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China’s Student-Exchange Program Urges American Youth to Tell China’s Stories
Chinese organizers subsidize curated trips, publish testimonials, and encourage visiting American students to promote their experiences at home.
Disney Sues FCC to Block Early Review of ABC Station Licenses
The agency says the review will determine whether eight ABC-owned stations have operated in the public interest.
Top Health Official Calls for Supporting People Who Halt Gender Transitions
‘We want to help them heal,’ Dr. Brian Christine said.
Cash Home Buying Slips but Remains Strong in Luxury and Lower-End Markets
Miami led the nation’s major metro areas in the share of cash purchases.
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Rapper Tupac Shakur Was Killed in Revenge for Casino Beatdown, Jury Told
Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal said Duane Davis planned the shooting of Tupac Shakur in September 1996 in retaliation for his nephew being assaulted.
DOJ Reviews William & Mary Scholarships Over Possible Race Discrimination
The Justice Department said scholarships at the Virginia university appear to favor people of color.
Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In Alaska, two candidates of the same name are running for the U.S. Senate seat, while in Florida there are multiple competitive races.
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DOJ Seeks Reinstatement of Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The department accused a district court of interfering with the executive branch’s authority and duty to protect the public from potential threat.
Inside the DSA’s Dilemma: Grow the Democratic Party or Become It
The Democratic Socialists must decide if they want to gain ground one primary at a time, or become a kingmaker with an endorsement for president in 2028.
Pentagon Awards Major Tomahawk Missile Contract
A CSIS report had previously indicated the U.S. military had depleted a significant portion of its critical munition stockpiles.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat CCP’s Religious Persecution in China
The bipartisan legislation calls for U.S. sanctions against Chinese human rights violators.
Lutnick Says Trump Administration Told Apple It Opposes Buying Chinese Memory Chips
Apple COO Sabih Khan declined to confirm reports that the company was testing Chinese memory chips.
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.
