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Nebraska Voters to Select Nominees for November Ballot Today
The state’s Second Congressional District is getting national attention over how Electoral College votes are parceled out.
Arizona Bets Big on Space Economy and New Launch Frontier
State leaders, startups, and universities converge as Arizona positions itself for a surge in aerospace growth and orbital industry development.
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They Felt Safe in America—Until Beijing Went After Their Parents in China
U.S.-based children of religious dissidents face the same choice they would in China: self-censor, or speak out and risk their loved ones’ safety.
Microsoft CEO Testifies in Oakland Trial, Defends Partnership with OpenAI
Satya Nadella derided the 2023 ouster of Altman as ‘amateur city,’ and defended Microsoft’s projected $92 billion return.
Illinois Sued Over Allegedly Using Race as a Factor in Congressional Map
The lawsuit comes after a recent Supreme Court decision that found using race as a factor in drawing districts unconstitutional.
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.
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California Monitoring 4 People for Andes Hantavirus Exposure
Two state residents have returned home and are being watched by local health officials, while two others are in containment facilities in Nebraska.
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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Former US Ambassador Urges Trump to Confront China on Religious Persecution
The U.S. government should use the Reagan playbook and expose the communist regime’s human rights violations, Brownback says.
5 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Phoenix Alien Smuggling Ring Bust: DOJ
Investigators alleged illegal immigrants were confined inside a Phoenix-area stash house and transported across state lines as part of a smuggling network.
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court last week invalidated a redrawn U.S. House map that aims to flip four Republican seats to Democrats.
Bessent to Meet Chinese Vice Premier Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
‘Economic security is national security,’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as he announced plans to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on May 13.
Body of US Soldier Who Went Missing During Exercises in Morocco Has Been Found
The search operation for a second missing soldier is still ongoing, the U.S. Army said.
USDA Finalizes Rule Allowing Whole, Reduced-Fat Milk Options in Schools
Whole milk is typically recommended for children under 2 years of age because of its effects on brain development.
US Pending Home Sales Hit Nearly 4-Year High
Housing costs have come down over the past year amid a decline in mortgage rates, attracting buyers to the market.
US Sanctions Individuals, Companies for Aiding Iran’s Military
The latest round of sanctions, some of which are on individuals and entities based in China, come days ahead of Trump’s visit to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
2 New Jersey Residents Potentially Exposed to Hantavirus, Officials Say
An outbreak of the virus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three so far, officials said.
Trump Hosts Luncheon for Angel Moms, Gold Star Mothers in New Rose Garden
Speaking to the mothers, Trump highlighted his policy achievements, including strengthening border security and curbing drug trafficking.
US Sanctions Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Over Ties to Iran
Along with the minister, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned the leaders of three militia groups aligned with Iran as part of Operation Economic Fury.
American Nationals Sentenced for Running Illicit ‘Laptop Farm’ Operations for North Korea
Several U.S. companies were duped into hiring North Korean IT workers, falsely believing that these employees were located in the United States.
