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Antares Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality, Achieves Major Energy Milestone
This is the first time in more than 40 years that a new, privately developed non-light-water reactor has hit criticality in the United States.
Trump Says Israel and Iran Must Stop ‘Shooting’ Immediately as Escalation Fears Mount
The president urged both sides to halt attacks as Israel struck targets in Iran and Tehran vowed further responses.
American Doctor Who Contracted Ebola Released From Hospital
Dr. Peter Stafford was flown to Germany from Congo, the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak.
Target Recalls Baby Wipes Due to Potential Life-Threatening Infection
A one-year-old child suffered a ‘severe fungal infection’ in the private areas that lasted for a month, according to a complaint.
Plan to End Florida’s 3-Day Gun Purchase Waiting Period Awaiting Court Approval
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called the waiting period an ‘arbitrary,’ unconstitutional infringement on Floridians’ Second Amendment rights.
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America in Photos: USS Iwo Jima Naval Homecoming, Belmont Stakes Horse Race, and Tiananmen Massacre Memorial
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Gan Jing World Announces Winners of Kindness Video Awards
Winning entries will be featured on the Times Square billboard in New York City this July, where creators will gather for a prize presentation.
City of Santa Clara Hosts Summer Night Market
The event will next be held on July 17 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and July 18 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Trump on Iran Conflict: Troops Staying Until ‘We Have a Completion’
The president’s also said U.S. forces would be involved in the removal of nuclear material from within Iran.
Former Utah Attorney General Fights the Evil That Lurks in Quiet Places
‘This could happen to anyone,’ Sean Reyes said about human trafficking, but he has a message of hope for victims and survivors.
US Adds Nearly $38 Million for Ebola Response, as CDC Warns of 2014-Level Outbreak
The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
USDA Says 2nd Screwworm Case Detected in Texas
The case was detected within the ‘established movement control zone,’ the USDA stated.
Wall Street Review: Techs Sell Off Amid Profit-Taking, Rising Bond Yields
The Nasdaq Composite sank by more than 1,000 points on Friday, pushing the week down 4.68 percent.
Trump Says He Considered Special Ops Raid on Iranian Nuclear Sites but ‘Didn’t Want to Be Jimmy Carter’
Trump said a special operation to recover Iran’s nuclear fuel would’ve taken up to two weeks and come with a high risk of U.S. troops being killed.
Senate Passes Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, Sending It to the House
The vote was 52–47. Republicans defeated several amendments that sought to ban the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
Trump Announces Rally in DC to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Birthday
The president said the event would feature performances by country music singer Lee Greenwood and classical crossover artist Christopher Macchio.
Tiananmen Massacre Memorials Span Globe as Remembrance Is Suppressed in China, Hong Kong
Overseas groups held marches, exhibits, candlelight vigils, and forums while victims’ families in Beijing said they were blocked from mourning in cemeteries.
Homeland Security Secretary Says He Backs Enhanced Penalties for Protesters Who Dox ICE Agents
Some Democratic lawmakers have proposed laws requiring the agents to be unmasked during removal operations.
US Lawmakers Propose to Change Chinese Embassy Address to Honor Tiananmen Massacre Victims
The CCP has ’shown no remorse for this horrific event’ and ‘continues to commit severe human rights violations to this day,’ said Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.).
Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche to Serve as Attorney General
Speaking at a White House dinner, the president said he intends to nominate Blanche for the position.
