A state judge has temporarily blocked Oklahoma from enforcing its ban on using so-called “woke banks” for state business.
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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship.
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Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, according to an annual tally by the Social Security Administration.
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The new rule allows immigration oficials to speed up the asylum-petitioning process by assessing the person's criminal background within days, instead of months or even years.
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An aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by recent tornadoes.
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Two Oklahoma tribal nation leaders were on Capitol Hill this week to stress the importance of public safety funding almost four years after the McGirt v. Oklahoma ruling.
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As part of the "We, The Voters" series exploring immigration, we meet Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Mexican American representing Arizona's Sixth Congressional District.
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The opening of the dispensary marks the first time that an Indigenous tribe has sold marijuana to residents in a state where the substance is still illegal.
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Marilí Rodríguez García spent several years working as a doula in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was called to the profession after losing her first child, Adrián José, a few days after his birth in 2009.
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The U.S. wants people to enter the country legally — or not at all. A pier off Gaza for aid is expected to be installed soon. Haiti aims to make progress stabilizing its leadership and security.
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This week began with the Met Gala, which brought much-needed pageantry to the everyday lives of mortals. There was also real estate, dating apps, resignations and more.
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Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
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Before, teams could travel on chartered flights during the postseason and for back-to-back games in the regular season. Many players said the change will make recovery easier and make them feel safer.
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Viral images of the flyer were filmed in portable toilets of a migrant camp in Mexico, and they energized members of Congress. But NPR's reporting suggests the flyer is not what it purports to be.