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We Visited the World’s Largest Aircraft Scrapyard—Where B-52s and F-16s Lay to Rest
In 2,600-acres of Arizona desert, retired warplanes are preserved, used for parts, and sometimes rebuilt for a second life.
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.
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.
Ford Targets Mass-Market EVs in Direct Challenge to China
The company recently revealed a new end-to-end organization, aiming to build low-priced electric vehicles.
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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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Americans Aboard Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Will Quarantine in Nebraska, Says CDC
There are 17 Americans aboard the MV Hondius, which is expected to dock in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10.
Alabama Passes Bill Authorizing New State Primary If Courts Allow Different Districts
The May 19 primary will still take place, but Gov. Ivey may call for a special election if a court rules in favor of the state’s ongoing redistricting case.
FDA Issues Update on Recall of Heart Devices After 4 Deaths Reported
The FDA added in a Thursday notice that 2,557 serious injuries associated with several types of Boston Scientific pacemakers have been reported so far.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42 Percent
While bankruptcy numbers are increasing, other economic indicators, such as employment and business sector activity, are giving mixed to positive signals.
Redistricting Battles Heat Up After Supreme Court Ruling
States, particularly in the South, are redrawing or considering redrawing their maps following a big Supreme Court decision.
Southern Poverty Law Center Head Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
The group is alleged to have funneled more than $3 million to leaders and organizers of various white supremacist and other extremist groups.
Interior Department Transfers 1.4 Million Acres to Alaska, Expands State Control Over Resources
The decision is in line with Trump’s executive order to release Alaska’s natural resources.
Chief Justice Roberts Says US Supreme Court Is Not Political
The justices sometimes make decisions that are unpopular, but they are based on the law, Roberts said.
Rudy Giuliani Is Out of Intensive Care and Recovering, Spokesman Says
The former mayor was admitted in the hospital following respiratory complications.
Chinese National Tied to Suspected Las Vegas Biolab Found Guilty of COVID Test Fraud
The verdict came after a years-long investigation into the man’s California-based scheme, but his involvement in a suspected biolab remains unresolved.
US Fighter Jet Fires On, Disables Tanker Approaching Iranian Port: CENTCOM
The Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Hasna was en route to an Iranian port despite a U.S. blockade that has been in place since April 13.
