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GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30 -- Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.

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Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies -- The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.

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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead. -- Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.

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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds -- Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.

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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center -- The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance. -- 25 photos

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U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall -- The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.

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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone -- The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.

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Supreme Court sides with man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.

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Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple -- In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.

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Trump upends Senate GOP's plans once again with nomination demands -- A number of poorly timed announcements have forced Senate Republicans to squander carefully laid plans, exposing a widening rift within the party.

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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months -- The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.

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Live -- NYC celebrates Knicks NBA championship with ticker-tape parade -- The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.

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Tornadoes tear through multiple states across Midwest, Southeast -- Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest​ and Southeast.

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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says -- The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.

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This law firm has deep ties to Trump. Now a partner is his pick for a top job. -- Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.

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