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The article reports on two shooting incidents that happened in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas in August 2019 that resulted in the deaths of 29 people and the wounding of several others. Topics covered include the impact of the shooting incidents on the 2020 presidential campaign and the reemergence of a debate on gun control, condemnation of the shooters from Republicans and President Donald Trump, and some details of the shootings.

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The article discusses the response by schools in the U.S. to the increasing use of electronic cigarettes by students in the U.S. Some schools have introduced measures to prevent students from vaping, including a fine and a suspension. Federal health officials have warned about the impact of vaping on public health, citing the cases of at least 530 people affected by lung diseases.

The article reports on the performance of former U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden on the issue of civil rights during a Democratic primary debate. Topics discussed include his commitment to the enforcement of civil rights and voting rights, issues against Biden raised by Senator Kamala Harris during the debate, skepticism over the central premise of Biden's campaign and the performance of other presidential candidates including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

The article reports on the election of African American politician Lori Lightfoot as mayor of Chicago, Illinois in April 2019 to become the first African American and openly gay mayor of the city. Also cited are Toni Preckwinkle as Lightfoot's rival, the support of national advocates for gay rights to Lightfoot, as well as Lightfoot's brief career history including as head of the Chicago Police Board.

The article discusses the Cook County State's Attorney's Office's decision to drop all charges against gay actor Jussie Smollett who was accused of perpetrating a hate crime in Chicago, Illinois, and it mentions support for Smollett from celebrities and opposition from Chicago, Illinois Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the city's police superintendent Eddie Johnson. Smollett claims that his attackers used racial slurs and referenced U.S. President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.

The article discusses economic impact of the 2018-2019 U.S. government shutdown on the American public. Topics explored include the financial difficulties faced by federal workers that have been furloughed, the unemployment benefit application filed by middle-class workers, and the closure of operations of government departments such as Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Transportation.

The article reports on the assistance received by U.S. federal government employees affected by the federal government shutdown in January 2019. Private businesses, banks, local governments, organized labor and charitable organizations have organized initiatives to help workers who have been furloughed or forced to work without pay. Banks and credit unions have decided to suspend late-payment fees on credit cards for affected workers.

The article reports on the impact of partial federal shutdown on federal employees and other people who depend on federal services in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the reduction in wage and bonuses of employees, the role of the dispute between President Donald Trump and Congress over the construction of border wall in the federal shutdown, and how federal employees can cope with the shutdown.

The article focuses on the challenges facing school administrators in the U.S. amidst threats of violence that disrupts a school day, while attending to police responses and worried parents. Topics covered include the increase in threats, incidents of violence and false alarms reported in the media, and how Fulton High School principal Chris Tennyson presided over an unplanned lockdown of his school after receiving a report that a former student threatened violence against the school.

The article offers information on the promenade conducted by seniors of Flint Northwestern High School in Michigan a quadruple-decker riverboat in Flint. It mentions insights from student Treveyon Allen, who was crowned the prom king at the event, regarding his experience attending a prom in a boat. It discusses the impression of several students about the prom including Ebony Wagner, LaTisha Edwards, and Ny Stovall.

The article reports on the farewell speech given by U.S. President Barack Obama in Chicago, Illinois, to an audience of about 18,000 people. Topics of the speech included the need to Americans to be active citizens in order to preserve U.S. democracy, health care reform and the U.S. Affordable Care Act, and tributes to First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

The article discusses the tension and division in the U.S., particularly after the victory of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on November 8, 2016, citing instances of harassment and protests at West High School in Iowa City, Iowa. Topics discussed include Southern Poverty Law Center found most harassment episodes to have occurred in K-12 schools, noted change in environment in schools, and students use the election as an excuse for open discrimination.

The article reports on the domination of Republicans in the U.S. 2016 presidential elections despite the division among electorate, focusing on the victory of U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. It mentions that the shift in U.S. politics would allow the Republican Party to move forward with its promise to change policies on health care, immigration, and taxes. It presents the view of Tim Sorey of the National Conference of State Legislatures on the result of the election.

