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US pursues seizure of $61 million in crypto allegedly from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers
Iran used a network of cryptocurrency actors in China and elsewhere to launder more than $1.5 billion in illicit oil money intended to benefit the Iranian military, according to the complain.
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EPA repeals Biden-era emission rules for coal and fossil-fueled-fired power plants
Zeldin told ABC News the Biden-era pollution rules were designed to “suffocate our economy in order to protect the environment” with the intent to regulate the coal industry “out of existence.”
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You Vote: With Trump calling the concerns over AI a 'hoax,' what are your biggest concerns?
Trump made the remarks after publicly rejecting a slowdown in AI expansion. He has previously backed continued construction of data centers and warned that China winning the AI race would pose a greater risk.
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Seattle police chief resigns after ruckus over the weekend mass shooting
Embattled Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned Thursday afternoon, according to Mayor Katie Wilson. The resignation comes days after Barnes was out of town during a mass shooting and got into the face of a journalist.
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Coalition of 15 states get court to block Trump's move to cut school mental health grants
According to the lawsuit, in February 2025, the U.S. Department of Education adopted a new priority of “eliminating discrimination” to ensure that the grants “do not support or take part in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives."
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No jail time for New York parents who pleaded guilty in starvation death of their infant daughter
The two defendants admitted that they “recklessly killed” their baby, Londyn Gonzalez, due to neglect. They pleaded guilty in May to second-degree manslaughter.
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Split appeals court upholds firing of educator for displaying Matt Walsh book in office
Democratic nominees claim SCOTUS precedent on coach's post-game prayer doesn't protect personal expression by educators whenever students are present, but ignore potential entrapment by students and critical teacher.
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Fewer than half of Florida kindergartners are prepared to start school: Report
Only 44% of children entering kindergarten in Florida are ready to learn, according to a new Early Learning Report released by the Florida Chamber of Commerce Thursday.
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Dulles Airport overhaul already grows to $20B-plus project
The proposal increases planned investment from about $7 billion, building on Dulles’ long-term master plan. Construction would take place in phases while the airport remains open.
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Illegal migrant kills off-duty Connecticut cop and his girlfriend in drunken crash
Officer Whiteside was found on his back with significant injuries to his head and torso. The pair died from blunt force trauma the medical examiner determined. Islami was the mother of three young children.
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Father who gifted son rifle used in Georgia high school shooting sentenced to 15 years
In March, a jury convicted Colin Gray on multiple charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, stemming from his decision to give his son, Colt Gray, a rifle for Christmas.
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Beyond the monuments, visitors find D.C. has rich music history, from Jazz, Go-go, to Punk and more
The 9:30 Club was home to the post-punk hardcore scene. Bands like the Ramones, Fugazi, REM, Tiny Desk Unit and more played there
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Declining attendance, fewer priests driving Catholic parish closures, consolidations across U.S.
The most severe reductions are happening primarily in the Midwest and Northeast, specifically Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Declining enrollment and financial challenges led to the closing of two New Mexico Catholic schools in June as well.