Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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Disney Asks FCC to Declare ‘The View’ a News Show, Exempt From Equal Time Rule
The public can comment on Disney’s request for the daytime talk show to be exempt from the federal rule.
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US Gas Prices Highest in 4 Years as Memorial Day Weekend Starts
The average price of a gallon of gas in the United States reached $4.55 on May 22.
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Trump Hints at Intervention in Cuba Following Indictment of Castro
The United States moved an aircraft carrier into the Caribbean this week after announcing an indictment against the former communist leader Raúl Castro.
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Oil Market Could Hit ‘Red Zone’ in July and August, IEA Says
Summer travel could trigger a global energy crisis, according to the International Energy Agency.
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NFL Working With Florida AG on Probe Into Its Race-Based Hiring Practices
The league’s diversity hiring program for certain coaching positions is under scrutiny by Florida for its race- and sex-based requirements.
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Tesla Launches Full Self Driving in Lithuania
Elon Musk said this week he expects fully autonomous cars to be deployed throughout the United States by the end of this year.
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Washington State Under Federal Investigation for Housing Men in Women’s Prisons
The Justice Department alleges the state’s policy has resulted in sexual assault and other crimes against female inmates.
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Federal Government Approves Wyoming Clay Mine Project
The project will produce clay needed for cat litter and industrial uses for 20 years.
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2nd ICE Officer Charged in Minnesota Related to Operation Metro Surge
ICE agent Christian Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of false reporting of a crime.
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Mexico Freezes Bank Accounts of Cartel-Linked Ex-Officials Investigated by US
The Mexican president is expecting to meet with U.S. homeland security and drug prevention officials this week.
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