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Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency

By Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to increasingly extreme measures to keep their economies afloat. On Tuesday, the Philippines became the first country to declare a state of national energy emergency. South Koreans have been advised

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Takeaways from videos of ex-Epstein attorney, accountant closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill

By Annie Grayer, Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — The House Oversight Committee released videos Tuesday of closed-door depositions with two men in Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender. Darren Indyke, a longtime Epstein employee and attorney, and Richard Kahn, Epstein’s longtime accountant, appeared before the committee

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ACLU launches hotline for federal agent misconduct in Imperial County

ACLU launches hotline for federal agent misconduct in Imperial County

Adrik Vargas YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The ACLU Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties has introduced a new hotline for residents to report misconduct by federal law enforcement officers. The hotline is intended to document, track, and report potential abuses. Reports are divided into two categories: First Amendment violations and Fourth Amendment violations. Frederick, the

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Federal prosecutors to get classified House documents in Brennan probe as decision on charges against former CIA chief nears

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The House Intelligence Committee voted Tuesday to give federal prosecutors classified records related to John Brennan, according to a committee spokesperson, signaling the Justice Department’s investigation into the former CIA director may be heading towards possible charges. The committee held the vote behind closed doors, a source said, and

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State appeals court denies Bonta’s request to stop Bianco’s ballot probe in county special election

Original Report 3/24/26 – 5:30 p.m. California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has denied AG Rob Bonta’s request to try to halt Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into the November 2025 special election Original Report 3/24/26 – 10:30 a.m. INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has gone to court to try

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Woman who killed Indio motel guest convicted if voluntary manslaughter

Editor’s Note: In an earlier version of this article, the headline incorrectly stated the woman was convicted of murder. She was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 35-year-old Arizona woman who fatally shot another woman without provocation at an Indio motel was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter. A Murrieta jury deliberated one

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North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger

Republican Phil Berger, one of North Carolina’s most powerful politicians, concedes state Senate primary

By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — North Carolina State Senate leader Phil Berger on Tuesday conceded his primary race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, a political earthquake that took down arguably the most powerful politician in a pivotal swing state. A full machine recount last week held Page’s narrow 23-vote lead in the March

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