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Americans Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Will Quarantine in Nebraska, Says CDC
There are 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius, which is expected to dock in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.
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.
Day in Photos: UFO Files Declassified, WWII Victory Commemoration, and Albanian Riot
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Wall Street Review: Stock Rally Broadens as S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Record Highs
Robust tech earnings and strong job gains lifted markets.
Bipartisan Legislation Announced to Ban Chinese Vehicles From American Roads
Congress is pushing to ban Chinese vehicles, warning these ‘rolling data collection devices’ threaten national security and American manufacturing.
Enlarged City School District of Middletown Presents $283 Million Budget
The budget includes a 1.99 percent property tax increase.
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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.
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.
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US to Host New Israel–Lebanon Peace Talks
A U.S. State Department spokesman said a peace deal necessitates fully bolstering the Lebanese government’s authority and completely disarming Hezbollah.
Arizona Man’s Arrest Follows Probe Into Alleged Bomb Plot
Police say inmate phone calls led investigators to suspect Bryan Chambers was building a bomb and stockpiling drugs and weapons in Bullhead City.
Texas AG Launches Investigation Into Drone Company Over Alleged Ties to CCP
‘Under my watch, the Chinese Communist Party will have no influence in Texas,’ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent
While bankruptcy numbers are increasing, other economic indicators, such as employment and business sector activity, are giving mixed to positive signals.
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
States, particularly in the South, are redrawing or considering redrawing their maps following a big Supreme Court decision.
Southern Poverty Law Center Head Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The group is alleged to have funneled more than $3 million to leaders and organizers of various white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources
The decision is in line with Trump’s executive order to release Alaska’s natural resources.
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
Rudy Giuliani Is Out of Intensive Care and Recovering, Spokesman Says
The former mayor was admitted in the hospital following respiratory complications.
Chinese National Tied to Suspected Las Vegas Biolab Found Guilty of COVID Test Fraud
The verdict came after a years-long investigation into the man’s California-based scheme, but his involvement in a suspected biolab remains unresolved.
US Approves Sale of $373 Million in Extended Range Glide Bomb Tail Kits to Ukraine
‘The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats,’ the State Department said.
SEC Proposes Allowing Companies to Submit Semiannual Reports
President Donald Trump supports semiannual reporting since it would ‘allow managers to focus on properly running their companies.’
HUD Updates Environmental Regulations to Lower Costs for Multifamily Housing Developers
Almost 40 percent of the cost of new multifamily home construction can be attributed to regulations, according to the HUD Secretary.
