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GOP Rep. John Rose launches run for Tennessee governor

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. John Rose on Thursday announced his candidacy for Tennessee governor in 2026, putting him on a likely collision course with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who also appears set on running. Rose is the first ...

In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks

By MATT OTT AP Business Writer U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall, which ...

Maryland governor announces budget framework deal with taxes, cuts

By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an agreement on a state budget framework with the state's Democratic leadership Thursday, criticizing President Donald Trump's tariffs and dramatic downsizing of the federal government while ...

Georgia lawmakers give final passage to state income tax cuts and rebates

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgians are on track to get another state income tax rebate and a further income tax rate cut after the state Senate on Thursday passed the measures backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The Republican is likely to sign the measures in the coming days, ...

New York’s top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York state's top court put an end Thursday to New York City's effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. In a 6-1 ruling, the high court said "the New York constitution as it stands today draws a firm line ...

Alabama lawmakers approve paid parental leave for state employees

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday approved a bipartisan bill that would make teachers and state employees eligible for paid parental leave. The Republican dominated House of Representatives voted 94-2 to pass legislation that would offer up to eight weeks of maternity ...

Search for US student in Dominican Republic intensifies

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The search for a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic intensified on Monday, one day after a man questioned by authorities visited the beach where she was last seen and spoke with officials. Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old ...