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Reporter who witnessed 400+ executions in Texas retires

Associated Press journalist Michael Graczyk, who witnessed and chronicled more than 400 executions as a criminal justice reporter in Texas, will retire Tuesday after nearly 46 years with the news service.

Georgia governor halts jet fuel tax that followed Delta, NRA fight

Georgia’s governor on Monday made good on his vow to restore a tax cut on jet fuel sales that was previously killed by state GOP lawmakers irate with Delta Air Lines for ending a discount for members of the National Rifle Association.

Sexual misconduct allegations follow FEMA official’s resignation

The former head of FEMA’s personnel office had improper sexual relationships with subordinates and created a “toxic” work environment, according to a summary of an internal investigation obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

 
More evacuations ordered in Northern California wildfire

About 10,000 more people were ordered evacuated as two wildfires surged toward small lake towns in Northern California while the state’s largest and deadliest blaze of the year slowed slightly after days of explosive growth.