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Trump warns Iran: 'No More Mr. Nice Guy'
President Trump on Wednesday drafted a stark social media post warning Iran to "get smart soon" or else face renewed military attacks.
Source: Washington Times
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'
Perched on the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, 75-year-old Sukjai Yana untangled a handful of small fish from his net, disappointed by his catch and fretting over whether he can sell them.
Source: Washington Times
Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine's drone reach
Another oil facility deep inside Russia was reportedly on fire Wednesday following what Ukraine's president claimed was his country's latest long-range drone attack.
Source: Washington Times
5 questions about Ukraine's record of drone warfare
Ukraine shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones in March, marking a record monthly figure since Russia launched its full-scale invasion over four years ago.
Source: Washington Times
'Sounds pretty gruesome': Rep. Brandon Gill quizzes pro-choice witness about abortion procedures
Rep. Brandon Gill, Texas Republican, didn't pull any punches at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing Tuesday on the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
Source: Washington Times
Trump says King Charles agrees that Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon
President Trump said Tuesday that King Charles III of Britain agrees with his efforts to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon, drawing the traditionally apolitical monarchy into the diplomatic…
Source: Washington Times
Charles notes ballroom renovations, notes previous British presence at White House
Fox News hosts dominated the guest list for Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House to honor King Charles III and Queen Camilia of Britain.
Source: Washington Times
FCC reviews ABC stations' broadcast licenses after Kimmel's 'expectant widow' comment
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the broadcast licenses of local stations directly owned by ABC.
Source: Washington Times
NCAA bans 2 former Fordham basketball players for their roles in point-shaving scheme
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme that was the subject of a sprawling federal indictment unsealed in…
Source: Washington Times
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the week's end, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Source: Washington Times
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Arizona seeking access to the state's detailed voter records, the latest legal setback in a nationwide effort by the…
Source: Washington Times
High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
High-level talks to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels got underway Tuesday in Colombia's Caribbean city of Santa Marta, where President Gustavo Petro warned the world could "reach a point of no…
Source: Washington Times
Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing
One of the directors of Camp Mystic, the all-girls Christian camp along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country, offered a tearful apology Tuesday to the families of the 25 campers and two…
Source: Washington Times
Upstate New York man pleads guilty to stealing more than $50M in Ponzi scheme
A businessman accused of stealing more than $50 million from hundreds of people in upstate New York as part of a massive Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from the fraud,…
Source: Washington Times
Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'
The woman at the center of Harvey Weinstein's repeatedly retried rape case testified - for the third time - Tuesday that the former Hollywood honcho trapped her in a New York hotel room and assaulted…
Source: Washington Times
Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Ron DeSantis was once the future of the Republican Party, a battle-tested conservative twice elected as governor of Florida. Then Donald Trump steamrolled him on his way back to the White House.
Source: Washington Times
Senate rejects attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba
Senate Republicans rejected legislation from Democrats on Tuesday that would have required President Donald Trump to end the U.S. energy blockade on Cuba unless he receives approval from Congress.
Source: Washington Times
Oakland, California, airport can use 'San Francisco' in name after settlement
San Francisco has settled a two-year legal fight with its neighbor across the bay that will allow the city of Oakland to include "San Francisco" in its airport's name if it doesn't highlight the two…
Source: Washington Times
More than fashion: A pin worn by Venezuela's Rodriguez on state visits riles Guyana
Guyana complained to Caribbean leaders on Tuesday after Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez wore a controversial pin during official visits depicting the map of Guyana's western region that…
Source: Washington Times
Jury is deliberating in trial of alleged IS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing
An alleged Islamic State militant falsely confessed to helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, a defense lawyer…
Source: Washington Times
