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Dozens of letters with 'suspicious' white powder sent to state officials, Kansas authorities say

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More than 30 letters containing a "suspicious" white powder were reportedly sent to state legislators and public officials on Friday. The FBI and multiple state agencies are investigating after dozens of letters containing a " suspicious " white powder were sent to Kansas state legislators and public officials on Friday, law enforcement said. More than 30 such letters have been reported across the state as of 4 p.m. Friday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said. "Law enforcement is working to safely collect the letters and investigate the incidents," the agency said in a statement. "Currently, no injuries have been reported, but we ask everyone to remain vigilant in handling mail." The Kansas State Capitol Building in Topeka, Kansas. Getty Images MORE: Manhattan DA receives new suspicious white powder envelope: Police sources The FBI, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Office of the State Fire...

More than a dozen migrants transported to California via private plane, state officials say

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More than a dozen migrants were dropped off on the doorstep of a California church after being transported to the state via private plane, according to state officials. More than a dozen migrants were dropped off on the doorstep of a California church after being transported to the state via private plane, according to state officials. The migrant s were dropped off at the Diocese of Sacramento on Saturday "with no prior arrangement or care in place" and in possession of documentation purporting to be from the government of the State of Florida, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a state ment. The group had been transported from Texas to New Mexico before being flown by private chartered jet to Sacramento, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. MORE: Authorities say it's unclear why fewer migrants making unauthorized border crossings Officials are evaluating potential civil action against those who transport ed or arranged for the transport of ...

Kari Lake election challenge shouldn't proceed, Arizona officials say

Arizona officials and the Democratic governor have urged a judge to throw out Republican Kari Lake’s last remaining election misconduct claim PHOENIX -- The last remaining election misconduct claim by Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor, is playing out in court as state officials and the Democratic governor asked a judge to throw out the case Friday. Lake was among the most vocal of last year's Republican candidates promoting former President Donald Trump’s election lies, which she made the centerpiece of her campaign. While most other election deniers around the country conceded after losing their races in November, Lake did not. Courts have dismissed most of the former TV anchor’s lawsuit. On Friday, a judge heard arguments on whether or not Lake’s final claim should move ahead to a trial next week. Attorneys representing Arizona election officials and Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs say Lake’s allegation that the election was rigged is based on unsubst...