Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fast-moving storms pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain Monday, flooding streets, stranding commuters and downing many trees, including one in western Michigan that landed on a man and killed him. More than 56 million people in the Midwest and parts of the South were at … Read more

CBS News poll and analysis of California policies ahead of governor’s race debate

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Ahead of Tuesday’s closely watched debate, Californians see the next governor facing a wide array of issues. Taxes A majority of California’s voters want the next governor to support an added state tax on billionaires. Republicans, however, do not. Fraud Most California voters feel there is at least some, if not a lot, of fraud … Read more

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced two more payouts Monday for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development. Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind have agreed to end their offshore wind leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million. Both companies have decided not to pursue any new offshore … Read more

Utah charges man with murder in January shooting outside church in Salt Lake City

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Prosecutors in Utah are seeking the extradition of a man from California on murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting in January at a church parking lot in Salt Lake City that left two people dead, according to court documents unsealed Monday. Law enforcement took 32-year-old John Vea Uasike Jr. into custody on April … Read more

Can wage garnishment increase over time?

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Wage garnishment can be a big drain on your income, so it’s important to handle the issue before it compounds. Getty Images/iStockphoto Serious financial trouble generally doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds quietly, especially in the current economic landscape. With debt sitting at record highs and elevated rates continuing to drive up the costs … Read more

Southern Poverty Law Center seeks disclosure of grand jury transcripts in criminal case

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Washington — The Southern Poverty Law Center moved to force the disclosure of grand jury materials in the criminal case against the organization, citing what it said were “misleading” statements from Trump administration officials in the aftermath of the indictment last week and “obvious legal infirmities” in court filings.  The filings come after a federal … Read more