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USDA to Fund $25M Arizona Facility to Combat New World Screwworm
The investment will establish a sterile fly dispersal operation in Arizona as the parasitic pest spreads northward from Central America.
Clinton, Obama-Era Democratic Heavyweights Penn and Emanuel Criticize NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Taxes, Israel
Former Clinton adviser Mark Penn challenged the mayor's proposed pied-à-terre tax valuation system while former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel recounted a private conversation about Israel rhetoric.
Police Say Bullets That Killed 2 at Seattle Festival Were Not Fired From Arrested Teen's Gun
Investigators recovered shell casings from four weapons but have not identified who fired the fatal shots that killed bystanders at the Bite of Seattle.
Fauci Diary Reportedly Reveals Details of Early COVID-19 Response Decisions
The unpublished personal diary allegedly contains accounts of internal discussions about pandemic messaging and the origins debate, according to initial reporting.
More Than 11,500 Sickened as Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Health Guidance on Produce Safety
An infectious disease expert outlines practical steps consumers can take to reduce risk while still benefiting from fresh produce's nutritional value.
Senators Push Federal Regulator to Prove School Bus Safety Data Is Accurate
Democratic lawmakers are demanding documents from FMCSA after a ProPublica/WBUR investigation found dozens of deadly crashes missing from Transdev's federal safety record.
Fetterman Says He Remains a Democrat but Questions Whether the Party Is Still Pro-Israel
The Pennsylvania senator's comments during an NBC Meet the Press appearance mark a notable departure from traditional Democratic Party positions on Israel.
Videos Show Immigration Officers Using Racial Slurs During Traffic Stops: ACLU Filing
The civil liberties organization released footage as part of a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Returns Before Congress Under Subpoena, Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times
The retired immunologist who led pandemic responses under two presidents faced questioning about COVID-19 origins, school closures, and vaccine mandates.
Beshear Says Replacing Martin as DNC Chief Before Midterms Would 'Put Far Too Much at Risk'
The Kentucky governor, a potential 2028 contender, voiced support for the current DNC chair's leadership through the upcoming election cycle.