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U.S. walks out on France at U.N meeting to protest criticism of America's human rights record
U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke Monday at the United Nations, accusing America's close European ally of "disingenuous grandstanding" for criticizing the Trump…
Source: Washington Times
Oregon governor warns migrants to be wary of ICE impersonators
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek warned her state to be wary of ICE impersonators whom she said performed a traffic stop on a driver and roughed up the person, falsely claiming they were federal immigration…
Source: Washington Times
Navy carrier strike group patrolling tension-filled South China Sea
The Navy deployed an aircraft carrier strike group to the contested South China Sea amid growing tensions between the Philippines and China, according to U.S. officials.
Source: Washington Times
Murder trial for Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy opens for strangulation of three young children
The trial began Monday for Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children in what prosecutors told jurors was a planned attack, but defense attorneys said was the…
Source: Washington Times
Florida man convicted in $3 million Medicare fraud conspiracy
A federal jury in San Francisco convicted Simon Katz of conspiracy to commit health care fraud following a six-day trial before U.S. District Judge James Donato, according to the Department of…
Source: Washington Times
LeBron James picking the 76ers should remind the Wizards of what their goal is
LeBron James' decision not to go to the Washington Wizards clears the path for them to continue building around their young players.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Four Minnesota men plead guilty in $2.2 million Medicaid fraud scheme
Four Minnesota men have pleaded guilty to defrauding the state's Housing Stabilization Services program of approximately $2.2 million and using artificial intelligence to fabricate records when asked…
Source: Washington Times
Trump says Iran begging for peace talks after two more weeks of bombing
President Trump said Monday his negotiators are speaking to the Iranian side and there is a chance they can reach a new peace deal after nearly two weeks of intense renewed fighting in the region.
Source: Washington Times
McConnell remains in rehabilitation facility, undergoing 'intense physical therapy' after June fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a new statement Monday about his health, saying he remains in a rehabilitation facility undergoing "intense physical therapy" after a serious fall in June.
Source: Washington Times
GAO finds empty Transportation Department buildings cost taxpayers $370 million a year
Crumbling and under-used Department of Transportation buildings are costing taxpayers $370 million a year in rent, operations and maintenance costs, the Government Accountability Office has estimated.
Source: Washington Times
Woman accused of $32 million pandemic loan fraud extradited from Jamaica
Elaine Escoe, 41, was returned to the Southern District of Florida on Saturday to face federal charges connected to a scheme that allegedly fraudulently obtained more than $32 million in COVID-19…
Source: Washington Times
North Korea to deploy 30K troops to Russia, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
North Korea is preparing to deploy 30,000 fresh troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, while claiming that Moscow is also preparing to mobilize Russians to…
Source: Washington Times
9/11 families launch petition to exclude Zohran Mamdani from 25th anniversary memorial of attacks
Relatives of people killed in the 9/11 attacks have launched a petition seeking to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending 25th anniversary memorial events because of his sympathies…
Source: Washington Times
Bosnian national accused of hiding prisoner abuse in citizenship bid
A federal grand jury in the District of Idaho has indicted Miran Kostic, 66, of Boise, on charges of lying while attempting to obtain U.S. citizenship, according to court documents. Kostic, a national…
Source: Washington Times
Cracker Barrel's CEO finally pays the price for the logo debacle
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down next month, nearly a year after a logo redesign sparked a customer backlash the company still hasn't recovered from. David Deno takes over Aug. 10.
Source: Washington Times
Georgia school shooter had a chaotic childhood and was fixated on mass killings, psychologist says
The teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School had a chaotic, lonely upbringing and immersed himself in an online community of people…
Source: Washington Times
Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash.
Source: Washington Times
Days disrupted: 7 people around the world share how the Iran war has reshaped their lives
Across seven countries, seven people woke up to days that no longer looked the way they once did.
Source: Washington Times
Stocks waver on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop 5% as Mideast tensions cool
Stocks wavered on Wall Street Monday and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end the war.
Source: Washington Times
Questions mount after deadly Berlin Pride attack. Here's what to know
Berliners mourned Monday after the deadly attack near the city's Pride festival as questions mounted over how the suspect was able to move freely following a conviction linked to his ties to the…
Source: Washington Times
