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Rubio Meets With Pope Leo at the Vatican
The U.S. secretary of state, who is himself a Catholic, is on a two day visit to Rome, which will also see him meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Beijing’s Bid to Block US Sanctions on Chinese Refineries Will Have Limited Impact, Analysts Say
‘Beijing, while unwilling to appear weak, faces limited practical scope for retaliation in the international market,’ said one expert.
South Carolina House Committee Advances Bid for Congressional Redistricting
The GOP-led committee moved to reshape the state’s U.S. House map ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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30 Charged in Alleged Global Insider Trading Ring Targeting Law Firm Secrets
Prosecutors claim attorneys and traders stole confidential merger information and made tens of millions over a decade.
DOJ Alleges UCLA Illegally Used Race in Medical School Admissions
An investigation revealed the school allegedly used different academic metrics for different races when making admission decisions.
California Insurance Regulators Say State Farm Mishandled Wildfire Claims
State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.
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‘Muslim-Only’ Water Park Event Canceled by Texas City
The event was to celebrate Eid al-Adha, an annual Islamic celebration, and was promoted as being for only Muslims.
A Late Spring Snowstorm Slams Colorado, Closing Schools and Disrupting Commuters
A late spring snowstorm eased across parts of Colorado after closing schools, snarling flights and turning roads slushy on Wednesday.
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Fairfax Attorney Over Plea Bargains, Sentencing
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dillon said the prosecutor may be offering illegal immigrants ‘sweetheart deals.’
Trump Warns Iran of Renewed Bombing at ‘Much Higher’ Intensity if Deal Fails
The remarks come amid a renewed diplomatic push to settle the Iran war, with markets rallying on hopes for an agreement.
Iran’s Oil Storage Clock Is About to Run Out
As U.S. blockade holds, Iran’s inability to store tens of millions of barrels of oil could alter the course of the war, analysts say.
State Treasurer Wins GOP Nomination for Ohio’s Secretary of State
Sprague, the current state treasurer and a former state representative, held off a bid from combat veteran and former Air Force intelligence officer Strbich.
DOJ Adds Assault Charge in Case Against DC Gala Shooting Suspect
The suspected shooter was indicted on four counts after being formally accused of an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
Trump to Move Forward With 25 Percent Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Greer Says
The European Commission rejects the U.S. president’s claim that the bloc has failed to comply with its trade deal with Washington.
Stocks Mixed as Wall Street Rebounds, Oil Stays Elevated Amid Iran War Risks
Wall Street gains offered some relief Tuesday, but ongoing tensions in the Gulf kept supply concerns and volatility elevated.
Analysts Weigh Impact on Oil Supply as UAE Leaves OPEC
Abu Dhabi’s move could loosen quota discipline, accelerate direct oil deals, and put pressure on prices once Hormuz risks ease, experts say.
NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
DOJ Says Upcoming Settlement Will Help Ease Food Prices
The Justice Department also announced it was looking into antitrust allegations against the nation’s four largest meatpacking companies.
