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Bill Gates set to testify to a House committee Wednesday on his relationship with Epstein
Gates was mentioned various times throughout the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of documents associated with Epstein. He appeared with Epstein in estate photos released by the DOJ in December 2025.
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Trump considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure base
Historical precedents exist. The U.S. bought Alaska for $7.2 million in 1867 and the Virgin Islands for $25 million in 1917, but analysts say those examples are too old to provide useful benchmarks.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticizes her 'limited' access in visit to Delaney Hall
During the hour-long visit to the privately run facility, Sherrill was shown a library, medical unit, kitchen, cafeteria, visitation area and a male housing unit. But she was not allowed to meet or speak directly with the detainees.
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Caddo jail overcrowding worsens; Justice Department recommendations not met
A major contributor to overcrowding, the report revealed, is the length of time pretrial inmates wait. The detention period for those awaiting trial or court appearance has doubled in the past decade, the report states.
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Trump administration brings back firing squad for federal executions
The moves come as part of an effort, the department explained in the announcement, to "deter the most barbaric crimes" and deliver justice for the victims and their survivors.
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Arizona GOP pushes to protect Colorado River's limited water
Arizona Senate Republicans asked the Trump administration to release water from the reservoirs to protect hydropower generation and stop low water levels.
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New Orleans heightens security at Jazz Festival after police foil plot for mass shooting in city
City officials says additional concrete barriers will be installed to strengthen perimeter security.
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Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest ‘buffer zone’ proposal
Mamdani's veto of the school buffer zone is seen as a snub to City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who pushed both bills through the council in response to an uptick in hate crimes in New York City, much of it targeting Jewish residents.
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Virginia seeks stay after redistricting ruling
The “Motion for Emergency Stay” was filed on behalf of Elections Commissioner Steven Koski, the State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Department of Elections.
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Wisconsin AG sues prediction markets over sports wagering allegations
The lawsuits targeted Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for operating prediction markets on event contracts in the state that resemble and pay out like sports wagering.
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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to high-level U.S. employees as capital spending goes to AI
The move comes as the company shifts more capital spending toward data centers to meet the demands of generative AI models.
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Multiple tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma causing injuries and destroying homes
At least two tornadoes were spawned in severe storms Thursday night, destroying homes and injuring at least 10 people.
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Texas' Ten Commandments law possibly headed to US Supreme Court
A federal appeals court ruling upholding a Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms is setting up a potential challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court over the role of religion in public education.