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Las Vegas Pushes to Become First to Ban Ornamental Grass
A desert city built on a reputation for excess wants to become a model for conservation with a first-in-the-nation policy banning grass that nobody walks on
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Louisiana Challenges California Ban on Alligator Products
In the Trump administration’s last days, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a change to rules protecting alligators. Opponents say it’s an end run around the chance that Louisiana might lose a federal court challenge to California’s ban on selling alligator products.
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Federal Judge Postpones Trump Ban on Popular App TikTok
A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.
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South Africa Returns to Ban on Alcohol Sales as Virus Surges
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will immediately return to a ban on the sale of alcohol to reduce the volume of trauma patients so that hospitals have more beds to treat COVID-19 patients
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Ban Proposed on Red-light Cameras, Heart of Bribery Scheme
The measure to ban red light cameras in some Illinois communities will go to the House for a vote.
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Northwest Indiana Town Bans Public Vaping Along With Smoking
A northwestern Indiana town has banned all tobacco and vaping products from public spaces and facilities in what a backer hails as one of the most comprehensive in the state.
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Gov. Abbott Signs State Ban on Red-Light Traffic Cameras
With the swipe of a pen, Governor Greg Abbott officially put the brakes on red light traffic cameras in Texas. Saturday, he posted a video showing him signing House Bill 1631, banning the controversial devices statewide.
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Gov. Abbott Signs State Ban on Red-Light Traffic Cameras
With the swipe of a pen, Governor Greg Abbott officially put the brakes on red light traffic cameras in Texas. Saturday, he posted a video showing him signing House Bill 1631, banning the controversial devices statewide.
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Maine Among States Aiming to Knock Air Out of Festival Balloon Launches
The tradition of releasing balloons at weddings, birthdays and memorials may soon get deflated by lawmakers in more than half a dozen states. Environmental groups want to put the kibosh on the tradition that has the unintended consequence of hurting the environment and threatening wildlife.
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Denmark Bans Burqas in Public
Demonstrators marched in protest of Denmark’s ban on full-body burqas and niqab veils, which took effect Wednesday.
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Trump Asked About Australia's Assault Weapons Ban in Wake of School Shooting
After praising Australia’s merit based immigration program, President Donald Trump was asked if he would also consider Australia’s decision to ban the sale of assault weapons in the wake of the Parkland school shooting last week.
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2017: The Year in Review
From natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey, to the Las Vegas shooting, here’s a look back at some of the most unforgettable moments of 2017.
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California Could Become First State to Ban Puppy Mills
California could become the first state to ban the sale of animals from so-called puppy mills or mass breeding operations under legislation sent Thursday to Gov. Jerry Brown by lawmakers.
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Texarkana Radio Station Bans Madonna Songs
A Texas radio station is taking all Madonna songs off the air indefinitely after the singer’s comments over the weekend.
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City Council Approves Ban on Drones Near Airports, Schools
City Council approved a measure Wednesday that would ban drones from flying near airports and schools, among other designated places in Chicago.
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City Council Approves Ban on Drones Near Airports, Schools
City Council approved a measure Wednesday that would ban drones from flying near airports and schools, among other designated places in Chicago. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Aldermen Propose Ban on Drones Near Airports, Schools
Two Chicago aldermen introduced an ordinance Wednesday to City Council to ban drones from flying near airports and schools, among other designated places.
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Aldermen Aim to Outlaw Gun-Shaped Cellphone Case in Chicago
Three Chicago aldermen plan to introduce a proposal to City Council at the end of the month to ban the sale and possession of gun-shaped cellphone cases in Chicago.
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La Grange Pet Parade Discourages Dog Attendance Due to Canine Influenza
Some of the usual attendees of the La Grange Pet Parade will not partake in the festivities this year due to the recent outbreak of canine influenza.
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House Passes Limited Ban on Red Light Cameras Outside of Chicago
The Illinois House has approved a proposed ban on red light cameras in certain communities, but none of them are in Chicago.