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9 hours ago

US military says it killed two people in another boat strike in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted a strike in the eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-traffickers without providing evidence for their involvement.
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5 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

US military says it killed two people in another boat strike in eastern Pacific

The US military conducted a strike in the eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-traffickers without providing evidence for their involvement.
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fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

As aircraft losses mount, Pentagon wants a software fix to see through the fog of war

U.S. planes in the Middle East lack a common operating picture, leading to communication errors and aircraft losses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Texas man accused of throwing molotov cocktail at Sam Altman home charged

According to the FBI, the document Moreno-Gama wrote, which was cited as evidence of motive, contained threats directed at Altman.
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10 hours ago
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Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

A Texas man faces multiple charges for allegedly attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail and advocating violence against AI executives.
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17 hours ago
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FBI raids TX house possibly linked to suspect accused of throwing explosive at Sam Altman's SF home

A suspect was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, prompting an FBI raid in Texas linked to the incident.
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10 hours ago

Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

A Texas man faces multiple charges for allegedly attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail and advocating violence against AI executives.
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17 hours ago

FBI raids TX house possibly linked to suspect accused of throwing explosive at Sam Altman's SF home

A suspect was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, prompting an FBI raid in Texas linked to the incident.
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14 hours ago
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A 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship

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Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship.
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14 hours ago
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A 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship

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5 days ago

Former FedEx driver pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old girl after making delivery at her Texas home

Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after delivering a Christmas gift, facing potential death penalty or life imprisonment.
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10 hours ago

Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder

A man traveled from Texas to San Francisco to attack OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, expressing opposition to AI and planning the attack.
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6 hours ago

Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after throwing a Molotov cocktail at his home.
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11 hours ago

US: Fugitive Brazilian ex-spy chief arrested by ICE

Alexandre Ramagem was convicted to 16 years in prison for his role in a failed scheme to overturn Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 election victory over Jair Bolsonaro.
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12 hours ago
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Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
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5 days ago
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Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

ICE agents shot a Salvadoran man during a traffic stop, claiming he was a gang member wanted for murder, despite his acquittal years prior.
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12 hours ago

Man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County arrested by FBI after being discharged from hospital: attorney

Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was arrested by the FBI after being shot by ICE agents during an enforcement stop in California.
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Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

ICE agents shot a Salvadoran man during a traffic stop, claiming he was a gang member wanted for murder, despite his acquittal years prior.
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1 day ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
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1 day ago

Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab following DUI arrest

In March, the California Highway Patrol stopped Spears at night after she was reportedly driving 'erratically at a high rate of speed.' The agency said Spears 'showed signs of impairment.'
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1 day ago

N.J. pastor returns to Sunday service after being released by ICE. Here's what he experienced.

Yeison Cortes Vasquez was released from ICE custody and returned to his church, highlighting the impact of detentions on the Latino community.
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2 days ago

New Jersey pastor released from ICE detention center after 3 weeks in custody

Yeison Cortes Vasquez, a pastor, has been released from ICE custody after being detained for overstaying his visa since 2016.
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N.J. pastor returns to Sunday service after being released by ICE. Here's what he experienced.

Yeison Cortes Vasquez was released from ICE custody and returned to his church, highlighting the impact of detentions on the Latino community.
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New Jersey pastor released from ICE detention center after 3 weeks in custody

Yeison Cortes Vasquez, a pastor, has been released from ICE custody after being detained for overstaying his visa since 2016.
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14 hours ago

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief detained by US immigration authorities

Alexandre Ramagem fled Brazil after being convicted for involvement in a coup plot and was detained by US immigration authorities.
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15 hours ago

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment

USS Gerald R. Ford supercarrier is set to break the record for the longest deployment of an aircraft carrier since the Vietnam War.
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1 day ago
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Sunday Links: California Hit With Thunder, 30,000 Lightning Strikes Over the Weekend

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1 day ago
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Sunday Links: California Hit With Thunder, 30,000 Lightning Strikes Over the Weekend

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1 day ago

Rory McIlroy wins the Masters for second year in a row

I thought it was so difficult to win last year because of trying to win the Masters and the Grand Slam, and then this year I realized it's just really difficult to win the Masters. Just incredible.
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1 day ago

Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow up? Here's the science

Red light therapy shows potential benefits for various health issues, supported by scientific research on its effects on cellular energy production.
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12 hours ago

Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer

"There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all," Gonzales said in a social media post. "When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office."
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1 day ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
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13 hours ago

Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations

"Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."
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1 day ago

Man Suing City After AI Camera Flags Him For Wrongful Arrest

Jason Killinger is suing Reno after being wrongfully arrested due to AI facial recognition errors, highlighting systemic issues in police training and technology use.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Former VA employee charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 benefits

Jesus Abreu, 38, of Brockton, was indicted on three counts of wire fraud, having allegedly submitted an application for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in July 2020 and received $32,400.
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1 day ago

Stabbings on New York subway leave 3 hurt

Police shot and killed a machete-wielding man who attacked three people at a New York City subway station.
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1 day ago

Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power

Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the fall of communism in the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, with exit polls indicating possible 'super-majority' victory for Peter Magyar's Tisza movement.
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2 days ago

Powerful surveillance program faces obstacles as renewal deadline looms

Section 702's reauthorization faces political challenges despite its perceived effectiveness in national security and support from the White House.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Mississippi is running out of liquor, and it's the state's fault

"We're hanging on by the skin of our teeth," said Shaun Blakeney, the manager of Arrow Wine and Spirits in Clinton. "This store's my whole world, and I don't want to lose it."
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1 day ago
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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

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1 day ago
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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

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2 days ago

White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says

Trump stated that halting the ballroom construction would pose national security risks, referencing a secure bunker under the ballroom. He emphasized that the military is building a complex beneath the ballroom, which he described as essential for safety.
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1 day ago

Lessons learned in '70s have made the US and world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks

Oil prices are surging again due to Middle East conflicts, raising concerns about stagflation and economic vulnerability.
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3 days ago

Video: Mexico's Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing

Families of the disappeared argue that the focus on safety for World Cup teams and fans ignores their desperate search for missing loved ones, highlighting a stark contrast in priorities.
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2 days ago

Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

How college students who study war view Trump's Iran taunts

The students enrolled in Politics 226 took notes and politely raised their hands as they navigated the complexities of 'just war' theory, questioning whether the U.S. intervention in Iran met its criteria.
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2 days ago

Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch

The proposed arch bears a striking resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris though would stand almost 100 feet taller and is topped with two golden eagles and a winged, crowned figure reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty.
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3 days ago

Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine

Bebe the parakeet explores underwater in a homemade vessel, enjoying adventures with his owner, Steven Lawyer.
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3 days ago

'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid

Kamala Harris is considering a presidential bid for 2028 and has launched a political action committee to support Democrats.
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3 days ago

Peru's election: A battle for the Presidency amid political chaos and crime

Peru's election features 35 candidates, reflecting political instability, with Keiko Fujimori leading but struggling to gain significant support.
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3 days ago

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained

"I'm struggling a lot. I'm really scared for my situation, for my son's situation as well. I'm just very desperate to get out of here." Hoda Muthana, one of three American women in the camp, highlights the dire conditions and her fears.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Pearl Fryar dies at 86. The self-taught topiary artist spread a message of love.

Pearl Fryar, who died April 4 at 86, was a Picasso of the garden, a self-taught artist who turned the soil into his canvas and wielded hedge trimmers in lieu of a brush.
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3 days ago

The Great Green Wall's one of the world's most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?

Africa's Great Green Wall project, aimed at combating desertification, has seen significant funding but remains largely unfulfilled after 18 years.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago
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NorCal man shot by ICE sees family for first time; claims he drove away after officers shot first

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop and is recovering in the hospital after multiple surgeries.
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4 days ago
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Man was shot at by ICE agents in Northern California before he tried to flee, attorney says

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández claims he was shot at by ICE agents before attempting to leave the scene.
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4 days ago

NorCal man shot by ICE sees family for first time; claims he drove away after officers shot first

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop and is recovering in the hospital after multiple surgeries.
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4 days ago

Man was shot at by ICE agents in Northern California before he tried to flee, attorney says

Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández claims he was shot at by ICE agents before attempting to leave the scene.
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5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
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4 days ago

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran gets 3-9 years prison time for hurling cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Erik Duran was sentenced to 3-9 years for throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, resulting in the suspect's death.
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5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in deadly picnic cooler toss faces years at sentencing

