The future of the US economy is in the South

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Dallas is among the Southern cities that could play a bigger role in the US's economic future.

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Arizona won't extradite the accused SoHo killer to New York, blaming the DA for being soft on crime. NYC's murder rate is half of Phoenix's, Bragg's office says.

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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell criticized Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's treatment of violent criminals.

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Rep. Ritchie Torres quietly leaves Progressive Caucus amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war

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Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill on March 29, 2023.
Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York at a hearing on Capitol Hill on March 29, 2023.

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A 79-year-old and her 86-year-old husband moved from New York to a retirement community in North Carolina. They're more social, but services in the area are lacking.

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Linda Beyer with her husband.
Linda Beyer and her husband moved to a 55+ community in North Carolina.

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We moved from the suburbs to our vacation home. I save at least 10 hours a week not commuting, and my kids have a happy, outdoorsy life.

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Jason Fell, his wife, and their two children in the Pocono Mountains.

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I turned my garage into an apartment I rent out. It helps me afford retirement and almost paid off my mortgage.

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Helen Boxwill in front of her home.
Helen Boxwill built an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, on her property in Long Island, New York, for rental income.

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House Republicans stand by their decision to oust George Santos even as it cost them a GOP seat: 'You have to have standards'

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Former Rep. George Santos, left, and Rep. Mike Lawler.

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It's even harder to find an apartment in Syracuse than in the New York City area — and it's a sign the housing crisis is far from over

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A "for rent" sign posted on the exterior of an apartment building on June 02, 2021 in San Francisco, California.

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A former Long Island congressman says Tom Suozzi 'charged into' the immigration debate in the New York special election and gave Democrats a blueprint to counter the GOP

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Tom Suozzi.

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Nikki Haley's campaign blasts Trump over the GOP special election loss in New York: 'Until Republicans wake up, we will continue to lose'

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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

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