Man Shoved Onto NYC Subway Tracks—Attacker Still Missing

A man was shoved onto subway tracks in Harlem late Tuesday night, and four days later, police still have not caught the person who did it.Quick TakeA 40-year-old man was pushed onto the tracks...
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Insider Heist: Seniors Hit Twice

A federal law officer who was supposed to protect elderly scam victims instead stole their cash and spent it on his own comforts.Story SnapshotA...
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Judge Halts New York’s Mask Ban for Federal Agents

A federal judge has temporarily stopped New York from enforcing its new ban on masked federal officers, turning a deep fight over immigration and government power into the latest warning sign about who really runs the country.Story SnapshotA federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking New York from enforcing its mask ban and ID rules against federal officers.The Justice Department argues New York’s law unconstitutionally tells federal agents what they can wear and how they must identify themselves.Governor Hochul and state lawmakers say the ban is a public-safety measure meant to stop “lawless” and intimidating immigration tactics.The battle highlights...
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Hope for Peace, Warning of War

President Trump says there’s a “good chance” for a new Iran nuclear deal even as he warns the United States could start bombing again if talks fail.Story SnapshotTrump is pushing a new Iran agreement built on a 60-day memorandum of understanding, not a final peace treaty.The framework reopens the Strait of Hormuz and pauses fighting, but leaves nuclear and sanctions issues for later talks.Trump says there is a “good chance” of a deal while stressing the U.S. is still “locked and loaded” if Iran does not comply.Confusing signals highlight why many Americans see foreign policy as run by distant...
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Heats Up

In Michigan’s Senate primary, Democrats are spending tens of millions fighting each other over “electability” while many voters wonder who, if anyone, is fighting...
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Seattle Food Festival Shooting Leaves 3 Dead

A 15-year-old is now in juvenile custody after gunfire tore through a packed Seattle food festival, killing three people and leaving police searching for a second shooter they still cannot describe.Story SnapshotGunfire broke out Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle.Three people died, ranging in age from 19 to 56, and four others were hurt, including a toddler.A 15-year-old was arrested and waived his first appearance in juvenile court.Police now believe at least three people fired guns, and one of them died in the shooting.A second suspect remains at large, and police have not...
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9/11 Families and NYC Mayor Clash Ahead of 25th Anniversary

A petition by 9/11 families to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony has exploded into a high-visibility fight over who gets to stand at Ground Zero.Story Snapshot9/11 families launched a petition urging organizers to keep Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the ceremony.Actress Patricia Heaton amplified the petition with a public post saying, “Keep it going New Yorkers”.Mamdani says he will attend to honor victims, survivors, and first responders.The memorial says it aims to keep the commemoration free of politics.What sparked the disputeGiovanni Galante, a 9/11 family member, started a petition asking ceremony organizers to...
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A Burning Car, a Broken Window, and a Miracle Escape

The split-second choice of one Texas officer turned a deadly highway fire into a rare story of the system actually working for an ordinary...
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Tourist With Return Ticket Home Dies

A Mexican tourist with a valid visa died under a truck in Florida after an immigration stop that many say never should have happened.Story SnapshotA 28-year-old Mexican father on a legal tourist visit was killed while fleeing immigration agents in St. Augustine, Florida.His death was the third fatality tied to immigration enforcement in a single week, deepening fears about deadly traffic-stop tactics.Officials say he ran into the road and slipped on wet grass, while advocates question why non-criminal visitors are being swept into dangerous operations.The case highlights growing public anger across the political spectrum that federal enforcement is reckless...
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Washington Faces a New Maritime Crisis With Iran

Iran has moved from threatening shipping lanes to actively controlling two of the world’s most critical sea gates, and that shift now exposes just how limited Washington’s options really are.Story SnapshotIran has effectively become the gatekeeper of the Strait of Hormuz, throttling global energy flows and charging tolls.Tehran is signaling it can extend this leverage into the Red Sea by working through Houthi forces near Bab el-Mandeb.President Trump faces a hard choice: escalate militarily, cut a deal, or accept a long-term hit to U.S. power and the world economy.The crisis highlights a deeper problem many Americans see: elites play...
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