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US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic's coastal surveillance radar sites in response.
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Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
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Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
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After actor James Handy's stabbing death, his girlfriend's son is charged with murder
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Immigration
Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
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LI man who pleaded guilty to rape asks judge to vacate conviction after being deported
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These young immigrants are legally shielded from deportation. ICE is arresting them anyway.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
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Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
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Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
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Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
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Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza
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Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
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US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
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FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say
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These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits
Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
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Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
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Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government
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Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
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British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen's stabbing death
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Attack by Islamic militants kills 5 Nigerian soldiers in the northeast, army says
Carlos 'Indio' Solari, a legend of Argentina's rock scene, dies at 77
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Illinois treasurer's gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff's own money
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Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
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National Park Service ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley
Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
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What the NextEra-Dominion merger means for nuclear power in New England
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What to know about new trials ordered for two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
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Organizers of a newly formed Long Island group, Catholics Welcome Immigrants, are urging Bishop John Barres, the head of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, to take a stand on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
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