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The FBI confirmed that its agents were on the container ship Dali this morning as it investigates the cause of a deadly incident in the Port of Baltimore last month.

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They quit liberal public schools. Now they teach kids to be anti-‘woke.’

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USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more

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U.S. military review disputes that Marines had Kabul bomber in sights

The newly released findings contradict allegations made by Marines who survived a devastating bombing during the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan.

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Small-time investors in Trump’s Truth Social reckon with stock collapse

Trump Media shareholders have voiced doubt and fury over the company’s plunging price. Some said they had invested thousands to show Trump their faith and support.

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While the White House works on reducing the prospects of an expanded war in the Middle East, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has the weight of U.S. allies’ futures — and his job — on his shoulders.

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Iran attacks add urgency to stalled congressional aid effort for Israel

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Texas county at center of border fight is overwhelmed by migrant deaths

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Homeland Security investigative agency seeks rebrand, without ICE

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Beverly LaHaye, influential evangelical activist, dies at 94

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Supreme Court to weigh if Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstruction

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Philadelphia becomes fourth city to ban largest ghost gun parts dealer

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Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries deepen tensions with U.S.

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Drones are crowding Ukraine’s skies, largely paralyzing battlefield

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Sudan marks grim anniversary of civil war in shadow of other conflicts

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With French under fire, Mali uses AI to bring local language to students

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Frescoes buried by volcano uncovered in ancient dining room in Pompeii

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Arab nations call for restraint as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies

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Israelis recount worry, fear after night of Iran missile interceptions

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Where drones and missiles struck, and how Israel defended itself

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NASA budget woes could doom $2 billion Chandra space telescope

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Frescoes buried by volcano uncovered in ancient dining room in Pompeii

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Scottie Scheffler’s game is pure, but his mind is his ‘superpower’

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The world’s best golfer tamed the Masters and left the field far behind

By Rick Maese

NBA playoffs: Thunder takes West’s No. 1 seed, Knicks are No. 2 in East

By Ben Golliver

At the end of the worst Wizards season ever, more change is coming

By Ava Wallace

With a playoff spot near, the Caps know ‘everything matters right now’

By Bailey Johnson

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The South has few unionized auto plants. Workers say this one could be next.

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USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more

By Jacob Bogage

Telecom fights price caps as U.S. spends billions on internet access

By Tony Romm

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