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US Fires on Gambian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Part of Iran Blockade
The attack marked the fifth instance of U.S. forces utilizing disabling fire on a commercial vessel since the start of the Iran blockade.
AUKUS Reveals Project to Develop Underwater Drones by 2027
The United States also said it wants to move ‘as quickly as possible’ to enhance combined submarine presence in the Pacific region.
FBI Arrests Man Who Threatened to Kill ICE Officer, Family Members
ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
In Affordability Crunch, New York State Punts on Climate Targets
The legislature rolled back carbon emissions limits because cleaner energy sources are not coming online fast enough.
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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.
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.
Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team
The campaign identified nearly $2 billion in potential funding, including $800 million from private investment, with the cost of land bundled in.
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New Orleans Transforms Public Education With All-Charter Model
After Hurricane Katrina, the K–12 district became the first all-charter system in the nation and now outpaces most schools in math and reading growth.
276 Arrested, 89 Children Rescued in Massive Child Exploitation Sweep in Texas
More than 90 law enforcement agencies were involved in the northern Texas operation.
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.
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session to Eliminate Property Tax for Homeowners
The proclamation will order state lawmakers to convene in Tallahassee starting June 1.
Trump Suggests Vance’s Anti-Fraud Efforts Could Save Social Security
The president made the comment at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Pam Bondi Confirms She Was Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer, Had Surgery
The former attorney general confirmed the diagnosis to news outlets on May 27.
