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Gov. Newsom’s budget proposals: A digital software tax, new state savings account and more

Gavin Newsom on Thursday began unveiling his final proposed state spending plan as California governor. Newsom's budget totals $349.4 billion,...

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS will headline World Cup final halftime show

The World Cup is taking a page from the Super Bowl — for the first time ever, the final match will feature a halftime performance headlined by Madonna,...

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Former Newsom chief of staff pleads guilty to scheme that bled money from Becerra’s account

Days before California's governor primary, Newsom's ex-aide admits guilt in a scheme to secretly pay Xavier Becerra's chief of staff.

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Trump to join prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday on the National...

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Can you balance the city’s budget? Play now

Balancing the city of San Diego's budget isn't easy. In KPBS' Budget Challenge you make the tough calls. Choose new expenses, cut costs and raise revenues...

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FBI went to home of Milwaukee election official as Trump targets 2020 results

A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director earlier this week in an attempt to question her,...

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Developing El Niño expected to emerge in coming weeks with increasing potential to reach 'Super' status

A brewing El Niño is expected to take shape as Pacific waters rapidly warm, with new climate updates pointing to rising odds of this powerful pattern...

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Senate parliamentarian rules against some immigration enforcement funding

Senate parliamentarian rules against Republicans' immigration enforcement funding, citing non-compliance with the Byrd Rule. Democrats hail it as a win.

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Ukraine says Russia launches "massive and virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 12

Entire residential buildings were demolished in Ukraine's capital as Russia launched a "massive and virtually nonstop" aerial barrage on Kyiv and other...

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Erin Stewart, accused of fraud as mayor, suspends campaign for governor

Erin Stewart suspended her campaign for governor Thursday after an investigative report concluded that her personal use of a city credit card as mayor of...

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With Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversal, South Carolina Braces for Retrial and More Scrutiny

Just an hour after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and one of his sons, the court clerk who had read the verdicts to the world was...

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A year of Trump is backfiring on the religious right

Americans don't really want “Christian nationalism.”

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Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows

As El Niño develops this year, scientists are increasingly confident it could be one of the strongest on record with global consequences, as Simon King...

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A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate,...

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Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

The auto industry's massive pullback from its electric vehicle plans has claimed another victim: Honda, which posted its first annual loss since 1955.

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El Niño is coming faster than expected and chances are rising that it will be historically strong

El Niño is emerging even faster than expected in the Pacific Ocean and odds are increasing that it could become historically strong — a rare “Super” El Niño...

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New El Niño forecast warns of a powerful shift amid hurricane season

El Niño is coming "soon" and it could reach "very strong" levels later this year, according to a May 14 forecast released by climate scientists from NOAA's...

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Trump Cites Inaccurate Data to Downplay Economic Toll of Iran War

President Trump has for weeks downplayed the economic toll of his war with Iran, citing a bevy of inaccurate statistics.

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Democrats get a last-minute reprieve on 2026 redistricting

Republicans are slowing down a feared redistricting blitz across the Deep South, giving several longtime Black lawmakers a temporary reprieve.

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Polish officials downplay canceled US Army brigade deployment

STUTTGART, Germany — Polish defense officials are downplaying the effects of a canceled U.S. Army tank brigade rotation to the country, saying the decision...

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