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Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the annual Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

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Reynolds signs law eliminating 83 state boards and commissions

Katarina Sostaric

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Friday that eliminates or changes more than 80 state boards and commissions as part of her effort to reorganize state government, despite concerns raised about changes to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.

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Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online

Andrew Limbong

Oversharing can make children vulnerable to identity theft, harassment and predators. To protect their privacy, share a 'holiday card-or-less' amount of data online, says expert Leah Plunkett.
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Iran's president dies in helicopter crash; Michael Cohen's cross-examination wraps up

Suzanne Nuyen

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been declared dead in a helicopter crash. As Michael Cohen's cross-examination wraps up, here's why the verdict in Trump's trial could come down to sex and privacy.
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The criminal trial of former President Trump is nearing an end in New York

Steve Inskeep

Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen will take the stand once more in the hush money trial of the former president. The jury could begin deliberating this week.