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US Drone Boat Used to Rescue Downed Helicopter Crew Near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. military official says that a drone boat was deployed for the first time to rescue a downed flight crew.
US Debt Inches Closer to 100 Percent of GDP—What to Know
‘The biggest threat to this country is our national debt,’ Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told The Epoch Times.
US Issues Travel Advisories Against 4 African Nations
Congo and Uganda are facing an outbreak of Ebola that has infected about 550 individuals.
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Trump Says US in ‘Final Throes’ of Iran Deal, Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Within Days
The president credited a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports for pushing Iran toward a deal as negotiations enter a final phase.
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New York Democrat Suozzi Appointed to House Committee Focused on China Challenges
‘We must recognize that we are in a strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party,’ Rep. Tom Suozzi said.
5 Takeaways From New Medicaid Work Requirements
Some beneficiaries will find it harder to qualify for protective exemptions, according to experts.
US to Offer Expedited Visa Interviews for $750 at Some Embassies
The temporary program will offer interviews within 10 days at select embassies.
Anti-Bloating Drug Recalled Over Potential Contamination With Coolant
Multiple lots of Gas-X, an over-the-counter medication sold nationwide, were recalled over a ‘propylene glycol-based coolant’ contamination.
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 Endorsement Pits Newcomer Against Familiar Face in Deep Red Nevada House Primary
David Flippo has the president’s nod, but some say longtime legislator James Settelmeyer’s local ties will prove decisive in the June 9 Republican election.
Eli Lilly Poised to Suspend Drug Discounts to Large Hospitals
The drugmaker is demanding claims data, alleging some hospitals are double-dipping on federal discounts.
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.
