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US Embassy in Kuwait Shut Down as Iran Conflict Continues
‘While there have been no reported injuries to U.S. personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority,’ the State Department says.
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House Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution After Senate Bats It Down
The latest vote comes several days into the conflict, which began with Israeli and American strikes on Feb. 28.
Pop Star Britney Spears Booked, Released After DUI Arrest in Southern California
The ‘Princess of Pop’ is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior court on May 4.
US Home Relistings Hit Record High Ahead of Spring Buying Season
A third of the homes relisted in January came back on the market for less than their original asking price, according to Redfin.
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Russian Military Aircraft Incursion Prompts US and Canadian Fighter Jet Response Near Alaska
The Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone is intended to serve as a buffer to warn of potential incursions by foreign aircraft.
Health Department Says States Can’t Take Kids From Parents Over Gender Identity Disputes
‘Parents have the right to raise their children according to their sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictions,’ a department official said.
Costco to Open 5 More Warehouse Stores Before Summer
New stores are coming to California, Texas, and Utah.
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Religious Freedom Violations ‘Particularly Severe’ in China, US Report Says
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom calls for coordinated sanctions and federal investigation into transnational repression.
As Vance Leads ‘War on Fraud,’ Republican States Follow Suit
State finance officers are returning billions of dollars to taxpayers.
100 Percent of Audited Medicaid Claims for Autism Care in Colorado Were Improper or Flawed: Report
Colorado Medicaid spending on Applied Behavior Analysis rose 280 percent in five years and suffers from a lack of oversight, according to the Inspector General.
Supreme Court Rules Appeals Courts Must Defer to Immigration Judges’ Decisions
The case came after a man from El Salvador, pursued by a hitman, applied for asylum and was denied.
Democrats Outpace Republican Turnout in Texas, NC Senate Primaries Amid Record GOP Spending
Democrats accounted for about 52 percent of all primary ballots cast in Texas, despite Republicans devoting nearly $100 million to campaign ads.
US Military Planes Transporting Americans From Middle East, Top General Says
C-17 planes are now being used, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said.
5 Takeaways From the March 3 Primary Elections
Although most of the results aligned with expectations ahead of the election, the night saw at least one major electoral surprise.
Father of Georgia High School Shooting Suspect Found Guilty of Murder Charges
The father was held criminally responsible for giving his son a weapon the teenager allegedly used to kill four people.
Federal Judge Keeps Manhattan Congestion Fees in Place
The ruling allows the toll system to continue charging drivers who enter the busiest parts of Manhattan at peak hours.
Texas Gov. Abbott Warns of Possible Iranian Terrorist ‘Sleeper Cells’ in His State
The FBI is investigating whether a shooting in Austin was a terrorist act.
Trump Says US Has ‘Virtually Unlimited’ Weapons Stockpiles
The president said high-grade weaponry ‘is stored for us in outlying countries.’
Texas Senate Primaries Near Election Day—But GOP Runoff Likely
The most expensive Senate primaries in history have witnessed serious verbal sparring between candidates.
