After seeming to bribe senate hopeful Kari Lake not to run, Arizona GOP Chair resigns The now-former head of the state's Republican Party accused Lake of leaking a recording in which he offers compensation if she will take "a pause for a couple of years" from running for public office. Ben Giles
Oregon jury awards $85 million to 9 victims of deadly 2020 wildfires The verdict comes in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to put the utility PacifiCorp on the hook for billions of dollars over its liability for the blazes. The Associated Press
After Texas banned abortion, one doctor moved his entire practice to New Mexico Since Texas banned nearly all abortions, some providers have left the state. A look at one doctor who moved his entire practice — including the staff — to neighboring New Mexico. Kayla Padilla
Last known set of remains connected to Green River Killer case identified One of the final mysteries surrounding the Green River Killer was solved Monday as investigators confirmed, through DNA testing, the person whose remains were known as “Bones 20” has a name: Tammie Liles. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in Texas border razor-wire case The move paves the way for federal officials to remove the wire from the state's border with Mexico. Washington Desk
In Washington state, pharmacists are poised to start prescribing abortion drugs They're pioneering a new model of care that will allow for one-stop, same-day access to mifepristone — no appointment necessary. Patrick Adams
Ousted Florida Republican cleared of rape allegation but faces video voyeurism charge Police have asked prosecutors to charge the ousted chair Christian Ziegler with illegally video recording the sexual encounter he had with a female acquaintance on Oct. 2. The Associated Press
Alec Baldwin is indicted in fatal shooting of cinematographer after new gun analysis Special prosecutors brought the case before a grand jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico this week, months after receiving a new analysis of the gun that was used. The Associated Press
Los Angeles Innocence Project takes Scott Peterson's case, decades after conviction This week, Peterson's legal team filed motions seeking evidence and DNA testing. They're the first new court filings in his murder case in a year. Bill Chappell
Justice Department report finds 'critical failures' in response to Uvalde attack The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Ryan Lucas
