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Spencer Pratt's Surge in Los Angeles Mayor's Race Draws Warning From Democrats, Support From Republicans
Reality TV star holds second place with 30.4 percent of vote in all-party primary, likely to face incumbent Karen Bass in runoff.
Graham Platner's Cocaine Brag Resurfaces as Unearthed Posts Reveal Blunt Admission
The Maine Democratic Senate nominee wrote in 2020 Reddit posts that he did drugs while on military leave, saying 'no regrets.' The Marine Corps prohibits illicit drug use.
Federal Judge Orders Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center, Says Only Congress Can Rename It
Judge Christopher Cooper's ruling on May 29 found the Kennedy Center board exceeded its legal authority by voting to add Trump's name without congressional approval.
Wildfire Survivors Turn to Costly Safety Tech as Blazes Worsen Across Western US
New companies are selling bunkers, hydraulic homes, and fire-resistant wraps for tens of thousands of dollars, raising questions about who can afford protection as wildfire risk grows.
ICE Officers Arrest Sudanese Refugee With Attempted Murder Conviction After Years in U.S. Despite Deportation Order
Gabriel Maror Ayuel, who arrived as a refugee in 1995 and was convicted of first-degree attempted murder in Tennessee in 2003, was taken into custody May 5 after ICE investigators tracked him to a Nashville apartment.
Henry Nowak Murder Renews Scrutiny Over Two-Tier Policing Practices
The 18-year-old student died after police prioritized a stabbing suspect's racism allegation over his cries for help, sparking debate about how race-related claims affect law enforcement responses.
Midwest Farmers' Struggles Test GOP Loyalty Ahead of Midterms
Farm confidence in Trump drops 10 points as bankruptcies hit six-year high, threatening Republican control in key agricultural states.
Longtime '60 Minutes' Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired After Confrontation With New Leadership
CBS News terminated the veteran journalist after he accused new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of attempting to 'murder' the program during a staff meeting, with new boss Nick Bilton citing 'hostility' and 'incivility.'
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles Deletes Homophobic Social Media Post, Blames Staffer
The Tennessee Republican's office said a communications team member posted the message during Pride Month and has been reprimanded.
Plastic Surgeon Who Testified in 1993 WTC Bombing Case Wins NJ Democratic Primary
Adam Hisham Hamawy, a combat veteran and medical professional, secured the nomination for a solidly blue seat despite scrutiny over past ties to Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman.