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Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuateAuthorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out BurgerMichigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclosporaTrial of Lindsay Clancy, the mom who killed her 3 children, enters second week of testimonyAt colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer scienceMaryland lawmakers considering steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028The Latest: Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block his AG bidRepublicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the rightSen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the HouseOhio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries af