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WorldMay 17

Israel Operated Secret Military Outposts in Iraqi Desert, Officials Confirm

Regional and Iraqi officials confirm Israel maintained two covert military bases in Iraq's desert for operations against Iran.

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PoliticsJun 6

Whistleblower alleges DOGE plan would have marked 2.7M living people as deceased

A whistleblower claims a Department of Government Efficiency plan involved incorrectly marking millions of living individuals as dead for immigration enforcement purposes.

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OtherMay 17

New Jersey Man Charged with Setting Fire in Walmart to Cover Jewelry Theft

A New Jersey man allegedly used camping fuel and fireworks to start a fire in a Maryland Walmart as a diversion for stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry.

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ScienceApr 27

Climate Disaster Victims Turn to Prefabricated Homes for Rebuilding

People rebuilding after climate-related disasters are increasingly choosing prefabricated homes designed to withstand extreme weather over traditional construction.

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TechnologyApr 27

Game Developers at Wizards of the Coast Announce Unionization Effort

Workers at Hasbro subsidiary Wizards of the Coast seek to join Communications Workers of America union.

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PoliticsMay 17

Reporter Notes Trump Appears Less Focused on Voter Concerns in Recent Statements

New York Times correspondent observes disconnect between Trump and voters after president's comments on Iran policy.

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EntertainmentMay 17

Survivor Contestant Seeks Justice for Sister's Death He Believes Was Murder

Joe Hunter, who appeared on Survivor seasons 48 and 50, is working with his mother to investigate his sister Joanna's death, which was ruled a suicide.

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PoliticsJun 5

Congress Approves $70 Billion for DHS Immigration Enforcement Operations

Senate passes funding package for Department of Homeland Security to support Trump administration's deportation agenda through 2029.

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OtherApr 7

Synthetic Cannabinoids on Paper Linked to Fatal Prison Overdoses

Drug-soaked paper containing synthetic cannabinoids is being smuggled into U.S. jails and linked to fatal overdoses among inmates.

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PoliticsMay 17

Massachusetts Governor Requests Navy Aid in Fatal Fishing Vessel Investigation

Governor Maura Healey has asked the U.S. Navy to assist in retrieving bodies and evidence from a fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts in January.

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PoliticsMar 19

Minneapolis Family Faces Deportation After Judge Ends 5-Year-Old's Asylum Case

A Minneapolis family is appealing an accelerated deportation order after an immigration judge ended the asylum claim of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos.

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PoliticsApr 7

House Democrats Urge Federal Regulator to Restrict War-Related Prediction Market Bets

House Democrats are calling on federal regulators to crack down on offshore prediction markets offering bets on U.S. military personnel.

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OtherMay 21

Teen gatherings at East Coast beaches lead to arrests, emergency measures

Unauthorized gatherings at New Jersey and Delaware beaches resulted in multiple arrests and emergency curfews as authorities responded to disorder.

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PoliticsApr 7

Graham Plans Voter ID Push Through Reconciliation; Alme Named Montana Senate Successor

Sen. Graham will pursue voter ID legislation via reconciliation while Kurt Alme prepares for Montana's 2026 Senate race.

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OtherApr 7

Closing Arguments Expected in Hawaii Doctor's Attempted Murder Trial

Trial nears end for anesthesiologist accused of attacking wife during cliff-side hike on Pali Puka Trail.

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