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Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk Slaying Case Say Evidence Supports Death Penalty
The Aug. 18 filing by prosecutors rebuts defense lawyers’ contentions and sets the stage for a Sept. 1 hearing that could decide whether the case goes to trial.
US, South Korea Trim Military Exercises After Trump Orders Scale-Back
Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual exercise that includes live, virtual, and field-based training across multiple military services.
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Succeeds in Late-Stage Trial, Companies Say
Merck and Moderna plan to file for approval for the shot.
Border Agents Intercept Nearly $15 Million in Meth
Agents discovered the illegal narcotics hidden within a tractor-trailer that was manifested as fresh celery.
Bots Now Make Up More Than Half of Internet Traffic. Here’s How It’s Affecting Businesses.
The flood of AI-driven automated traffic hitting websites is changing the game.
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Meta Rejects Claims it Tried to Addict Children to Facebook, Instagram as Landmark Trial Starts
Twenty-nine states are suing Meta, seeking civil penalties the company says could run as high as $1.4 trillion, the approximate value of the company.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
American and British Cars Fetch Record-Breaking Prices at Auction During Monterey Car Week
A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona sold for $42.9 million at the Gooding Christie’s auction in Pebble Beach, California.
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Barlow Beats Trump-Endorsed Degenfelder to Secure GOP Nomination in Wyoming Gubernatorial Primary
Barlow topped three candidates and will face a Democrat who ran unopposed.
Trump Announces Pause on 50 Percent Tariff as US, Canada Reach Last Minute Deal
The president announced a three-day pause on additional tariffs, saying there’s a deal with Canada, which is pending finalization of the documents.
SEC Proposes New Rules to Let Crypto Companies Raise Capital More Easily
The new framework would let the companies sidestep the traditional registration requirements of a stock offering.
Census Bureau Analysis Identified 24,000 Non-Citizen Voters in 2020 Election: Trump
‘That is just the beginning,’ Commerce Sec Lutnick posted to X. ‘More than 32 million more voters’ records will be analyzed in the coming weeks.’
Rubio Announces Sanctions Against International Criminal Court President
Sanctions were also imposed against an ICC senior trial lawyer, said the U.S. secretary of state.
US Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase as ‘Unnecessary Escalation’
Syria said the strikes were a violation of its sovereignty, while Washington warned that further military action could undermine regional stability.
Fungi Fever: Hunting Mushrooms in the Grand Canyon State
When it rains, it spores in Arizona’s high country.
Building Near White House Bought by Shanghai CCP-Linked Figure’s Foundation
Public records do not disclose how the foundation financed the purchase or what it plans to do with the property.
House Democratic Leader Says He Does Not Support Medicare for All
Rep. Ro Khanna cited a recent Yale study that found Medicare for All could save $1 trillion in healthcare costs.
Kushner Holds Talks With Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan
Washington is seeking to bridge differences between Israel and Hamas over implementation of a Trump-backed plan for lasting regional peace.
Diversity Lawsuits Force DEI Agenda on American Companies, Consumer Group Says
Settlements often require companies to hire diversity executives, conduct external audits, and implement DEI training, the report states.
Democrats Approve Competing Resolutions to Abolish, Reform ICE
The votes are not binding, but they spotlight the party’s splintered views on ICE. The party’s platform will be determined at the 2028 convention.
Democrats Set 2028 Primary Calendar, With South Carolina First
The Democratic Party’s presidential nominating calendar had featured Iowa first from 1972 to 2020.
Federal Judge Declines to Block Border Wall Construction on Arizona Tribal Land
The judge rejected the tribe’s argument that the border wall’s construction would constitute a trespass on its reservation.
