Senate agrees to quickly clear bill seeking release of Epstein files; Political heat rises in Indiana's redistricting debate; Arizona educators strive to support high-immigrant classrooms; Fear spreads as federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina expands to Raleigh; New certificate program aims to transform end-of-life talks in Florida.

U.N. Security Council approves Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza; Cloudflare outage impacts thousands, disrupts transit systems, ChatGPT, X and more; Trump's planned rule reversal could endanger OR wildlands; Advocates: Weakened auto lemon law hurts consumers; IN rates dig a steep hole in renters' pockets.

Charlotte, North Carolina reels as 81 people arrested in immigration raids; Court rules label exemption for ultra-processed food unlawful; E-cigarette dangers to pregnancies seen in NC study; Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case; Shutdown fallout pushes more Ohio families to food banks.

MT group highlights 'invisible crisis of homelessness among kids'; GA residents push back on data center expansion; WI entrepreneurs create arts and crafts vending machines; OH groups watch debate of new Gaza genocide resolution; NV disability community speaks out on government shutdown impacts; and AZ conservationists work to bring back extinct turtle.

Economists find business pessimism waning; ME faith leaders say growing book bans threaten religious freedom; report finds connection between TX abortion ban and crime spike; OH groups watch debate of new Gaza genocide resolution; NV disability community speaks out on government shutdown impacts; and AZ conservationists work to bring back extinct turtle.

Epstein survivors urge Congress to release all the files on the sex trafficker; NYC nurses: Private hospitals can do more to protect patient care; Report: Social media connects Southern teens but barriers remain; Voters in NC, U.S. want term limits for Congressional lawmakers.

James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment; Farm Bill extended but questions for smaller SD farms persist; NM's pollinators encounter politics at U.S.-Mexico border wall; New data show evictions remain widespread in Kentucky; NC Angel Tree program supports kids in need for Christmas.

Trump signs funding bill, ends government shutdown; MA farmers struggle to stay afloat as SNAP disruption continues; New guide spotlights Ohio brands amid rising interest in 'Made in USA'; Solar meets soil: Report says agrivoltaics could redefine rural prosperity.

House Democrats plot to bypass Johnson on shutdown deal; Driven by financial incentives, Kentucky ICE arrests ramp up; IN mental health patients at risk of losing Medicaid; On 'America Recycles Day' turning in leftover paint is easy; Last chance to comment on WA's State Wildlife Action Plan.

IL 'mega clean energy' bill touted for setting strong labor standards, Pacific Seafood faces lawsuit for Columbia River pollution, FL justice system punishes women for trauma, new report finds, Govt. shutdown delays MT heating bill assistance for months, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance wants you to 'Turnip for Hunger', Missouri ranchers disappointed by feds' plan to lower beef prices