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Renewable energy plan in Alaska could disturb thousands of acres of nature

A day after talks to ease tensions with China, the U.S. Navy flew a patrol plane over the Taiwan Strait.

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As US and China work to ease tensions, US Navy flies through Taiwan Strait

An NPR editor resigned shortly after being suspended for writing an op-ed accusing the network of catering to a narrow liberal perspective

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NPR editor resigns after suspension for essay accusing network of liberal bias

The debate of women's wages in professional sports is back in the spotlight after basketball star Caitlin Clark's WNBA contract was revealed.

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Caitlin Clark’s $76K WNBA first-year salary sparks wage gap debate

Smartmatic settled its defamation lawsuit against One America News Network on Tuesday over the outlet's coverage of the 2020 election, which included claims of election theft and interference. In 2021, Smartmatic accused the broadcaster of falsely reporting its voting machines had manipulated election outcomes in favor of President Biden.

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Smartmatic settles defamation suit against OAN over 2020 election claims

California is suing Huntington Beach to stop a voter ID mandate from going into effect, claiming the measure "blatantly" violates the law.

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California sues to halt voter ID law from taking effect in Huntington Beach

The Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment moves to the Senate for a trial but Democrats are likely to dismiss the charges.

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Mayorkas impeachment moves to Senate for trial

Seven jurors selected in former President Trump's hush money trial; historic rains flood United Arab Emirates, impacting airport and region.

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First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

In National Harbor, Maryland, where Sea, Air, Space 2024 is underway, gain insight to the latest developments in the Navy and Marine Corps.

Sea, Air, Space 2024 hints at future of Navy, Marines: Weapons and Warfare

The Navy and Marine Corp are still expanding the number of enlisted individuals. However, they are looking for more skilled recruits to fill open positions. 

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Navy, Marines look to recruit, retain skilled individuals to build forces

Recent reports from Tesla Cybertruck drivers have raised concerns about accelerator malfunctions, potentially posing serious safety risks.

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Drivers report Cybertruck accelerator problem amid other Tesla issues

Truth Social is jumping into the streaming game but investors were not too receptive to the announcement.

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Trump’s Truth Social announces streaming plans, shares sink

Leaders of two Colorado counties unite to challenge the state's immigration laws in a lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis and the state.

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Colorado counties sue state, demand end to ‘sanctuary’ immigration laws

NPR suspends senior editor Uri Berliner for criticizing the network's media bias; CEO now faces scrutiny over past political comments.

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NPR editor punished for unauthorized essay accusing network of left-wing bias

Ahead of a Senate hearing, Boeing denied a whistleblower’s claims that production shortcuts compromised the safety of its 787 and 777 planes.

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Boeing defends aircraft safety before Senate hearing

April 15 was the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, including President Joe Biden. The White House released President Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s joint tax return, showing the couple earned nearly $620,000 in 2023, with $400,000 coming from the presidential salary. This is up from about $580,000 they earned last year.

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Tax return shows Bidens earned nearly $620K in 2023

At least 50 possible jurors are excused after saying they could not be fair regarding former President Trump's hush money trial.

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Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins

Recent warnings from the National Security Agency highlight an ongoing cyber threat to Americans posed by the persistence of Chinese hackers.

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Chinese hackers target US infrastructure with unprecedented persistence

USPS seeks funding to address operational failures and financial troubles, facing potential disruptions to mail-in voting.

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USPS asks for billions more in financial aid 2 years after getting $107 billion

Around 300,000 spectators are expected to attend the Paris Olympics opening ceremony this summer. The ceremony will break from tradition by taking place along the Seine River, not in a stadium. The July 26 ceremony will traverse a 3½-mile stretch through central Paris with 160 boats carrying athletes on the water as crowds line the riverbanks.

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France says it has contingency plans as Olympics security questions arise

A new partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce and South Korea's Samsung Electronics was announced Monday, April 15. The collaboration aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in semiconductor technology.

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Biden admin deal will give $6.4 billion to Samsung to boost chip production

Jury selection begins today for former President Donald Trump's historic New York trial over alleged hush money payments.

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Historic Trump hush money trial begins with jury selection

Iran's attack on Israel sparked an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting to address escalating Middle East tensions.

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UN Security Council holds emergency meeting amid fears of growing war

Following Iran's attack on Israel, the world waits for their next steps. For the first time, a former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

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Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack