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Talarico Criticized Texas Schools as 'Not Built' for Students of Color in 2020 Clip
The Democratic Senate candidate argued for social-emotional learning over academics, while Republicans highlight potential conflicts with his education consulting contracts.
California Couple Charged With Abusing 14 Surrogate-Born Children
Los Angeles officials describe the Arcadia residence as a 'house of horrors' with 32 cameras monitoring alleged physical abuse of infants and toddlers.
Rep. McCormick Asks Trump Administration to Investigate H-1B Visa Fraud in Georgia District
The Georgia Republican cites constituent reports and federal enforcement activity as grounds for scrutiny in the Atlanta metro area.
Houston Father’s Shooting by ICE Agents Reshapes Latino Voter Engagement in Texas
The killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo has galvanized low-propensity voters, with 72% of Latino registered voters reporting maximum election interest.
Anaheim Mayor Aitken Accused of Drunken Behavior, Racial Slur in Chief of Staff's Claim
Newly released government filing alleges Mayor Ashleigh Aitken made derogatory remarks and appeared intoxicated at city events while seeking re-election.
LA Mayoral Candidate Raman Defends 'Genocide' Term and Hasan Piker Appearance at Jewish Forum
Frontrunner Nithya Raman faced pointed questions from Jewish voters, standing by her language on Gaza and rejecting criticism of her media appearances.
Liberals Hope California Ballot Measure Will Be the Foot in the Door for Wealth Taxes
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with backers viewing it as a potential model for federal and international policy.
Sotomayor Denies Emergency Bid to Admit Asian Student to Stuyvesant High School
Justice declines to intervene in lawsuit alleging NYC's Discovery program discriminates against Asian applicants.
California Bans Child Marriage in Historic Move as 32 States Lag Behind
The new law prohibits marriage for those under 18 without exceptions, making California the 18th state to enact such a ban since 2018.
Tennessee Governor Pauses Executions After Botched Lethal Injection
Gov. Bill Lee orders a third-party review following the failed execution of Christa Pike, marking the second protocol failure this year.