A top DOJ official has suggested the agency supports scrutinizing the districts. The demand seems to extend the Supreme Court’s April 29 decision that limited states from using race to draw districts.
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The invasive golden oyster mushroom has been spotted in Boone County forests and is threatening native fungal biodiversity.
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The council also approved an agreement with Allegiant Air and funding for North Village Park.
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Allegiant Air flights to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport from COU will start on Nov. 19.
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As many as 3,600 customers were affected by power incidents on Monday morning as storms bringing heavy rain and high winds moved through the city.
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Other parts of the bill include limits on flying drones over open-air stadiums and establishing a crime for gift card fraud.
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A Missouri bill that would mandate the counting and tracking of an allergy to mammalian products is headed to the Governor’s Desk.
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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped.
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The mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he's taking the company public. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starship is now one step closer to the moon.
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Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.
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The council will also consider appropriations for an Allegiant Air revenue guarantee and the North Village Park.
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