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Luigi Mangione’s State Murder Trial Postponed Following Federal Guilty Plea
Defense attorneys said some of the state’s charges would be unconstitutional following the federal pleas.
Building Near White House Bought by Shanghai CCP-Linked Figure’s Foundation
Public records do not disclose how the foundation financed the purchase or what it plans to do with the property.
DOJ Opens Path to Restore Federal Gun Rights for 30 Million Americans
Applicants must demonstrate to the attorney general that they are unlikely to pose a danger to public safety.
US ‘Ill-Equipped’ to Stop Drone Swarm Attacks, Top Military Official Says
Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warned that US bases do not have the sensors needed to detect swarms of small attack drones.
DOJ Reviews William & Mary Scholarships Over Possible Race Discrimination
The Justice Department said scholarships at the Virginia university appear to favor people of color.
Philadelphia Rallygoers Urge US Senate to Pass Bill Targeting Forced Organ Harvesting in China
The bill would penalize foreigners who traffic organs and would prevent U.S. medical institutions from aiding abusive practices, such as by training surgeons.
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China Used Sex, Donations, Planted Interns to Influence US Political System: Declassified Docs
Newly released FBI files describe Christine Fang’s CCP intelligence ties, efforts to recruit her as a double agent, and her influence of a U.S. congressman.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the claims in the lawsuit were ‘too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference.’
Indian Independence Day Parade in Fremont Brings Diverse Ethnic Communities Together
Attendees included elected officials and various cultural organizations.
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NATO Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Romanian Airspace
A Spanish air force F-18 on a monitoring mission made radar contact with the craft and received approval to engage, shooting it down.
Trump Accuses BBC of Harassment After It Asks Court to Help Subpoena His Family
The broadcaster wants to compel Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner to provide evidence relating to the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level on Record Amid Decades-Long Western Drought
The megadrought has been accompanied by persistent overuse of the Colorado River water, exacerbated by population pressures.
Trump Says American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped in Niger Ready to Return to US
Trump said Kevin Rideout is the 110th American captive freed since the start of his second administration.
Tropical Storm Lala Leaves Hawaii’s Big Island, Impacting State Capital
One death has been reported so far, and search and rescue teams have been dispatched in response to reports of flash flooding throughout the night.
7 People Have Died Following Days of Flooding in Indiana, Authorities Report
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office reported about 160,000 power outages across the state on Aug. 15, down from a peak of 300,000.
5 Shot at Virginia State University; 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Police found the suspect hiding in a dormitory closet on campus later on Aug. 15.
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and the Poetry of the Open Range
An annual gathering of cowboy poets in Arizona puts life in the saddle on stage.
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Vandalizing World War II Memorial in Washington
The Kentucky woman faces up to 10 years in prison. The words ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ were spray-painted on a memorial surface.
Pentagon Expands Missile Interceptor Production With New Boeing, RTX Agreements
The deals are the latest in the Pentagon’s efforts to increase output of high-demand air and missile defense weapons.
Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Illegally Voting in 2024 Election
One American is also accused of registering her noncitizen husband while claiming she was only testing the system for vulnerabilities.
US Threatens Indefinite Naval Blockade, More Economic Pressure on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will pursue ‘economic isolation’ of Iran to increase pressure.
Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala Forms
Residents are being urged to prepare for flooding, strong winds, mudslides, and hazardous surf.
