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A GOP call for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, New Hampshire peace activists show nonviolence is mightier than any sword and Nebraska farmers looking to go organic are urged to plan carefully.

Senator Mitch McConnell returns to work for the first time in three months, the nation's largest factory feedlot for cattle planned in Nebraska and Wisconsin power plant rules face scrutiny.

Trustees warn the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts could have to close its doors as early as this week; Orchards in Maryland struggle with early blooms and poor yields, and rural Illinois is encouraged to cash in on renewables, with careful thought.

Trump says now is the wrong time to pull the brakes on AI; working across political divides to mitigate wildfires in Colorado; a new survey finds Texas teachers stressed going into the new school year.

A 25th anniversary reflection on how the September 11th attacks galvanized patriotism, health leaders say wildfire smoke, extreme heat and flooding are becoming a medical emergency, and after 50 years, and sovereign land is returned to the Winnebago Tribe.

The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks spotlights first responders' patriotism, the Supreme Court again rejects a Missouri redistricting plan that would favor the GOP,  and North Carolina groups call on the public to engage with state Supreme Court race.

President Trump predicts the US-Iran War will end immediately after the midterm elections, a new report finds Connecticut lags as new problems extend the trend, Pennsylvania data center regulations aim to protect farmland, water, and communities.  

The Trump administration proposes significant changes to the U.S. Census; experts urge faith in Washington's mail-in voting amid legal battle and Wyoming teachers are hit with 13% 'pay penalty' in 2025.

Today is Day One of the unusual GOP midterm convention, Oklahoma's public libraries now serve as broadband access hubs for rural residents, and the Sunshine State's reliance on natural gas leaves Florida consumers exposed to price spikes.

With two months to go, Missouri midterm elections are up in the air after a pair of conflicting court rulings, and High Indiana electric rates fuel scrutiny of utility CEO pay, New York may see more pollution from a federal vehicle standards rollback.

Canada strikes back at the Trump Administration with a new round of retaliatory tariffs; global conflicts and aging pipelines keep people in Massachusetts cooking with gas, and Iowa's high cancer rate is expected to be a hinge point in the U.S. Senate race.

Federal aviation investigators probe why an Amazon Cargo plane overran the runway in Miami, killing 5 people, Michigan families face steep cost hikes for their back-to-school supplies and the 'Learn Without Limits' campaign for California young readers goes live.

The Pentagon is investigating whether the bombing of a wedding party in Iran was due to a stray missile. On Labor Day, a new poll shows union support at a 25-year high and a New Mexico court ruling slows the orbit of Project Jupiter.

Hot stuff in the Labor Day forecast as a late-summer heat wave intensifies across the central and southern United States, a new panel finds recent NYC heat wave uncovers economic and health inequality in New York, and a Kentucky jobs initiative aims to boost second-chance employment.    

A federal Judge in Boston expresses concerns that Trump's mail-in balloting plan could exclude eligible voters. Utahns growing indifferent to food recalls amid surge in warnings, Border Wall construction concerns reach Arizona.

The U.N. warns this year's El Niño effect is becoming "Supersized," bringing drought, flood, and extreme weather risks, a new report finds Texas petrochemical expansion lacks rewards for coastal cities, and after two years of Kentucky camping ban, more fines and arrests.

An active shooter leaves multiple fatalities in Minnesota and two officers with gunshot wounds; Michigan loses its only Rural Emergency Hospital despite federal aid and an Oregon expert says less efficient cars mean worse health and higher costs.

The US war in Iran is now into its 7th month, with Washington and Tehran trading the largest exchange of strikes since July, the 'Spokane 3" still in legal limbo over participation in an anti-ICE demonstration, and farmers strained by rising costs and weak prices as the Senate fails to advance the Farm Bill.

Another round of strikes on Iran and Trump promises more; Arizona landowners call for changes to the Farm Bill; new research finds 20,000 Wisconsin residents have lost health coverage since 2025.

More than 20 people missing after Grand Canyon flooding, while the death toll in Nepal tops 1,000, Muslim civil rights groups hail indictment in San Diego mosque attack, and Indigenous allies in North Dakota seek action beyond FBI rewards.

In a narrow 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court gave Trump the green light to move ahead with his ballroom project; the historic Indiana outage leaves damage, bills, and frustration; and rising healthcare costs and the loss of coverage buffet folks in New Mexico.

At least 1 person dead and a dozen missing after catastrophic flash flooding in the Grand Canyon, U.S. colleges and universities brace for the loss of international students, Virginia candidates, advocates call on the GOP to rescind Medicaid, ACA cuts.

U.S. forces strike a pair of rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, colleges brace for the loss of international students, and the GOP called on to rescind Medicaid and ACA cuts.

US judge rules the Trump administration measures against the AI company Anthropic were "illegal and baseless," a Connecticut group wants incarcerated people's voting rights restored, and Iowa cyclospora cases prompt call for regional agriculture support.

A Florida grand jury finds the DeSantis administration 'misappropriated' funds from Medicaid settlement; Search efforts continue in Nepal and Tibet following deadly flooding and Texas commission to reduce childcare scholarship availability in 2027.

Rescue efforts underway after devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet; CIA chief Racliff warns Russia against taking action against NATO allies; ICE trauma still on the minds of Minnesota schools; California bill to crack down on copper theft goes to the governor's desk; Growing data center opposition meets ND transparency debate; U.S. food safety system under scrutiny after outbreaks in Colorado.  

A federal judge allows Trump's mail-in ballots plan to proceed but some states are fighting back, new data contradicts claims that ICE is primarily targeting people who pose a public safety risk and the US food safety system under scrutiny after recent outbreaks.

