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Infant Mortality Drops to All-Time Low in United States
The rates are still higher than some other countries, though.
Switzerland Says US–Iran Talks Planned for June 19
The negotiations are slated to take place at the Bürgenstock mountaintop resort overlooking Lake Lucerne.
Social Isolation, Escalating Anger Drove Palisades Arsonist’s Desire for Revenge, Analyst Tells Jury
A behavioral analyst underscored the state’s case against 29-year-old accused of sparking a blaze that led to one of the most destructive fires in U.S. history.
Both Parents Work Full-Time in Majority of Families, Census Data Show
That arrangement has always been in the minority, before now.
14 Charged in Southeast DC School-Zone Drug Ring; 28 Guns Seized
Prosecutors allege the group conducted open-air drug sales in a neighborhood corridor, including in view of children from a nearby elementary school.
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Fireworks Didn’t Cause Palisades Fire, Experts Say; Defense Seeks to Plant Seed of Doubt
‘You don’t have any cameras that show ignition of when the Lachman Fire occurred, do you?’ the defense attorney asked.
University of California Considers Reinstating SAT, ACT in Admissions Requirements
The test scores have not been considered in the university’s admissions process since 2021.
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Violent Antifa Activists ‘Infiltrated’ Peaceful Protesters in Minnesota: US Attorney
A 94-page indictment against 15 defendants reveals inner workings of a group that a federal prosecutor called ‘highly organized.’
Here’s What’s in the US–Iran Deal
The deal kicks off a 60-day period of negotiations before both sides reach a final agreement.
Thune Says ‘Votes Currently Aren’t There’ to Pass SAVE America Act After Trump Demand
The GOP Senate leader said that passing the measure would require removing the filibuster.
US Builder Confidence for Newly Built Single-Family Homes Falls in June
This month, 35 percent of builders cut prices of their homes put for sale.
US Pledges More Than $1 Billion to United Nations After Funding Cuts
Most of the money is going to the U.N. World Food Programme.
Drummond, Mazzei Head to Runoff in Oklahoma GOP Governor’s Primary
Primary campaign spending is on track to make 2026 the most expensive election year in state history, according to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
What to Know About the Alleged Plot to Attack the White House UFC Event
A 19-year-old Ohio man told investigators about individuals he’d been communicating with via a TikTok group called ‘Vanguard of the Old.’
American Doctor Who Had Ebola Returns to US
‘I am filled with gratitude to God for preserving my life,’ he said.
Iran Says Deal to End War Requires Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
The issue of Israeli forces in Lebanon has emerged as a contentious issue in the peace talks, with Israel saying it intends to stay for security reasons.
Coast Guard Intercepts Boats Off Puerto Rico and California, Arrests 57 Illegal Immigrants
The vessel off Puerto Rico was carrying 40 people mostly from the Dominican Republic; the one off California was carrying 17, mostly Mexicans.
Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Safety Law
A state lawsuit alleged that TikTok uses addictive features that harm young users and deceives parents about the risks.
Commonly-Prescribed Antidepressant Recalled Over Potential Carcinogen: FDA
More than 14,000 bottles of duloxetine are being recalled due to the presence of a nitrosamine, the notice said.
