Federal judge again rejects Trump bid to erase hush-money conviction
A federal judge again rejected Donald Trump’s effort to move his New York hush-money case to federal court, leaving his conviction intact as appeals continue.
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Texas judge temporarily blocks NCAA, SEC eligibility limits for 41 athletes
A Dallas judge’s temporary order protects 41 athletes from certain NCAA and SEC eligibility limits and requires a one-week transfer-portal reopening.
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U.S. Military Says Laser Downed Three Cartel-Linked Drones
The military says a border task force used an Army high-energy laser against three hostile drones, while the site, airspace and operators remain undisclosed.
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NCAA Changes 2026 Targeting Suspensions, Not Ejections
A one-season NCAA experiment keeps first-offense targeting ejections in place but removes the automatic next-game suspension for Division I football in 2026.
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NIH Tightens Workplace-Investigation Rules for Funded Institutions
A new NIH notice requires funded institutions to finish certain workplace-conduct investigations after senior researchers leave and report discipline within 30 days.
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U.S. Seizes China-Linked Hacking Platforms Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Federal authorities seized three domains tied to QScan and QTRouter after attributing the platforms to a China-linked group targeting U.S. networks.
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Former Houston Officer Pleads Guilty Over Deadly 2019 Raid
Gerald Goines admitted using false confidential-informant claims to obtain the warrant for Houston’s deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
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Charlotte Ground Stop Highlights Wider Friday Storm Threat for U.S. Air Travelers
A thunderstorm-related ground stop at Charlotte delayed flights Friday as the FAA warned storms could disrupt travel at several major U.S. hubs.
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UHS Completes $835 Million Talkspace Acquisition
UHS completed its Talkspace purchase, bringing a nationwide virtual mental-health platform under new ownership as patients and providers await integration details.
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EPA asks inspector general to review East Palestine derailment response
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin asked for an independent review of the 2023 East Palestine response. No misconduct finding has been issued.
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Medicaid Work-Rule Guidance Sets Jan. 1 Deadline and 80-Hour Test
CMS has set a Jan. 1, 2027, Medicaid deadline. Affected adults may need 80 hours of work, school or service, with exemptions and a 30-day appeal window.
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Mount Rainier Expands Closures as Wildfires Affect Park Access
Mount Rainier closed Sunrise and White River roads, trail sections and backcountry camps as fires disrupted visitor access and firefighting operations.
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GAO: Opportunity Zone Results Remain Unknown as Program Goes Permanent
A new GAO review says Opportunity Zone funds held more than $108 billion in assets, but states still lack clear evidence of effects on jobs and housing.
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DHS Watchdog Says FEMA Records Gap Limited Bias Review
A DHS watchdog found a FEMA crew skipped 11 Florida homes with Trump signs during Hurricane Milton and said missing records limited a broader review.
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Federal Court Lets California Pipeline Operate Under DPA Order
A federal judge let Sable keep operating the Santa Ynez Pipeline, shifted consent-decree oversight to PHMSA and ordered a $1.449 million penalty.
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EEOC Proposes Ending Longstanding Workforce Demographic Reports
The EEOC wants to rescind workforce demographic reports used by employers and researchers, but the proposal is not final and anti-discrimination rights remain.
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U.S. Import Prices Rose 5.9% Over the Year as Fuel Costs Drove the Increase
U.S. import prices rose 5.9% from July 2025 to July 2026, led by fuel, even as prices fell 0.4% in July. The data are not retail inflation.
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USPTO Makes Patent-Appeal Ruling Precedential on Double Patenting
A precedential USPTO ruling reinstates Sanofi’s double-patenting rejections and keeps questions about patent ownership, term limits and appeals unresolved.
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CPSC Recalls Numbing Tattoo Wipes Over Child-Poisoning Risk
Diamond Wipes is recalling about 55,250 lidocaine-containing tattoo wipes after CPSC said the packets lack required child-resistant packaging.
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ICE awards $16.7 million sole-source contract for shock gloves
ICE awarded a six-month, $16.7 million sole-source contract for 6,000 electric-shock gloves as senators demand safeguards before deployment.
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FAA Expands BEYOND Drone Program With Up to Eight New Participants
The FAA is expanding its BEYOND drone program with up to eight government partners, but the move does not create a nationwide rule for routine BVLOS flights.
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GAO says FEMA staffing cuts may weaken disaster readiness
A federal watchdog says FEMA lost 4,321 employees in fiscal 2025 without analyzing the staffing and skills needed for major or overlapping disasters.