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Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of Trump supporters are suing to block anyone — including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters —…
The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda
A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump.
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat…
Seagull splatters King Charles III during Northern Ireland visit
A seagull pooped on King Charles III's suit jacket, splattering others around him, including members of the press in Northern Ireland.
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart face decisions as option deadline looms
The center and the veteran guard, who became close after joining the Lakers last summer under similar circumstances, have until June 29 to decide if they’ll exercise player options in…
Poland welcomes U.S. statements that troop reduction there is temporary
Polish officials have welcomed U.S. statements clarifying that the decision not to deploy 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland is temporary.
Crews hold Sandy fire size overnight in Simi Valley as potential challenging winds loom
One structure has been destroyed by the fire, officials said. Nearly 900 firefighters were on hand battling the blaze.
Israeli security minister releases videos taunting detained flotilla activists
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released videos taunting activists detained from a flotilla challenging the Gaza blockade
Progress made on Bain, Verona fires in Riverside County but some evacuations remain
Firefighters advanced containment of the Bain fire, achieving 25% by Wednesday morning.
George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits
George Soros’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300M to initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security.