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Miami Mayor Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate

By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

Suarez launched his campaign just over two months ago as one of the last competitors to join a primary race that has so far been dominated by Trump. The two-term mayor on Tuesday became the first candidate to drop out…

Why Tulsa public schools are under threats of takeover in Oklahoma

By Adam Kemp

Tulsa Public Schools held on to its accreditation last week after a monthslong battle with the state superintendent, who has been promising "dramatic change" to Oklahoma’s largest school district.

University of North Carolina graduate student charged with murder of faculty member

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Gary D. Robertson, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

The shooting sparked fear at the state's flagship public university, just a week after students returned for the start of the fall semester.

Biden administration weakens water protections after Supreme Court curtails federal power

By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, John Flesher, Associated Press

Justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a May ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house near a lake.

Jacksonville shooter who killed 3 used to work at a dollar store

By Sarah Brumfield, Jake Offenhartz, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

In audio released Tuesday from a 911 call, the gunman’s father said his son had stopped taking psychiatric medication and stayed in his room after dropping out of college and losing his job.

Ripple effects from Hollywood strikes reach other industries

By Krysta Fauria, Associated Press

The timing of the strikes — on the heels of financial recovery from the pandemic — hits small businesses particularly hard.

DeSantis booed at vigil for Jacksonville shooting victims

By Steve Peoples, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

The Florida governor, also responding this week to a hurricane bearing down on much of his state, has confronted multiple challenges on race since launching his presidential campaign.

Police still searching for motive in UNC Chapel Hill shooting

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Gary D. Robertson, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press

UNC Police received a 911 call reporting shots fired at Caudill Labs just after 1 p.m. Monday.

Faculty member fatally shot in University of North Carolina science building

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Students and faculty at the flagship campus barricaded themselves in dorm rooms, offices and classrooms for hours until a lockdown was lifted. The school had warned students to seek shelter indoors and avoid windows.

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change their gender or pronouns

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

The district is one of several in Southern California that have adopted similar policies. Bonta says it amounts to "forced outing" transgender students and violates their civil rights and the state constitution.