Valley LGBTQ center reopens in wake of the pandemic
After more than a year, the doors at the Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center are open…
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‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ celebrates federal holiday — but there is more work to do. Here’s how you can help
By Ashley Vaughan , CNN Before Juneteenth became an official federal holiday, 94-year-old Opal Lee was on a mission. “I’m not just going…
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USBP: Sex offender caught trying to re-enter the U.S.
Yuma Sector Border agents arrested a sex offender Tuesday near the Andrade Port of…
Continue ReadingA California reservoir is expected to fall so low that a hydro-power plant will shut down for first time
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Water in a key California reservoir will fall so low this summer that its hydroelectric power plant will be forced to shut…
Continue ReadingBiden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law legislation establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday…
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January 6 rioter charged with bringing gun to Capitol grounds, undercutting GOP claims that the pro-Trump mob was unarmed
The Justice Department on Thursday charged a US Capitol rioter with bringing a handgun onto Capitol grounds — two days after a hearing where…
Continue ReadingConnecticut towns could lose casino money if schools keep Native American mascots
By David Williams, CNN Some Connecticut communities could lose out on their share of a multimillion-dollar grant from the state’s casino fund…
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Arizona reports 332 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths
More than 3.4 million people in Arizona, or 48% are at least partially vaccinated. Another 3 million people, or 42% of the Arizona population, are…
Continue ReadingWest Virginia Republican state lawmaker comes out as gay
By Leah Asmelash, CNN This young West Virginia lawmaker wants everyone to know: It’s possible to be both a conservative Republican and gay.…
Continue ReadingThis CNN Hero offers Skid Row’s homeless food and hope, but she also brings ‘Beauty 2 the Streetz’
By Allie Torgan, CNN Before the Covid-19 health and economic crisis, the nation’s homeless population was already on the rise. Now, more than a…
Continue ReadingThese communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns
The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California…
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‘Murder hornet’ found near Seattle is the first US sighting in 2021
The first reported Asian giant hornet of 2021 in the United States was found dead near Seattle by a Washington state resident in early…
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New details in road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy in California
Police release new details on the road rage shooting that killed a six-year-old last month.…
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Someone is breaking the wings of pelicans in California
Dozens of brown pelicans have been attacked and injured in California, with whoever is responsible snapping some of the birds’…
Continue ReadingA Georgia police officer dies after being dragged by a fleeing motorist, who the officer shot and killed, authorities say
By Jason Hanna and Jamiel Lynch, CNN A north Georgia police officer and a motorist are dead after the fleeing driver’s car dragged the officer…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act, leaving it in place
By Ariane de Vogue and Chandelis Duster, CNN The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday in a decision that will…
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San Jose approves law requiring video taping of gun purchases
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – A new law in San Jose, California is requiring retailers to record all gun purchases. As Chris Nguyen reports, the move comes less…
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Arizona lawmakers advance $100M fire fund in special session
The Legislature is meeting in a special session called by Gov. Doug Ducey to quickly boost funding for firefighting and recovery efforts as the state…
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5 things to know for June 17: Biden trip, voting laws, coronavirus, Myanmar, climate
The first tropical system of the season could be headed our way by the end of the week. If the storm materializes, it will be named Claudette and is…
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Tips for hiking in Arizona heat
Arizona State Parks says more than 200 hikers are rescued every year in Phoenix alone. But to keep you and your group safe, be sure to follow the…
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