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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis smiles as he ends his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on March 7in Tallahassee, Fla.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, top rival to Trump, jumps into the race for president

DeSantis has made the culture wars central to his political identity — and intends to run that way in the GOP primary for president.

Alicia Celaya, David Cardenas and their son Adrian, 3, in Phoenix in April. Celaya and her family will lose their Medicaid coverage later this year, a result of a year-long nationwide review of the Medicaid enrollees that will require states to remove people whose incomes are now too high for the program.

In some states, hundreds of thousands dropped from Medicaid

As states begin to require people to requalify for the free health insurance, many who are eligible are losing coverage because of administrative snafus.

Popocatépetl volcano spews incandescent material on Tuesday. The second highest volcano in the Mexico increased its activity, and authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level.

Popocatépetl volcano spews smoke and ash, putting millions of Mexicans on alert

Mexico has deployed some 7,000 soldiers to the area of the volcano, which is near Mexico City, in case an evacuation becomes necessary. More than 25 million people live within 60 miles of the peak.

A closeup is shown of the entrance to the County Administration Building in downtown San Diego, June 27, 2015.

Supervisors OK Aug. 15 special election for Fletcher's seat

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a special election on Aug. 15 to fill the District 4 seat vacated by Nathan Fletcher.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors officially called for the immediate resignation of Supervisor Nathan Fletcher in a unanimous vote for a resolution of no confidence. Fletcher has been accused of sexual assault and harassment of former Metropolitan Transit System employee Grecia Figueroa. Fletcher announced his resignation would be on May 15, however, the Board of Supervisors is calling for his immediate removal. District 1 Supervisor and Chair of the Board Nora Vargas at her seat in chambers just before casting her vote of no confidence in disgraced Supervisor Fletcher, April 11, 2023.

Supervisors approve slew of policies offering alternatives to jail

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved policies addressing the root causes of behavioral health issues, homelessness and other social concerns that often lead to crime.

Ricardo Islas, Liliana Vega, their daughter Alicia, and Ludivina Vega sit on the couch in their National City home in this undated photo.

Under the same roof: Caring for an aging mother in National City

Ludivina Vera moved into her daughter and son-in-law's National City home out of necessity due to her health.

A photo shared by the National Park Service shows a park visitor attempting to help a stranded bison calf reunite with its herd. The plan ultimately ended the animal's chance of survival.

Baby bison euthanized after being handled by a Yellowstone guest, rejected by herd

The newborn got separated from its mother while trying to cross the Lamar River. A man stepped in to try to help, but only ended the animal's chances of survival, the National Park Service says.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks during a joint press event with Boeing at the Boeing manufacturing facility in North Charleston, S.C., on Dec. 13, 2022.

Lack of air traffic controllers is industry's biggest issue, United Airlines CEO says

United Airlines CEO says the shortage of air traffic controllers has been a decades-long problem.

Pipes direct water into an irrigation project held by the University of California. After a few decades of not enough water California water officials are scrambling to catch as much of this year's floodwaters as they can.

California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds

Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms.

Karoline performs as Katie and Tony Nam as Malcolm in <em>Exclusion</em> at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

In 'Exclusion,' Kenneth Lin draws on his roots as the son of Chinese immigrants

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with playwright Kenneth Lin about his play Exclusion, which explores racial tensions through the lens of the entertainment industry.

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