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Coverage for smoke damage, money for protecting homes passed to help wildfire victims

California lawmakers passed laws that would ensure insurance companies provide better coverage for smoke-damaged homes and financing for upgrades protecting residences from future fire damage.

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California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it.

House censures North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards

The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday evening to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards following allegations of sexual harassment. 

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Cheektowaga dedicates bridge to fallen soldier

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The next time you drive on the Cleveland Drive Bridge in Cheektowaga, you'll notice new signs that have been put up in a fallen soldier's honor. "Travis was one of our own, a Cheektowaga native, a Maryvale High School graduate who obligingly answered the call of duty for our country," Assemblyman [...]

Locally severe thunderstorms likely today

NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined all of our broadcast area for scattered severe thunderstorms Wednesday and Wednesday evening. There will be a more elevated risk of especially strong damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. A low-end tornado risk prevails across all of the region. Another oppressively humid day is in store. The warmth [...]