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Trump's defense will have Michael Cohen back on the stand today for cross-examination; Poll: Montana battleground voters are 'economic populists'; Empowering Cincinnati, a Bloomberg grant fuels climate and equity initiatives; Pick up a hammer? MN apprentices say, 'Why not?'

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Many Republicans are accused of undermining American democracy, new polling shows former President Trump leading President Biden in key battleground states, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers lifting a near-total ban on ballot drop boxes.

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Legalized marijuana could be back on North Dakota's November ballot, Republicans who oppose school vouchers find themselves between a rock and hard place, and a Vermont community's innovative substance abuse recovery program is making headway.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Survey: NYC needs to do more for growing migrant population

A new survey showed New York City's population of asylum-seekers is struggling, and makes suggestions for improvements. The survey by the group Make …

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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North Dakota is in the top half of states for average weekly grocery bills and a new national report detailed how consumer debt is bridging the gap fo…

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is facing a class action lawsuit calling for the agency to add central air conditioning to all its prisons…

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The Environmental Protection Agency said the country's aging systems of water pipes are hotbeds for chemical and lead contamination. More lead …

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Cincinnati is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' $200 million Sustainable Cities initiative and will hire three new staff members to merge climate solu…


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Memorial Day is less than two weeks away, and for two Arizona veterans, it's a time to honor those who lost their lives while defending the United …


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Parents may wonder when is the right time to give a child a cell phone or tablet, or how can they help their kids stay safe online. The National …


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More than one in five Americans is a woman of color - and a new poll shows they are not feeling heard and want policymakers to address issues they car…

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Legislation to boost private school voucher funding in North Carolina is raising concerns among educators, particularly in rural areas. Educators say …

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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Experts are traveling across the Commonwealth to help community professionals better understand and advocate for policies that help Kentuckians needin…

Health and Wellness   Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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Several hundred hikers are expected to climb to a summit of over 14,000 feet for this year's Pikes Peak Challenge in Colorado Springs, an annual …

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By Aleksandra Appleton for the Chalkbeat Indiana .Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Chalkbeat Indiana-Free Pre…


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WI Supreme Court takes up ballot dropbox case play audio

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday took up arguments in a highly watched case concerning ballot dropboxes. Supporters of lifting a near-total ban …

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Environment   Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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Since the 2020 collapse of the famed Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery, people who made their livelihoods on the bay have been counting on local …

Environment   Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Ahead of Endangered Species Day this Friday, conservation groups in North Carolina are celebrating the birth of eight red wolf pups at the Alligator …

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An environmental justice organization in Wallace, Louisiana, says it won't back down in a fight for the health of its historic community. The …

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More than 50% of voting-age women in Nevada are people of color, and a new poll found they do not feel heard or seen by most policymakers. The poll …


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It's graduation season, and in Minnesota, it's not just high schools and universities sending off waves of students. Organizers say they're seeing a …


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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Virginia is bolstering mental health care during and beyond Mental Health Month. Since the pandemic, the need for behavioral health services has …

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The message of the importance of heart health has arrived at construction sites. On Thursday, the American Heart Association is hosting its annual …


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Ohio lawmakers are exploring ways to address the state's looming retirement crisis. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, if the personal …

 

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