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San Luis Parks and Recreation, Francia Alonso.
A commemorative plaque honoring Officer Joe Orduño was unveiled on Wednesday, July 8, as San Luis prepared to mark the near 40th anniversary of his death in the line of duty.
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The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar. -
Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country. -
Populist British MP Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament over questions about his finances, and is running for re-election in his constituency. His biggest rival? Count Binface. -
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test? -
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder. -
Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from? -
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing. -
Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup. -
Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open. -
The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law. -
Poor counties in the South are bracing for steep cuts in administering food aid as President Trump's tax and spending bill brings new requirements.
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In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
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