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NASA directs crew in International Space Station to wait inside 'safe haven' while repairs are done
The cosmonauts are repairing cracks that have, on and off for five years, caused small air leaks, which is considered a top safety risk.
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Washington Archbishop dismisses priest as exorcist following comments regarding UFOs and demons
Rosetti said in a Facebook post that by taking on the guise of UFOs, demons "influence us to do evil," and most of the sightings are "in fact demons."
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US economy added 172K jobs in May, far exceeding Wall Street expectations
The unemployment rate for May remained at 4.3%.
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Caddo jail overcrowding worsens; Justice Department recommendations not met
A major contributor to overcrowding, the report revealed, is the length of time pretrial inmates wait. The detention period for those awaiting trial or court appearance has doubled in the past decade, the report states.
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Trump administration brings back firing squad for federal executions
The moves come as part of an effort, the department explained in the announcement, to "deter the most barbaric crimes" and deliver justice for the victims and their survivors.
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Arizona GOP pushes to protect Colorado River's limited water
Arizona Senate Republicans asked the Trump administration to release water from the reservoirs to protect hydropower generation and stop low water levels.
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New Orleans heightens security at Jazz Festival after police foil plot for mass shooting in city
City officials says additional concrete barriers will be installed to strengthen perimeter security.
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Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest ‘buffer zone’ proposal
Mamdani's veto of the school buffer zone is seen as a snub to City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who pushed both bills through the council in response to an uptick in hate crimes in New York City, much of it targeting Jewish residents.
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Virginia seeks stay after redistricting ruling
The “Motion for Emergency Stay” was filed on behalf of Elections Commissioner Steven Koski, the State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Department of Elections.
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Wisconsin AG sues prediction markets over sports wagering allegations
The lawsuits targeted Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for operating prediction markets on event contracts in the state that resemble and pay out like sports wagering.
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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to high-level U.S. employees as capital spending goes to AI
The move comes as the company shifts more capital spending toward data centers to meet the demands of generative AI models.
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Multiple tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma causing injuries and destroying homes
At least two tornadoes were spawned in severe storms Thursday night, destroying homes and injuring at least 10 people.
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Texas' Ten Commandments law possibly headed to US Supreme Court
A federal appeals court ruling upholding a Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is setting up a potential challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court over the role of religion in public education.