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San Jose to clear its largest homeless camp — again

By JOYCE CHU/San Jose Spotlight San Jose is clearing one of its most infamous homeless camps again, in what city officials claim will be the last time. About 100 homeless people have repopulated the creek around Story Road across from Happy Hollow Park & Zoo — an area known as " the ...

Marijuana tax payouts dip in Michigan amid sales slump

By JANELLE D. JAMES/Bridge Michigan Bridge Michigan Michigan is once again sending millions of dollars in marijuana tax revenue back to local communities — though this year's payout is slightly smaller than last and spread across more governments. Nearly $94 million will be distributed ...

GOP challenger Steve Toth ousts Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas primary

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Republican challenger Steve Toth defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Tuesday night, ousting the only House Republican in Texas who President Donald Trump didn't endorse heading into the nation's first big primary of 2026. Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL whose ...

Congress taking first votes on Iran war as debate rages about US goals

By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is headed towards a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread ...