Tag: usa
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Newsom Activates State Operations Center, Declares Emergencies for Tropical Storm Rachel and Two Wildfires
Firefighters, engines and aircraft are prepositioned across Southern California ahead of Santa Ana winds and Red Flag conditions, while state of emergency proclamations cover storm recovery in four counties and fire cleanup in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherDisastersUSAState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEnvironmentTransportationEnergy Gavin NewsomTropical Storm RachelDove FireGann FireCalifornia wildfiresState of emergencyCAL FIRECalifornia Governors OfficeSanta Ana windswildfireCal OESPublic Safety Power ShutoffSanta Monica Mountains
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Pillen Orders Statewide Public Safety Communications Review
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order creating a Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force to evaluate the state's communications ecosystem and report back within 60 days.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementGeneral Politics Jim PillenNebraskaStatewide Public Safety Communications Task Forceexecutive orderNorth Plattepublic safety communicationsstate governmentOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Gov. Pillen Signs onto Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joins Vice President JD Vance and other officials in signing a pledge to fight fraud, part of the Trump Administration's federal 'war on fraud'.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegal Jim PillenJD VanceNebraskaPledge to Protect Americans from Fraudwar on fraudTrump AdministrationfraudOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Mayor Bass to Address Immigrant Protections and Valley Priorities Friday
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will join immigrant rights leaders on the Trump administration's reported 45-day enforcement operation, then speak at the Valley's State of the Community Luncheon.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral WeatherDisasters Karen BassLos Angelesimmigration enforcementRed Flag WarningLos Angeles Fire DepartmentSan Fernando ValleySanta Ana windsLA Mayors Office
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SEA Airport to Add 17 New Dining and Retail Locations by 2027
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will welcome 17 new coffee and retail spots from 2027, as eleven business owners chosen through competitive bidding bring fresh concepts to travelers.
BusinessTransportationTravelUSAWashingtonEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Seattle-Tacoma International AirportPort of SeattleSEA Spot Saverairport diningairport retailC Concourse
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Port of Long Beach Sets All-Time Cargo Record With Nearly 1 Million Container Units in September
Port of Long Beach moved a record 997,177 TEUs in September, up 25% year over year, as shippers lean on the port amid high diesel costs and Panama Canal restrictions.
BusinessUSATradeTransportationEconomyEmployment and Labor Port of Long BeachNoel Hacegabacargo recordtwenty-foot-equivalent unitsVincent Thomas BridgeTotal Terminals InternationalCaltrans
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Trump Blocks Livestream of Fort Hood Shooter's Execution, Breaking With Hegseth
New Jersey Governor Sherrill condemned the plan for a public execution as contrary to American values, while Trump said the firing-squad execution will proceed but not be streamed.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionMilitaryLegalFederal GovernmentCongressSocial Issues Donald TrumpNidal Malik HasanFort Hood shootingPete HegsethSusie WilesStarshieldmidterm electionsNewsweekNidal HasanSherrillFort Hoodfiring squadpublic executionNew JerseyOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Medicare Open Enrollment Open Through December 7
Beneficiaries are urged to compare plans, confirm their drugs are covered and check star ratings, since plans can change from year to year.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceComputers and Internet Medicare Open EnrollmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedicare.gov plan compareprescription drug coveragestar ratingsU.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceshealth insuranceMedicareOpen EnrollmentMedicare accountDrug PlansID.meLogin.gov
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Solar Activity Low With Slight Chance of M-Class Flares, NOAA Reports
NOAA's joint USAF/NOAA report finds low solar activity with five sunspot regions, quiet to unsettled geomagnetic conditions, and a slight chance of M-class flares over the next three days.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentUSAAstronomy and Space NOAAsolar activitysunspot regionsM-class flaregeomagnetic fieldsolar windspace weatherSolar Flares
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ICE Arrests Five-Time Deported Felon During California Traffic Stop
