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3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- President Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the U.S.

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Mother wants justice for 17-year-old son fatally shot by St. Louis police -- Nearly two years after Emeshyon Wilkins was shot and killed by a St. Louis police officer, Shaina Wilkins says she is still searching for answers and accountability.

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Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests -- Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh, comments she said were "hurtful" and "inappropriate."

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FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan" -- The FDA meeting announcement​ follows repeated pledges by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to loosen regulations on peptides, which are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger.

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Courtroom interpreter held by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades -- Meenu Batra, a single mother, was detained at a Texas airport in mid-March. She has worked as a courtroom interpreter in the U.S. for more than 20 years.

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Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother as search for wife continues -- According to his attorney, Brian Hooker plans to return to the Bahamas as the search for his wife, Lynette Hooker​, continues.

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FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup "for sure" -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.

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Billionaires, dark money fuel questions ahead of 2026 midterms -- The ultra-wealthy donor class is getting ready to pour tens of millions into the fall elections that will decide which party will control Congress.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears -- With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules -- The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.

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Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran -- It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.

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Why Jerome Powell - not Trump - will decide when the Fed chief steps down -- President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.

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Allbirds's pivot from footwear to AI sends its shares soaring 600% -- The sneaker maker is selling its footwear assets and rebranding as "NewBird AI," betting on booming demand for AI computing power.

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Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post -- Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.

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House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth -- House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."

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