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Second Missing U.S. Soldier's Remains Recovered in Morocco

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that the remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, Florida, have been recovered in Morocco, concluding a multinational search operation involving more than 1,000 personnel and advanced technology assets.

5/14/2026
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Criminal Charges Filed in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The federal government has filed criminal charges against companies involved in the deadly 2024 cargo ship crash that brought down Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The announcement comes more than two years after the catastrophic incident that claimed multiple lives and severed a critical transportation artery.

5/13/2026
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Fairbanks Experiences Dramatic 24-Hour Spring Transformation

While most regions experience a gradual transition into spring, Fairbanks, Alaska witnesses a remarkable natural phenomenon where trees burst into full leaf within just one or two days, creating a dramatic seasonal shift known locally as 'greenup.'

5/13/2026
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Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman took the witness stand to defend his company in a high-profile legal battle initiated by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The testimony marks a significant moment in the ongoing dispute between the artificial intelligence firm and one of its original co-founders.

5/13/2026
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Expert Examines Growing Concern Over Teen Takeovers

As reports of so-called teen takeovers emerge across the nation, legal experts are weighing in on whether these incidents represent a genuine public safety threat or a misunderstood social phenomenon. Georgetown Law's Juvenile Justice Clinic director offers critical perspective on the trend.

5/13/2026
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Louisiana Reaches $4.8M Settlement in Ronald Greene Death

Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent 2019 arrest by Louisiana State Police troopers. The agreement requires legislative approval to finalize.

5/13/2026
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Trump's Golden Dome Defense System Projected at $1.2 Trillion

A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals President Donald Trump's ambitious space-based missile defense program could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far exceeding the administration's initial $175 billion estimate. The futuristic defense system faces scrutiny over affordability and feasibility.

5/13/2026
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OpenAI Chief Testifies in Musk Lawsuit Trial

Sam Altman defended OpenAI against accusations from co-founder Elon Musk that he converted the artificial intelligence company from a nonprofit into a for-profit enterprise for personal gain. The trial in Oakland could reshape one of the world's leading AI companies.

5/12/2026
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Alabama Splits Congressional Primaries After Supreme Court Ruling

Alabama will hold a special primary election in August for four congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the state to use a redistricting map previously blocked by courts. The decision complicates the electoral process and increases Republican chances of gaining an additional House seat.

5/12/2026
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Nonprofit Files Lawsuit Against Trump Reflecting Pool Project

A nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration's plan to repaint the Reflecting Pool blue, citing procedural violations and significant budget overruns that have raised concerns about the controversial renovation project.

5/12/2026
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Nonprofit Sues Federal Government Over Blue Reflecting Pool

The Cultural Landscape Foundation filed suit Monday against the National Park Service and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, seeking to halt plans to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue. The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration bypassed required federal review processes.

5/12/2026
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Homeless New Yorkers Face Court Over Subway Sleeping

A growing number of homeless individuals in New York City are being brought to court after police enforcement actions targeting those occupying multiple seats on public transit or lying on station floors. The crackdown represents an escalation in the city's approach to addressing homelessness in the subway system.

5/11/2026
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