Mario Jesus Valdez-Flores, a Mexican national deported five times with convictions for DUI and drug trafficking, was arrested in Kings Beach, California, and will remain in ICE custody pending removal.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesElection ImmigrationICEDepartment of Homeland SecurityMario Jesus Valdez-FloresKings Beach CaliforniaGavin NewsomDeportationU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Census Bureau Changes Health Insurance Question in 2025 American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau revised the ACS health insurance question in 2025 after a 2022 content test and stakeholder feedback, aiming to improve coverage measures and cut erroneous reporting.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauAmerican Community SurveyHealth InsuranceBrian GlassmanDepartment of Health and Human Services2022 Content TestPublic Coverage
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Lamont, Cimino Blast Eversource Appeal of PURA Storm Cost Decision
Connecticut officials respond to Eversource's Superior Court appeal seeking hundreds of millions from ratepayers after PURA denied storm recovery costs, including over $7 million in imprudent vendor costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementEnergyLegalState GovernmentsUSA EversourceNed LamontEmma CiminoPURAConnecticutstorm cost recoveryratepayersConnecticut Governors Office
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Governor Ivey Announces Full Opening of Memorial Parkway Overpass at Mastin Lake Road in Huntsville
The $34 million Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road is now fully open to traffic after three years of construction, cutting congestion and eliminating signals along a 10-mile stretch.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsUSA Kay IveyMemorial ParkwayMastin Lake RoadHuntsvilleAlabama Department of TransportationTommy BattleRoad ConstructionAlabama Governor's Office
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ICE Arrests Killers, Pedophiles and Violent Assailants, DHS Says
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of DUI manslaughter, child sex offenses, child pornography and assault, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said, vowing continued enforcement under President Trump.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal aliensDUI manslaughterchild pornographyassaultU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump Administration Probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar Could Target Citizenship, Deportation
USA TODAY's On Politics newsletter reports the Trump administration is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar for possible citizenship revocation and deportation, while the new White House press secretary lacks a law license.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionWhite HouseCongressLegalLaw Enforcement Ilhan OmarTrump administrationdeportationKatie ZachariaWhite House press secretaryCalifornia bar exam2026 electionsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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FTC Sues Ticket Broker REPS & Company Over Illegal Ticket-Buying Tactics
The FTC alleges REPS & Company Inc. bypassed ticket-issuer security measures to buy millions of tickets to high-demand live events, reselling them at a significant profit.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionREPS & Company Inc.ticket brokerlive eventsticket purchasing limitslawsuitconsumer protection
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Amazon Global Press Center Highlights Latest Releases Across AWS, Devices, and Stores
Amazon's press center rounds up recent announcements, including a new Whole Foods Market in Scottsdale, Arizona, an AWS-built MCP server for FXC Intelligence, and a U.S. Army satellite demo.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSAComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEconomyMilitary AmazonAmazon Web ServicesWhole Foods MarketScottsdale, ArizonaAmazon LeoKodiak AISouthwest Airlines
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USPS Watchdog Finds Mail Theft Risks in Seattle, Issues Six Recommendations
A new USPS OIG audit found problems with tracking and safeguarding arrow keys at two Seattle facilities, leaving mail receptacles in seven ZIP Codes at risk of theft.
Law EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalUSA USPS Office of Inspector GeneralMail TheftSeattleArrow KeysUSPS AuditPostal Inspection ServiceWashington
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CDC Weekly Report Covers Dengue Outbreak in U.S. Virgin Islands
The CDC's latest MMWR issue reports on a dengue outbreak in the U.S. Virgin Islands, alongside studies on pertussis vaccine effectiveness in Alaska and other public health findings.
HealthUSAMedical ScienceDisastersLaw Enforcement DengueU.S. Virgin IslandsCDCMMWRPertussisAlaskaVaccine Effectiveness
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Arlington Newsletter: FOAL Book Sale Returns, E-CARE Event Set for Oct. 17
Arlington's Inside Arlington newsletter highlights the return of the FOAL semi-annual book sale, the Fall 2026 E-CARE recycling event, Restaurant Week, early voting expansion and Metro closures.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsElectionTransportationEnvironmentSocial Issues Arlington CountyFOAL Book SaleE-CAREArlington Restaurant WeekEarly VotingMetro closuresPublic InputInside ArlingtonReston
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Texas Volunteer Firefighter Dies in Apparatus Rollover Crash
Firefighter Rick Joseph Fuentes, 26, was driving a fire department apparatus to a vehicle and grass fire in Buckholts, Texas, when it left the road and rolled over.
