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Keystone Pipeline System's Operator Agrees to Pay $26.9M Penalty over Major Kansas Oil Spill
The settlement also requires South Bow to spend approximately $40 million on preventive measures after the 2022 spill released nearly 13,000 barrels of oil into a Kansas creek.
CDC Reports 145 Cyclospora Cases Since May as Outbreak Grows
Federal health officials continue investigating the parasitic illness linked to fresh produce, with hundreds potentially affected across multiple states.
Georgia Teen Charged in Apalachee High School Shooting to Appear in Court for Plea and Sentencing
Colt Gray, 16, faces charges including murder for the September 2024 shooting that killed two students and two teachers; his father was previously convicted for providing the rifle.
Lindsey Graham's 2018 Kavanaugh Defense Resurfaces After Senator's Death
The South Carolina Republican's impassioned committee speech defending Brett Kavanaugh became a defining moment of his career and the confirmation battle.
Commentators Warn Political Tribalism Threatens Democratic Institutions
Op-ed argues that certainty detached from humility risks sacrificing social trust and civic bonds upon which the nation depends.
Platner Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Conflicting Statements on Timing of Rape Allegation Response
Morris Katz said the campaign advised suspension 'as soon' as it learned of Jenny Racicot's allegation, but a community note and CNN reporting show the team initially denied the claim before Platner suspended two days later.
RFK Jr.'s Focus on Preventive Health Panel Provokes New Fears
The committee determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients, affecting coverage for millions of Americans.
James Carville Criticizes Insurgent Democratic Socialists in Unfiltered Remarks
The veteran Democratic strategist made blunt comments about the direction of progressive politics during a recent media appearance.
Maine Democrats Seek Platner-Like Change Agent Minus Baggage
State party members look for a candidate who can replicate successful prior strategies without associated controversies, according to initial reporting.
Voters Receiving Campaign Text Messages Ahead of Midterms May Be Interacting With AI Bots, Report Finds
Campaign consultants say AI-generated texts are reshaping voter outreach, while election security experts raise concerns about disclosure requirements.