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Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal wears Texas House and LGBTQIA flag pins on his lapel during a press conference in Chicago on Wednesday.

Texas Democrats signal they are ready to end redistricting standoff and return to state

By Arlette Saenz, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Texas Democratic lawmakers signaled their intention on Thursday to end their redistricting standoff and return to Austin, paving the way for Republicans there to pass a redrawing of congressional lines backed by President Donald Trump. In a release Thursday, Texas House Democrats set conditions for heading back

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Former Cincinnati Children’s doctor arrested on child pornography charges, loses medical license

By Karin Johnson Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A well-known former Cincinnati doctor who was affiliated with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has lost his medical license. The State Medical Board of Ohio voted on Wednesday to accept the permanent surrender of Howard Saal’s license, effective immediately. A permanent surrender ensures the

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DC city workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a homeless encampment in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington

‘Chaos, fear and confusion’: Trump-backed crackdown hits DC’s homeless population

By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Fear and confusion are spreading among Washington, DC’s homeless population at the start of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on encampments. Leaders from three prominent advocacy groups in the nation’s capital — where about 800 people live on the streets on any given night — told CNN they’re bracing

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Five volunteer firefighters suspended, accused of answering call while intoxicated

By Caitlyn Scott Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Five volunteer firefighters have been suspended after being accused of responding to a call while under the influence of alcohol last week. Our news partners at the Trib reported Wednesday that five of Shaler’s Undercliff firefighters were suspended on Aug. 8.

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