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A ruling by a county judge threw the implementation of Oregon's new voter-approved gun law into limbo and the state's attorney general said her office will appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court.

Viewers of Thursday night's debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden included a group gathered at University of Virginia in rural Wise County. Steve Inskeep watched the debate with them and talks with Renee Montagne about partygoers' impressions of the only debate between the vice presidential candidates.

Law enforcement said Andre Longmore was shot after an intense manhunt. A sheriff's deputy and a police officer were injured trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said.

For a second consecutive hurricane season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm.But while the 2023 season will end next week, restoration efforts from Hurricane Idalia will continue for years in rural North Florida, particularly for people in the agriculture industry. State lawmakers are expected to see requests for more money. And further tweaks are needed to state and local storm-recovery planning.

A new report finds more election officials are leaving their jobs now than at any point in the past two decades. But the report also adds new context to the phenomenon.

At least 120 people across several states are reported dead. Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to suspend Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying he made adequate allegations of neglect of duty and incompetence.DeSantis issued an executive order in August that suspended Worrell, a Democrat who was elected in 2020 in the 9th Judicial Circuit, which is made up of Orange and Osceola counties. The move drew widespread attention and came after DeSantis also suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, a twice-elected Democrat.

The Safe Children Coalition created the Foster Angels Program for families who need help in fulfilling those holiday wish lists. The coalition operates in Sarasota, DeSoto and Manatee Counties.

As the South prepped for snow and more cold starting Wednesday, residents in Southern California faced off with hurricane-strength winds.

The Florida legislature offers people a way to find and contact their elected officials online. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting in touch and making your voice heard.