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Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
The artist who painted a giant mural on a building in downtown Dallas of life-sized swimming whales has filed a $25 million lawsuit against soccer’s…
US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10% or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a…
FBI charges 35 in West Virginia drug and firearms operation, launches nationwide summer crime initiative
The FBI on Tuesday said 35 people had been charged for narcotics and firearms offenses stemming from a yearlong federal operation in West Virginia while also unveiling…
US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones
The US military released video footage of an unloaded tanker purportedly being hit The US military said it launched “self-defence” strikes on Iran overnight, and…
Hilton, Becerra, in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra were leading in unofficial early returns Wednesday morning and appeared positioned to advance to…
Suspect barricaded with hostages in Southern California bank, officials say
Authorities were engaged in an hourslong hostage standoff Tuesday with a suspect who was barricaded inside a bank building in the Southern California city of…
Trump-endorsed Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Lahn in GOP governor primary upset
Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, conceded to MAHA-backed Republican Zach Lahn after the polls closed Tuesday night in Iowa’s GOP gubernatorial primary. Lahn, a farmer and businessman…
New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China, the South Pacific nation’s new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said Wednesday. The…
Media Gallup poll finds Americans’ support for LGBTQ+ issues sliding backward amid cultural shift
A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans’ support for LGBTQ+ issues has plateaued and begun to slide backward, with fewer Americans favoring same-sex marriage or viewing gay…