The visit on Thursday comes on the heels of North Korea’s latest missile launches and amid fears that it may conduct a nuclear test.
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U.S. waives federal law to boost diesel supply for Puerto Rico
President Biden temporarily suspends the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 nearly two weeks after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the U.S. territory.
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Hold fire: Re-enactors fear being targeted by New York gun law
Some historical battle re-enactors in New York are holding their musket fire because of worries over the state’s new gun rules.
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Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says
U.S. public health officials say just one dose appears to significantly lower the risk of getting sick.
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Low Lake Mead reveals prehistoric volcanic ash, potential risks, study says
Lake Mead continues to reveal secrets, this time it’s prehistoric volcanic ash.
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Fish fossil catch from China includes oldest teeth ever
Researchers in China have found a major catch of fish fossils, including the oldest teeth from any species.
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Trump got the special master he wanted. Now he has complaints
Less than a month in, the former president has complaints about how the review he wanted of documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago home is taking shape.
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Six adults wounded in shooting at school in California
Authorities say 6 adults were shot and wounded at a school campus in east Oakland, California.
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Mainers with Florida connections monitor Hurricane Ian, stay in touch with family
As the powerful storm makes landfall in Florida, those who live there are holed up at their homes, awaiting the onslaught of wind and water.
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Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz in message against hatred
Film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger’s visit to the Auschwitz Nazi death camp was his first and came as part of his work with the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, whose mission is to fight hatred through education.