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California adopts new cap on cancer-causing chemical in drinking water

The Golden State looks to begin capping the amount of the toxic hexavalent chromium in treated drinking water following a vote from state regulators.

Hawaii authorities vow swift investigation into wildfire while releasing timeline

The timeline lays out the Hawaii and Maui County's emergency response, which has been criticized in the wake of the wildfires.

DOJ announces new crime gun intelligence center in Chicago

The announcement comes as Chicago grapples with issues of police surveillance in Black and brown communities.

Plan to ban plastic grocery bags clears first hurdle in California Senate

Another bill, which would have prohibited restaurants from giving single-use cups to customers who dine in, failed.

Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department

Nassar is serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including medal-winning Olympic gymnasts, under the guise of treatment.

Arizona Republicans scuttle Democrats’ attempt to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

Democrats in both chambers will have to wait another week to try again repeal the 160-year-old law.

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