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Husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola dies in an airplane crash in Alaska

Husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola dies in an airplane crash in Alaska

Eugene Peltola Jr. was the pilot and plane’s sole occupant. The Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub appears to have crashed under unknown circumstances upon takeoff after he dropped off a hunter and equipment.
by The Associated Press

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Air Force picks Twin Cities to base upgraded C-130 cargo planes

Air Force picks Twin Cities to base upgraded C-130 cargo planes

The C-130s are the primary airlift plane for the U.S. military. National Guard units like the Minneapolis-based 133rd Airlift Wing fly about half of the country's C-130 fleet. The Air Force is designating eight of the new craft to Guard units in four states.
by Tim Nelson and Mark Zdechlik

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Biden's rules on clean cars face a crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to an appeals court

Biden's rules on clean cars face a crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to an appeals court

Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court. 
by The Associated Press

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Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't run for a second term

Sen. Mitt Romney says he won't run for a second term

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2024. “While I'm not running for reelection, I'm not retiring from the fight,” he said.
by Kelsey Snell

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Minnesota lawsuit seeks to keep Trump off 2024 ballot

Minnesota lawsuit seeks to keep Trump off 2024 ballot

A Tuesday lawsuit contends former President Donald Trump should not be allowed on the 2024 Minnesota ballot because of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits anyone who has taken part in an insurrection or rebellion against the U.S. from holding federal office.
by Mark Zdechlik and Dana Ferguson

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