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Ultranationalist Jews chant racist slogans during annual march into Jerusalem’s Old City
Large crowds of ultranationalist Jews are marching through Jerusalem's Old City, many of them chanting incendiary slogans like "death to Arabs."
Jeffries’ job grows more difficult in race for House and speaker’s gavel
The political landscape amid redistricting is a test for Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats regain power.
Man arrested after allegedly attacking ducklings at Irvine pool, killing 1
A witness recognized the suspect as a neighbor and pointed out his home to officers.
Muskets like those from 1776 are mostly exempt from today’s gun laws
Guns that are antiques or replicas of antiques are not considered firearms under federal law.
New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that’s both ‘awesome’ and awkward
A global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically…
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid
The Psyche spacecraft passes within 2,800 miles of Mars, practicing for its 2029 encounter with a rare metal asteroid.
Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
An intruder exploited a security gap at Denver International Airport and was fatally struck by a jet
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Parents across the U.S. are fighting excessive screen time in schools, demanding less edtech and more paper.
Activist flotilla leaves Turkey for Gaza weeks after Israel intercepted a previous convoy
Dozens of boats carrying activists & aid for Palestinians set sail from Turkey. It's the latest attempt to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns
Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns. Lawmakers said the measure approved Thursday would discourage future funding standoffs after a series of record-breaking shutdowns.