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NASA Launches $30 Million Rescue Mission to Save Falling Swift Observatory
The telescope, threatened by solar storm activity that increased atmospheric drag, could resume cosmic observations by September if salvage succeeds.
Justice Department Urges States to Investigate Possible Gas Price Gouging
The DOJ and FTC are coordinating with state attorneys general as President Trump has publicly criticized oil companies for not lowering prices faster.
Hakeem Jeffries Reminds Radicals To Hide America-Hating Until After Election Day
Democratic leadership reportedly warns progressive candidates to moderate public messaging ahead of November contests.
Egyptian Coach Hossam Hassan Says No Issue Remains With Dallas Police After Hotel Incident Involving Brother
The altercation occurred when team manager Ibrahim Hassan attempted to access a restricted area at the Westin hotel without proper credentials, according to police.
Ohio Community Grapples With Discovery of 16 Siblings Living in Severe Isolation, Deplorable Conditions
Authorities say the children, ages 1.5 to 18, were confined to a small room with human waste throughout; four adults face child endangerment charges.
'Beautiful and Terrible': International Reactions to US 250th Anniversary Reveal Complex Global Views
As America marks its semiquincentennial, foreign leaders, analysts, and citizens offer mixed assessments of US democracy, power, and values.
PBS to Broadcast A Capitol Fourth Concert Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
The annual Independence Day concert returns Friday with fireworks from Mount Vernon as extreme heat prompts delayed public entry at the U.S. Capitol.
Ivy League Majors in Anti-Americanism
RealClearPolitics opinion piece argues top universities emphasize critical perspectives on American institutions.
Aspen Acres Wildfire Southwest of Denver Forces Thousands to Evacuate and Destroys More Than 160 Structures
The blaze has grown to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment as National Guard troops deploy to assist emergency responders.
Mixed Term Renews Conservative Feud With SCOTUS
The court's 5-4 decisions on several key cases have intensified tensions between conservative legal advocates and justices they once supported.