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Loyola Student Murder Suspect Identified as Venezuelan Illegal Immigrant
DHS has named the suspect in the student’s fatal shooting, with ICE requesting a detainer to ensure the suspect remains in custody pending legal proceedings.
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US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand.
More Local Governments Across America Move to Pause Data Centers
Local officials in Kansas, Indiana, Ohio, and Maryland are the latest to place moratoriums on data centers to gather more information on their effects.
Trump Visits Graceland, Expresses Admiration for Elvis Presley
The president toured the iconic estate, commented on Elvis memorabilia, and connected the visit to federal law enforcement initiatives in Memphis.
Former US Defense Minister Says Any Deal That Leaves Iranian Regime Intact Will Further Embolden It
‘Not a lot of good options’ in opening Strait of Hormuz, halting Iran attacks on Gulf states, retired Marine Gen. Jim Mattis warns at Houston energy conference.
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Day in Photos: Plane Collides With Fire Truck, ICE Deployed at Some Airports, and Dog at Tidal Basin in Washington
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
In the Name of Civics, These Teens Took On the Impossible
The semifinal round of the Presidential 1776 Award national competition is scheduled for May 2 at five American presidential libraries and museums.
HHS Confirms New Investment in Cancer Vaccines
‘Beating cancer once shouldn’t mean living in fear of its return,’ the agency said.
Pfizer Says Lyme Vaccine Missed Trial Target, Will Still Seek Approval
‘These results bring us a step closer to our goal of delivering a much-needed vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease,’ an executive said.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Ballots Received After Election Day Are Counted
An appeals court previously held that a Mississippi law allowing late-arriving ballots to be counted violated federal law.
US Challenges China’s UN Influence, Backs Taiwan’s Global Role, Ambassador Waltz Says
‘We have seen the Chinese very aggressively leverage their funding with demands in terms of positions,’ Waltz said.
‘Unapologetically American’: Memorial Services Held for 2 Soldiers Killed in Iran War
People in Florida and Kentucky showed their respects for casualties of Operation Epic Fury.
This Obscure Program Feeds the H-1B Visa—Meet Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration could soon propose changes to OPT, which has grown significantly in recent decades.
US Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil Stranded at Sea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will ‘use the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down’ as the war continues.
Dovish or Hawkish? Fed’s Waller, Bowman Debate Next Steps for Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman thought rate cuts were possible this year—the markets disagreed.
US Military Not Preparing to Invade Cuba, Senior General Says
The head of U.S. Southern Command says no drills to seize the island are underway, after President Donald Trump said he anticipated taking it.
Judge Says He’s Ruling Against RFK Jr. Move to Block Gender Dysphoria Procedures for Kids
The health secretary had declared that ‘sex-rejecting procedures for children and adolescents are neither safe nor effective.’
America’s Aging Oil Refinery Infrastructure Sees Renewal Under Trump: Industry Experts
‘We have a recognition that we haven’t built anything in a long time, and we’ve lost the muscle capacity,’ energy economist Trisha Curtis says.
