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Whooping cough cases are rising again in the U.S., challenging public health departments
Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year. There have been 8,485 cases reported in 2025, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for Disease … more
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Illinois man gets life sentence after admitting to deadly shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — The suburban Chicago man who admitted to fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens of others during a 2022 Independence Day parade was sentenced Thursday to life in … more
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed. The high … more
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South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, hundreds of cases in limbo
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean government's fact-finding commission suspended its groundbreaking investigation into the extensive fraud and abuse that tainted the nation's historic … more
In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to 'STOP!' after a deadly attack on Kyiv
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to "STOP!" after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. … more
Pakistan cancels visas for Indian nationals, suspends trade, closes airspace after Kashmir attack
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Pakistan on Thursday cancelled visas for Indian nationals, closed its airspace for all Indian owned or Indian operated airlines, and suspended all trade with India … more
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Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview released Wednesday that Iran must give up all nuclear enrichment if it wants to make a deal during talks with the Trump … more
Zelenskyy cuts short South African trip after massive Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he is cutting short his official trip to South Africa and returning home after a major Russian strike on the Ukrainian … more
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From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — State lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year, aiming to ensure public funds don't buy Chinese technology or even T-shirts, … more
London talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war pared down as Vance says it's decision time on peace deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A planned meeting Wednesday between top U.S., British, French and Ukrainian diplomats to push forward a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine was scrapped at the last … more
A woman hugs the man who fatally shot her brother and 22 more in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart
Speaking to the gunman who killed her brother and 22 other people, Yolanda Tinajero did not raise her voice or condemn him for his racist attack at a Walmart in 2019. Instead she told him Tuesday … more
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IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. The agency shuffled through three acting directors over the course of a week. It's preparing to lose tens of … more
Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says he'll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits. … more
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FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington
A federal review of helicopter safety around some of the busiest U.S. airports, prompted by the deadly midair collision in January between a passenger jet and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., … more
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Global shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares mostly rose Wednesday, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won't dismiss the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve. France's CAC 40 … more
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New Jersey forest fire forces thousands to evacuate and temporarily closed a major highway
BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire still burning in New Jersey on Wednesday forced thousands of people to evacuate and temporarily closed a stretch of a major highway. The … more
Alito's dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court acted "literally in the middle of the night" and without sufficient explanation in blocking the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held in … more
Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique
Superman was born Kryptonian, raised Methodist and sketched into existence by two Jewish teens in 1930s Cleveland. Faith and morality are his DNA. There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he's been … more
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Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers
NEW YORK (AP) — Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their … more
Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Tuesday signaled support for the religious rights of parents in Maryland who want to remove their children from elementary school … more
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