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USPS Slashes Quarterly Losses by $1.3 Billion
The postal service suffered a net loss of $9 billion last year.
WHO Says Hantavirus Risk Is Low as Passengers Prepare to Leave Ship
Nearly 150 people from 23 countries have been stranded at sea on the MV Hondius cruise ship after an outbreak of hantavirus.
DOJ Fraud Division Announces Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Enforcement Action
Officials estimate that fraudsters steal up to $300 billion annually from various government programs.
America’s 250th: Here’s Where Celebrations Are Taking Place
Celebrations include a large-scale Mall festival, a tall ship gathering, and programs across multiple states.
Justice Department Sues New Mexico, Albuquerque for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement
The lawsuit raises issue with a state law and a city ordinance designed to limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement activities.
A Faint Meow in the Rubble of a Mississippi Tornado Leads to a Stunning Rescue
A Faint Meow in the Rubble of a Mississippi Tornado Leads to a Stunning Rescue.
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‘Blue Dot’ House District in Deep Red Nebraska Considered a Big Prize for Democrats
Nebraska’s formula for issuing electoral votes means every district counts. This isn’t a presidential election year, but Democrats aim to win District 2.
Former US Ambassador Who Spied for Cuba Is Among 12 People Facing Loss of Citizenship
Terrorists and a priest convicted of sexually assaulting a child are also on the Justice Department’s list.
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Less Than 11 Percent of New Construction Is in Urban Areas, Report Finds
The report shows that nearly 80 percent of new homes for sale are located in suburban areas, compared with more than 55 percent of existing homes.
Ohio Faces Scrutiny Over $1 Billion in Medicaid for In-Home Care
A federal probe has been launched as state lawmakers and agencies continue efforts to fraud-proof government programs, amid new reports raising suspicions.
Moolenaar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Near US Sensitive Sites
Under the proposed legislation, any land purchase by a foreign adversary near a sensitive U.S. site is a national security threat.
Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire in Russia–Ukraine War
The ceasefire will start May 9 and last until May 11, the president said.
Department of War Begins UFO Files Release
Long-discussed files including footage of Unidentified Flying Objects and flying discs, documented between June 1947 and July 1968, were released on Friday.
Chinese EV Makers Playing Long Game for US Market, Analysts Say
Shut out of the U.S. market, Chinese automakers are investing in Mexico, exploring Canada and designing EVs that match North American consumer preferences.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs
The court found that the tariffs were not allowed under a 1974 trade law.
Trump Says Talks With Lula ‘Went Very Well,’ Tariffs Discussed
Cameras and reporters were not allowed in the Oval Office during the meeting between the two leaders.
US Authorities Seize More Than 3,400 Pounds of Cocaine in Marine Operations
The seizures come as U.S. forces intensify strikes against narco-trafficking vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations overseas.
4 Key Points From New White House Counterterror Strategy
The new strategy document lists cartels and violent left-wing groups, alongside Islamic extremists, as the three major terror threat categories.
DOJ Sues Colorado Over Firearm Magazine Ban
U.S. Department of Justice files second lawsuit over gun laws in Colorado, saying the bans violate the Second Amendment.
Ban on Cellphones in Schools Produces Mixed Results, Study Finds
With substantial reduction in use, researchers found little or no impact on test scores, attendance, and engagement in class.
