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USA Today

US Strike Hits Drug Boat

The U.S. military killed 11 people in a strike on a Venezuelan vessel allegedly carrying narcotics, President Trump announced, marking the first major operation since his recent deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean.

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NBC News

Court Blocks Alleged Gang Deportation

A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, ruling there is no legal basis to classify the group’s actions as a wartime invasion.

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Politico

House Releases Epstein Docs

The House Oversight Committee released its first batch of subpoenaed Jeffrey Epstein documents, though most of the 33,000 files contain information already publicly available, with only minimal new details revealed.

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The Wall Street Journal

70% Say American Dream Not True

A new Wall Street Journal-NORC poll shows a record-low 25% of Americans believe hard work can improve their standard of living, reflecting growing economic pessimism despite indicators of a strong economy.

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WGN TV

Chicago Awaits Guard Deployment

President Trump’s planned deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago to address violent crime has sparked sharp opposition from city and state leaders, who call the move dangerous federal overreach.

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BBC

Trump Family Making Crypto Billions

The Trump family’s stake in their crypto firm World Liberty Financial is now valued at roughly $5 billion, raising renewed concerns about conflicts of interest as the president oversees policies shaping the industry.

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Associated Press

Ohio State Tops New AP Poll

Ohio State claimed the top spot in the first regular-season Associated Press’ Top 25 college football poll, followed by Penn State and LSU, after a hard-fought 14-7 victory over preseason No. 1 Texas.

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Parade

Traits of Those Raised by Helicopter Parents

Adults raised by helicopter parents often develop traits like low stress tolerance, fear of failure, and dependence on external validation, but with self-awareness and support, these patterns can be changed.

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AL.com

Space Command Heads to Alabama

Alabama officials praised President Trump’s decision to move U.S. Space Command headquarters to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, hailing it as a win for national security, local jobs, and the state’s aerospace industry.

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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS Explainer: Flag Burning

President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting flag burning has reignited debate over whether prosecuting desecration can be done without violating Supreme Court precedents that protect it as symbolic free speech.

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Sports Illustrated

Montana's QB Picks Exclude Mahomes

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana named Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Justin Herbert as the current QBs he’d start a franchise with today, notably excluding Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson despite their superstar status.

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Mediaite

Pirro Faces Grand Jury Setbacks

Washington, DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro suffered yet another high-profile setback as a grand jury refused to indict Nathalie Rose Jones, the woman she had charged with allegedly threatening to kill President Trump.

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The Telegraph

GOP Divided on Netanyahu

A growing rift is emerging within the Republican Party over support for Israel, as key figures including Steve Bannon and Matt Gaetz warn that backing Netanyahu’s war in Gaza could become a political liability for Donald Trump and the America First movement.

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The Washington Post

Stephen A. Smith Talks Politics

Stephen A. Smith, longtime ESPN host and sports commentator, is launching a weekly politics-focused radio show on SiriusXM, promising to “spare no one” as he interviews Republican and Democratic figures while maintaining his centrist perspective.

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The Jerusalem Post

Coldplay Israeli Fans Invited Onstage

During a Coldplay concert at Wembley Stadium, lead singer Chris Martin brought two Israeli fans on stage, prompting both boos and applause, and emphasized that he treats all people as “equal humans” regardless of where they come from.

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New York Daily News

De Blasio Endorses Mamdani in NYC

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, praising his working-class–focused agenda and arguing that transformative policies like rent freezes, universal childcare, and free buses are not only necessary but achievable.

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ABC13

Man Charged in Ding Dong Ditch Death

42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr. has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman in East Houston while the boy was playing “ding-dong ditch” on a neighborhood street.

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Daily Express U.S.

Harry Nears Royal Reconciliation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly open to a potential return to the UK, with King Charles holding Frogmore Cottage for them as a “silent invite” amid ongoing reconciliation talks.

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Fox News

Migrants Turn Back Amid Policy Shifts

A new U.N.-backed report finds that over 14,000 migrants, primarily from Venezuela, have turned back from attempting to enter the U.S., citing Trump administration border policies, dwindling resources, and fear of detention.

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NPR

Increasingly Schools Ban Cell Phones

As more states implement strict phone bans during school hours, students nationwide are returning to class without their devices, leading to higher engagement and participation but also sparking frustration and concerns among students.

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