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USPS Issues New Mail-In Ballot Guidelines under Trump Executive Order Despite Court Ruling
The 95-page unpublished report, set for official release Aug. 26, outlines stricter eligibility requirements for November's midterm elections.
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition Enters Final Weeks at Museum of the Bible Before Fragments Return to Darkness for Conservation
The 1,000-year-old manuscripts will spend five years in complete darkness after their three-month display period ends September 7.
Chris Pratt's Ex-Wife Says She Questions Her 14-Year-Old Son About His Pro-Life Views
Anna Faris said on Chelsea Handler's podcast that she challenges Jack, whom she shares with the actor, about his conservative religious beliefs.
NYC-DSA Co-Chair Sued for Unpaid Rent in Brooklyn Apartment
Gustavo Gordillo faces eviction lawsuit while advocating for rent abolition, with landlord seeking $5,000 in missed payments through housing court.
Tropical Storm Moke Advances Toward Hawaii as Winds Strengthen
The storm follows Hurricane Lala, which caused one death and left 9,000 customers without power on the Big Island after producing over 43 inches of rainfall in some areas.
Workforce Pell's Missing Rudder: Critics Say Federal Job Training Program Lacks Direction as Enrollment Rises
The federal program that helps low-income students pay for job training has grown to $1.9 billion but lacks clear outcome metrics, according to a government report.
FBI Asked Sammy the Bull About Ex-Gambino Mob Prosecutor Comey and Meaning of '86'
The interview, documented in court filings, sought to determine whether former FBI Director James Comey would have understood the mob slang term during his 1990s prosecution of the Gambino crime family.
FBI Interviewed 'Sammy the Bull' About Ex-FBI Director Comey's Knowledge of Mob Term in Threat Case
Salvatore Gravano, who faced prosecution under Comey in the 1990s Gambino case, told agents during a May 2026 call that Comey "had to know" what the term means.
Student Killed in Sword Attack at Swedish School Was 17-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
The suspect is an 18-year-old male student; three others were injured during the Friday attack that prompted political leaders to suspend campaign events ahead of September elections.
Kennedy Promotes MAHA Agenda Across States While Steering Clear of Vaccine Comments in Public
The HHS secretary joined Trump for an executive order on childhood vaccines at the White House but avoided mentioning vaccines during campaign stops in California and Iowa.