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US, Iran have reached peace deal, Trump and mediators say
The U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal, including the end of military operations, President Donald Trump said.“... Read More
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USDA subpoenas California Department of Social Services for SNAP participant data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture subpoenaed the California Department of Social Services on June 4 for SNAP participant data as a part of the federal agency’s latest efforts to root out fraud in government spending.
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KY Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized, receiving 'excellent care'
Longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson.
McConnell’s spokesperson, Stephanie Penn, said in a brief statement the senator was hospitalized and was receiving �...Read more
Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday. The gunman was a retired firefighter, sources said
PHILADELPHIA -- Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a shooting late Saturday after an argument with a retired city firefighter escalated, and the man opened fire on them in the street, law enforcement ...Read more
Trump ties spy powers extension to controversial voter ID bill
President Donald Trump said he is opposed to having Congress renew now-expired spy powers for U.S. intelligence agencies unless lawmakers also pass a controversial voter identification bill.
Trump’s fresh demand adds ...Read more
Guinness record-holder completes run of every Chicago street in flag race celebration
CHICAGO — A light 2-mile jog Sunday morning was all that stood between Joabe Barbosa and the finish line of a journey more than 5,000 miles long. His goal: to run every street in Chicago.
“I’m the first person to ...Read more
The Episcopal saint whose journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood
July 1 is the annual feast day for Episcopal saint Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained by the denomination: an affirmation of her many contributions not only to the church, but to social justice in the ...Read more
Many Pa. colleges aren't properly training future teachers how to teach reading, a report finds
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly half of educator preparation programs are failing to adequately train future teachers in how to teach reading, according to a new report, even as states across the country have passed laws to ...Read more
Another Minnesota city disbands its Police Department as pressures mount on small forces
BLACKDUCK, Minn. — This small northern Minnesota city surrounded by pines has had a Police Department since 1910, when there was a jail in City Hall and a constable walked the streets telling kids to get home at dark.
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High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
When her son was a teenager, Connecticut mom Amy Wadsworth said, he was the type of kid parents rarely worry about.
He played sports, cared about his health and stayed away from drugs. In 2018, when he left West Hartford ...Read more
By September, nearly a third of Americans will live in states with legal aid in dying
Jules Netherland traveled from her home in the Bronx to the New York state Capitol in Albany several times in the past few years, hoping to persuade the legislature to pass a medical aid in dying bill, allowing terminally ...Read more
Abduction of Haiti security official, 6-year-old daughter shows kidnapping crisis
The cabinet director and inspector general at Haiti’s Defense Ministry was kidnapped this week, along with his wife and their 6-year-old U.S. citizen daughter while seeking medical care in Port-au-Prince for their ailing...Read more
Crash of skydiving plane kills 12 in Butler, Missouri, authorities say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A plane crash at Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday killed 12 people, including a pilot and 11 skydivers, according to Bates County authorities.
The crash happened during takeoff and was reported about...Read more
Chinese economy stuck in slow lane as consumption heads for drop
China’s consumer spending may have contracted for the first time since the pandemic, a setback that would extend a slowdown in an economy whose momentum is faltering despite booming trade.
After a surprise acceleration ...Read more
Infant formula recalled after California baby sickened with botulism
LOS ANGELES — Nara Organics recalled its whole milk baby formula after a California child and two others were sickened by potentially fatal infant botulism, federal officials said.
Parents should immediately stop giving...Read more
Iran pushes differing deal versions as US sticks to timeline
Iran circulated competing versions of a proposed interim agreement with the U.S., even as President Donald Trump stuck to his Sunday timeline to sign a deal.
All of the texts — there were at least three — include ...Read more
Trump speaks with Putin, Zelenskyy even as peace talks on hold
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a “friendly and frank” phone call on the U.S. president’s birthday, the Kremlin said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump.
“The ...Read more
Trump tells Israel to stop Lebanon strikes as Iran deal at risk
President Donald Trump said that Israel should stop attacking Lebanon as he tries to preserve a peace deal with Iran that he said would be signed on Sunday.
“There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in ...Read more
Orban retains Fidesz leadership despite historic election loss
Viktor Orban secured reelection as leader of Hungary’s Fidesz party on Saturday despite growing internal dissatisfaction following a historic electoral defeat.
The vote showed the former prime minister’s continued ...Read more
Theft suspect dead, 2 San Francisco police officers hurt after being struck by Lexus SUV
A theft suspect was killed and two San Francisco Police officers were injured after they were run over by a motorist in the city's Nob Hill neighborhood.
The officers responded at 7:36 a.m. Friday to a reported theft at a...Read more
Spencer Pratt decries 'very suspicious fire' at his crystal company office in Pacific Palisades
LOS ANGELES — Last January, Spencer Pratt's house in Pacific Palisades was razed by the raging flames of the Palisades Fire. Now, there has been what he called a "very suspicious fire" in a building in the neighborhood's...Read more
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