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07/19/2026 · Moore County
Prosecutors push to increase sentences for domestic homicides
Officials are considering legislation that would increase the mandatory minimum sentence for domestic killings to 25 years, aligning penalties with other murder convictions.
Artificial intelligence becomes flashpoint in midterm elections as industry factions spend millions
Tens of millions of dollars are flowing into midterm election races as different sectors of the artificial intelligence industry back opposing candidates and ballot measures. The spending reflects fundamental disagreements over how AI should be regulated and deployed.
07/18/2026
U.S. Dispatches Team Amid Iran Diplomacy Discussions
A high-level U.S. team has traveled to the Middle East to engage in diplomatic discussions with Iran. These efforts follow a period of security incidents in the region. Both nations indicate a lack of immediate progress towards a formal resolution.
07/18/2026
Senate Republicans Drop Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Meeting
Senate Republicans abandoned a resolution that would have limited presidential war powers against Iran, reversing their earlier position after meeting with President Trump at the Capitol.
07/18/2026
DEA faces scrutiny over fentanyl flow in New Mexico
Current and former DEA agents told the Associated Press that the agency did not take sufficient action to stop hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills from reaching New Mexico streets between 2023 and 2025. The DEA did not provide a response to the allegations.
07/18/2026
Heat Wave Affects Travel, Events Across Eastern U.S.
A heat wave is impacting the Eastern United States, prompting advisories and affecting transportation schedules. Meanwhile, parts of the Midwest are experiencing severe storms and tornado warnings.
07/19/2026
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