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Three Heroes Gave Lives Protecting San Diego Mosque
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Three Heroes Gave Lives Protecting San Diego Mosque

Mansour Kaziha, Amin Abdullah, and Nadir Awad are being remembered for their courage during Monday's attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where they prevented two gunmen from reaching approximately one hundred children and staff inside the building.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Georgia Governor Race Heads to Republican Runoff
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Georgia Governor Race Heads to Republican Runoff

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones will face healthcare executive Rick Jackson in a June 16 runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in Tuesday's Republican primary. The result advances two Trump-aligned candidates over opponents who had resisted efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Northern Michigan Utilities Expand Underground Power Lines
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Northern Michigan Utilities Expand Underground Power Lines

As power outages increase nationwide due to climate-driven severe weather, utilities in northern Michigan are investing in underground power infrastructure. While buried lines prove significantly more reliable than overhead systems, only about one-fifth of the country's power lines are currently underground.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Minnesota Enacts Nation's First Prediction Market Ban
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Minnesota Enacts Nation's First Prediction Market Ban

Governor Tim Walz has signed groundbreaking legislation making Minnesota the first state to ban prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The law, which takes effect in August, criminalizes hosting or advertising these betting services amid an escalating legal battle between states and federal regulators.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
25 States Sue Over Federal Nursing Loan Limits
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25 States Sue Over Federal Nursing Loan Limits

A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging new Trump administration rules that restrict graduate student loan access for nursing and healthcare degrees, arguing the changes will worsen healthcare workforce shortages.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NTSB Hearing Examines Fatal UPS Jet Crash
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NTSB Hearing Examines Fatal UPS Jet Crash

Federal safety investigators convene a two-day fact-finding hearing beginning Tuesday to determine what caused the November crash of UPS Flight 2976 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport that claimed fifteen lives.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Mosque Attack Leaves Five Dead in San Diego
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Mosque Attack Leaves Five Dead in San Diego

A tragic attack on a San Diego mosque has left at least three victims dead, along with two teenage perpetrators who took their own lives. The incident adds to a day of significant national developments, including primary elections in six states and a major shift in federal tax litigation.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case
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Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case

The nation's highest court avoided ruling on whether private citizens and advocacy groups can sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act, sending Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back to lower courts. The decision leaves a critical question unresolved that could dramatically reshape civil rights enforcement.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks
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Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks

President Trump is seeking to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, potentially clearing the path for a settlement with the government he currently leads. The move has raised ethical concerns among legal experts and congressional Democrats.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering
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White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering

The White House helped coordinate a religious event on Sunday aimed at rededicating the nation to God. The gathering on the National Mall featured Trump administration officials and Christian pastors, with minimal representation from other faith traditions.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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