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- Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, as he issues “shoot to kill” order for Iranian mine-laying ships;
- AG Bonta touts state success reducing gun violence, but warns progress depends on uncertain funding;
- Six candidates face off for debate in open race for Governor;
- AG Bonta urges local law enforcement agencies to report rape kit backlogs by July 1;
- Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug;
- On this date, April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence constructed in front of the U.S. Capitol