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SOUTH CAROLINA

CAPITOL RIOT-SENTENCING

A South Carolina man who was an active-duty U.S. Marine when he stormed the U.S. Capitol over three years ago is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for his attacks on police during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Federal prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of over five years for Tyler Bradley Dykes, who previously was convicted of criminal charges stemming from the August 2017 white nationalist Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. UPCOMING: 700 words, photo.

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VIRGINIA

TERROR-PAINTBALL

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling Thursday from a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, overturns three of the 10 counts of conviction against 60-year-old Ali Al-Timimi. But she upheld other counts that could leave him with decades of additional prison time. Al-Timimi served 15 years in prison but has been free on home confinement since 2020. In the days after the Sept. 11 attacks, Al-Timimi told his followers they were obliged to defend the Taliban in what he believed was a looming apocalyptic battle. By Matthew Barakat. SENT: 540 words.

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MARYLAND/DELAWARE

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION-MARYLAND

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces a civil lawsuit over a pattern of gender-based discrimination in housing.

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LOCALIZATION

US--PRIME-DAY-SCAMS-LOCALIZE IT: Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it’s Black Friday or Prime Day. Prime Day, a two-day discount event for Amazon Prime members, kicked off on Tuesday and runs through Wednesday. In updated guidance published last week, the Better Business Bureau reminded consumers to watch out for lookalike websites, too-good-to-be-true social media ads, and unsolicited emails or calls during sales events this month. We offer tips for spotting scams and reporting suggestions. Find the latest Localize It guides.

US—ELECTION 2024-POLITICAL VIOLENCE-LOCALIZE IT: The assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump has drawn new attention to political violence in a deeply divided U.S. about four months before the next presidential election. One of the nation’s most notable acts of political violence occurred Jan. 6, 2021, when supporters of Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress met to ratify President Joe Biden’s victory over Trump. False claims about the 2020 presidential election have contributed to a rash of threats against election officials and an exodus of election workers. Yet political violence is not new in the U.S. Over the course of the nation’s history, fights have occurred in Congress, political rallies have turned tense and several presidents have been assassinated. We list several notable cases of political violence in recent decades and offer suggestions for local reporting. Find the latest Localize It guides.

US—ELECTION 2024-STATE LEGISLATURES-LOCALIZE IT: Groups aligned with Democrats and Republicans are planning to pour a couple hundred million dollars into state legislative battles that will culminate with the November general election. Nearly 5,800 legislative seats in 44 states are up for election this year, with top targets that include a half-dozen states where control of a chamber is in play — Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Many of those states also are presidential battlegrounds. In some cases, national political groups are trying to link legislative candidates to the fortunes of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. In others, they are trying to distinguish them from the top of the ticket. We provide resources on targeted states and list details on key legislative battles. Find the latest Localize It guides.

US--TRACTOR-SUPPLY-DEI-LOCALIZE IT: Tractor Supply is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts, a move coming after weeks of online conservative backlash against the rural retailer. Tractor Supply has locations in most states. We link to the company’s store directory and offer context and reporting suggestions. Find the latest Localize It guides.

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AUDIO

Airlines, businesses hit by global technology disruption

Russia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated

Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job

Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale

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