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PoliticsMay 5

Minnesota Gov. Walz demotes Human Services chief amid federal Medicaid funding dispute

Gov. Tim Walz demoted his Human Services commissioner after 70 days following federal pause of $259.5 million in Medicaid funds over fraud allegations.

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OtherMar 4

State Department Diplomat Accused in Fatal Virginia Stabbing Incident

A 32-year-old State Department diplomat has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing incident in Virginia that left one dead and three injured.

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PoliticsMay 21

Senate Panel Examines Sports Betting Industry Amid Regulatory Questions

Senate lawmakers questioned sports betting officials about industry practices and potential federal regulation needs.

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PoliticsApr 4

Trump Administration Takes Action Against Iranian Nationals, Mosque Leader

The Trump administration has revoked immigration status of Iranian nationals tied to Tehran's government and arrested a Wisconsin mosque leader.

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WorldApr 4

Cameroon Creates Vice President Position for 93-Year-Old President Biya

Cameroon has approved the creation of a vice president role for President Paul Biya, 93, who has ruled the country for over four decades.

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AIMar 20

Three Men Charged in Alleged $2.5 Billion AI Technology Smuggling Scheme to China

Federal prosecutors charged three individuals with allegedly smuggling $2.5 billion worth of AI technology to China through fraudulent means.

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WorldApr 20

New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as flooding prompts evacuations

Wellington declared a state of emergency as flooding hit New Zealand's capital, with some residents urged to evacuate due to continued flood risks.

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WorldApr 20

Four Candidates Seek UN Secretary-General Position This Week

Four candidates will audition this week for the UN Secretary-General position, significantly fewer than the previous selection process in 2016.

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PoliticsMay 21

UK Government Announces £100m Free Bus Scheme; Nationwide Pays Customer Bonuses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £100 million fare-free bus initiative while Nationwide building society announced profit-sharing bonuses for members.

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OtherApr 4

Second Arrest Made in Brooklyn Shooting Death of Seven-Month-Old Baby

Police arrested a second suspect in connection with a stray bullet shooting that killed an infant and wounded her brother in Brooklyn.

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ScienceApr 4

Trump Orders Release of UFO Files as Public Interest in Extraterrestrial Life Grows

President Trump announced plans to release government UFO files amid renewed public fascination with unidentified aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial life.

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PoliticsMay 15

Michigan Senate candidate McMorrow faces scrutiny over unpaid water bills

Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow accumulated $3,000 in unpaid water charges while advocating for water affordability policies.

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OtherApr 30

Private Parking Ticket Appeals Reach Record High as Driver Complaints Rise

Drivers filed over 107,000 appeals against private parking tickets in 2025, reflecting growing frustration with parking enforcement practices.

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EntertainmentJun 5

Three '60 Minutes' Correspondents Announce They Will Remain at CBS News Show

Veteran correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim said they will stay at '60 Minutes' following recent turmoil at the program.

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WorldApr 4

Iran Detains Relatives of Opposition Activists Living in Exile, Rights Groups Report

Iranian authorities are reportedly detaining family members and seizing property of opposition figures abroad as pressure intensifies during ongoing regional conflict.

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