The article discusses impact of students liquor usages on sexual assault and date rape among college-age students in the U.S., and also mentions efforts of the universities in introducing student self-policing to address alcohol abuse and alcoholism in student parties.

The article reports on the debate over bathroom access rights for transgender people in the U.S. The administration of President Barack Obama ordered public schools to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice. Religious conservatives are opposing the order. The Human Rights Campaign criticized the attack against transgender students.

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by Friends of the Parks, a group of environmentalists in Chicago, Illinois, to block the plan of filmmaker George Lucas to construct the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at a parking lot at the city's lakefront. It offers views of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel who supports Lucas, citing that museum will be a cultural attraction which will give the city an economic boost. It offers comments of architecture professor Philip Bess on political aspects of the issue.

The article discusses 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Donald J. Trump's decision to cancel a campaign rally event at the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois as a result of security concerns and clashes between protesters and Trump supporters. According to the article, Trump conferred with law enforcement officials before deciding to cancel the political event. The political attitudes of Democrats and other residents in Chicago, Illinois are also assessed.

The article examines how the poor physical condition of many public school buildings in Detroit, Michigan may cause the school system to become insolvent and prevent the city's recovery from bankruptcy. It goes on to report that many teachers working for Detroit Public Schools have conducted protests or called out sick to force school shutdowns.

The article looks at Syrian refugees who have been resettled in the U.S., focusing on their experiences of the rise in anti-Muslim and anti-refugee attitudes among some Americans following the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, France. Topics include the large Arab-American community in Michigan and statements by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other politicians calling for an end to bringing Syrian refugees to their states.

The article discusses U.S. Republican (G.O.P.) Governors' attitudes towards allowing Syrian refugees to resettle in the U.S. within the context of the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, France, including the impact of U.S. national security on their attitudes. An overview of the U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to resettle Syrian refugees, including in regard to the moral aspects of refugee resettlement, is provided.

The article focuses on voting laws in the U.S. state of Kansas that require proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. The author examines the impact of the law, which is said to affect at least 36,000 people who have tried to register to vote in Kansas. The article also mentions a class action lawsuit against the state and the Kansas Secretary of State Kris W. Kobach.

The article focuses on the reunion between Lidia K. Souza and her son Diogo after they were separated by immigration authorities on May 30, 2018 as they attempt to cross illegally into the U.S. from Mexico.

The article reports on the jury selection hi Governor Eric Greitens trial on a invasion of privacy's felony charge.

The article reports that Iowa Legislature has approved what would be the nation's strictest abortion law on May 2, 2017, intended to pose an aggressive challenge to Roe v. Wade and reignite conservative energy before the midterm elections in November.

The article reports on the lawsuit filed against Missouri Governor Eric Greitens for allegedly obtaining a donor list illegally from a charity that he established and using it to raise funds for his candidacy in 2016.

The article reports that according to state attorney general of Missouri, Governor Eric Greitens may have committed a felony in using a charity's donor list for political fund-raising, and mentions earlier legal obstacles facing Greitens, like a felony invasion-of-privacy charge.

The article focuses on Kansas Secretary of State Kris W. Kobach who is the center of a trial involving a voter registration law which require residents to show proof of citizenship to register to vote, with topics including his potential to be the state's next governor.

The article reports that Amanda Thomashow, a recent graduate of Michigan State University, made up her mind in April 2014, and was going to report Lawrence G. Nassar, a prominent doctor who treated star gymnasts, and mentions that he had sexually assaulted her during a medical exam.

The article reports on the shock response of the students at Liberty High School, north of Iowa City in Iowa on the proposed arming of teachers to curb violence by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The article informs that two of the three passengers including Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite, who died when an Amtrak train derailed in Washington in December 2017 while traveling along a route for the first time, were enthusiastic advocates for travel by train.

The article reports on rising awareness and call to end the sexual misconduct by the politicians and public heads. The accusations of groping by Senator Al Franken and sexual misconduct from Roy S. Moore, the Republican Senate candidate are discussed. Views expressed by Senator Amy Klobuchar and lawyer Barbara Kueppers on the issue are presented.

The article presents the views of several friends and relatives of the people who perished in the recent mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas, in which 59 people were killed.

