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NASA, Blue Origin Set to Rebuild After Explosion Brings Moon Plans Into Question
The accident destroyed the only launch pad built to launch the rocket assigned to fly NASA’s Moon Base I mission to the lunar south pole in a matter of months.
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.
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
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Inside the Major Bill Poised to Reshape the US Housing Market
The bipartisan legislative initiative aims to bolster supply for middle-class families.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
‘Los Gatos Party Mom’ Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Throwing Drunken Teen Parties
Shannon O’Connor was convicted of 48 charges, including child abuse charges and two felony sex charges, in March.
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US Commander Meets With Cuban Military Leaders During Guantanamo Bay Visit
Trump has been steadily raising pressure on Havana in recent months and has hinted at a military action against the communist-led state.
Hegseth Stresses Need for Defense Burden-Sharing in Indo-Pacific to Check China
‘For too long, the security of this region has rested disproportionately on American military power,’ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.
Trump Backs Pamela Evette in South Carolina Governor’s Race
The move comes as endorsements from the president demonstrate heavy influence in Republican primaries across the country.
Trump Directs Agencies to Align With Study Recommending Fewer Childhood Vaccines
The president’s order references a scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services issued earlier this year.
Texas Man Charged for Allegedly Threatening Violence Against Erika Kirk
Jacob Wenske allegedly suggested in a Facebook post that he wanted to bomb an event with the Turning Point USA CEO.
Louisiana Legislature Passes Congressional Map That Eliminates One Majority-Black District
State lawmakers started redistricting talks after the Supreme Court ruled that race could not be a key factor when drawing electoral maps.
Prescription Drug Trade-Off: Lower Premiums, Higher Out-of-Pocket Costs in Vertical Integration
Patients without extra financial help paid nearly 40 percent more in out-of-pocket costs in vertically integrated plans, the federal audit found.
Supreme Court Rules Jury Selection Was Botched in Mississippi Death Penalty Case
The high court ruled the trial judge misapplied a legal precedent dealing with selecting jurors.
Trump Accounts App Launched by Treasury: 4 Things to Know
The app is now available on the App Store and Google Play.
Iran Targets Kuwait With Missile Attack, US Alleges Ceasefire Violation
The attacks marked the latest flare-up threatening U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Trump Endorses Armenian President as US Signs Partnership Deal With Yerevan
Armenia is due to hold elections on June 7 in which Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party will seek to maintain its control of parliament.
Mother Who Lost 2 Sons to Synthetic Drugs Sends Warning to Other Families
A DEA agent said China is sending precursor chemicals for carfentanil to Mexico, where cartel chemists are synthesizing them.
