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NIH Researchers Charged With Smuggling Viral Pathogens Into United States
They face up to five years in prison.
Texas Startup Betting on Drones as the Answer to School Shootings
Several districts in Florida and Georgia will have the technology in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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The Legal Drug That Is Destroying Lives, and the Community That’s Providing Hope
Unpaid volunteers who have been addicted to kratom, an opioid-like substance, are providing data that could help federal regulators set policies.
The Great American Poetry Competition: A Celebration of Values
Calling all poets, high school-aged and up: Share your ‘well-versed’ patriotic-themed stanzas for America’s 250th anniversary.
Department of War Hires Man Convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Elias Irizarry pleaded guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
Department of Energy Ends Rebates for Switching From Gas to Electric Appliances
The new Energy Department guidance limits incentives to electric-to-electric upgrades.
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‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent Scott Pelley Fired by CBS After Clash With Management
The longtime correspondent was immediately terminated in an email.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
June 4 Museum in California Vandalized Days Before Tiananmen Massacre Anniversary
The attack came ahead of the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, as overseas memorials preserve a history censored in China.
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Joe Mitchell, Lindsay James to Vie for Rep. Hinson’s Seat in Iowa
Cook Political Report has shifted the race from ‘Solid R’ to ‘Likely R.’
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks Fends Off Challenger
The Republican congresswoman will face Christina Bohannan in November in the swing-prone Iowa district.
Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use GOP-Friendly Congressional Map in Midterms
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision stayed a lower court ruling that had blocked Alabama from using the map.
Trump Signs Order Seeking Voluntary Review of Top AI Models: What to Know
Critics have called on Congress to make the government review process mandatory instead of voluntary.
‘We’ll Fly Again Before the End of This Year,’ Says Blue Origin CEO
NASA also expressed confidence that some of the company’s upcoming moon base missions could still go ahead as planned.
State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Mexico
According to the Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2025, there are ‘extremely high rates’ of violent crime in Mexico.
Trump Signs Proclamation to Adjust Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports
The tariff rate on agricultural equipment will be lowered to 15 percent.
DOJ Says It Will Comply With Court’s Block on ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked disbursements from the $1.8 billion fund.
Former Election Clerk Tina Peters Released From Prison
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence in May.
US Moves to Restrict China’s Access to Advanced AI Chips
The guidance comes amid broader debate over Nvidia chip sales to China and U.S. efforts to protect advanced semiconductor technology.
Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew After Fiery Clashes Outside ICE Detention Center
The curfew near Delaney Hall will remain in effect between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice.
US Strikes Narcoterrorist Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It was the seventh such strike in May.
Trump Rescinds 50-Year-Old Rules Banning Off-Road Vehicles on Federal Lands
The president revoked regulations that he described as vague, burdensome, and an obstacle to legitimate access.
New Jersey State Police Set up Protest Zone Outside Immigration Detention Center
State police will assume responsibility for the area outside the Delaney Hall after ICE officers agreed to stand down.
