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Federal court says US government can label Anthropic a supply chain risk
In the latest twist in Anthropic's dispute with the Pentagon, a federal appeals court on Friday rejected the AI lab's challenge to the government's labeling of it as a supply chain risk.
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections. The emergency ruling lifts a lower court’s restrictions for now on the program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE. The recently ...
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Police investigating for hazing after men covered in food found in Wisconsin fraternity
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Police are investigating suspected hazing after about 30 partially-clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids were found in the basement of a fraternity house near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus this week.
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Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
A powerful nor'easter is expected to hit the East Coast over the weekend, bringing strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain. The strongest winds are headed for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, with gusts reaching 60 to 65 mph on Friday night and Saturday. Boston could see gusts of...
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Brightline reworks debt in bankruptcy court but its high-speed trains will keep running in Florida
The Brightline companies that bet more than $5 billion on developing the nation's only privately held passenger railroad are reworking their debt in bankruptcy court, but the bright yellow trains will continue running between Miami and Orlando.
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Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under the threat of another Pacific hurricane, Polo. The U.S. National Weather Service said Nolo was about 210 miles south of the Big Island on Friday...
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The White House network TV pool resumes operations after a dayslong ban of news outlets from grounds
The White House network video pool is back in operation. Friday morning marked the first time the pool has been in action since President Donald Trump banned three news outlets in an extraordinary showdown over media access. A judge temporarily struck down the ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico on T...
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EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm said Friday it's prepared to defend a 120 million euro ($137 million) fine against the social media platform X after the U.S. government threw its support behind a legal effort by Elon Musk this week to have the case dismissed.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
NEW YORK (AP) — iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Raye, Katseye, Jonas Brothers, Alex Warren, Hilary Duff, Sombr, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims and Sienna Spiro.
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New humanitarian players hit UN sidelines in search of galvanizing force to counter aid cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — New players hit the United Nations General Assembly sidelines this week as humanitarian groups searched for a counterweight to foreign aid cuts that have hampered global fights against disease, malnutrition and poverty.
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The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database
The Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. Meanwhile, Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Arch...
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Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.” It was part of a broader surge of GOP rhetoric condemning the religious code followed by Muslims in the U.S. and around the world. Muslim American leaders a...
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CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy
NEW YORK (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new flu vaccine that tested well in older adults. But the federal agency responsible for telling doctors and the general public how to use it has made no recommendation on it.
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Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures. Leo spoke to reporters on board the papal plane on Friday as he...
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Xi says he expects to see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution
China’s Xi Jinping has wrapped up his state visit to the U.S., saying he expects to meet President Donald Trump two more times this year. Trump took Xi to the National Archives on Friday to cap off a three-day visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance, though Trump says they...
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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It’s Dolly Parton Day.
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Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools
The Trump administration has shifted the approach to civil rights enforcement in American schools. Previously, both Republican and Democratic administrations addressed systemic racism, recognizing that policies could unintentionally harm certain racial groups. However, under President Donald Trum...
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New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations
New Jersey’s governor called on her hand-picked lieutenant governor to resign by Friday after a law firm hired by her office concluded he behaved inappropriately around women.
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It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go
It’s already been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean — and there’s still quite a ways to go.
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Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly everyone will feel the impact of what's going on in the bond market, no matter how far away and abstract it may seem.
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Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died. His lawyer announced the man's death on Thursday. Copenhaver was 76. Copenhaver was in the bleachers during the event in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a 20-y...
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Texas appeals court rejects ruling of innocence for woman on death row for 18 years
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas court on Thursday rejected a ruling that a woman on death row for 18 years is innocent of capital murder in the killing of her 2-year-old daughter in a case that attracted bipartisan calls from lawmakers and celebrities to release her from prison.
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Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into question
A ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own has thrown a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court. The administration said Thursday that the appeals court ruling came...
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Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs
When University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators heard that some students were struggling to afford food and other necessities, they stepped up to help.
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Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel's actions in Gaza
NEW YORK (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, saying during a speech at the United Nations on Thursday that the mayor has spread lies about Israel.
