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Florida GOP Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Says as Governor He'd 'Shut Down' Every Abortion Clinic in State
James Fishback, who has called abortion 'a holocaust,' pledged to close all 53 remaining clinics and replace them with crisis pregnancy centers offering free services.
California Rethinks Nuclear as Diablo Canyon License Extension Divides Environmental Groups
All seven gubernatorial candidates at a May debate supported keeping the plant operating past 2030, with Gov. Newsom citing it as a climate accomplishment.
Progressive Nithya Raman Advances to November Runoff Against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
The matchup sets up a contest between two Democrats and former political allies in California's largest city, with nearly 4 million residents watching.
Nithya Raman to Advance in L.A. Mayoral Runoff Race, NBC News Projects
The progressive candidate moves forward alongside another contender as the race narrows to two top finalists.
Vance Questions Los Angeles Mayoral Primary Results as Democrat-Democrat Runoff Set for November
VP Vance tells Fox News the mail-in ballot patterns that eliminated Republican Spencer Pratt from the top two "seems pretty shady to me"
Screwworm Found in South Texas Calf Raises Beef Price Concerns After Prevention Program Cuts
The flesh-eating parasite, eradicated from U.S. livestock since the 1960s, has been detected for the first time in years in a 3-week-old calf near the border.
Florida and Texas Are Battling for New Residents as DeSantis Pushes Property Tax Cuts
The governor is backing a constitutional amendment that would expand Florida's homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028, potentially reducing local government revenue by more than $8.4 billion annually.
Over 160K Sign Petition Opposing Data Center Next to Nashville Zoo; Mayor Weighs In
DC Blox proposes 69,220-square-foot facility steps from the zoo as residents raise concerns about noise, infrastructure and lack of environmental review.
Texas AG Opens Investigation Into Celsius Energy Drinks Following Teen Death
The inquiry targets Alani, a brightly marketed energy drink containing 200mg of caffeine per can that critics say targets young consumers without adequate warnings.
USDA Confirms Second Screwworm Fly Case in Texas Amid Eradication Push
The parasitic pest, not seen in the state since 1966, has prompted aerial releases of 2 million sterile flies per week and port closures to livestock trade.