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San Francisco Mayor Lurie Eyes World Cup Hosting as Catalyst for City Turnaround
Levi's Stadium is set to host a U.S. knockout round match July 1, giving the mayor a national stage to showcase his governance agenda.
Schiff Silent on Biden-Era Newsom Probe Report as California AG Claims DOJ 'Weaponization'
Federal prosecutors in Sacramento have been investigating the governor and his wife since 2025, with sources telling AP Washington was not involved in opening the probe.
Massachusetts Governor Sees Opportunity To Make World Cup Alcohol, Transit Policies Permanent
Healey says the Scottish Tartan Army's visit has created a 'pilot program' for extended bar hours and later MBTA service that could outlast the tournament.
Over 160 Troops Contract Flu at Texas Base After Hegseth Ends Vaccine Mandate
The outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio marks the first major health incident since Defense Secretary lifted the mandatory flu shot requirement for service members.
Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago After Cost Doubled to $850 Million, Years of Delays
The South Side complex features a museum, library branch and community space while sparking debates over displacement and unpaid contractors.
California Billionaire Tax Proposal Qualifies for November Ballot
The measure would impose a one-time 5% tax on residents with net worth exceeding $1.1 billion, with supporters and opponents within the Democratic Party divided over its impact.
Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond Advance to GOP Runoff in Oklahoma Governor Contest
The two Republicans finished ahead of seven other candidates in Tuesday's primary, with both receiving approximately a quarter of the vote in the crowded nine-person field.
Texas Democrat Bobby Pulido's Past Grocery Store Remarks Clash With Affordability Campaign
The Latin Grammy winner, now a congressional candidate, once said he hasn't stopped in a supermarket since his career began 15 years prior.
US Air Force B-52 Bomber Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California
The Stratofortress went down shortly after departing the base, with emergency crews responding as a large plume of black smoke billowed over southern California.
More Than 1,100 University of California Math and Science Professors Urge Regents to Reinstate Entrance Exams
The professors say incoming students are arriving underprepared, straining academic resources and lowering course standards.