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Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, appeals court rules

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 00:10

The administration deported people designated as Tren de Aragua members to a notorious prison in El Salvador where, it argued, U.S. courts could not order them freed.

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China's Xi displays military might, global ambitions at elaborate parade

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 23:20

It was a grand display of China's ambitions as thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marched through Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping looked on from above.

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Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 18:07

President Trump says the U.S. military has struck a drug-laden vessel in the southern Caribbean after it left Venezuela. The strike comes a week after Washington deployed warships to the region.

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In a major antitrust ruling, a judge lets Google keep Chrome but levies other penalties

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 16:15

A federal judge ruled against breaking up Google, but is barring it from making exclusive deals to make its search engine the default on phones and other devices.

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After Hurricane Katrina, evacuees changed Houston and the city changed them

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 16:00
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It's hard to know how many people who lost their home in New Orleans made Houston their permanent home.

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Military lawyers called up to relieve a shortfall in immigration judges

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 15:33

The move comes after the Justice Department last week made changes to who could qualify as a temporary immigration judge —effectively lowering the requirements and removing the need to have prior immigration experience.

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Trump says Space Command will move to Alabama, after long battle over its HQ

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 15:09

President Trump announced he intends to move U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Ala., after a protracted battle over whether it would stay in Colorado, as former President Joe Biden advocated.

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Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 14:16

Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced.

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Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 13:50

Congressional lawmakers return to D.C. with a massive September agenda, including efforts to avoid a government shutdown and a debate on whether to change the rules for confirming nominees.

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How rural hospitals are banding together to survive

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 12:11

Independent and rural hospitals are collaborating with their neighbors to shore up their finances instead of joining larger health systems to stay afloat.

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Vogue promotes Chloe Malle to top editor spot

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 11:38
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Malle takes over as the leader of American Vogue immediately. Malle, who has been with the publication since 2011, will still report to Anna Wintour who remains Condé Nast's chief content officer.

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As many as 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 10:16

Up to 1,000 dead after a landslide levels a village in western Sudan, as displaced residents flee famine and war.

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A California judge rules that Trump's deployment of the guard to LA was illegal

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 09:22

President Trump took control of the state's National Guard in June and deployed it to Los Angeles to face anti-immigration protestors and assist officers making detentions and deportations.

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These scientists found Alzheimer's in their genes. Here's what they did next

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 08:09

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.

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Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 08:00

More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.

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Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 06:26

One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.

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Congress returns to Washington. And, Brazil's ex-president starts trial today

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 06:18

Congress returns to the nation's capital as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. And, Brazil's former president is on trial for attempting to overthrow the government.

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Releasing Epstein files can 'bring the country together,' says Rep. Ro Khanna

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 06:05

Congress could vote on a measure requiring the release of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One of its sponsors says the bill has strong bipartisan and public support.

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Whatever happened to mpox? Is it still a threat?

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 06:05

The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind."

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As China commemorates 80th anniversary of WWII, battle over legacy of war continues

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 04:03

A military parade in Beijing marking the end of World War II will draw leaders from around the world. It's an opportunity for the Communist Party to shape the narrative surrounding the end of the war.

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