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3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building

JESUS JIMÉNEZ

A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims.

California House Primary in Sacramento Displays Democrats’ Fierce Generational Battle

LAUREL ROSENHALL

Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.

US responds to reports that an American aircraft was shot down in Iran and more top headlines

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

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‘Ghosts’ on Florida highways: Roadside stings snare 249 illegal immigrants, officers warn many more hiding

Florida Highway Patrol teams up with ICE and local agencies in Operation 9, arresting 249 illegal immigrants along South Florida highways in three days.

Rail car fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5, snarls morning commute

Authorities say a fire in a rail yard train car near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters

Amtrak fire near Penn Station triggers major NYC commuter disruptions, NJ Transit and LIRR cancellations

An Amtrak track car fire near New York's Penn Station has snarled rail traffic, caused damage and resulted in several people being injured.

8 Are Rescued From Texas Roller Coaster Stuck Almost 100 Feet Off the Ground

FRANCESCA REGALADO

The riders waited for about four hours, facing up, on the roller coaster at the Pleasure Pier park in Galveston. There were no injuries, the authorities said.

Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet

JULIET MACUR

Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.

Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from federal interference ahead of the state's primary next week

Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?

HEATHER KNIGHT, SOUMYA KARLAMANGLA AND JILL COWAN

Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.

How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?

NATE COHN, LAURA BULT, JUNE KIM, EDWARD VEGA, JON MILLER AND WHITNEY SHEFTE

Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. How do they compare with polling from other recent presidencies?

Providence Isn’t an Official World Cup Host but It Sure Is Acting Like One

ADEEL HASSAN

A stadium outside Boston that will host seven World Cup games is actually closer to Providence, R.I., prompting officials there to capitalize on that proximity to lure fans.

Federal Judge Bars Trump From Immediately Setting Up $1.8 Billion Fund

ZACH MONTAGUE

A judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring money in or out of the fund until the court could hear arguments in June.