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Rubio: ICE Arrests Sister of Cuban Regime-Linked Executive
The secretary of state said on X that he terminated Adys Morera’s permanent resident status. She will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
Trump Hints at Intervention in Cuba Following Indictment of Castro
The United States moved an aircraft carrier into the Caribbean this week after announcing an indictment against the former communist leader Raúl Castro.
Tennessee Supreme Court Weighs New Congressional Map Ahead of Midterms
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. congressional map into law on May 7.
3 Dead in New Mexico and First Responders Decontaminated After Exposure to Unknown Substance
Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders had to be quarantined and assessed Wednesday.
If You Bring a Drone to a World Cup Event, NYPD Might Take It Out
Congress passed legislation in December to give local police authority to disable drones. NYPD teamed up with the FBI to train officers ahead of a busy summer.
Cotton Used in Labubu Dolls Traced to Forced-Labor Region in China, Sparking Call for US Action
Cotton from Xinjiang, where Uyghur labor is exploited, has been identified in the clothing of many Labubu dolls sold in the U.S., advocacy groups say.
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CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
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Teachers’ Wages ‘Essentially Flat’ for 50 Years, Analysis Says
The largest teachers’ union spent $220.5 million on political activities last year, compared to $45.4 million on local collective bargaining-related matters.
US Invests $2 Billion in IBM, Other Firms to Boost Quantum Computing
IBM, GlobalFoundries, and several emerging firms are set to benefit from one of the government’s largest quantum-related investments to date.
Trump Eases EPA Refrigerant Regulations in Move Aimed at Lowering Grocery Prices
Administration officials estimate that Americans will save approximately $2.4 billion from the new guidelines.
Trump Admin Announces $2.9 Billion Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
The funding is being allocated based on the location of roughly 4 million lead service lines.
Day in Photos: Montenegro Marks Independence, Raúl Castro Indicted, and Academy Commencement Ceremony
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says He Will Speak Directly With Taiwanese President as US Considers Arms Sales
No U.S. president has had a direct call with a Taiwanese president since Washington switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979.
South Carolina House Passes Redistricting Map Targeting Rep. Clyburn’s District
The state Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed congressional map on May 20.
US Targets Hamas Support Networks
All property in the United States belonging to individuals sanctioned as part of this effort is now frozen.
4 Takeaways From the May 19 Primary Elections
May 19 was the largest day of primary elections yet, seeing ballots cast across six states: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
DOJ Task Force Will Tour 15 Cities to Combat Anti-Semitism
The tour aims to tackle rising concerns head-on by encouraging more reports of bias.
NATO Commander Says Further US Troop Reductions Expected in Europe
The Pentagon recently ordered a reduction of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, and postponed a planned rotation of 4,000 U.S. troops through Poland.
‘Silent Harvest’ Aims to Break the Silence on Forced Organ Harvesting
The filmmaker and audience members say they hope to do more to make a difference at the documentary premiere in Washington.
