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Arkansas sailor identified and brought home after more than 80 years as DNA breakthrough finally solves decades-old Pearl Harbor mystery

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Arkansas - The remains of a fallen U.S. Navy sailor were flown into Little Rock’s Clinton National Airport on May 29, receiving a reverent...
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Gov. Sanders reacts after Texas Senate candidate Talarico made comments about God during recent interview, saying “God is not a Christian”

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Arkansas - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders renewed her criticism of Texas state Rep. James Talarico this week after he made comments about God...
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Gov. Sanders says Arkansas took a different path with education reforms, arguing “Democrats would rather keep kids stuck in a broken system than admit...

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Arkansas - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is defending the state’s sweeping education reforms, arguing that the Arkansas LEARNS Act has expanded opportunities for...
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Arkansas Governor accuses Gov. Newsom of mismanaging taxpayer funds, says he is “lighting money on fire while California burns” after $190 million prison tablet...

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Arkansas - Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom over a reported $190 million prison tablet contract, escalating a political dispute...
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ASP investigates officer-involved shooting after first responders reported man holding machete, officers who fired say he advanced toward them with weapon in hand

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Arkansas - The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Arkansas State Park Rangers that occurred Monday, May...
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders calls James Talarico’s abortion remarks “absolutely disgusting,” responds with Bible verse

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Arkansas - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticized Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico after he defended abortion rights by referencing his Christian faith...

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