Hundreds missing, including tourists, after massive flood strikes Nepal and Tibet; Alabama's rural 'legal deserts' leave thousands without attorneys; AI helps close the Spanish legal information gap in Illinois; HIV stigma persists despite advancements in treatment and prevention; California considers penalties for high-cost hospitals.

Now it is Canada's turn to levy new tariffs on the United States; Measles concerns are amplified in Pennsylvania following two deaths; Hoosier energy costs and efficiency sidestep company profits; a Water violations lawsuit continues in a West Virginia county.

Crews have contained about a third of the Hawk wildfire near Reno; thousands still without power two weeks after a storm in Northwest Indiana; the Governor demands an investigation; Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate says Big Tech 'bros' should be liable for scams; Scientists find that building EVs is less polluting than driving gas-powered cars; Tennessee anti-hunger groups ask Congress to delay cost shifts for SNAP.

In a divided decision, the US Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with a plan that would allow the Postal Service to decide which votes will be accepted; Southeast Oregon groups aid farmworkers smoked out by wildfires; New Jersey legislators pick fight with Big Tech to protect kids online; A new report finds TikTok's GLP-1 gray market unsafe for consumers.

New Trump tariffs against Canada are now in effect - Canada's Carney pledges retaliation; In East Palestine, an Ohio group questions federal inaction on rail safety; Logging plan in Alaskan old-growth forest faces resistance; and the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument marks 10 years.

Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations; New federal soot air standards could help North Carolinians; Colorado ranks near bottom for homegrown educational attainment; the Trump administration appointed chemical lobbyists to key oversight positions.

Severe weather brings two tornadoes to New York City and Long Island; an Air Force-chartered civilian just crashes in Alaska, killing all 8 on board; California officials protest plan to sell public lands for oil projects; Ukrainian refugee says looming healthcare cuts for Washington a 'catastrophe '; Michigan lung specialist challenges EPA truck emissions proposal.

Feds foil alleged ISIS attack on New York State Capitol; Survey: NY, U.S. voters describe what they want from government; Taos, New Mexico joins DeFlock to resist license plate readers; New Hampshire voters concerned with election security and voter intimidation.

Trump posted Wednesday, "MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER"; it will be aimed at crushing Iran's economy; A study finds an 'awareness gap' in Americans' understanding of HIV in Georgia; A Washington official cautions: to avoid disaster scams, 'pause and check the cause.' Anti-hunger groups say Ohio food programs reduce waste and help farmers.

In a South Carolina debate, Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security." DOGE cuts, crowds stressing national parks across Colorado; Head Start reforms threaten early child development standards; Oregon teens learn the ropes of natural resources careers.

DSA candidate Angie Nixon seizes a surprise victory in the Florida, US Senate race; Sierra Club says Clean energy grant cancellations are trickling down to Pennsylvania; After Walz action, mining questions in Minnesota still linger; Conservation groups slam USDA plan to strip forest protections.

ABC takes the Trump administration to federal court over threats to block TV licenses; HUD funding lags could hit rural Wisconsin the hardest; Election security concerns growing among Kentucky voters; Summit to confront Big Tobacco's exploitation of Black communities.

Trump pushes back on USS Lincoln conditions, Group develops 'Marshall Plan' to build renewable Ukraine power grid and Summit to confront Big Tobacco's exploitation of Black communities.

Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises, advocates: Upstate NY rental assistance program must be permanent and New England drought conditions deplete wells, increase wildfire risk.

Texas doctors say abortion bans impact care for expectant mothers, Oregon nonprofit has stepped up to fight the state's housing crisis and Arizona libraries now offering free streaming service.

Three states plan to execute three men on the same day - It's scheduled to happen today; The DOJ sues Connecticut over the in-state tuition for undocumented students law; a Pennsylvania civil rights complaint alleges school closures harm Black students; Line 5 tunnel gets the federal nod, but Michigan fight continues.

Democrat David Crowley's primary win sets up Wisconsin governor's race against the Trump GOP candidate; Clock is ticking for Trump's version of Head Start in Colorado; Arizona's Hispanic youth encourage voter participation; Abuse, mismanagement linked to Ohio center for troubled teens.

Violent storms in the Northwest turn deadly: 3 dead and more than a million without power; More Ohio communities fighting air pollution from pyrolysis facilities; Groups urge Oregon lawmakers to close factory farm water 'loophole.' NewYork State elected officials say Renewables combat rising energy costs.

Trump lashes out after a negative report on his deployment of the National Guard in DC and other American cities; Failed Farm Bill negotiations leave ND farmers exasperated; Group calls for more renewable energy to secure the U.S and Maine power grid; South Dakota vaccine campaign: 'Let's Just Talk About It.'

Despite White House claims to the contrary, Trump reportedly boarded a secret Turkey flight via a catering truck due to an Iran threat; Anti-poverty groups ask California to restore food aid after federal cuts; Georgia voters want the next governor to tackle healthcare costs; TN doctors, faith leaders continue to urge Gov. Lee to halt executions.

A powerful earthquake in Colombia leaves 111 people dead and more injured; Trump executive order that spaces out childhood vacations; New data: Hunger reaches families in every Indiana county; Oregon expert: Trump's nuclear plan threatens Hanford remediation; Trump administration buys back NY offshore wind leases.

Iran gives the US a long list of demands before it will open the Strait of Hormuz; West Virginia work group: 'Brain drain' impacting state workforce; Arkansas Head Start centers could face a major overhaul; Fearing arson, U.S. Senators call for a crackdown on wildfire betting.

Wildfires force evacuation across the western US and Canada; As Ohio gas prices climb, local officials push for clean transportation; In Georgia folks weigh data center crackdowns; Can healthy Illinois farms help to bring back rain? Perhaps.