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North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others

An 18-year-old North Carolina woman allegedly conspired to attack a Houston synagogue in a plot to cause mass casualties, according to court documents.

Trump Says He’s Renovating ‘Filthy’ Reflecting Pool on the National Mall

LUKE BROADWATER

The pool, which is more than 2,000 feet long, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and other events.

Court Revives D.C.’s Ban on High-Capacity Gun Magazines, for Now

CHRIS CAMERON

The Trump administration and D.C. officials, normally at odds over the city’s strict gun laws, had both asked the court to reconsider the case.

Hiker stumbles on human skull in iconic desert as mystery grows and detectives open homicide probe

A human skull found in the remote Southern California desert near Twentynine Palms has sparked a homicide investigation by San Bernardino County deputies.

Army soldier involved in Maduro capture arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $410K in bets

A soldier involved in Nicolás Maduro's capture allegedly placed insider bets on Polymarket using classified information, winning nearly $410,000.

U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War

ERIC SCHMITT AND JONATHAN SWAN

Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.

Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks

CHRIS CAMERON

The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats.

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Havana won't abide by any American "ultimatums" to release political prisoners as part of new talks

Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U.S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this Thursday

Long Island PTA mom accused of stealing $50K from elementary school while she served as NYPD officer

A PTA mom accused of embezzling over $50,000 from a Long Island elementary school was reportedly employed as an NYPD officer during the alleged theft.

Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places

AMY QIN

The president touched off a furor with his post sharing a podcast episode in which the host referred to China and India as “hellhole” places.

Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival

A former North Carolina police officer was arrested in Florida after authorities said he planned a mass shooting at a New Orleans music festival.

ICE nabs illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes and meth trafficking in nationwide enforcement sweep

DHS says ICE arrested individuals convicted of sexual assault, drug trafficking and other serious crimes during National Crime Victims Week enforcement.

Elite school teacher known as 'Mr Wonderful' accused of heinous crimes against students

A former teacher who was nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful" has been charged with three counts of rape involving two former students who allege years of abuse and grooming.