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Henriette becomes a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean but is not forecast to threaten land
Read full article: Henriette becomes a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean but is not forecast to threaten landTropical Storm Henriette has rapidly strengthened into a hurricane in the central Pacific Ocean with further strengthening expected but poses no threat to land.
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roads
Read full article: Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as severe storms knock out power and close roadsFlash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation
Read full article: CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformationA Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer.
A Congolese refugee's 8-year struggle to reunite with her family in the US
Read full article: A Congolese refugee's 8-year struggle to reunite with her family in the USA Congolese refugee who had been separated from her family for eight years was on the verge of joining them in the United States when President Donald Trump halted the refugee program in January.
Feel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the Rockies
Read full article: Feel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the RockiesMore than 70 million Americans have experienced the muggiest start to summer on record, with climate change increasing humidity in the Eastern U.S. An Associated Press analysis shows that parts of 20 states and Washington, D.
What to know about how Trump's judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades
Read full article: What to know about how Trump's judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decadesA review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.
Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades
Read full article: Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decadesMany of President Donald Trump's picks to be federal judges have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.
A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts
Read full article: A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cutsA top official at the Federal Reserve is saying that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower.
Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here's what to know
Read full article: Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here's what to knowPresident Donald Trump’s Justice Department is zeroing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James.
As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to act
Read full article: As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to actAmid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.
How Texas Democrats' walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
Read full article: How Texas Democrats' walkout has launched a fight across the US over political mapsTexas Republicans have escalated the penalties against Democrats as they enter a second week camped out in states across the country to block new U.S. House maps pushed for by President Donald Trump to win more seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers
Read full article: Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchersAn executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars of grants that are awarded by federal agencies.
Prosecutors may appeal to US Supreme Court on 1979 missing child Etan Patz case
Read full article: Prosecutors may appeal to US Supreme Court on 1979 missing child Etan Patz caseProsecutors say they may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to try to restore a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.
FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here's what to know.
Read full article: FAFSA application is open for early testing. Here's what to know.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has opened for a limited number of students as part of a beta test, according to the Department of Education.
Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official says
Read full article: Trump administration seeks $1 billion settlement from UCLA, a White House official saysA White House official says the Trump administration is seeking a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 years
Read full article: Previous sexual assault convict whose killing of a nurse led to safety changes sentenced to 50 yearsA man previously convicted of sexual assault who killed a Connecticut visiting nurse at a halfway house has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder.
Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it opened
Read full article: Florida updated agreement on handling detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz,' but a month after it openedFlorida's corrections agency and ICE updated an agreement on handling federal immigration detainees, but they did it more than a month after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ opened.
California's Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout
Read full article: California's Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkoutCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have appeared shoulder-to-shoulder with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout.
Attorney says heart device did not shock Tennessee man in execution who said he was 'hurting so bad'
Read full article: Attorney says heart device did not shock Tennessee man in execution who said he was 'hurting so bad'The attorney for a Tennessee man who said he was “hurting so bad” during his lethal injection this week says his implanted defibrillator did not shock him during the execution.
New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications
Read full article: New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communicationsA legal organization challenging President Donald Trump's administration on multiple fronts is suing the Justice Department and the FBI for records detailing their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What's the goal?
Read full article: US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What's the goal?Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the United States has withdrawn from international negotiations and commitments, particularly around climate.
Firefighters make progress against blaze that forced thousands to flee north of Los Angeles
Read full article: Firefighters make progress against blaze that forced thousands to flee north of Los AngelesFirefighters in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles are making good progress in their battle against a brush fire that forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Faith leaders rally to support immigrants facing deportation in Southern California
Read full article: Faith leaders rally to support immigrants facing deportation in Southern CaliforniaFaith leaders in Southern California have been supporting immigrant communities during increased immigration arrests and raids.
College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid
Read full article: College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aidAn increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges.
AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos
Read full article: AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videosThe Associated Press has assembled a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4.
California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with Texas
Read full article: California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with TexasCalifornia Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican seats in Texas.