Law EnforcementDisastersUSATransportationEmployment and Labor Firefighter Fatality NotificationRick Joseph FuentesBuckholts Volunteer Fire DepartmentBuckholts, TexasFirefighter FatalityVolunteer FirefighterApparatus Rollover
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Spanberger Touts Rural Investments at Lexington Prosperity Summit
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger highlighted rural economic development at her Rural Prosperity Summit in Lexington, citing a $412.5 million Caroline County project and rural healthcare challenges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUSAState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAgricultureEducation Abigail SpanbergerRural Prosperity SummitVirginiaCaroline CountyRural HealthcareEconomic DevelopmentCarilion Rockbridge Community HospitalReston
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports Midterms, Budget Impasse Weigh on Pentagon Priorities
Breaking Defense reports Democrats say midterm wins could revive Ukraine aid, while a continuing resolution poses the biggest challenge for Army Pacific and threatens the HADES spy plane program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictUSACongressElectionMilitaryFederal Government Breaking DefenseUkraine military aidmidterm electionscontinuing resolutionArmy Pacific CommandHADES spy planeJim Himes
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Session 92 Graduates From Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
Thirty-eight recruits complete six months of training, with 30 joining Fairfax County Police, seven the Sheriff's Office and one Herndon Police, bringing military service, 17 degrees and 11 languages.
Law EnforcementUSAEducationEmployment and Labor Fairfax County Criminal Justice AcademyFairfax County Police DepartmentSession 92Fairfax County Sheriff's OfficeHerndon Police Departmentpolice recruitmentVirginiaReston
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Newsom Blasts Trump DOJ Lawsuit as Attempt to Suppress California Voters
Governor Gavin Newsom calls a Trump DOJ lawsuit against California's top election officials an unfounded, unprecedented attempt to suppress voters three weeks before Election Day.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAElectionLegalDemocratic PartyState Governments Gavin NewsomCaliforniaTrump DOJ lawsuitShirley WeberDean LoganElection Dayelection protectionCalifornia Governors Office
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Scientists Trace Origin of September Fissure Vent Lava at Kīlauea's Summit
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists find that lava from six new fissure vents at Kīlauea's summit in September 2026 came from the same shallow magma chamber that feeds typical fountaining episodes.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentUSAHawaiiMedical ScienceDisasters KīlaueaHalemaʻumaʻuU.S. Geological SurveyHawaiian Volcano Observatoryfissure ventsVolcano WatchMauna Loa
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DHS: ICE Arrests Sex Offender Illegal Alien Released by Oregon Sanctuary Officials
Homeland Security Investigations and ERO arrested Victor Soseia Hachipan in Keizer, Oregon, after Marion County refused an ICE detainer and subpoena, requiring a federal court order.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Homeland Security InvestigationsImmigration and Customs EnforcementVictor Soseia HachipanOregon sanctuary lawMarion CountyMarkwayne MullinKeizer, OregonU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Sanders to Speak at Arkansas State Fair Grand Opening
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver remarks at the grand opening of the Arkansas State Fair on Friday, October 16 at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMediaSocial Issues Sarah Huckabee SandersArkansas State FairLittle RockArkansas State FairgroundsGrand OpeningMedia AdvisoryArkansas Governor
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Governor Sherrill Nominates Carroll and Robeson for Morris and Hunterdon County Prosecutors
Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Robert Carroll for Morris County Prosecutor and Renee Robeson for Hunterdon County Prosecutor, both seeking new five-year terms pending Senate approval.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalElection Mikie SherrillRobert CarrollRenee RobesonMorris CountyHunterdon CountyCounty ProsecutorNew Jersey SenateOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Ohio Leaders Unveil Next Phase of East Palestine First Responder Training Center
Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Tressel announced new renderings for the YSU RAPID center and a donation of four rail cars from Norfolk Southern for realistic emergency training.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationTransportationState GovernmentsDisastersEmployment and Labor East PalestineMike DeWineJim TresselYoungstown State UniversityNorfolk Southernfirst responder trainingRailway Safety ActOhio Governors Office