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US Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Africa: CDC
The person’s condition has not been disclosed.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
Federal prosecutors accused the man of posting threatening comments while at times identifying as a Nazi and white supremacist.
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How Big Healthcare Companies Keep Drug Prices High
A handful of large corporations now control medication availability, pricing, and payment for the vast majority of Americans.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Willing to Pay More for Homes in Walkable Communities: NAR
Americans largely favor community design choices that emphasize small-lot, single-family homes, the National Association of Realtors said.
Wall Street Review: Tech Stocks Regain Market Lead Amid Rising Oil Prices and Bond Yields
Major deals among tech giants and the successful Wall Street debut of SK Hynix shares boosted stock markets.
DHS Deports Illegal Immigrant Pardoned By Minnesota of Child Sex Crimes
Minnesota’s Board of Pardons had granted the man’s clemency application last month, but Homeland Security deported him despite the pardon.
Officials Detail How They Thwarted Planned Attack at White House UFC Event
The White House hosted the high-profile event on June 14.
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was ‘a beautiful celebration of America’s past by the very young people who will be responsible for its future,’ said Second Lady Usha Vance.
California City Used Drones to Help Locate 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July Weekend
Santa Ana police said it seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks and handed out almost 200 citations.
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Platner Formally Withdraws From Senate Race; Democrats to Hold Convention to Pick New Nominee
Graham Platner has denied sexual assault accusations against him.
Midtown Tower Defect Sparks Clash Between Union and NYC Building Department Over Worker Safety Training
The defects inside 235 East 42nd Street in Manhattan involved two load-bearing steel columns on the skyscraper’s 21st floor that buckled.
US Gas Prices Reverse Course, Start Increasing Again: AAA Data
The price for a gallon of regular gas increased roughly 4 cents since Thursday, according to AAA.
House to Vote on Permanent Daylight Saving Bill
President Donald Trump has previously signaled support for the bill.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on ‘Assault Weapons’
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a plaintiff in the case, plans to seek Supreme Court review.
8 Men Indicted Over Alleged Plot to Attack White House UFC Freedom 250 Event
The White House hosted the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event on June 14.
What to Know About Mitch McConnell’s Month-Long Absence From the Senate
The Kentucky senator has served since 1985 and was the Republican leader from 2007 until last year, serving as both majority and minority leader.
FCC Blocks China-Linked California Firm, Flags as National Security Risk
Digitalsystem Technology’s services may be exploited by Chinese actors, said the agency, which cited ties to China Mobile, China Unicom, and PCC.
US Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Cultural Preservation After Activist’s Self-Immolation
The State Department supports Tibetans’ human rights and urges precondition-free dialogue with China after the death of Lobga Rangzen near U.N. headquarters.
Judge in Charlie Kirk Murder Case Restricts Video Testimony by Defendant’s Roommate
Tyler Robinson’s defense team argued that some of the testimony should be redacted.
US Launches Another Round of Strikes on Iran
Trump said Iran wants to make a deal but expressed skepticism that the country would honor it.
Trump Calls Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia an ‘Escalation That Could Help End’ War
The U.S. president also said that the United States will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors.
Danish Prime Minister Says Greenland ‘Not for Sale’ as Trump Pushes for US Control
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, ‘We are ready to defend every inch of NATO, including our own territory.’