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey after throwing a cooler at him.
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fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
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4 days ago

Fall River woman who led sex trafficking ring with 5 others pleads guilty

Christy Parker pleaded guilty to sex trafficking minors and adults, using coercion and violence to exploit victims across multiple states.
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3 days ago

China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump

We firmly believe that more and more Taiwan compatriots will recognize that Taiwan's development prospects hinge on a strong motherland, and that the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots are closely linked to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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3 days ago

'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue

"We're not saying that AI use is good or bad, just like we wouldn't say, substance use is necessarily good or bad, or consulting with a friend about something is good or bad."
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4 days ago

There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse

Military members are increasingly seeking discharge options, particularly conscientious objector status, amid rising concerns related to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
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4 days ago

Overwhelmed by kid clutter? Get organized with these 7 smart tips

A less-is-more approach to kids' belongings fosters quality family time and enhances children's creativity in a decluttered environment.
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4 days ago

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel refuses to step down, asserting leadership is based on a mandate from the Cuban people, not U.S. influence.
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4 days ago

Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal

Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case was denied by the immigration appeals board, moving him closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion.
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4 days ago

Nations tried to impose a digital fog of war in Iran. The results are mixed

Governments often restrict information during conflicts, complicating verification efforts for researchers and journalists.
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3 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
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4 days ago

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

Men need support in the job market as women dominate new job growth, particularly in health care.
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4 days ago

Republicans in Congress brace for a fight over the Iran war price tag

Republicans face significant challenges in funding the U.S.-Iran war amid internal party dissent and looming congressional deadlines.
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1 month ago

Murder Charge Is Dropped Against Man Who Fired Gun at Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

Prosecutors dropped a murder charge against Dominic M. Miller, who pleaded guilty to unlawful weapon use after a shooting at a Super Bowl rally.
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4 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
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4 days ago

First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest

Strahler was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated nudes, becoming the first convicted under the Take It Down Act.
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5 days ago

Former Army worker arrested after allegedly leaking classified information to journalist

A North Carolina woman is accused of sharing classified military information with a journalist for a book, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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5 days ago

Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty to smuggling migrants, linked to a 2021 crash that killed over 50, facing a potential life sentence.
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4 days ago

It Was Chaos': US Troops Who Survived Deadly Iranian Attack Dispute Pentagon's Version of Events

Survivors of the Iranian drone attack in Kuwait claim the Pentagon misrepresented the preparedness and safety of their position.
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4 days ago

How an ancient resin traded for centuries got snarled up by the Iran war

"The trade of frankincense is something that's well over 6,000 years old," says Anjanette DeCarlo, an adjunct professor at the University of Vermont. "Traded on the Silk Route into China and also, of course, brought into Europe, so widely used across the ancient world, right up till today."
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4 days ago
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Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

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4 days ago
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Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

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5 days ago

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest and former REI president, has died at 97, leaving a legacy of adventure and environmental advocacy.
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5 days ago

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea's testing spree involved ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, expanding its nuclear-capable forces aimed at South Korea. The tests included anti-aircraft weapons and electromagnetic systems.
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4 days ago

In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?

The reduction of foreign aid under Trump has weakened American soft power, creating opportunities for rivals like China.
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5 days ago

Brooklyn Feds Sentence 18th Street Leaders to 115 Years

Three leaders of the 18th Street gang received over 115 years in prison for racketeering and violent crimes across multiple states and El Salvador.
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The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year | Fortune

"What we experienced in March across the United States was unprecedented. One reason that's so concerning is just the sheer volume of records, all-time records that were set and broken during that time period."
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5 days ago

Customs wrongly canceled Harvard scientist's visa over frog embryos, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss ruled that the government unlawfully canceled Petrova's J-1 visa, stating that the government failed to cite any authority allowing Customs and Border Protection officers to cancel the visa for failing to declare the embryos.
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5 days ago

Video: Military Families Bear the Burden of War, Again

Kayla Stewart, a Marine veteran, shares her experience of sending care packages to her daughter, who is deployed in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. She expresses pride in her daughter's choice to serve but also the anxiety of having a child in a wartime situation, stating, 'Never in a million years would I have thought I would have had a child in a war time situation.'
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