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Two Chinese nationals sentenced for acting as agents of the People's Republic of China
Prosecutors say that the two men carried out clandestine intelligence activities in the United States that included facilitating secret “dead drop” cash payments in exchange for information related to the national security of the United States.
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NTSB member says Jet may have broken apart before Palm Beach County crash
Timothy Monville, the investigator in charge, said the crash site spans about half a mile and is scattered across ballfields, businesses and personal residences.
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Mayoral race in Los Angeles down to the wire as candidates clash over crises, leadership
Mayor Karen Bass is banking on endorsements from first responders including the Los Angeles Police Protective League and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna to win votes.
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Parents' Medical Bill of Rights gets North Carolina House floor vote next
Bill requires consent from parents or guardians for minors getting medical treatment.
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DOJ to investigate new WA law that requires clergy to report child abuse
Just three days after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill requiring religious leaders in Washington state to report child abuse or neglect – even when it’s disclosed in confession – the DOJ announced on Monday it has opened a civil rights investigation.
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GOP blasts Arizona governor's vetoes of immigration bills
Republicans Monday blasted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ vetoes of bills designed to protect communities from criminal illegal immigrants.
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As Trump ramps up tariffs, TikTok boosts pro-China trade content
A new study shows the social media app appears to be a vector for Chinese propaganda aimed at undercutting Trump’s trade war. The company was given an extension of time to complete a sale, but its owner, ByteDance, said that any agreement will be subject to approval under Chinese law.
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D.C. Mayor Bowser calls for repeal of controversial tipping law, Restaurant Assoc. approves
After being blamed for the closure of several Washington restaurants, Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling for the repeal of Initiative 82 requiring tipped employees to be paid the full minimum wage.
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Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft will held in nation’s capital
For the first time this century, the NFL Draft is going to be hosted in the nation’s capital.
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Pope Francis's 'popemobile' to become health clinic for children in Gaza
Pope Francis entrusted the popemobile he used for his 2014 pilgrimage to the Holy Lands to a Catholic aid network to help injured and malnourished children in Gaza.
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Trump calls for 100% tariffs on movies made overseas to save 'dying' Hollywood
Theater audiences have slightly increased since the pandemic but are still down over the past several years, with movies increasingly being released on streaming platforms.
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Five Virginia prison guards injured by inmates including 'confirmed' MS-13 members in US illegally
Of the six inmates who attacked the five guards, all but one are MS-13 gang members.
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Actor Charley Scalies of ‘The Wire’ and ‘The Sopranos’ dies at 84
“Best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion, and a true joy for life. His favorite audience was always seated around the dinner table," the obituary on Sunday said.