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ELECTION 2024-ABORTION
Voters in Arizona and eight other states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions. Arizona’s amendment would go into effect with a governor’s proclamation if voters approve it. The state bars abortion after 15 weeks — and most occur before then. By Geoff Mulvihill. SENT: 850 words.
CLIMATE-LA NINA
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center reports there is a 60% chance that a weak La Nina will develop this autumn and could last until March. La Nina is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet. Southern regions of the U.S. and parts of Mexico could be drier than average. By Isabella O’Malley. SENT: 850 words.
SPORTS:
FBC-ARIZONA ST-CINCINNATI PREVIEW-CAPSULES
Two teams picked to finish near the bottom of the Big 12 meet Saturday when the Arizona State Sun Devils visit the Cincinnati Bearcats. Both teams are led by coaches in their second seasons at their respective schools, and both teams have already exceeded their win totals from 2023. Arizona State is 5-1 and the Bearcats are 4-2, with each team having only one Big 12 loss. SENT: 390 words.
FBN-CHARGERS-CARDINALS PREVIEW
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Chargers hope their stellar defense can slow down the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray, who is playing at a high level in his first full season following an ACL injury. By David Brandt. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
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LOCALIZATION:
US ELECTION 2024-SUPERMAJORITIES-LOCALIZE IT: A behind-the-scenes battle is underway between Democrats and Republicans for supermajority control of state legislatures across the country. In 14 states, a swing of just three seats or fewer could determine whether one party holds a supermajority — a margin so large that it can enact laws without needing any support from the other party. We break out the different kinds of supermajorities, provide reporting tips and include embed codes for both a map and a chart illustrating these legislative dynamics. Find the latest Localize It guides .
US-AFFORDABLE-HOUSING-DISAPPEARING-LOCALIZE IT: While Americans continue to struggle under high rents, as many as 223,0000 affordable housing units across the U.S. could disappear in the next five years alone. States are scrambling to shore up the losses that are leaving American families in the lurch. We provide details on how to find estimates of affordable housing your area, along with suggested reporting threads and an embeddable chart showing the estimated number of rental homes nationally at risk of losing affordability restrictions in the coming years. Find the latest Localize It guides .
US-LETHAL-RESTRAINT-PROTECTING-BADGE-LOCALIZE IT: This Localize It guide is tied to the latest stories in the AP’s investigation examining deaths after police use force that, unlike guns, is not meant to kill. The guide highlights some of the vague language often found in police reports, tips for decoding it and what questions journalists should be asking. Find the latest Localize It guides .
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Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’
Israel says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been killed in Gaza
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month in latest sign consumers are driving growth
Rare copy of the US Constitution up for auction is expected to sell for millions
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