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250 Years: Old North Church Is the Living Story of America
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.
How a Law Intended to Prevent Surprise Medical Bills Increased Patient Costs
Under the law’s arbitration system, out-of-network providers win most disputes, collecting payments well above Medicare and in-network rates.
4 Noncitizens Charged With Illegally Voting in Federal Elections
The individuals allegedly voted in the 2020, 2022, and 2024 general elections.
Pickleball Players Killed in Texas Plane Crash Included School Tennis Star, Trauma Counselor
Five members of a pickleball club who died after the small plane carrying them crashed in Texas are being mourned by a tight-knit community of fellow players.
Ex-Twitter CEO’s AI Startup Valued at $2 Billion After Funding Round
Agrawal was Twitter’s chief technology officer from 2017 to 2021, then its CEO until he was fired in 2022.
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Qatari-Donated Jet to Be Used as Interim Air Force One Starting This Summer
The current plane Trump uses for Air Force One is more than three decades old.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
Pakistani National Pleads Guilty to Running International Human Smuggling Operation
Abbas Ali Haider faces up to 10 years in federal prison for taking $40,000 each from Pakistani people to help them illegally cross the U.S. southern border.
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FBI Investigating Reports of Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists Tied to Nuclear, Space Programs
Readers Weigh In on How DC Lawmakers Managed DHS Shutdown: Epoch Survey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was shut down for 11 weeks.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Rescue Efforts Fall Short
All flights have been canceled as Spirit halts operations, bringing a major U.S. budget airline to a sudden end after months of restructuring.
Wall Street Review: Nasdaq Closes Above 25,000 for 1st Time Ever on Strong Tech Earnings
Market volatility dropped sharply.
Trump Announces Tariff Increase to 25 Percent on Cars and Trucks From EU
The import tax will go into effect next week, the president said.
US Moves to Release up to 92.5 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The release is structured as an ‘emergency exchange’ that oil companies must return later.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Louisiana From Halting House Primaries
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the Middle District of Louisiana seeks to block state officials from suspending U.S. House primary elections.
Trump Creates Clearinghouse Site for Individual Retirement Accounts
TrumpIRA will enable low- and middle-income Americans to shop for retirement plans eligible for a federal matching contribution.
Bessent, Rubio Speak With Chinese Officials About Trump–Xi Summit
Rubio and China’s diplomat also discussed the Iran war and Taiwan, according to a readout.
House Passes Funding Bill for DHS, Sending to Trump’s Desk
The bill goes to Trump’s desk and will end a shutdown that began on Feb. 14.
In Charts: Communist Cuba’s Lights Dim Amid US Oil Blockade
Havana may be forced to the negotiation table to restore the island nation’s energy lifeline, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s Maduro.
Afghan ISIS-K Operative Found Guilty of Terrorist Support, Including Bombing That Killed 13 US Troops
A federal jury convicted Afghan national Mohammad Sharifullah for participating in a 9-year conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists.
