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Razed by wildfire, erased by USPS: Hawaiians fight to restore mail delivery
Wildfire victims rebuilt their homes in Lahaina only to find USPS had ‘eliminated’ their addresses – while houses that d…
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Lindsay Clancy jury sent home again without verdict in murder trial
Deadlocked jurors to return on Friday to see if they can reach a decision after dramatic day of deliberationsThe deadloc…
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Missouri House candidate charged in alleged plot to plant cocaine on opponent
A Republican candidate for the Missouri House is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a plot to …
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'I wouldn't call it a war,' Vance says after Iran hostilities flare
Vice President Vance said Thursday that he wouldn’t call the military operation between the U.S. and Iran “a war,” despi…
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The face of American feminism
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stori…
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The Fallout of Russia’s Failed Drone Attack on Germany
European nations join Berlin in punishing Moscow for an alleged unsuccessful attack on Leipzig airport.…
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Bipartisan insulin price cap introduced in House as lawmakers seek affordability win
Bipartisan House lawmakers, including two battleground Republicans, introduced legislation Thursday to ensure people wit…
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Panetta says Hegseth is 'undermining the strength' of the US military
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta blasted current Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday for "undermining the stren…
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Swing voters say Trump hasn't delivered on his promise to lower prices
As the midterms near, NPR's Tamara Keith has another installment of her Swing Shift project. Three swing voters in Penns…
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ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man in Minneapolis charged with lying to investigators
Julio Sosa-Celis, who was shot in the leg by Christian Castro and survived, was one of three people shot by federal immi…
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Patagonia joins lawsuit against Trump's Utah national monument reduction
The outdoor retailer Patagonia on Wednesday joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its executive orders …
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Could Lindsay Clancy walk free after a mistrial?
Legal experts say other options include offering Clancy a plea deal or deciding not to put her on trial again.…
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Former pardon attorney sues DoJ over ‘unlawful’ firing tied to Mel Gibson case
Liz Oyer says department fired her after she refused to recommend restoring gun rights of actor and Trump allyThe former…
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Leading medical groups update flu, COVID vaccine recommendations amid confusion
A coalition of leading medical groups has released its own vaccine recommendation for the 2026-27 respiratory viral seas…
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Former pardon attorney challenges firing after refusing to restore Mel Gibson's gun rights
Former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer is suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) over her termination, which took place las…
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FBI investigating report of millions of driver's licenses being leaked on dark web
A report earlier this week said millions of driver's licenses, including that of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, may hav…
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Will Trump's beef plan actually lower prices for consumers?
The president is temporarily lifting tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef trimmings for ground beef.…
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ICE whistleblower: Agency cut corners to fill ranks
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official warned the agency about cutting corners in vetting officer can…
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Tucker Carlson: El-Sayed campaign 'literally Trumpian'
Right-wing media personality Tucker Carlson described Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign as …
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Nick Saban stars in new TV ad advocating for Cruz, Cantwell NCAA bill
Former college football coach Nick Saban is staring in a new advertisement advocating for the Protect College Sports Act…
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Comer expects McConnell to return with Senate after Labor Day
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is aiming to return to Capitol Hill from his mo…
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Vance gives briefing room another whirl
♀️ Plus: Rest in peace, Gloria Steinem {beacon}   It’s Thursday. The deadlocked Lindsay Clancy jury is set to deli…
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US trade deficit grows to $88.6B
The U.S. trade deficit grew to $88.6 billion in July, rising to its highest level in more than a year, according to new …
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Watch live: Vance leads first press briefing since Leavitt departure
Vice President Vance will speak to reporters Thursday morning from the White House, marking the first official briefing …