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Governor Newsom launches first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers for all new parents - California State Portal | CA.gov
general 2026/05/08 17:20:05

Governor Newsom launches first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers for all new parents - California State Portal | CA.gov

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Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP - NPR
general 2026/05/08 15:50:59

Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP - NPR

Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and the GOP have picked up in Republican-led states.

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In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage - The Washington Post
general 2026/05/08 15:44:12

In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage - The Washington Post

The secretary of state held warm meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV after the president’s repeated criticism of both leaders.

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Trump gets his chance to upend FEMA - Politico
general 2026/05/08 14:34:08

Trump gets his chance to upend FEMA - Politico

Long-anticipated recommendations to revamp the disaster agency were approved Thursday. Now, President Donald Trump has to make a decision.

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Pentagon releases swath of UFO files - Politico
general 2026/05/08 14:04:43

Pentagon releases swath of UFO files - Politico

The government gave no analysis of the files, suggesting it is up to Americans to draw their own conclusions.

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Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man entering his grandmother's house is convicted of reckless homicide - CBS News
general 2026/05/08 13:31:00

Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man entering his grandmother's house is convicted of reckless homicide - CBS News

Trial jurors said they couldn’t agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.

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