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Prosecutors dropped their case against David Hearn on Friday, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for other people who were charged.
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For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.
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Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
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They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.
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Beyond the Ozarks
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Attorney General Tim Griffin has approved a second proposal to protect direct democracy in the state constitution, allowing Protect AR Rights to gather signatures for the 2026 ballot.
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The Northwest Arkansas city's police department is ending its use of the Flock Safety surveillance system after public backlash.
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