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A Rastafarian inmate lost his dreadlocks and religious liberty suit against Louisiana prison officials. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As it should be.
A former U.S. ambassador to Mexico writes that President Andrés Manuel López Obrador feared a cartel boss arrested by the FBI would "spill the beans" on corrupt officials. LA Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
"They are adapting faster than US." New York Post
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Mayor Karen Bass put her desire to be reelected ahead of the truth when it came to the failures leading up to the Palisades fire — scorching former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley in her alleged path of lies — according to a new defamation lawsuit brought against Bass by Crowley. Crowley served as Fire Chief... New York Post
“Be unflinching, go forth, and KILL THEM ALL!” he wrote at the conclusion of the manifesto. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Madness!
A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It is what it is.
The court’s decision could have broader implications for whether companies can be held liable for aiding in international human rights abuses. New York Times
The Trump administration backed Exxon Mobil’s effort to be compensated for oil and gas assets confiscated by the Cuban government in 1960. New York Times
The penalties, issued in an attack where a police officer was shot, dwarfed those given to Jan. 6 rioters and appeared to signal that at least some courts will deal aggressively with ICE protesters. New York Times
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To save the program, we need to eliminate the payroll tax cap. New York Times
That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder. New York Times
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks between Tehran and the United States aimed at a permanent end to the conflict that began on February 28, marking his first visit since fighting broke out. OANN
VOA VIEW: These are not looking good for Iran.
The heads of several Trump administration government agencies have announced the discovery of $6.5 billion in alleged healthcare fraud, the second-largest amount in a single healthcare fraud takedown operation, with over 450 defendants facing charges. OANN
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Contradicting claims made by Iran, President Donald Trump said that the Islamic Republic has agreed to high-level nuclear inspections. OANN
VOA VIEW: As usual Iran is lareay backing out of areements,
Cementing American dominance in the next frontier of global technology and national security, President Donald Trump signed a pair of wide-ranging executive orders (EOs) on Monday aimed at fast-tracking the development of a scientifically and commercially relevant quantum computer by 2028. OANN
Georgia will stick with an embattled vote-counting method that relies on a QR code for this year's midterm elections after lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that put off making changes until 2028. Washington Times
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes. Washington Times
A federal appeals court said Tuesday the Trump administration was likely on firm legal footing with its massive expansion of speedy deportation powers. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As expected.
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government's power over green card holders. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It was vident.
Immigrants facing criminal charges who leave and then come back to the U.S. can be left in a legal limbo upon their return, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing. CBS
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Court documents referenced RMS Titanic's plan to sell artifacts including a bronze cherub, a necklace of gold nuggets and a heart-shaped pendant. CBS
VOA VIEW: There is a certain law that must be followed.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job. CBS
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants. CBS
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The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content. CBS
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the administration violated the law when it created a centralized database of Americans' personal records. CBS
VOA VIEW: That may be questionable.
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world. CBS
The U.S. issued a sweeping rollback of sanctions on Iranian oil, offering Tehran an economic lifeline as negotiations toward a peace deal proceed. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran should not be given a dime.
While Google remains in a position of strength in the eyes of Wall Street, the AI era is complicating the company's story. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It is too powerful.
The U.S. Soybean Export Council makes claims to higher quality a selling point over Brazil's crop, as American farmers attempt to win back business from the world's largest importer CNBC
The House is also expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during routine training near Sitka, Alaska, with four crew members sustaining minor injuries. FOX News
Former Illinois teacher living in the U.S. illegally allegedly drove gunmen to a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting in Chicago that killed three people. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should receive no mercy
Former Gambino crime family associate turned New Jersey councilman John Alite allegedly ran an illegal loansharking ring while in office, authorities say. FOX News
A Florida church overseer allegedly hid cameras in a bathroom and changing room, leading to video voyeurism charges after images were found on his laptop. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should be deep fried.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for accelerating the expansion of North Korea's nuclear forces, citing U.S.-South Korea military cooperation, state media reported Monday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Un cannot be trusted.
Iran on Tuesday said there has been no change in its relationship with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, denying claims made by Vice President JD Vance. UPI
VOA VIEW: As stated before the war will continue.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot bar federal food assistance recipients from buying soft drinks, snacks and candy. UPI
VOA VIEW: The does not have the authoriy.
A U.S. Senate defense bill could let South Korean shipbuilders build limited Navy support vessels while investing in American production. UPI
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has climbed to 1,003, with 254 deaths and 100 recoveries, officials said. UPI
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