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The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
The site compares undocumented immigrants to extraterrestrials, refers to people as "it," and says "they do not belong here" Newsiline summarises this rep...
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A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders
The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks. Newsiline summarises t...
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The world is connected by copper. It's a huge target for thieves
The value of copper is rising, and thieves can make money by stripping it from phone poles, streetlights and EV chargers. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Trump administration shares new work requirements for Medicaid recipients
The Trump administration this week released guidance for states on the work rules many Americans on Medicaid will need to abide by in order to be eligible...
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Sen. Warner warns of risks from Pulte's intelligence appointment
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR Ne...
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Iran fires missiles in Kuwait and Bahrain, U.S. strikes Iran facility
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Why one of the cities most dependent on the Colorado River now has water for sale
Once one of the most dependent on the Colorado River, San Diego now may have water to sell to states that are seeing their supplies from the shrinking riv...
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Typhoon Jangmi
The sprawling storm promised to deliver torrential rain across a wide swath of southern Japan. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - News Releases...
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Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Democratic state Rep. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts
The ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one. Newsiline summarises...
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What to know about Trump's controversial pick of Bill Pulte for acting spy chief
Trump on Tuesday named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Newsi...
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Justice Department scraps Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' after pushback from Congress
Acting Attorney General Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund."...
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5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in California, Iowa and beyond
Democrats are banking on a rare chance to regain ground in Iowa, a rural state that has repeatedly eluded them in recent years. Newsiline summarises this...
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News Wrap: Rubio tries to assure Congress that talks with Iran are continuing
In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearance before Congress since the Iran war began, Israeli drone strikes killed at least 11 people in sou...
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As Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, Kyiv tries to turn the tide with battlefront innovation
Massive Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight killed at least 22 people nationwide and wounded more than 130. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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New Mexicans vote in gubernatorial primaries as revenue soars from oil boom
Tuesday's primary election also comes at a time of promise for the next governor: Elevated global oil prices from the Iran war have translated into an inf...
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New Mexicans vote in gubanatorial primaries as revenue soars from oil boom
Tuesday's primary election also comes at a time of promise for the next governor: Elevated global oil prices from the Iran war have translated into an inf...
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Iowa Democrats to settle a competitive Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in Iowa this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm in the state's Senate race....
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Trump's mass deportation campaign takes a toll on college students
For years, researchers and advocates have documented the barriers students from immigrant families face when pursuing higher education. Newsiline summaris...
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Why Sting challenges himself to push his artistry into new forms
Sting's music is known around the world. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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California holds crowded primary with dozens of candidates to replace Newsom
A main campaign theme was lowering the cost of living in the state. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the...
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Journalist discusses the ripple effects of extremism on a small American town
Journalist Michael Edison Hayden has spent years tracking extremism in America. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links rea...
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New York, 6 other states sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
The federal goverment is giving French company TotalEnergies $1 billion — essentially a refund of its leases for offshore wind projects off New York and N...
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Massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities kills 22 people, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Kyiv residents have been on edge after Russia warned last week of a massive attack. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links...
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There are supposed to be ceasefires across the Middle East. The fighting is worsening
The fighting in Lebanon showed no sign of letting up on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said both sides had agreed — again — to de-escalate. Newsili...
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WATCH: Trump administration 'not moving forward' with anti-weaponization fund, Blanche testifies
"We're not moving forward with the fund," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. Newsiline...
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NASA Space Roboticist Challenge
The Fly Foundational Robots (FFR) mission will launch a robotic arm, with seven degrees of freedom, to low Earth orbit. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations. Newsiline s...
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Amid controversial Senate campaigns, Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support
Control of the Senate is at stake, with both parties eager to secure victories. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links rea...
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WATCH: Schumer met says he with Platner after report on explicit texts, 'we're going to beat' Collins
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated a confident message about Democrats' chances in a key Maine race despite recent controversies surroundin...
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Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv
Russian missile and drone attacks killed civilians across Ukraine overnight, in one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months. Newsiline summarises th...
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Canada calls on U.S. and Mexico to renew free trade agreement for another 16 years
Trump posted "51st State!" on social media late Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publ...
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Trump signs executive order that allows voluntary federal vetting of top AI models for national security risks
It was not immediately clear to what extent the order signed Tuesday differed from the one he declined to sign on May 21. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Trump appears to dispute state media reports that Iran cut off talks
President Donald Trump in a social media post on Tuesday disputed that Iran has cut off communication with mediators, calling Iranian reports of a cessati...
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WATCH LIVE: Senate Democratic leaders may address Bill Pulte for DNI, 'anti-weaponization fund'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump's decision to tap his housing finance director as acting director of national int...