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The Kansas Legislature, seen here opening its lawmaking session in January, 2020, is one of 20 states where Republicans have a "supermajority" that allows them to override vetoes by the governor. Kansas Democrats hope to break the supermajority in the November election.

Three states show how abortion, schools and taxes are at stake in legislature races

New legislatures could overhaul school vouchers in Arizona, give the Democratic governor more clout in Kansas, and counter a progressive trend in Minnesota.

Shipping containers sit piled at the Port of Baltimore on September 21, 2018. Dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast have threatened to strike as early as October 1, if a new contract deal is not reached.

East and Gulf Coast dockworkers could strike tonight. Here's what's at stake

Some 25,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports may strike just after midnight on October 1 if their union doesn't reach a contract deal with shipping companies and port operators.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches as a video featuring Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Harris plays during a campaign event on Oct. 18 in Detroit.

Poll: In tight race, voters split on whether Harris intends to carry out her promises

What the latest numbers say and what to look for as the election comes to a close.

Heavy rain from Hurricane Helene caused destructive flooding in North Carolina this year. A new study from the United Nations Environment Programme shows the world is on track for more severe climate impacts, like severe storms and extreme rain.

How is the world doing on climate change? Not great

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and the world is still on track for severe climate change impacts, a new U.N. report finds. Action this decade will be essential.

A photo of the Carlsbad sign spanning Carlsbad Boulevard, May 23, 2022.

Carlsbad part of new round of state funding to tackle homelessness

$131 million is going to 18 California communities. Carlsbad is the only city in San Diego County on the award list.

From left: Noel Gallagher, Naomi Osaka, Liam Gallagher

This week's quiz is very demure, very _______. Can you fill in the blank?

This week, we have two middle-aged men who are not Tim Walz and JD Vance sniping at each other. Plus: drugs, Tolkien, sports and novelty beverages! Have fun.

Actor Jay Johnston emerges from the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, after being sentenced to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago.

Former 'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot

Jay Johnston expressed regret that he “made it more difficult for the police to do their job" on Jan. 6.

Best of Life Kit: Tips on how to deal with cheaters, cut food costs and split baby care

A roundup of eight useful tips from Life Kit's August episodes. This month's edition includes a sweet goodbye ritual for children and advice on how to save more money at the grocery store.

Detainees talk on telephones at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in Adelanto on Aug. 28, 2019.

California crime measure Prop. 36 could increase deportations

Proposition 36 would turn certain thefts and drug crimes into felonies, potentially helping expel some immigrants.

Retired Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo waves to the crowd as his jersey number was retired by the team during halftime of the Nuggets' NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Denver.

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58

Mutombo spent his retirement on humanitarian causes. He spoke nine languages and founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, concentrating on improving the quality of life for people in the Congo.

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