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US Announces Sweeping Action Against Chinese Fentanyl Supply Chain Producers

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US Announces Sweeping Action Against Chinese Fentanyl Supply Chain Producers

Mexico and China are the primary sources for fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances trafficked directly into the U.S., according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, which is tasked with combating illicit drug trafficking.

Judges Aiming To Give Black Voters More Influence in Alabama Set To Redraw Congressional Districts

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Judges Aiming To Give Black Voters More Influence in Alabama Set To Redraw Congressional Districts

The panel is stepping in to adopt new district boundaries after ruling that the Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature failed to remedy a Voting Rights Act violation when lawmakers adopted new lines this summer.

What To Know About Elijah McClain’s Death and the Criminal Trial of Two Officers

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What To Know About Elijah McClain’s Death and the Criminal Trial of Two Officers

Cina said Tuesday that he didn’t have enough evidence to determine if McClain's death was an accident or if the neck restraint used by officers contributed to it.

Trump Turns His Fraud Trial Into a Campaign Stop As He Seeks To Capitalize on His Legal Woes

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Trump Turns His Fraud Trial Into a Campaign Stop As He Seeks To Capitalize on His Legal Woes

The dynamic was on full display this week as the former president and GOP front-runner returned to New York for the opening days of a civil fraud trial accusing him of grossly inflating the value of his businesses.

As Actors Restart Talks and Writers Return to Work, Here Are Key Players in the Hollywood Strikes

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As Actors Restart Talks and Writers Return to Work, Here Are Key Players in the Hollywood Strikes

Actors and their employers have been divided on issues of pay, the use of artificial intelligence and self-taped auditions.

Got Packages To Return? Call Uber. The Ride-Hailing Service Is Now Offering To Return Parcels for $5

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Got Packages To Return? Call Uber. The Ride-Hailing Service Is Now Offering To Return Parcels for $5

The ride-hailing and delivery company said Wednesday that its drivers will collect up to five prepaid and sealed packages and drop them off at a local post office or at UPS or FedEx stores.

Former Russian State TV Journalist Gets 8 1/2-Year Sentence in Absentia for Ukraine War Criticism

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Former Russian State TV Journalist Gets 8 1/2-Year Sentence in Absentia for Ukraine War Criticism

Marina Ovsyannikova was charged with spreading false information about the Russian army, a criminal offense under a law adopted shortly after President Vladimir Putin sent troops to Ukraine.

Trio Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Work on Quantum Dots, Used in Electronics and Medical Imaging

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Trio Wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Work on Quantum Dots, Used in Electronics and Medical Imaging

Quantum dots' electrons have constrained movement, which affects how they absorb and release visible light, allowing for very bright colors.

These 8 Republicans Stood Apart To Remove Kevin McCarthy As House Speaker

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These 8 Republicans Stood Apart To Remove Kevin McCarthy As House Speaker

Rep. Kevin McCarthy had support from 208 members of his conference to remain as House speaker. But it took only eight dissenters in his party to boot him from the job.

A Bus Plummeted 50 Feet From an Elevated Road in Venice, Killing 21 People in a Fiery Crash

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A Bus Plummeted 50 Feet From an Elevated Road in Venice, Killing 21 People in a Fiery Crash

Those who died in the Tuesday night crash included at least five Ukrainians, one German citizen and the man who was driving the bus.

Child Care Programs Just Lost Thousands of Federal Dollars. Families and Providers Scramble To Cope

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Child Care Programs Just Lost Thousands of Federal Dollars. Families and Providers Scramble To Cope

After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country were cut off from funding Saturday.

Point of No Return: Pope Challenges Leaders at UN Talks To Slow Global Warming Before It’s Too Late

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Point of No Return: Pope Challenges Leaders at UN Talks To Slow Global Warming Before It’s Too Late

“We barely have time to prevent even more tragic damage,” Francis warned.