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The long shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic creeps into the race for Ohio governor

Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election

Beloved crossing guard killed by alleged drunk driver while helping kids cross the street in Louisiana

A beloved Livingston Parish crossing guard was allegedly struck and killed by a drunk driver while helping children cross the street in Louisiana.

ICE lines up to boot illegal immigrant child sex predator after bogus asylum claim, early prison release

ICE agents want North Carolina police to turn over a Romanian illegal immigrant convicted of child sex crimes who is now facing possible deportation proceedings.

Mace, Boebert and Luna Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Sexual Abuse. Will It Work?

ANNIE KARNI

Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

Harvard scientist convicted of lying about China ties rebuilds brain-tech lab in China

Charles Lieber, a convicted former Harvard scientist, has rebuilt his brain-computer interface lab in Shenzhen, China, according to Reuters.

Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost

LUKE BROADWATER AND ZACHARY SMALL

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

The Race Is On to Find the Treasure Buried in San Francisco

HEATHER KNIGHT

From the Gold Rush to the A.I. boom, San Francisco has always drawn those seeking riches. Now, people are deciphering riddles and digging up the city to find a box filled with cold, hard cash.

Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of 60-day deadline

Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran

Obama-backed $2.2B green energy 'boondoggle' leaves taxpayers on the hook

Taxpayers and electricity customers face a costly standoff over the Ivanpah solar plant as California regulators block all efforts to shut it down.

‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US

Signs reading "86 47" were spotted at May Day rallies in New York City and Los Angeles, echoing the phrase tied to James Comey's recent federal indictment.

Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released

New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month

Illegal immigrant shot by ICE indicted for allegedly ramming agents with car in California

A federal grand jury indicted an illegal immigrant from El Salvador on assault charges after he allegedly rammed his car into ICE agents in California.

Missing man’s body found in abandoned cemetery crypt in case tied to biker gang

Investigators searching for missing musician Keith Palumbo found his body sealed inside a cemetery crypt in a case involving the Warlocks MC. His case is being explored in the true crime series "Philly Homicide."

Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

SHANE GOLDMACHER

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

Four NJ residents charged with illegally voting, lying on citizenship forms

Prosecutors say all four voted in at least one federal election.