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This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump’s help

This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump’s help

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean. Other countries say the minerals aren't America's to mine.
by Daniel Ackerman

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Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say

Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say

Local authorities said a man armed with a rifle started a fire on a mountain in northern Idaho and then began shooting at responding firefighters, killing two and injuring a third.
by Russell Lewis, Eric Whitney and Kevin Drew

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Skubal strikes out 13, wins 10th straight decision as Tigers beat Twins 3-0

Skubal strikes out 13, wins 10th straight decision as Tigers beat Twins 3-0

Tarik Skubal struck out 13 hitters in seven innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Skubal only allowed one hit — a clean single to right by Ty France in the fifth inning — as he improved to 10-0 with a 1.74 ERA in his last 15 starts.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks

U.S. gets past Costa Rica in Gold Cup quarterfinals on penalty kicks

Damion Downs scored in the sixth round of a shootout after three saves by Matt Freese, sending the U.S. to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 4-3 penalty-kicks win over Costa Rica after a a 2-2 tie.
by The Associated Press

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DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump’s first term. It’s a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Juliana Kim

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Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic's disruption is a key reason.
by Meg Anderson

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Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy

An era ended when the owner announced plans to sell the home. The last punks moved out on April 30. Disgraceland has hosted live music, sheltered touring bands and housed countless individuals within the local DIY and punk communities.
by Natalia Mendez

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