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A look at the political landscape two months out from the midterm elections

As lawmakers return from their summer recess, their focus is turning to the midterm elections. Democrats currently hold a slight majority in the House and Republicans are aiming to reclaim control. But a fluid political environment impacted by a confluence…

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Students return to school in Uvalde for first time since mass shooting that killed 21

By Amna Nawaz

Students and teachers returned to school in Uvalde for the first time since the massacre at Robb Elementary that left 21 dead. The new year comes with new concerns as parents, teachers and students worry if their schools are safe.

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Climate change increasing chance of ‘mega storm’ in California, scientists say

By Stephanie Sy

California is no stranger to extreme weather. It typically comes in the form of severe drought and wildfires, but a new study suggests the Golden State should also be preparing for a mega storm it hasn't seen the likes of…

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New federal gun law could be a breakthrough for victims of abuse

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Victims of abuse and their families saw a quiet breakthrough this summer when a new bipartisan gun safety law made it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.

Internet service providers drop challenge to Maine’s ‘opt-in’ privacy law

By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Maine created one of the toughest standards in the nation for internet service providers in 2020 when it began enforcing an "opt-in" web privacy standard.

Juul to pay nearly $440 million to settle probe into underage marketing of vape products

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the deal Tuesday on behalf of the states plus Puerto Rico, which joined together in 2020 to probe Juul's early promotions and claims about the safety and benefits of its technology as a smoking…

10 dead in Puget Sound floatplane crash

By Martha Bellisle, Manuel Valdes, Associated Press

A civil rights activist from Spokane, Washington, a business owner and the founder of a winery and his family were among the 10 people killed when a floatplane crashed in the waters of Puget Sound.

WATCH: White House COVID task force holds news briefing as omicron boosters roll out

By News Desk and Associated Press

The White House COVID task force held a news briefing Tuesday morning, days after the nation's campaign to roll out new omicron-specific boosters began.

Uvalde school year begins amid fear, unfinished security

There is new high fencing around the Texas community's public school campuses that still isn't finished and a heavy police patrol that many families don't trust.