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New H-1B fee sparks concern in healthcare, immigration sectors

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire skilled foreign workers for specific roles—typically those requiring at least a bachelor's degree.

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Utah fraud losses hit $114 million in 2024 as phone scams surge

Utah fraud losses hit $114 million in 2024 as phone scams surge.

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New housing will help Douglas County women in addiction recovery

New housing will help Douglas County women in addiction recovery stay with their kids.

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San Diego prepares for November special election on tight timeline

The compressed schedule has forced election officials to move quickly while maintaining the same standards as a regular election cycle.

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Man who killed NKC officer could face death penalty

A jury convicted Joshua Rocha of first-degree murder. The jury was chosen from the St. Louis area and will determine if Rocha lives the rest of his life in prison or heads to death row.

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CoreCivic sued over alleged sexual assault at detention centre

A former detainee at the Otay Mesa Detention Center has filed a lawsuit against the facility's operator, CoreCivic, alleging sexual assault by a guard in 2023.

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Florida leaders clash over impacts of federal government shutdown

On day one of the first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years, Florida officials trade blame over healthcare cuts and brace for effects on workers and services.

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Ohio Republicans restrict school levies

Ohio Senate Republicans have joined the House in overriding one of Gov. Mike DeWine's school-related vetoes, which restricts the types of levies that can be put on the ballot.

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New law bans ticket quotas for police officers

Police ticket quotas are now illegal in the state of Ohio after a piece of bipartisan legislation passed banning the practice.

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Tensions with WNBA leadership flare amidst final match-up

WNBA players are speaking out across the league in support of Napheesa Collier's statements criticising commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

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Rocky Mountain National Park partially closed amid gov. shutdown

Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado was partially open Wednesday, as the federal government inched toward the 24-hour mark of a shutdown.

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CBI to review shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson

Investigators in Colorado are reviewing the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide, authorities said.

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UCSD faculty demand answers after UC Berkeley shares personal info

The UCSD Faculty Association is demanding answers from leadership after learning that the UC Office of the President shared personal information of 160 UC Berkeley faculty, students, and staff.

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Coupon change takes effect at San Diego grocery stores

Starting Oct. 1, grocery stores in the city of San Diego will no longer be allowed to offer digital-only coupons and must provide an in-store physical alternative to its customers.

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San Diego City Council delays vote on water, sewer rate hikes

San Diego City Councilmembers decided to delay a vote on a proposed increased to water and sewer rates.

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'Fed up': McKinley Elementary teachers push for classroom AC fix

Teachers at McKinley Elementary School in North Park say their classrooms have been unbearably hot for months, and they argue that the San Diego Unified School District is not moving fast enough.

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San Diego food banks prepare for government shutdown impact

A government shutdown is as a real possibility, and hunger relief organizations across San Diego are preparing for the potential impact on military families and low-income households.

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Florida minimum wage set to increase Tuesday

Florida's minimum wage is set to increase on Tuesday to $14 an hour. This is part of an amendment that was passed by state voters in 2020.

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Ohio farmers facing drought conditions, lower crop yields

One soybean farmer expects yields to be down considerably this year due to dry conditions that have persisted through the second half of the growing season.

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McDonald's Monopoly game returning to U.S. after 11 years

McDonald's is bringing back its popular Monopoly game to the United States for the first time in 11 years, with the promotion launching October 6.

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Police search for driver who hit school bus in Milwaukee

Milwaukee police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who allegedly collided with a school bus Monday morning, causing the bus to crash into a house.

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Utah influencer changing how young people see family history

Here's a look at how this Utah influencer is changing how young people see family history.

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Chappell Roan brings her tour home to Missouri

Kansas City turns pink as Chappell Roan brings her tour home to Missouri.

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Broncos beat Bengals 28-3

Bo Nix threw two touchdowns and rushed for another, and JK Dobbins rushed for 101 yards as the Denver Broncos cruised to a 28-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football on Denver7.

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Tow truck driver sentenced to 16 years in prison for auto theft scheme

A Castle Rock tow truck driver was sentenced to 16 years in prison for orchestrating an auto theft scheme that spanned across the Denver metro area.

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Teen in custody after reportedly bringing gun on school grounds

A teenager was taken into Westminster police custody after allegedly bringing a gun on Mountain Range High School grounds Friday, and then transferred to the Adams County Juvenile Detention Center.

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San Diego City Council set to vote on water rate increase

The San Diego City Council on Tuesday is expected to vote on water and wastewater rate hikes.

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Plane lands safely on I-15 freeway

Traffic was backed up along northbound Interstate 15 Monday evening after a small aircraft landed on the freeway.

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New Navy SEAL museum coming to San Diego

San Diego's rich military history has a new landmark with the opening of the city's very own Navy SEAL Museum, just blocks away from iconic sites like the World War II Kissing Statue and the USS Midway.

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Suspect charged in deadly tourist shooting

The man charged in the homicide of Canadian tourist Giovanni 'Mike' Robinson is a DoorDash employee.

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