CHICAGO — Reeling from a string of defeats, anti-abortion groups and their Republican allies in state…
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Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman Toyoda as automaker embroiled in testing scandal
TOKYO — Toyota’s chairman Akio Toyoda will be facing some disgruntled shareholders this week, as two…
California’s Democratic leaders clash with businesses over curbing retail theft. Here’s what to know
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With retail theft increasing, California Democratic leadership is clashing with a coalition of…
California legislators break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state’s last nuclear plant running
LOS ANGELES — The California Legislature signaled its intent on Thursday to cancel a $400 million…
Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive care
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to…
Future of Elon Musk and Tesla are on the line as shareholders vote on massive pay package
DETROIT — If Tesla shareholders approve an all-stock compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that was…
Hollywood’s A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
WASHINGTON — When Robert De Niro showed up outside a Manhattan courthouse to decry Donald Trump…
With 1 out of 3 Californians on Medicaid, doctors push ballot measure to force state to pay more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom last year agreed to a tax increase that aimed…
Silicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot
SAN FRANCISCO — A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000…
North Carolina GOP lawmakers agree to add a health exemption to a bill that limits masking
RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina struck a compromise on a bill that now…