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Trump EPA says it will defend tough lead pipe rule from Biden, but details to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will defend the Biden administration’s…
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected president after 1989 revolution, has died at 95
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected president after the fall of…
Gaza aid truck drivers face increasing danger from desperate crowds and armed gangs
Truck drivers trying to deliver aid inside Gaza say their work has become increasingly dangerous…
Trump creates task force to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday established a task force on the 2028…
Flash floods kill at least 4 and trap others under debris in northern India
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Flash floods swept away several homes and shops in northern India,…
Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at wider military action in devastated…
Florida prepares to build a second immigration detention center to join ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘ administration is apparently preparing to…
Justice Department releases new list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions
The Justice Department identified some three dozen states, cities and counties as so-called sanctuary jurisdictions…
Man accused in Tennessee family’s killings captured, but motive and why he spared a baby unknown
A man accused of killing four family members of a baby girl that he left…
Search for the bar shooter who killed 4 is Montana’s highest priority, governor says
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Tuesday signed an executive order freeing up more resources for…
Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was follow-up legislation to the Civil…
Pakistan extends Afghan refugee deportation deadline to Sept. 1
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan extended the deadline for the deportation of millions of Afghan…
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Rescuers were scouring a devastated Himalayan village in northern India to…
Teacher fights discrimination against the Roma people, one Elvis song at a time
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tudor Lakatos is fighting discrimination against the Roma people, one Elvis…
Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two 15-year-olds have been arrested in Washington in connection with the attempted…
North Carolina residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were…
Trump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence report
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rehashed longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed…
Florida signs $245 million in contracts for ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Here’s a look by the numbers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis ’ administration has already signed contracts to pay…
Georgia Ethics Commission won’t investigate source of Republican Burt Jones’ $10M loan
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s State Ethics Commission on Monday declined to investigate whether Republican Lt.…
Hunter Biden accuses George Clooney of undermining his father in 2024 presidential election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden’s son Hunter isn’t hiding his feelings about actor…
From dying reefs to flooded graves, Vanuatu is leading a global climate case
PORT VILA, Vanuatu (AP) — When John Warmington first began diving the reefs outside his…
Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein story
President Donald Trump on Monday followed up his lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over…
White House says Donald Trump is serious about wanting the Commanders to revert to Redskins
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after Donald Trump threatened to hold up a deal for…
US envoy doubles down on support for Syria’s government and criticizes Israel’s intervention
BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S. envoy doubled down on Washington’s support for the new government…