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Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling Advances
Mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef moved closer to returning after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version of the 2026 farm bill. The legislation includes an amendment tied to the American Beef Labeling Act that would restore mandatory country-of-ori...
2h ago
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'Speed Freak Killer' Shermantine Dies in Prison at 60
(KMJ) One of California's most notorious convicted serial killers has died behind bars. State prison officials say Wesley Shermantine, one half of the so-called "Speed Freak Killers," has died in prison at the age of 60. Shermantine and childhood friend Loren Her...
4h ago
Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of El Niño
SACRAMENTO - As a historic El Niño storm season develops, Governor Newsom is proclaiming a state of emergency today, mobilizing state resources ahead of potential winter storms and other impacts. The emerging El Niño event is already breaking records, and forec...
5h ago
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Trump and Xi Prepare for Washington Summit as Trade Takes Center Stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing to meet in Washington on September 24, with trade expected to dominate disc...
13h ago
Houthi Advances Add Pressure Around Key Red Sea Shipping Route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have made new advances in Yemen, increasing concerns about security around the Red Sea and the strategically important Bab a...
Sep 20, 2026
AI Error Nearly Led U.S. Military to Intercept Chinese Ship
The U.S. military came close to intercepting a Chinese vessel in the Middle East after an intelligence report incorrectly identified its cargo as comp...
Sep 19, 2026
