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Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting map, facing potentially steep consequences. Lawmaker walkouts have had mixed success in the past — so what is there to gain?
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The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic. -
The court reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial. -
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Reid is a longtime political commentator who has been vocal on progressive issues and sharply critical of President Trump. -
Johnson, now 69, was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole for being a first-time nonviolent drug offender. -
Ihor Brusylo, deputy head of Ukraine's President's Office, tells NPR Trump is a "peacemaker and dealmaker," while expressing hope the U.S. continues to provide aid to Ukraine. -
President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future. -
Hill received Secret Service awards and was promoted for his actions that day, but for decades blamed himself for Kennedy's death, saying he would gladly have given his life to save the president. -
Recalled shakes were sent to nursing homes and hospitals. No San Diego County cases have been reported so far. -
Donald Trump and Atlanta prosecutor Fani Willis began their second terms in office a few weeks apart. Their fates have diverged over the last year, since Willis charged Trump in Georgia.
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