John Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic majority leader, only to quickly face a mortal threat to his political future …
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Johnson Grasps for Support to Remain as Speaker Ahead of House Vote
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.
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A single-engine aircraft collided into a building near a small airport in Fullerton, Calif., prompting hundreds of people to evacuate, officials said.
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F.B.I. Offers New Details on Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect, Seeking Tips
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFour years later, the largest lingering mystery of the Capitol riot remains unsolved.
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new video loaded: Several Injured in Shooting Outside Queens Event Space transcript Back transcript Several Injured in Shooting Outside Queens Event Space The police said the suspects escaped in a …
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The president-elect said on social media that he was right about fearing criminals on the other side of the border. Officials later identified the suspect as a U.S.-born citizen and …
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Trucks in New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion Were Rented Using Turo
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRenters of both vehicles had used Turo, a peer-to-peer app. Officials are investigating possible connections between the two cases.
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1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt least seven people were injured, the authorities said. Elon Musk said that the vehicle was functioning properly.
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A man drove a pickup truck into crowds celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in the early morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens.
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As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesScientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.