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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there is 1 percent chance for a mega-quake occurring in the area over the next week or so.
by The Associated Press

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Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
by NPR Staff

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Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

Fears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforce

The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the last year. In response, leaders are easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment in ways that some current and former officials see as a lowering of long-accepted standards.
by The Associated Press

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Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds for his second straight victory.
by The Associated Press

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Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds online beginning at 8 a.m.
by The Associated Press

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Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Family of Mariah Samuels ready for justice after a prolonged murder trial

Mariah Samuels’ family is eager to finally celebrate justice Monday afternoon, when David Wright is scheduled — for the second time — to receive a life sentence for first-degree murder. But the fight for justice will not be over.
by Cari Spencer

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School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions

School safety is shared area of Minnesota lawmaker focus, but parties split on solutions

Minnesota lawmakers came into the 2026 legislative session with school safety as top priority. While there's overlap in changes that could help secure schools, the narrowly-split Legislature is still at odds about the best path forward.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota Frost shut out as Toronto Sceptres win 2-0

Minnesota Frost shut out as Toronto Sceptres win 2-0

The Frost has 39 points and, with two games remaining in the regular season, is locked into the No. 3 seed for the upcoming playoffs.

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