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Tropical Storm Hilary leaves desert and mountain towns in muddy mess

By Mark J. Terrill, John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press

Hilary first slammed into Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula as a hurricane, causing one death and widespread flooding before becoming a tropical storm.

WATCH: Biden says government will help Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ in fire recovery

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Biden told survivors of Hawaii's wildfires that the nation "grieves with you" and promised that the federal government will help Hawaii "for as long as it takes" to recover from the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than…

Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

A trial is scheduled for April 2 on whether to permanently block the law, but the appellate decision is a boost for Alabama's efforts to keep the ban in place.

Southern California begins cleaning up after 1st tropical storm in 8 decades

By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart

Southern California has been battered by historic rainfall, floods and mudslides in the latest in a string of disasters wreaking havoc across the country. So far, there are no reports of major damage or injuries linked to Tropical Storm Hilary.

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Questions and anger emerge over Maui wildfire response and lack of communication

By Geoff Bennett, Shoshana Dubnow

Local officials and residents are still assessing the scope of loss from the Maui wildfires. Troubling questions and anger have emerged as well about the role of Hawaii's biggest power utility, the response by local and state government and a…

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Study shows costly weight loss drug may also cut risks of heart attacks

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

The nation’s obesity epidemic is growing. Nearly 42 percent of all American adults are considered obese. Now, new findings about the FDA-approved weight-loss drug Wegovy may lead to even more demand for a medication that can be both life-changing and…

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School choice advocacy groups hammer away at Kentucky’s Democratic governor in campaign ads

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

While Republican Daniel Cameron has downplayed his support for charter schools and vouchers in his education plans, school choice advocates have pumped millions into ads attacking his opponent, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

House Republicans subpoena federal agents involved in Hunter Biden probe

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

House Republicans have subpoenaed several FBI and IRS agents involved in the federal investigation into Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden.

After leaving prison, returning citizens find new ground on this Michigan farm

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

We the People Opportunity Farm is a nonprofit organization and organic farm changing the soil in people’s lives and reducing recidivism one seed at a time in in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.