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- Lebanese port officials are jailed as government investigates deadly explosion.
- Progressives win in Detroit and Missouri primaries, including former homeless woman.
- Oil and gas industry defeat California bill to limit operations near schools and hospitals.
- California bill to mandate employers report worker coronavirus infections advances.
- Sonoma County considers citations against violators of public health orders during pandemic.
- Democrats and Trump administration continue negotiations over coronavirus relief.
- Iowa becomes last state in nation to restore voting rights to most felons.
- California lawmakers push for Governor to sign ethnic studies legislation.
- On eve of 55th Voting Rights Act anniversary, democrats support bill to restore it.
- Mass transit in Bay Area and other major cities call for more stimulus during pandemic.
- Former acting Attorney General, Sally Yates, testifies in senate about Russia probe.
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