Advocates urge broader clemency despite Biden's death row commutes; Bald eagle officially becomes national bird, a conservation success; Hispanic pastors across TX, U.S. wanted for leadership network; When bycatch is on the menu.

Suspect held after woman set on fire in NY subway car dies; Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal over 'ridiculous' fees; A year of growth for juvenile diversion programs in SD; The ups and downs of combating rural grocery deserts in ND; Report: AZ one of eight Western states that could improve conservation policies.

A whirlwind day for Luigi Mangione ends with new charges and transfer to a federal prison Food insecurity prompts ND advocates to eye universal school meals; FL coastline sinking: New study questions safety, future of construction; MA state grants boost rural economies, climate resilience.

Republicans reject spending bill under pressure from Trump and Musk; TX group works to give Latinos seat at table in fight against methane; Clean Trucks Campaign touts benefits of electric vehicles for PA; Child labor in agriculture is a growing concern in FL.

Push for paid parental leave for KY state employees; Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster over final Iowa survey; Doula Alliance of AR works to improve maternal health; Montana wildland firefighters face a drastic pay cut.

Teen student, teacher killed in WI; two students reported to be in critical condition; Nearly 90 food banks, pantries across Colorado get $2,611,500; Report: Fossil-fuel lobbyists fail to disclose in WA; Clearing the myths: Simplifying SNAP benefits to fight senior hunger.

Postal workers' union says new proposal would slow mail; Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in CA; Poll finds most voters want a robust EPA, more pollution controls; Parents of children in WA prisons face 'unbearable' holiday season.

Dry-cleaning workers better protected under EPA chemical ban; Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey; New law seeks to change how state legislature vacancies are filled; MN joins the carbon capture pipeline wave with permit approval.

'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director; IL workers to see pay, benefit information in job postings; In challenging health coverage times, MN union victory seen as a hopeful sign; Support available for AR kids aging out of foster care.

Debates on presidential accountability, the death penalty, gender equality, Medicare and Social Security cuts; and Ohio's education policies highlight critical issues shaping the nation's future.