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Iran Rejects Direct Talks as U.S. Envoys Land in Pakistan for Mediation
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Islamabad for Pakistani-mediated talks with Iran, but Tehran has reje
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Teen Surrenders in Louisiana Mall Shooting That Killed High School Girl; Second Suspect on Run
Markel Lee, 17, turned himself in Friday for the Mall of Louisiana shooting that killed a high school girl and injured f
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Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Court Maps After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves will convene a special legislative session 21 days after the Supreme Court rules on Louisia
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Restaurants in World Cup Host Cities Plan Mandatory 20% Gratuities
Restaurants in Kansas City and Boston are planning mandatory 20% gratuities during the FIFA World Cup to ensure tipped w
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Texas Rejects Camp Mystic's Safety Plan After Fatal Flood That Killed 27
Texas health officials rejected Camp Mystic's emergency plan, citing missing floodplain data and inadequate procedures,
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Burgum Touts 'American Flag Blue' Reflecting Pool Renovation as Trump's D.C. Beautification Push Continues
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shared an update on the installation of an 'American flag blue' floor in the Lincoln Memo
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Frost Demands Probe After 31 Sloths Die in Orlando Warehouse
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) is demanding answers after 31 sloths died in a frigid, unpowered warehouse linked to the pla
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Maine Governor Mills Blocks Statewide Data Center Moratorium, Citing Local Project
Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed legislation Friday that would have imposed an 18-month ban on large data centers, sparing
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Amnesty and ACLU Warn World Cup Travelers of US Deportation Risks
Amnesty International and the ACLU have issued a travel advisory warning foreign citizens attending the FIFA World Cup i
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DOJ Revives Firing Squads and Electric Chairs for Federal Executions
The DOJ announced Friday it will bring back firing squads and electric chairs for some federal death penalty cases, alon
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White House Unveils Full Schedule for America's 250th Birthday Celebrations
The White House has released a full schedule of events for America's 250th birthday, spanning from May through fall, wit
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Senators Bipartisan Bill Targets Trump's Eased Russia Oil Sanctions
A bipartisan Senate duo unveils legislation to tighten congressional control over Russia sanctions after Trump loosened