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Three Dead and First Responders Decontaminated in New Mexico After Exposure to Unknown Substance
Officials say the substance may be transmitted through contact and is not believed to be airborne as investigation continues into Mountainair deaths.
U.S. Military Boards Iranian-Flagged Oil Tanker Suspected of Trying to Breach Blockade
The M/T Celestial Sea is at least the fifth commercial vessel boarded since the Trump administration imposed the blockade on Iranian shipping in mid-April.
U.S. Withdraws From Joint Defense Board With Canada Amid Trump-Carney Tensions
The suspension of the 80-year-old Permanent Joint Board on Defense marks a new escalation in diplomatic friction between the two countries.
Putin Using Africa as 'Purse' for Ukraine War While US Faces 'Intelligence Black Hole,' Commander Says
Gen. Dagvin Anderson tells Congress that a 75% reduction in U.S. military posture over the past decade has weakened America's ability to monitor threats across the continent.
Moon Is Moving Away From Earth at 3.8 Centimeters Per Year, Scientific Report Finds
Researchers attribute the gradual recession to tidal friction, with measurements confirmed through decades of lunar laser ranging experiments using Apollo-era retroreflectors.
Fetterman Says He Is 'Pretty Much Locked and Loaded' in Support of U.S. War with Iran
The Pennsylvania Democrat is the only Senate Democrat who voted against advancing a resolution to end military action against Tehran, bucking his party.
U.S. Prosecutors Drop Fraud Charges Against Billionaire Indian Businessman Gautam Adani
The dismissal follows DOJ decision not to devote further resources; SEC simultaneously settled a related civil lawsuit against the billionaire.
Cuba Warns U.S. Military Action Would Cause 'Bloodbath' After Drone Report
The warning comes after classified intelligence cited by Axios indicated Havana acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to attack U.S. targets.
Israel Says It Will Sue New York Times Over Essay on Alleged Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Prisoners
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Sa'ar have instructed officials to pursue defamation litigation following publication of Nicholas Kristof's essay.
NY Times Opinion Column by Kristof Sparks Debate Over Verification Standards in Israel Coverage
The piece alleged Israeli officials trained dogs to rape Palestinian prisoners; the newspaper's news side has not confirmed or reported the claims.