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Trump Nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA
President Trump called Overton, a top White House aide, a ‘rockstar’ in his administration.
Comey’s ‘86 47’ Post Could Objectively Be Read as Threat Against Trump, DOJ Argues
The former FBI director was previously indicted for allegedly threatening the president online.
US Gas Prices on the Rise, Diesel Sees Higher Increase
Diesel prices have risen around 15 cents over the past week, according to new data.
Amazon to Expand Drone Deliveries to Nearly 500 US Cities
The company says it can deliver small packages in as little as 30 minutes.
Wasserman Schultz Wins Florida Primary in District Long Held by Black Democrats
The congresswoman received 45 percent of the vote against four black candidates, one of whom criticized her for running during the campaign.
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mRNA Cancer Vaccine Succeeds in Late-Stage Trial, Companies Say
Merck and Moderna plan to file for approval for the shot.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
Meta Rejects Claims it Tried to Addict Children to Facebook, Instagram as Landmark Trial Starts
Twenty-nine states are suing Meta, seeking civil penalties the company says could run as high as $1.4 trillion, the approximate value of the company.
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Judge Who Presided Over Karmelo Anthony’s Conviction Removed as Defendant Seeks New Trial
Anthony is seeking a retrial after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf.
US Army Selects Hanwha Defense to Build Mobile Artillery Prototypes
The selection marks a milestone for South Korea’s Hanwha, as it seeks to leverage its global artillery business to win orders from the U.S. military.
Trump Hails Ibogaine Application Gift Aimed at Helping Veterans With Mental Illness
The president linked University of Miami’s donation to an April executive order aimed at accelerating psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions.
Trump Announces Pause on 50 Percent Tariff as US, Canada Reach Last Minute Deal
The president announced a three-day pause on additional tariffs, saying there’s a deal with Canada, which is pending finalization of the documents.
DOJ Monitoring Polls in Florida, Wyoming Primaries
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division deployed attorneys to polling locations in Florida and Wyoming.
Health Officials Report More Cases of Flesh-Eating Beach Bacteria
Authorities in two Gulf states, Louisiana and Florida, confirmed 25 cases this year.
Splitting MMR Vaccine as Trump Recommends Could Take up to 10 Years: Merck
All measles vaccines in the United States are currently combination shots.
Federal Judge Halts Move of FBI Headquarters to Ronald Reagan Building Rather Than Maryland
The judge found that the federal government illegally scrapped the plan to build the new facility in Greenbelt.
DOJ Opens Path to Restore Federal Gun Rights for 30 Million Americans
Applicants must demonstrate to the attorney general that they are unlikely to pose a danger to public safety.
China Used Sex, Donations, Planted Interns to Influence US Political System: Declassified Docs
Newly released FBI files describe Christine Fang’s CCP intelligence ties, efforts to recruit her as a double agent, and her influence of a U.S. congressman.
Colombian President Asks Trump for Tariff Suspension After Devastating Earthquake
A 7-4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Aug. 10, just three days after De la Espriella took office.
Supporters Mark 9 Years Since Disappearance of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng
Gao Zhisheng’s wife and supporters gathered in San Francisco to demand his release and an end to the persecution of his family.
Stone Countertop Occupational Exposure Linked to 31 Deaths in California, Study Finds
More than 60 workers had to undergo lung transplantation after being affected by silicosis.
