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Virginia Approves Ballot Measure to Redraw Congressional Map
Voters who spoke with The Epoch Times in northern Virginia, a key area that determines the outcome of races in the state, said they voted ‘Yes.’
Nebraska Agrees to Halt In-State Tuition, Scholarship Programs for Illegal Immigrants
The Justice Dept. has been successful in challenging similar laws in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky, and lawsuits are pending in other states.
NATO Under Fire: Trump’s Threats to Pull US From Cold War Alliance Puts Heat on Allies
After allies failed to rally to president’s call for aid in Strait of Hormuz, congressional leaders say ’restructuring' the coalition is on tap.
CBP Seizes Monkey Carcass, 125 Pounds of Prohibited Meat at Chicago Airport
The encounters involved two separate travelers, one from Liberia and the other from Cameroon, CBP exclusively told The Epoch Times
US Treasury Sanctions 14 Targets for Helping Iran Obtain Weapons
‘The Iranian regime must be held accountable for ... its indiscriminate targeting of civilians with missiles and drones,’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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Florida Launches Criminal Investigation Into OpenAI Over Campus Shooting
The company said that its ChatGPT chatbot is not responsible for the mass shooting a year ago at Florida State University.
How Old-School Testing Is Helping Stop Modern-Day Cheating
An oral assessment initiative at Cornell University has been well-received as higher education struggles with AI-related integrity issues.
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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Limit FCC’s Authority to Issue Fines
Verizon and AT&T argued the FCC’s in-house adjudication system violates their constitutional rights.
US Military Ends Influenza Vaccine Mandate
‘The War Department continues to take decisive action to once again restore freedom and strength to our joint force,’ the secretary of war said.
Transportation Department to Invest $7 Billion in Rail Projects
The United States has fewer metro miles per capita in operation than any other G7 nation.
Day in Photos: Shooting in Louisiana, Boston Marathon, and Hill of the Seven Colors
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Portable Phone Chargers Recalled Again, After Reports of Burn Injuries, 1 Death
Lithium-ion battery in 429,000 devices can ‘overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards,’ officials, company say.
Doctor Group Updates Guidance on Breast Cancer Screening
Women designated at average risk for breast cancer and aged 50 to 74 should receive biennial screening mammography, the group recommends.
Michigan AG Rejects DOJ’s Request to Access Wayne County 2024 Ballots
The Justice Department said the request was intended to ensure that ‘federal election laws were not violated in the November 2024 election.’
Gunman Kills 8 Children, Including 7 of His Own, in Louisiana Shooting
Police identified the suspect as Shamar Elkins, who fatally shot seven of his children and another child.
Appeals Court Allows Construction of White House Ballroom to Continue
The order came just a day after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking above-ground construction of the ballroom.
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz Again Over US Blockade
The declaration reimposing ’strict' control over the key maritime chokepoint came as Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker that tried to sail through.
White House Working With FBI to Probe Cases of Missing Scientists
The White House promised that ‘no stone will be unturned’ in the investigation.
