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Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.
In California, Former Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of China.
Virginia Crash That Killed 5 Involved Non-English Speaking Driver Who Got License in New York: Duffy
The Department of Transportation is now looking into New York’s licensing records, training documents, and the history of the driver.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
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Trump Admin to Modernize Airport Infrastructure in 43 States
Texas’s Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is getting $70 million, while two airports in North Carolina and Florida are receiving over $40 million each.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
‘Los Gatos Party Mom’ Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Throwing Drunken Teen Parties
Shannon O’Connor was convicted of 48 charges, including child abuse charges and two felony sex charges, in March.
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US Commander Meets With Cuban Military Leaders During Guantanamo Bay Visit
Trump has been steadily raising pressure on Havana in recent months and has hinted at a military action against the communist-led state.
AUKUS Reveals Project to Develop Underwater Drones by 2027
The United States also said it wants to move ‘as quickly as possible’ to enhance combined submarine presence in the Pacific region.
US Navy Warns of ‘Dangerous Military Activities’ in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. naval command said vessels involved in mine-laying could be targeted and that the blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
Judge Seeks DOJ Explanation on Bid to Vacate Convictions for Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants
All defendants belonged to the Oath Keepers charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
US Says Decades of Trying to Convince Beijing to Rectify Trade Practices Largely Failed
The U.S. trade chief suggested the administration has shifted its strategy to have ‘managed trade’ and focus on reform ‘around the edges.’
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
The fund was announced last week by the DOJ and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
White House Debuts ‘Aliens’ Website, but It’s Not What You Think
The Trump administration embraced the hype around the latest declassified UFO files to unveil a new alien-themed website about immigration enforcement efforts.
LA County Officials Issue Health Alert Ahead of World Cup
‘Healthcare providers should be on increased alert for travel-related emerging and seasonal infectious diseases,’ officials say.
Federal Prosecutor in Chicago Denies Opening Investigation of E. Jean Carroll
The former Elle columnist previously obtained an $83 million jury award against the president.
US Embassy in Kyiv Says It’s Staying Open Despite Russia Warning Diplomats to Leave
Moscow said it was preparing to launch the strikes in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on a university in Russian-controlled Ukraine.
Coalition of AGs Oppose Federal KIDS Online Safety Act
The bipartisan state attorneys general prefer a U.S. Senate version that would protect state rights.
Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Congressional Map That Boosts Republicans
The state court said Gov. Mike Kehoe had legal authority to call the special legislative session that adopted the redistricting plan.
