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Exclusive - Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats - The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela. 11H ago

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16 ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake -- More than a dozen ancient canoes uncovered in a Wisconsin lake offer insights into prehistoric Indigenous transportation practices and traditions, archaeologists said.

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Trump administration moves to strip protections for endangered species -- The proposed changes include the elimination of the "blanket rule" that automatically protects animals and plants when they are classified as threatened.

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ICE official to testify on steps taken to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia -- The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.

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Shutdown of major pipeline threatens fuel supplies to Seattle-Tacoma airport -- Washington's governor declared an emergency to ensure enough jet fuel gets to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a leak shut down a major fuel pipeline.

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House Dem charged with stealing FEMA money, using it for her campaign, DOJ says -- Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida was indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in federal emergency funds and routing some of it to her campaign account, the Justice Department said.

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House blocks Nancy Mace's censure effort against fellow Republican Cory Mills -- The Florida congressman has faced a number of controversies this year, ranging from alleged assault and harassment to stolen valor and federal contracting violations. He has denied any wrongdoing.

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Judge lashes out over ruling on Texas maps: "The opinion would deserve an 'F'" -- A federal judge penned a heated dissent after this week's ruling that blocked Texas' redistricting effort, accusing the judge who wrote the majority opinion of "outrageous conduct" and "cherry-picking of the highest order."

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Trump says he's signed bill to release Epstein files -- President Trump said Wednesday he has signed a bill that requires the Justice Department to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.

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Man was likely unarmed when shot multiple times by Akron officer, mayor says -- An Akron police officer fired more than a dozen shots within 25 seconds of arriving on the scene, police body camera footage appears to show.

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Botulism cases rise to 31 amid ongoing recall of ByHeart baby formula, FDA says -- The FDA said it received multiple reports that the baby formula is still being found on store shelves in multiple states.

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5 charts that illustrate America's deepening affordability crisis -- Although inflation has eased, many Americans say they still feel squeezed financially. Here are five areas where households are feeling the pinch.

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Texas man indicted in death of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss -- It is unclear whether the killing of "King of the Hill" voice actor Jonathan Joss will be considered a hate crime.

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Epstein messages show effort to connect with former friend Bill Gates -- "He wants to talk to you but his wife won't let him," an apparent adviser to Gates told Epstein.

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Judge questions Lindsey Halligan's handling of indictment in Comey case -- A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

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