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Liberia Agrees to Accept 1200 Third-Country Deportees From the US
The Liberian government said the deal did not involve any quid pro quo with Washington and that it’s not asking for compensation for accepting the deportees.
5 Things to Know About Former Fauci Aide Pleading Guilty
Dr. David Morens was a senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci for about 16 years.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk Slaying Case Say Evidence Supports Death Penalty
The Aug. 18 filing by prosecutors rebuts defense lawyers’ contentions and sets the stage for a Sept. 1 hearing that could decide whether the case goes to trial.
US Army Selects Hanwha Defense to Build Mobile Artillery Prototypes
The selection marks a milestone for South Korea’s Hanwha, as it seeks to leverage its global artillery business to win orders from the U.S. military.
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West Virginia Declares Emergency for All 55 Counties After New Storms Dump Heavy Rain
The declaration runs 30 days as a similar July order still active in 12 counties.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
American and British Cars Fetch Record-Breaking Prices at Auction During Monterey Car Week
A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona sold for $42.9 million at the Gooding Christie’s auction in Pebble Beach, California.
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Democrats Split on Party’s Future as Democratic Socialists Make Key Primary Wins
Here’s what to know about the divide splitting Democrats across the United States.
Border Agents Intercept Nearly $15 Million in Meth
Agents discovered the illegal narcotics hidden within a tractor-trailer that was manifested as fresh celery.
Trump Announces Pause on 50 Percent Tariff as US, Canada Reach Last Minute Deal
The president announced a three-day pause on additional tariffs, saying there’s a deal with Canada, which is pending finalization of the documents.
DOJ Monitoring Polls in Florida, Wyoming Primaries
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division deployed attorneys to polling locations in Florida and Wyoming.
Health Officials Report More Cases of Flesh-Eating Beach Bacteria
Authorities in two Gulf states, Louisiana and Florida, confirmed 25 cases this year.
Splitting MMR Vaccine as Trump Recommends Could Take up to 10 Years: Merck
All measles vaccines in the United States are currently combination shots.
Wright Says US to Boost Fuel Refinery Output as Hormuz Disruptions Continue
Trump said the increase in fuel prices was a relatively small cost for preventing Iran from having nuclear weapons.
5 Republicans, 2 Democrats Hope to Clinch Party Nominations in Wyoming’s US Senate Primary
The primary election will be held in Wyoming on Aug. 18.
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in $5 Million Abuse Verdict Against Trump
The justices had previously rejected the president’s petition asking them to reconsider the case.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Nation’s First State Tax on Digital Advertising
The ruling comes after a federal appeals court struck down part of the law in 2025.
Democrats Put Their ‘Big Tent’ Claim to the Test at DNC’s Summer Meeting
Ken Martin asked members in Austin to stop applying litmus tests, and the House Democrats who followed him demonstrated how much room there is inside the party.
US Mortgage Rates Fall for First Time in 6 Weeks
The decline in rates followed data showing a weakening in economic inflation.
US Tells EU ‘Now It’s Time to Deliver’ on Trade Commitments
Washington stated that it may take further action unless Brussels addresses what it calls unreasonable burdens on U.S. commerce.