Judge weighs Trump administration's request to end protections for immigrant children
Read full article: Judge weighs Trump administration's request to end protections for immigrant childrenA judge is considering a Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in federal custody.
Former Georgia deputy indicted on charges he used excessive force and covered it up in reports
Read full article: Former Georgia deputy indicted on charges he used excessive force and covered it up in reportsA federal grand jury has indicted a former Georgia sheriff's sergeant on civil rights charges.
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
Read full article: Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signsPresident Donald Trump has summoned reporters to the Oval Office to present charts that he says shows the economy is solid.
Q&A: Can Trump hold a census in the middle of a decade and exclude immigrants in the US illegally?
Read full article: Q&A: Can Trump hold a census in the middle of a decade and exclude immigrants in the US illegally?President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to have the Census Bureau start work on a new census that would exclude immigrants who are in the United States illegally from the head count which determines political power and federal spending.
Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan options
Read full article: Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan optionsMillions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments.
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
Read full article: US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the serviceThe U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center
Read full article: Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centerA federal judge has ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws.
EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy
Read full article: EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energyThe Environmental Protection Agency has terminated $7 billion in funding for solar programs approved under the Biden administration, including projects for nearly 1 million households in low-income communities.
JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised
Read full article: JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raisedVice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took for his 41st birthday.
Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi River
Read full article: Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi RiverA helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two people.
Paramount and Skydance close their $8 billion merger, kicking off reign of new entertainment giant
Read full article: Paramount and Skydance close their $8 billion merger, kicking off reign of new entertainment giantSkydance and Paramount officially closed their $8 billion merger on Thursday — kicking off the reign of a new entertainment giant after a contentious, over year-long endeavor to get the transaction over the finish line.
Rural Pennsylvania man kills neighbor and wounds responding troopers in gunfire ambush, police say
Read full article: Rural Pennsylvania man kills neighbor and wounds responding troopers in gunfire ambush, police sayPolice say a 61-year-old man fatally shot a neighbor in rural Pennsylvania and then ambushed responding state troopers, wounding two while firing dozens of rounds from a semiautomatic weapon.
Soldiers hailed as heroes for tackling armed assailant at Georgia Army base
Read full article: Soldiers hailed as heroes for tackling armed assailant at Georgia Army baseSix soldiers at a Georgia Army base are being hailed as heroes for tackling a fellow soldier accused of shooting five people.
Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats
Read full article: Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chatsRoblox, the online gaming platform wildly popular with children and teenagers, is rolling out an open-source version of an artificial intelligence system it says can help preemptively detect predatory language in game chats.
United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continue
Read full article: United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continueA disruption to a system housing United Airlines’ flight information that caused more than 1,000 delays has been resolved.
Trump seeks to change how census collects data and wants to exclude immigrants in US illegally
Read full article: Trump seeks to change how census collects data and wants to exclude immigrants in US illegallyPresident Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change how the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the United States illegally.
Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms
Read full article: Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarmsSurveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices.
Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred
Read full article: Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacredWhen Alaska Natives debate proposals to drill and mine the landscape of the nation’s largest state, it involves more than an environmental or economic question.
Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms
Read full article: Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midtermsDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been a career Democrat in the battleground state of Michigan but is now planning to run for governor as an independent.
Victims feeling exhausted and anxious about wrangling over Epstein files
Read full article: Victims feeling exhausted and anxious about wrangling over Epstein filesWomen who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein are feeling skeptical and anxious after the Justice Department requested a court take the rare step of unsealing transcripts of secret testimony related to the sex-offending millionaire’s case.
Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in US
Read full article: Trump plans 100% tariff on computer chips, unless companies build in USPresident Donald Trump says he's imposing a 100% tariff on computer chips— a move that raises the specter of higher prices for electronics, autos, household appliances and other essential goods that depend on the processors.
A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana's iconic racetrack inspires backlash
Read full article: A new immigrant detention partnership nicknamed after Indiana's iconic racetrack inspires backlashTop Trump administration officials boast that a new partnership to expand immigrant detention in Indiana will be the next so-called “Alligator Alcatraz.”.