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- NBC Sports Boston
Here are all the NFL rule changes for 2023 season
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- AP Finance
New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
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- The Hill
Netanyahu hits back after Biden expresses alarm over judicial overhaul
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- The Conversation
ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: a king-size dilemma for South Africa
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- Argus Leader
State Supreme Court hears Kevin Costner dispute, pandemic relief case
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