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The Pentagon is asking Congress for an additional $80 billion in wartime funding, warning that military operations could face budget shortfalls as soon as this summer. The request comes as costs tied to the conflict with Iran continue to climb despite a fragile ceasefire.
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An appeals court has sided with the Trump administration in a dispute over a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House site. The ruling overturns a previous decision that ordered the National Park Service to restore panels removed from the memorial honoring people enslaved by President George Washington.
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Technology shares fell around the world as investors pulled back from some of the market's biggest AI-driven winners. The sell-off highlighted potential vulnerabilities in a sector that has fueled much of the market's recent growth.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was expected to be a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's America 250 celebration. Now, amid peeling paint and algae problems, Trump says vandalism may be to blame after previously pointing the finger at former President Barack Obama.
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A new report from Morgan Stanley finds that housing affordability is unlikely to return to the levels many Americans enjoyed before 2022. The findings suggest that aspiring homebuyers waiting for prices to fall may face a very different housing market than in years past.
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A U.S. district judge has thrown out six grand jury subpoenas issued by the Trump Justice Department against top Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. In a strongly worded opinion, the judge said the subpoenas were issued to harass political opponents and lacked a legitimate investigative purpose.
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The latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations has concluded in Switzerland, with Vice President JD Vance calling the talks a foundation for a final agreement. Despite progress, negotiators still face major challenges involving Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional conflicts.
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Award-winning science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born on June 22, 1947, in Pasadena, California. Through novels such as "Kindred" and "Parable of the Sower," Butler expanded the boundaries of science fiction and became one of the most influential Black writers in American literature.
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National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial says rising costs are being driven by policy decisions in Washington, including tariffs and the conflict involving Iran. In an interview with AURN News, Morial argues that voters should pay closer attention to how political decisions affect their economic well-being.
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The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Chicago's South Side after more than a decade of planning and construction. The opening coincides with Juneteenth, adding deeper historical significance to the debut of the campus dedicated to the legacy of President Barack Obama.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has pardoned 43 people convicted under a 19th-century law that made it a crime to help enslaved people escape. The order recognizes individuals including Elijah Anderson and Gillette Miles, whose efforts to aid enslaved people led to imprisonment and, ultimately, death behind bars.
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The Obama Presidential Center is officially opening after years of planning and construction on Chicago's South Side. The campus features a museum, library branch, community spaces and exhibits dedicated to the legacy of President Barack Obama.
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Higher gasoline and diesel prices cost Americans an additional $44.8 billion during the Iran conflict, according to a New York Times analysis. The report found consumers took more bus rides, spent less on essentials and faced higher prices on everyday goods as fuel costs climbed.
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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Black history exhibits and other historical content removed from national parks. The ruling cites exhibits related to slavery, civil rights, Indigenous communities and climate science and gives the administration 21 days to comply.
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Fast-food prices have climbed sharply in recent years, and where you live can make a major difference in how much you spend. A new WalletHub report identifies the states that devote the highest and lowest percentage of their income to fast food purchases.
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Former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Aldon Smith has died at age 36. According to The New York Times, Smith spent the final morning of his life helping deliver pizzas to a Bay Area homeless charity, a final act of service that is drawing attention as friends and fans remember his life and career.
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