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Trump administration and Philly clash in court over President's House slavery exhibit as 250th nears
PHILADELPHIA — In just a month’s time, tourists are expected to flood Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park in anticipation of celebrations for the 250th birthday of the United States on July Fourth.
But it remains unclear which version of history visitors will see at the President’s House Site — one of the park’s ...Read more
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday night that Alabama Republican leaders may redraw their congressional voting districts to oust a Black Democrat and elect a white Republican.
The court’s conservatives, who ruled for Louisiana Republicans in a redistricting dispute, extended that decision to Alabama. The three liberals dissented....Read more
California man attempts to board plane with explosive, 5 phones and a very ominous text
Wearing a scarf around his face and blue latex gloves on his hands, a 49-year-old man already had a suspicious look about him as he approached TSA agents at Sacramento International Airport on Saturday night.
But it was the contents of his carry-on bag that proved truly unnerving.
Inside his backpack, agents found a knife, other bladed weapons...Read more
Massachusetts high school under investigation after teachers diagnosed with breast cancer
A Massachusetts high school is under investigation after “several” teachers have been diagnosed with breast cancer or precancerous conditions.
The state Department of Public Health is set to visit Uxbridge High School on Thursday to “conduct a series of air quality tests,” to determine whether the multiple cases are potentially ...Read more
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes 'surveillance pricing' bill prioritized by legislative Democrats
DENVER — For the second time in a year, Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed legislation that was intended to curb the use of price-setting algorithms in Colorado.
On Tuesday, Polis rejected House Bill 1210, which would’ve prohibited companies from using the vast amounts of data collected on Coloradans to set individualized prices on goods like ...Read more
Gen Z is more optimistic than Boomers, but less attached to America, poll finds
A new national poll shows how Americans feel about our country as we approach the United States’ 250th birthday.
Elon University Poll results show an optimism among younger Americans and pride in being American across generations, even though those polled think the nation’s founders would be disappointed.
Read on to see how results break ...Read more
Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after accusing CBS News bosses of 'murdering' the program
Scott Pelley, a signature on-air talent for "60 Minutes," was ousted from CBS News a day after he blasted the division's top management over the firing of the program's executive producer and two correspondents.
"We have parted ways with Scott Pelley," the newly installed executive producer Nick Bilton said in a message sent to staff Tuesday.
...Read more
Here's what federal changes could mean for cannabis laws in Virginia
RICHMOND — The legislative commission tasked with overseeing Virginia’s transition to a retail cannabis market met Tuesday morning to hear how federal changes to cannabis policy could impact Virginia. The short answer, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures — there are still a lot of questions.
In April, the federal ...Read more
DeSantis has claims about his tax amendment. Here's what it actually does
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has made some bold claims about his property tax plan since unveiling it last week.
He’s said 92% of primary homeowners could pay no property taxes. He’s touted a state fund that will help rural counties weather the shortfall.
Some of those claims are outdated thanks to the Legislature, which ...Read more
The historically women's Moore College of Art and Design will enroll men beginning in 2027-28
PHILADELPHIA — The historically women’s Moore College of Art and Design will open its doors to all genders, including men, beginning in 2027-28, the college announced Tuesday.
The decision followed a near-unanimous vote by the college’s 23-member boards of trustees and managers and several months of community forums gathering input from ...Read more
Blanche says 'anti-weaponization' fund not moving forward
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department is scrapping its plans for a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” after a wave of bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill.
His comments mark an abrupt reversal for the Justice Department amid criticism that the money would amount to a slush ...Read more
Analysis: Trump's Netanyahu problem is latest key hurdle to Iran deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has spent months projecting confidence that a deal to end the Iran conflict is within reach. Israel’s determination to press ahead with its own objectives underscores his tenuous control over the outcome of the crisis.
The latest diplomatic rupture followed days of Israeli military escalation against ...Read more
Search for Michigan woman Lynette Hooker resumes in Bahamas, report says
The Coast Guard is resuming its search for a missing Michigan woman in the waters surrounding the Bahamas.
Divers with the Coast Guard have arrived and are preparing to reenter the Sea of Abaco in search of Lynette Hooker, 56, CNN reported, citing a U.S. official familiar with the investigation.
Coast Guard media spokespersons didn't ...Read more
Seattle council member says mayor must turn on police cameras
SEATTLE — Mayor Katie Wilson does not have legal authority to pause Seattle’s rollout of police surveillance cameras, Council member Bob Kettle argued to her Monday.
Wilson's office pushed back, arguing that the decision of when, whether and how to use cameras was well within the mayor's purview. Still, the exchange represents an escalation...Read more
'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual gets 32 years to life after brutally stabbing ex
Nick Pasqual, an actor who appeared in “How I Met Your Mother,” has been sentenced to 32 years to life for the attempted murder of his estranged girlfriend, L.A.-based makeup artist Allie Shehorn.
Following a jury trial, Pasqual was also convicted of counts of injuring a spouse or partner, first-degree burglary and rape, according to court ...Read more
Executive order sets voluntary cyber reviews for advanced AI
Developers of frontier artificial intelligence models will have the option to voluntarily submit new technologies for review by federal cybersecurity agencies under a new executive order that comes after President Donald Trump backed away from an expected order last month.
Trump issued the executive order on Tuesday morning in a private signing...Read more
Haunted Mansion riders told to fend for themselves during Disneyland ride breakdown
Haunted Mansion riders squeezed out of their ride vehicles and helped free other passengers from their doom buggies during a highly unusual attraction evacuation at Disneyland that left former employees and longtime fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
Disneyland cast members evacuated the Haunted Mansion on May 27 after a small electrical ...Read more
Bay Area families sue to block DOJ from getting transgender children's Stanford medical records
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Parents of transgender children who received care at Stanford’s children’s hospital are asking a federal judge to stop the hospital from turning over their children’s identities and medical records to the Trump administration as part of a criminal investigation.
A lawsuit filed against Lucile Packard Children’s ...Read more
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NYC Council pushes for $4.5 million to fund 9/11 Ground Zero toxin report
NEW YORK — City council leaders are pushing for an $4.5 million in city budget money to fund a report about 9/11 toxins — and to finally determine when city officials first learned air quality at Ground Zero was dangerous.
The elected officials made the funding ...Read more
Trump to drop $1.8 billion fund in IRS deal, keeps tax probe ban
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving to drop controversial plans for a $1.8 billion fund to pay victims of alleged government “weaponization,” but will still provide immunity from any probes into the president’s past tax filings under a deal agreed to last month.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the pivot ...Read more
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