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Vaccine Researcher Extradited to US, Arraigned on Fraud Charges
Poul Thorsen allegedly stole more than $1 million in U.S. grant money.
California Mayor to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, faces up to 10 years in prison.
US Treasury Announces Sanctions on 12 New Targets for Transporting Iranian Oil to China
The U.S. Treasury Department said the effort was a part of ‘Economic Fury,’ which has seen several previous targets sanctioned.
The MD-11 Cargo Planes Involved in Last Fall’s Deadly UPS Crash in Louisville Return to the Air
The model of cargo plane that crashed in Kentucky last fall after an engine fell off a UPS jet as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend.
Heat Stroke Is Suspected Among 6 Found Dead in a Shipping Container at a Rail Yard Near Texas Border
Heat Stroke Is Suspected Among 6 Found Dead in a Shipping Container at a Rail Yard Near Texas Border.
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FSU Shooting Victim’s Family Sues OpenAI, Claims Suspect Used ChatGPT to Plan Attack
‘If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder,’ Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
San Francisco Immigration Court to Permanently Close This Year
The Concord Immigration Court, which will take over most of the closing court’s cases, already has a backlog and a shortage of judges.
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Record 45 Million Americans Expected to Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend: AAA
The report indicates that 87 percent of travelers will drive.
Group Sues to Stop Trump From Coloring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The nonprofit said it seeks to prevent the landmark from resembling ‘a large swimming pool rather than the reflective civic landscape it was designed to be.’
Trump Says He'll Bring Up Jimmy Lai and Jailed Pastor in Meeting With China’s Xi
President Donald Trump previously discussed Lai’s case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their October 2025 meeting in South Korea.
Suspect in Attempted Trump Assassination Pleads Not Guilty
Cole Allen has asked the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to recuse themselves from his case.
How US Is Using Iran War to Squeeze China Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
The U.S. economic blockade on Iran pressures Beijing indirectly. Analysts say that is Trump building leverage ahead of his summit with Xi.
Trump Eyes New Deals in Upcoming Beijing Visit
The U.S. president is expected to secure new agreements with China in several industries, including aerospace, agriculture, and energy.
1 Person Killed After Being Hit by Frontier Aircraft in Denver
The plane was taking off from the Denver International Airport late Friday night when a person trespassed on the runway and was hit.
People Are Seeing More Fireballs. Astronomers Can’t Explain It.
Crashing through Earth’s atmosphere at 45,000 miles per hour, shooting stars have been spotted twice as often this spring.
Judge Allows Cameras in Courtroom for Charlie Kirk Murder Trial
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty if Tyler Robinson is convicted in the killing of the conservative commentator.
Whirlpool Plans New Round of Price Hike as Appliance Sales Fall
The company plans a 4 percent list-price increase in July after implementing its largest hike in a decade earlier this year.
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
The decision could strengthen Republican efforts to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump Remains Confident Hantavirus Situation Under Control
The president has been briefed on the outbreak on a cruise ship with American travelers aboard.
Texas to Check Whether School Districts Are Complying With Laws on Ten Commandments, Prayer Time
Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to ensure that donated copies of the commandments are being displayed, and that boards have voted on prayer time.
