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US Median Sales Price of Homes Hits Record High of $408,838
Median monthly housing payments registered their first annual increase since last October, hitting $2,633.
Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence Found in UK
Historians hail the significance of the finding, announced just before the 250-year anniversary of American independence from British rule.
Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Save Medicare Patients Over $1 Billion
The rule would decrease costs for drugs and imaging at hospitals.
Air Force to Probe Active-Duty Officer Who Called for Trump, Vance Impeachment
The Air Force said it treats misconduct allegations seriously, including those that may undermine the military’s nonpartisan nature.
Tibetan Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside UN Headquarters in New York
Police are still investigating the incident.
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Court Upholds Los Angeles-Area Gas Appliance Ban, Dismisses Federal Preemption Concerns
A Ninth Circuit panel backed an air quality district’s rule targeting nitrogen oxide emissions from large water heaters, small boilers, and more.
Six California Cities Ranked Among Top 10 Least Educated in US
Six of the 10 cities are in central California, while the other four cities are in Texas.
Celtics Trade Former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers
After ‘full-blown shopping’ Brown and lots of debate over his true value, Boston finalizes a trade with Philadelphia for Paul George and four picks.
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10 Charts Show How America Has Changed in 250 Years
Find out what cost $200 in 1790 but now costs more than $400,000.
5 Things You May Not Know About the American Revolutionary War
Pirates played a pivotal role in America’s naval defense, and one woman was a living example of the main character from the animated film, ‘Mulan.’
A ‘Message’: US Pilot Shot Dead by Separatist Group in Indonesia’s West Papua
U.S. pilot Nicholas F. Gosselin and seven passengers were onboard the aircraft as the pilot allegedly transported Indonesian troops into the restive province.
Trump Admin Cannot Hold Illegal Immigrants for More Than 90 Days Without Bond Hearings, Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled illegal immigrants are allowed a bond hearing after being held for 90 days.
CDC Issues Advisory for West Nile Virus in US Ahead of July 4 Holiday
At least 48 cases have been reported as of June 30, the agency said.
US Vows to Defend Sovereignty as China Enacts ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
The EU voices concerns about the law’s extraterritorial application, while Taiwan warns it presents an escalation of the CCP’s transnational repression.
Judge Blocks USPS Ballot Rule Tied to Trump’s Election Integrity Order
The Trump administration said the rule would improve ballot tracking and verification, but the court found it conflicted with a USPS election-mail settlement.
DEA Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom Products
The DEA wants to make it illegal to sell or possess 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
16 Children Found Living in ‘Deplorable Conditions,’ 4 Adults Charged
‘This is an intra-family situation. This is not human trafficking,’ a prosecutor said.
US Not Renewing US–Mexico–Canada Trade Pact
The framework for $2 trillion in annual trade is in limbo.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Orthodox Jew’s Case Over Prayer Gathering Permit
The plaintiff said that obtaining the permit would require him to convert his home into a house of worship.
A Hidden Chamber, an Unfinished Dream, and the Mystique of Mount Rushmore
The world-famous American icon—which almost wasn’t built—will likely endure for millennia. It’s a major focal point for America’s 250th birthday this year.
Key Takeaways from Supreme Court’s Decision on Birthright Citizenship
The court upheld birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and temporary visitors, disallowing Trump’s executive order limiting it.
House China Committee Demands Records From 5 US Drugmakers on China Trials
The letters cite potential ethical and national security risks but say the panel has no evidence of company wrongdoing.
