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International Flight Processing at Newark Airport Will Continue: Mullin
He previously said he could pull customs agents from the airport, which could lead to impacts on processing international flights and cargo.
CMS Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Guidance for States
Enrollees need 80 hours per month of work, education, job training, or community service as a condition of eligibility.
Pentagon Designates Press Room as Classified Space
A spokesperson for the Pentagon said that press access to key officials would be ‘by appointment only’ moving forward.
LA Sheriff Says Immigration Enforcement Activities Not Expected at FIFA World Cup
Los Angeles will host eight World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium.
GOP Candidates in California Governor’s Race at Odds Over Vote Splitting
Sheriff Chad Bianco has rejected a call by GOP frontrunner Steve Hilton to withdraw from the case.
Second Lady Usha Vance Launches Summer Reading Program for Students
Students who complete the challenge will receive prizes and be entered for a chance to visit the White House.
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Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Stop Fighting, Iran Talks Still Ongoing
The president says that ‘talks are continuing, at a rapid pace,’ with Iran despite a report from an Iranian semi-official news outlet saying talks had halted.
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.
Supreme Court Won’t Allow Florida to Sue California Over Business Tax Policy
Florida argued that California created an unconstitutional scheme that penalizes companies that move out of the Golden State.
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New York Banned Phones in School—Teachers Say Kids Are Social Again
Teachers said students are more attentive, respectful, and engaged. Meanwhile, a national study found no meaningful improvement in test scores.
Former Election Clerk Tina Peters Released From Prison
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence in May.
What To Know About Iowa’s Primary Election on Tuesday
Governors are up for reelection in 36 states across the country this fall, including Iowa.
Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of China.
Inside the Major Bill Poised to Reshape the US Housing Market
The bipartisan legislative initiative aims to bolster supply for middle-class families.
Bulgaria to End US Military Aircraft Stay Owing to Visa Dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the United States has not granted visa waivers for Bulgarian citizens traveling to America as requested.
Readers Weigh In on Economy Amid Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Epoch Survey
Survey respondents had mixed reactions to how the economy was impacting their households.
Adventure Seekers Flock to Ohio Town to Solve Clues, Discover Real Treasure
Antique store owner Tom Colosimo’s idea for a small treasure hunt has attracted people from across the country as the value of the prize has grown to $35,000.
Judge Probes Alleged Deception Surrounding Trump’s Settlement With IRS
The Anti-Weaponization Fund, which is being challenged in court, would give almost $1.8 billion to alleged victims of the weaponization of law enforcement.
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 9-Month High
Rising mortgage rates and home prices have pushed up the median monthly housing payment to the highest level in 11 months.
The Loophole That Put Drunk Truckers Back on the Road
Employers could be unaware that a recent hire fraudulently ‘passed’ a previous drug or alcohol test to get back behind the wheel of a massive semitruck.
15 Accused in Minnesota Fraud Schemes Totaling $90 Million: What to Know
Fraudsters targeted seven programs, including a record-high $46 million in autism-services fraud.
