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Data Center Battle In VA

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Parasite Sickens Hundreds In 31 States

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Houston ISD's Dramatic Education Turnaround

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HHS's Fight Against Medicare & Medicaid Fraud

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DOJ Cracks Down On Sanctuary Cities

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Lindsey Graham Dead At 71

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Young Washington Breaks The Box Office

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A federal judge has dismissed the remaining charges in the government’s case against members of the Proud Boys who were convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The dismissal followed President Donald Trump’s use of his pardon powers to erase prosecutions tied to the Capitol riot. The case centered on allegations that members of the far-right group plotted to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election and keep Trump in office after his defeat. With the pardons already eliminating the convictions, the judge’s ruling formally closed what remained of the landmark federal case.

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Severe flooding in Missouri has left one woman dead and forced hundreds of people to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall swept across parts of the state. Authorities say the woman was swept away after a house was ripped from its foundation by fast-moving floodwaters. More than 200 children and staff members were airlifted from a summer camp as rising water surrounded the property. At another campground, about 20 people were rescued after a building collapsed during the storm. Forecasters warned the threat was far from over, with the slow-moving storm system expected to bring additional heavy rain, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms to several other states.

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President Donald Trump says he has ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated, describing the directive as a deterrent against threats from Tehran. Trump said the order is intended to discourage any attempt on his life by making clear that Iran would face overwhelming retaliation. While the president said the directive is in place, there is no automatic mechanism that would trigger a military strike if a president were killed. Under the U.S. Constitution, Vice President JD Vance would immediately become president and would decide whether to authorize any military response. U.S. continuity-of-government plans ensure the orderly transfer of power but do not require automatic retaliation following a president's death. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran as the two countries continue to exchange military strikes across the Middle East.

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The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 4,490, according to the country's National Assembly president. Officials say 16,740 people were injured in the twin earthquakes, while rescue crews have pulled 6,462 survivors from damaged buildings and affected areas. Nearly 18,000 people remain displaced after the disaster, with 17,907 reported homeless as recovery efforts continue. Emergency crews are continuing search, recovery and relief operations in some of the hardest-hit communities as thousands of families remain without permanent shelter.

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Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as the artificial intelligence company works to develop its own hardware. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, alleges OpenAI engaged in a "coordinated pattern of misconduct at an institutional level" to obtain Apple's confidential information. Apple also named two former employees who now work for OpenAI, alleging they played a role in the misappropriation of trade secrets. OpenAI denied the allegations, saying it has no interest in other companies' trade secrets and intends to vigorously defend itself in court. The lawsuit marks a significant break in the relationship between the two companies, which have worked together on artificial intelligence initiatives in recent years.

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Meta is appealing a landmark jury verdict that found the company liable for designing its social media platforms in ways that contributed to addiction among young users. The case centered on a 20-year-old woman who argued she became addicted to social media as a child, worsening her mental health. A Los Angeles jury agreed, finding Meta and Google-owned YouTube responsible and awarding the woman a total of $6 million in damages. By filing a notice of appeal, Meta has launched what is expected to be a lengthy legal process challenging the verdict. The case is closely watched because it could influence future lawsuits involving social media companies and their responsibility for the well-being of young users.

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A Georgia judge has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for Colt Gray, the teenager accused of killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. The hearing is set for July 24 and is listed as a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing, meaning prosecutors and the defense have not reached an agreement on a sentence. If Gray enters a guilty plea, the judge will determine the punishment. Gray previously pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including murder. His trial had been scheduled to begin in October. The Sept. 4, 2024, shooting left two students and two teachers dead and several others injured. Gray's father was later convicted on multiple charges after prosecutors argued he provided the rifle used in the attack.

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The United States and Iran are each asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of renewed military strikes across the Middle East, raising fresh concerns about regional stability and global energy supplies. The strategic waterway, which once carried roughly one-fifth of the world's traded crude oil and liquefied natural gas, has again become the focal point of the conflict. Iran says it has reimposed restrictions on traffic through the strait and warned that normal shipping will not resume until U.S. military operations in the region end. The United States, meanwhile, says freedom of navigation remains intact and that its forces continue to escort commercial vessels through the waterway. The latest escalation comes as both countries approach the halfway point of a 60-day interim agreement intended to pave the way for negotiations on a permanent end to the war. Over the weekend, U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian air defense systems, radar installations, missile sites and naval assets. Iran responded by targeting U.S. military facilities across the Gulf region, including sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. The renewed fighting has pushed oil prices higher and intensified concerns about disruptions to global energy markets, while casting new doubt on whether diplomatic efforts can succeed.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall was the reason he was hospitalized four weeks ago, ending weeks of speculation about his health. In a statement released Sunday, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican said he had been reluctant to discuss the incident because he did not want to "share the vulnerability that comes with growing older." McConnell said he is continuing to work closely with his staff on Senate business but is not yet ready to return to Washington. The longtime senator, who contracted polio as a child, has long acknowledged that he has difficulty walking and climbing stairs. He did not provide a timeline for when he expects to resume his duties in person.

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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his roles in “Jurassic Park,” “The Piano” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at the age of 78. Neill’s family announced his death Monday but did not provide a cause. The family said the actor was cancer-free at the time of his death. Neill revealed in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. He later said the cancer was in remission following treatment. The versatile actor built a career that spanned independent films, period dramas, thrillers and major Hollywood blockbusters. He became internationally recognized for playing paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film “Jurassic Park,” later returning to the role in two sequels. His other notable films included the romantic drama “The Piano,” the submarine thriller “The Hunt for Red October,” the maritime thriller “Dead Calm” and the science-fiction horror film “Event Horizon.” Neill was regarded as one of New Zealand’s most celebrated actors and was part of a generation of performers and filmmakers from Australia and New Zealand who achieved international success beginning in the late 1970s.

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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party's most influential voices on national security and foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 following what officials described as a brief illness. Preliminary findings from the District of Columbia Medical Examiner indicate Graham died from an aortic dissection caused by underlying cardiovascular disease. The South Carolina Republican served in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades and became one of President Donald Trump's closest allies after initially opposing him during the 2016 Republican presidential primary. Over the years, Graham emerged as a leading Republican on defense, judicial confirmations and foreign affairs. He was a vocal supporter of Israel and Ukraine, advocated for a tougher stance on Iran and Russia, and played a key role in confirming conservative federal judges during Trump's first term. Just days before his death, Graham had returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the country's ongoing defense against Russia. President Trump later said the senator had called him after returning home and "sounded a little bit tired, but perfect." Tributes poured in from political leaders across the United States and abroad. Trump called Graham "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known," while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also honored the longtime senator for his support of their countries. Graham's death leaves Republicans with a narrower majority in the Senate and creates a vacancy that South Carolina's governor is expected to fill temporarily until a special election is held.

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Liberals Are Embarrassed to Be Americans

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