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In the Kansas House, when lobbyists ask for new laws, their names go on the bills 03/26/2024 12:02am • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — For years, pinning down the source of a bill in the Kansas Legislature could be a chore for lawmakers' constituents. Committees sponsor almost 85% of the proposals, so finding the group or lobbyist responsible could require questioning multiple lawmakers or, in recent years, re Brothers tried to fight off mountain lion during fatal attack in Northern California, family says 03/25/2024 08:15pm • GEORGETOWN, Calif. (AP) — Two brothers who were attacked, one fatally, by a mountain lion in Northern California over the weekend tried to scare the cougar away once they realized it was stalking them, and then fought with the animal after it pounced, according to a family statement Monday. Tayle 10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water 03/25/2024 08:00pm • While property along a shoreline can be pricey, retirees can find reasonable options available throughout the U.S. To find the best affordable waterfront communities for retirement, we spoke with local real estate experts and reviewed annual rankings, including U.S. News' Best Places to Retire and Public Health Roles to Pursue Before Medical School 03/25/2024 08:00pm • Premedical students taking a gap year or years before medical school can consider pursuing public health opportunities to complement their patient care experiences. Public health experiences equip future doctors with essential skills to address broader societal health care issues, such as health car Men described as Idaho prison gang members appear in court on hospital ambush and escape charges 03/25/2024 07:15pm • BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two men charged in a brazen prison escape and ambush at an Idaho hospital that left three correctional officers with gunshot injuries were arraigned in Boise on Monday. Skylar Meade, the escaped inmate, and Nicholas Umphenour, a former inmate who used to live in the same cell b Missing French bulldog Recardito found after car stolen in Northwest DC 03/25/2024 06:39pm • A missing French bulldog who was taken when its owner's car was stolen in D.C. has been reunited with its owner Monday. The 4-year-old dog, named Recardito, was stolen after its owner's car was stolen in Northwest D.C. on Sunday. Recardito was inside a parked car on 14th Street Northwest when the Editorial Roundup: United States 03/25/2024 05:01pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: March 23 The Washington Post on SCOTUS and abortion The Supreme Court declared nearly two years ago, when it overruled Roe v. Wade, that the rules on abortion were now up to the states — but as the justices hear a critical case this Spring storm lashes central US with snow and threatens South with severe weather 03/25/2024 04:36pm • Snow, rain and gusting winds lashed a large swath of the Central U.S. on Monday, dashing spring hopes, as the South braced for thunderstorms and possible tornadoes and as the risk of wildfires in southern Texas reached critical levels. The storm hit with parts of the country still in recovery mode f DP World Tour Schedule 03/25/2024 03:01pm • Nov. 23-26 _ Joburg Open (Dean Burmester) Nov. 23-26 _ Fortinet Australian PGA Championship (Min Woo Lee) Nov. 30-Dec. 3 _ ISPS Handa Australian Open (Joaquin Niemann) Nov. 30-Dec. 3 _ Investec South African Open Championship (Dean Burmester) Dec. 7-10 _ Alfred Dunhill Championship (Louis Oosthuizen Another Byron win has Hendrick on a roll heading toward NASCAR team's 40th anniversary party 03/25/2024 01:50pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports has a lot to be happy about as the team barrels toward its big 40th anniversary celebration in two weeks. William Bryon dominated on Sunday in his second win of the NASCAR season, which came at the Circuit of the Americas. Alex Bowman earned his third top- Don't feed the plants! 'Little Shop of Horrors' devours Ford's Theatre in DC 03/25/2024 01:00pm • It began as a 1960 horror comedy flick directed by Roger Corman before Alan Menken and Howard Ashman adapted it into an off-Broadway musical that hit the big screen in 1986 directed by Muppet master Frank Oz. Now, "Little Shop of Horrors" gets a fresh take with a diverse cast at Ford's Theatr Indonesia's military arrests 13 elite soldiers who are accused of involvement in a torture video 03/25/2024 12:11pm • JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's military said Monday it has arrested 13 elite troops accused of involvement in a video showing the torture of an indigenous Papua man believed to be a member of a separatist group. The video that emerged in recent days on social media shows men who appear to b Alex Palou dominates IndyCar's first all-star race since 2008. Reigning champion led every lap 03/25/2024 10:34am • THERMAL, Calif. (AP) — A race meant for all-stars was fittingly won by Alex Palou. The two-time and reigning IndyCar champion won the Thermal $1 Million Challenge on Sunday in a rout. Palou dominated the three-day weekend — he was among the fastest drivers in practice sessions and led every lap Used EV prices in DC drop — and Tesla’s price swings may be to blame 03/25/2024 10:17am • Used EV prices in D.C. have dropped, and Tesla’s price swings may be to blame, according to new data analysis. Nationally, the average price of a used car is down 3.6% from a year ago, but used EV prices nationally have fallen 31.8% since last year, according to vehicle search site iSeeCars, wh Energy agency announces $6 billion to slash emissions in industrial facilities 03/25/2024 10:07am • The Biden administration announced $6 billion in funding Monday for projects that will slash emissions from the industrial sector — the largest-ever U.S. investment to decarbonize domestic industry to fight climate change. The industrial sector is responsible for roughly 25% of all the nation’s