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Politics Gas price spike spurs a political blame game in California California's gas prices have long been high, and spikes due to the war with Iran have sparked debate over who's to blame. Some Democrats say Gov. Gavin Newsom could do more to ease prices. Guy Marzorati
Immigration Trump administration's expansion of migrant detention ignites fierce opposition The Trump administration's unprecedented expansion of migrant detention facilities is igniting fierce opposition in communities across the political and geographic spectrum. Mary Louise Kelly
National How chess became king in South Texas South Texas is the chess capital of the state, due in large part to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Its chess team is preparing to defend its national title in competitive collegiate chess. Ana Campbell
Education Washington students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut This fall, students in Washington who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their tuition awards reduced by nearly a third. Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard
Arts & Life Cesar Chavez abused and raped women and girls, NYT investigation says A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner. Adrian Florido
National A mom wrote a kids' book on grief. She was just convicted of her husband's murder A Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of fatally spiking her husband's drink with fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors said she was hoping to collect millions of dollars from multiple life insurance policies. Rachel Treisman
'We’re building this damn bridge,' Gov. Ferguson says as Interstate Bridge cost soars 140% Costs for an Interstate Bridge project between Washington and Oregon states have soared by 140%, adding billions to the project's estimates. Erik Neumann
National Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy -- and a backlash NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the right are voicing hostility and in some cases open bigotry toward American Muslims. Brian Mann
National FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports Regulators at the Federal Aviation Administration are tightening safety rules in congested airspace around major airports, suspending the use of visual separation between planes and helicopters. Joel Rose
Politics Is it too late for diplomacy in Iran? Even after airstrikes end, Iran’s nuclear threat looms.