The article discusses how the issue of immigration is viewed in Muscatine County, Iowa, where many immigrants have been employed in the area's farms, factories, and meat-processing plants. Particular attention is given to how the issue has become a focal point among Republican candidates in the 2016 presidential election. The potential economic impact of stricter border control on Muscatine County is examined.

The article focuses on 2016 U.S. presidential candidate Hilary Rodham Clinton and her plan to make higher education in the United States more affordable. The authors discuss the reactions of other presidential candidates, including Senator Marco Rubio and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, explore the issue of student debt, and examine presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders' call for tuition-free public college.

The article reports on the closure of the Kewaunee nuclear power plant in Carlton, Wisconsin in May 2013 that angered many people in the community including Tasha Schleis and Allison Kruse. Topics discussed include the job losses caused by the plant shutdown, the economic pressures that prompted plant owner Dominion to close the business and the contribution of the plant to the development of Carlton's economy.

The article reports on the 2015 conviction of 19-year old Zachery Anderson for sex with a minor in Michigan, detailing how his case has become the center of advocacy against the state's and country's sex offender registry system. Topics addressed include the circumstances surrounding the case, arguments by advocates asserting the registry is too stigmatizing even in minor offenses, and an overview of political efforts to reform the system.

The article discusses the Nebraska State Legislature's decision to abolish the death penalty in Nebraska, noting that Nebraska became the first conservative U.S. state in over 40 years to do so. Topics addressed include the legislature's vote to abolish the death penalty despite objections by Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts, a Republican, as well reactions by Nebraska citizens.

The article discusses a runoff mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois between Democratic candidates Rahm Emanuel and Jesus (Chuy) G. Garcia, highlighting support for Garcia amongst more progressive liberals and the broader implications in terms of liberalism in the U.S. Topics addressed include the significance of African-American voters in the race, as well as political issues involving education and labor unions.

The article discusses Wisconsin governor Scott Walker's proposal of budget cuts for the University of Wisconsin (U.W.) system, highlighting concerns that Walker's proposal is motivated by ambitions to become the Republican candidate for U.S. president in 2016. Topics addressed include Walker's defense of his proposed budget, as well as university faculty and administrators' criticisms of Walker's views.

The article discusses police officer Darren Wilson's testimony in a grand jury trial over his shooting of unarmed African-American teenager Michael Brown, noting that the jury ultimately trusted Wilson's account of the shooting and chose not to indict him. Topics addressed include contradictory witness accounts of the shooting, the jury's consideration of physical evidence in the case, and Wilson's claim that he feared for his life when Brown attacked him.

The article discusses a grand jury decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson for his shooting of unarmed African American teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, noting that riots and looting erupted in Ferguson after the decision. Topics addressed include police response to the demonstrations and riots, as well as St. Louis County, Missouri prosecutor Robert P. McCulloch's comments on the lack of indictment of Wilson.

The article offers update on the death of an 18-year-old unarmed African- American, Michael Brown who was shot by Officer Darren Wilson on a Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014. It states that the grand jury examines the range of possible criminal procedure and intentional murder charge to Wilson. It also notes that the prosecutors give time to the grand jury to decide for the case along with the presentation of evidence and testimony.

The article reports on criticism for the police department in St. Louis, Missouri regarding the street protest against court verdict for a white police officer who killed an African-American man in 2011.

The article focuses on conservative governance method of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, citing the supposed risk to his political career caused by decision of President Donald Trump's administration to nominated him as an ambassador at large for international religious freedom.

The article reports on candidacy of Roger Claar for re-election, the Mayor of Bolingbrook in Chicago, Illinois, citing his association with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and mentions her campaign for re-election, as of April 2017.

The article focuses on the efforts of the residents of Nebraska and South Dakota to push for the shutdown of liquor stores in Whiteclay, Nebraska to prevent the alcohol addiction of people who have easy access to the stores. Topics include the alcohol ban on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, the decision of the Nebraska authorities in 2016 to order the owners of the stores to reapply for their liquor licenses, and the opposition of Native American State Senator Tom Brewer against the stores.