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Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
Trump ordered the military to accelerate AI use while mandating that systems respect the chain of command and protect civil liberties.
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
He says Texas is willing to spend its own funds to see that construction is around the clock.
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FBI analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo told they’re being fired, AP sources say
It's the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of Director Kash Patel.
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‘Multiple election fraud investigations’ underway in California, US attorney says
Bill Essayli's claim comes a day after President Trump alleged, without evidence, widespread cheating in California's primaries. Election law experts say it's just "noise."
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.
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Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
The list no longer includes atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans and Wiccans.
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Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’
President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
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British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen’s stabbing death
Starmer’s office criticized JD Vance for blaming immigration for the stabbing death of Henry Nowak, rejecting his attempt to stir division.
Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos
Water flows into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following President Donald Trump’s renovation, featuring a new deep blue basin color.
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Anaheim police pursuit ends in suspect’s fatal crash in Fullerton
The driver of a silver Toyota Corolla crashed into a pole and died after fleeing from police. authorities said.