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Bulgaria to End US Military Aircraft Stay Owing to Visa Dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the United States has not granted visa waivers for Bulgarian citizens traveling to America as requested.
US Fires on Gambian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Part of Iran Blockade
The attack marked the fifth instance of U.S. forces utilizing disabling fire on a commercial vessel since the start of the Iran blockade.
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.
Hegseth Stresses Need for Defense Burden-Sharing in Indo-Pacific to Check China
‘For too long, the security of this region has rested disproportionately on American military power,’ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.
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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.
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.
Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team
The campaign identified nearly $2 billion in potential funding, including $800 million from private investment, with the cost of land bundled in.
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In Affordability Crunch, New York State Punts on Climate Targets
The legislature rolled back carbon emissions limits because cleaner energy sources are not coming online fast enough.
Three Debates Americans Have Had for 250 Years
Americans declared their freedom in 1776 and ratified it in 1788. They’re still arguing about what it means.
Adventure Seekers Flock to Ohio Town to Solve Clues, Discover Real Treasure
Antique store owner Tom Colosimo’s idea for a small treasure hunt has attracted people from across the country as the value of the prize has grown to $35,000.
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.
Vegas Biolab Probe Takes Turn as Judge Tosses Case Against Property Manager
Ori Solomon, 55, still faces a related hazardous waste charge in Clark County court.
White House: Draft Memo on War Posted by Iranian State Media Is False
The White House offered a reaction to Iranian state-run media claiming that the United States would withdraw forces from Iran’s vicinity, among other items.
