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5 things to know for July 22: Biden drops out, Harris ascends, VP speculation, Trump reaction, Campaign cash

CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reports on U.S. President Biden’s decision to exit the race and endorse Kamala Harris.

Biden’s historic decision

Wyoming State

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In the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion-rights advocates in Wyoming have been on the defensive. After Roe’s fall, the Wyoming Legislature’s near-total “trigger” ban was set to go into effect, though it stalled in court. The very next year, it was replaced by another near-total ban and an additional prohibition on abortion-inducing medications. And in March, the statehouse passed a bill mandating ultrasounds for women seeking the procedure and effectively regulating facilities offering abortions out of business.

New group emerges to fight for abortion access, reproductive freedom in Wyoming

President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he will not seek to be reelected as president in 2024, and he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s new candidate come Election Day in November.

Is Harris the Democratic nominee now? Answers to key questions about Biden’s decision to exit the race

Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) reacts to Speaker Mike Johnson telling reporters he expects lawsuits attempting to fight the possible addition of Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket.

‘Who the hell does he think he is?’: Congressman reacts to Speaker Johnson’s Harris remark

CNN’s Jeff Zeleny breaks down the potential candidates to join Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate.

Who Harris may pick as VP candidate, according to CNN reporter

Nearly all McDonald’s US locations will continue to sell the “$5 Meal Deal” after people flocked to the promotion amid rising food prices.

McDonald’s $5 value meal is staying on menus for a little while longer

Global markets made solid gains after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

Global markets rise after Biden exit

Los Angeles, CA

Esta TerBlanche, the South African actress best known for her role as Gillian Andrassy Lavery on “All My Children,” has died, according to TK. She was 51.

Esta TerBlanche, ‘All My Children’ actress, dead at 51

Montana State

Columbia Falls, MT

A 72-year-old Montana man shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked him while he was alone picking huckleberries, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

A 72-year-old was alone picking huckleberries in a Montana forest. Then, a grizzly bear attacked him

Three days after a computer update problem caused more than 5,000 flight cancellations around the world, things are pretty much back to normal — except at Delta Air Lines.

Why Delta is still canceling flights as other airlines return to normal

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Pennsylvania State

Voters in Pennsylvania, a swing state, reacted to President Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for president.

Pennsylvania voters react to Biden’s endorsement of Harris

California State

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In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

North Carolina State

Monroe, NC

A police dog in North Carolina helped reunite a boy with his family by using a reverse tracking technique to find his home.

A boy was found wandering on a North Carolina road. A police dog helped reunite him with his family

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

The US Treasury Department on Friday sanctioned two alleged members of a Russian cybercriminal gang that has claimed responsibility for a slew of hacks against US critical infrastructure providers, including a cyberattack in January that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow.

US sanctions alleged Russian hackers who claimed attacks on US water facilities

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Biden administration sends sharp reminder to doctors about obligation to provide emergency abortions

In letters to health-care providers Tuesday, the Biden administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that pregnant people have access to emergency treatment, even if that treatment...

Biden administration sends sharp reminder to doctors about obligation to provide emergency abortions

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