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Mississippi police arrest man in connection to death of black woman found hanging in tree
Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney identified the man as Jacques Ratliff, but did not release details about what led to the arrest.
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Anthropic reveals AI used to test missiles, conduct dangerous biological research in threat report
Anthropic disrupts malicious plots using its Claude program, like attempts to test weapons systems, develop new drone tactics, and conduct dangerous biological research, as debate over AI safety intensifies.
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On 25th anniversary of worst terror attacks in US, most shocking display is growth of denialism
Twenty-five years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil, choices by school districts, city officials and news organizations about how to describe 9/11 are shaping what a generation with no memory of that day learns about who attacked America and why.
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Man who doxed ICE attorney pleads guilty as agency reports surge in threats
ICE officials are facing a dramatic increase in threats and violence, according to the agency.
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Trump sticking with contractor that renovated Reflecting Pool to fix post-renovation problems
The Interior Department says it will stick with its original contractors to repair the massive gash in the pool's new "American flag blue" liner, following a vandalism spree that has already led to seven arrests
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Belgium appeals Balogun's red card revocation
Balogun is widely regarded as one of the best U.S. players, and his presence or absence could significantly impact the upcoming match.
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Trump posts message from TikTok CEO citing president's 425 billion views on social media platform
For some context, President Trump had attempted to ban TikTok in the United States, but later reversed those attempts, citing a “warm spot” he had for the company.
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Virginia and Montana rank as top two on list of most patriotic states in new survey
WalletHub: "Our data set ranges from the state’s military enlistees and veterans to the share of adults who voted in the 2024 presidential election to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita."
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Memorial service honors more than 130 who died in Texas flood one year ago
Gov. Greg Abbott among those to speak at services.
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8 people shot Saturday night, one in critical condition, while out watching fireworks in Brooklyn
Police rushed to the scene to help the victims. The shots were fired at around 10:35 local time as people were gathered to see a fireworks display from the boardwalk in Coney Island
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Resilient Americans battle through searing heat, intense storms to celebrate 250 years of liberty
"We are one people. We are one family. You showed that tonight!" Trump said in a soaring speech celebrating American exceptionalism.
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Trump vows 250th celebration will proceed in DC despite storms that forced revelers to seek shelter
Tens of thousands who had gathered on the Mall for the "Salute to America" events were ordered to evacuate but remained ready to party when the weather cleared.
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Average cost of July 4 cookout for 10 is $7.38 a person, increase consistent with annual inflation
The cost is based on what the farm lobby group that compiled the report considers a traditional cookout meal of burgers, sides, lemonade and dessert.