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USS Abraham Lincoln sailor pleas guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills; one killed fellow mate
The man, who court documents identified by his initials, A.N., died of a fentanyl overdose on Jan. 3, 2023, while he was on leave and staying in a recreational vehicle in San Leandro, Calif.
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DOJ charges Russian intel network with conspiracy to finance terrorism, commit murder for hire in US
Among other things, the defendants are alleged to have paid and attempted to pay individuals in the U.S. and elsewhere to conduct surveillance and carry out targeted killings, according to the indictment.
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While Congress hasn't funded the Iran war, the Pentagon is stepping up and paying anyway
The Pentagon's inspector general says Operation Epic Fury has cost at least $33.4 billion, paid for out of accounts meant to train and maintain the military.
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Missouri, Nebraska AGs lead 10 states in suit against Biden vax mandate for federal contractors
"This power grab is sweeping in its scope," argue the plaintiffs. "Employees of federal contractors constitute one-fifth of the total U.S. workforce."
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COVID vaccine mandates oust cops nationwide, police leaders warn of fallout
Exodus of officers may leave many cities understaffed, even amid a spike in violent crime.
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Multiple states face Christmas tree shortage this year
Thanksgiving appears largely untouched, but trees may take a hit.
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Amazon to spend billions to head off potential labor shortage during critical holiday season
Amazon to spend billions to head off potential labor shortage during critical holiday season.
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Biden says pope told him to ‘keep receiving Communion’ in spite of support for abortion rights
Pontiff reportedly told Democrat he’s a “good Catholic.”
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Health crisis: Half of today's 8-year-olds are on track to be obese by 2030
“I’m very concerned,” says Dr. Amy Christison, a pediatrician and obesity specialist.
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McDonald’s to deploy automated drive-throughs in partnership with IBM
Process will use voice-recognition software to streamline ordering process
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Scientists claim major discovery of mechanics of Alzheimer’s progression in brain
Research points the way toward ‘promising strategy’ for controlling disease.
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Tennessee Legislature passes sweeping COVID rules bill
Lawmakers passed a 21-page omnibus COVID-19 bill Saturday to close its special session.
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Ballotpedia’s top 15 ballot measures to watch in 2021
Voters to decide whether food and clean air are constitutional rights.