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Attorney Marcos Martinez was hired by the City of West Miami to review and make determinations about red light camera tickets when they are contested. Martinez runs a monthly meeting on the tickets. Daniel Rivero/WLRN News hide caption

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A new transparency law will show that some Florida cities are living off of red light cameras

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In the tiny city of West Miami, for instance, the cameras are expected to generate $1.45 million this year — more than 15% of total revenue, and the second largest source of funds after property taxes.

The U.S. Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from the crashes of two 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019. Boeing assembles its 737s at its factory in Renton, Wash. Jennifer Buchanan/Pool photo by Seattle Times via Getty Images hide caption

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Boeing agrees to plead guilty and pay nearly $250 million in 2 deadly crashes

The U.S. Justice Department says Boeing has accepted a deal to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from the crashes of two 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.

BOEING TO PLEAD GUILTY

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Sunland Park Fire Department firefighters and police officers roll a migrant woman on a gurney to be loaded into an ambulance who was suffering from heat-related illness in a residential area in Sunland Park, New Mexico on Friday, June 28, 2024. Paul Ratje for NPR hide caption

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Border town firefighters scramble to save migrants from extreme summer heat

Over two hot days, the Sunland Park Fire Department responded to 10 calls to help migrants overcome by heat illness. Firefighters say heat emergencies are increasingly common along the border.

U.S. Border officials attribute increased migrant deaths to extreme heat

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Elvia Elena Nunez and her grandson Esteban spent several months this spring in the Kith and Kin program. Andrea Hsu/NPR hide caption

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Paid or unpaid, child care is vital to the economy. This program recognizes that

In Arizona, a program called Kith and Kin teaches mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends and neighbors who watch other people's children the skills they need to provide high quality care.

FAMILY, FRIEND & NEIGHBOR CHILD CARE

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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the start of the special session in the House Chamber on Jan. 15, 2024, in Baton Rouge. Civil rights attorneys say a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a police officer under certain circumstances is an affront to the movement for racial justice and violates the First Amendment. Critics have said the law signed this week by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry could hinder the public’s ability to film officers. (Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP, Pool, File) Michael Johnson/Pool/The Advocate/AP hide caption

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Why some Republican-led states are limiting who can vote in party primaries

Some Republican-led states are going against a broader trend and restricting who can participate in primary elections, in an effort to have more ideological purity among their nominees.

Why some Republican-led states are limiting who can vote in party primaries

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Emma Navarro of the United States celebrates after defeating compatriot Coco Gauff in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) Alberto Pezzali/AP/AP hide caption

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Emma Navarro has defeated Coco Gauff in a Wimbledon upset

This is the first time Navarro has reached the quarterfinals at one of the tennis majors, while Gauff's loss was the latest in a string of exits by top-seeded women at the tournament.

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court ended a historic and momentous term this week. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Supreme Court's Roberts turns court to the right as Barrett emerges as a key player

This term, the Supreme Court ruled on abortion pills, the federal law banning guns for domestic abusers, voting rights and attempts to regulate social media.

A closer look at the Supreme Court's decisions this historic and controversial term

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Jon Landau stands for a portrait at the 95th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in February 2023 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on “Titanic" and the “Avatar” series, has died. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63

Landau's partnership with James Cameron led to a best picture win for 1997's "Titanic." Together they account for some of the biggest blockbusters in movie history, including "Avatar" and its sequel.

Khyree Jackson runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1 in Indianapolis, Ind. Jackson died in a car crash that involved multiple vehicles in Maryland. Kevin Sabitus/Getty hide caption

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Vikings player Khyree Jackson killed in Maryland crash

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Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, 24, was one of three men killed in a car crash that involved multiple vehicles in Prince George’s County, Maryland, early Saturday morning.

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