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Japan agriculture minister resigns over free rice comment

Japan's farm minister steps down after rice buying gaffe

Japan minister resigns following outrage on rice remark

Japan's agriculture minister resigns after remarks on never buying rice, sparking public fury amid soaring food prices.

Trump unveils $175B Golden Dome missile defense plan

Trump taps Space Force general to lead Golden Dome shield

Trump, Hegseth announce Golden Dome missile defense system

US missile defense plans unveiled by President Trump, detailing the $175 billion 'Golden Dome' project and staffing.

DOJ opens criminal probe into Andrew Cuomo

DOJ investigates Cuomo over nursing home testimony

Justice Department opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo

DOJ launches multiple investigations into former Governor Andrew Cuomo related to pandemic testimony and misconduct.

Louisiana jail worker nabbed aiding 10-inmate escape

Maintenance worker arrested in New Orleans jailbreak

Jail employee arrested after helping Louisiana inmates flee

A Louisiana jail employee arrested in connection with the escape of 10 inmates, intensifying law enforcement manhunt.

Senate passes no tax on tips bill unanimously

Senate OKs Trump-backed no tax on tips legislation

Senate unanimously clears no tax on tips act

Senate unanimously approves landmark bill eliminating federal taxes on cash tips, fulfilling a key Trump campaign promise.

EU lifts Syria sanctions to aid economic recovery

EU lifts long-standing sanctions on war-torn Syria to promote economic recovery amid ongoing regional instability.

US deports migrants to war-torn South Sudan defying court

Trump admin accused of illegal migrant deportations to South Sudan

Immigration lawyers accuse Trump admin of violating deportation court order

Trump administration criticized for deporting migrants to South Sudan, violating court orders and raising human rights alarms.

Rubio warns Syria brinks full-scale civil war

Syria could collapse into civil war, Rubio says

Tensions escalate as Marco Rubio warns Syria may plunge into full-scale civil war despite recent US-sanction easing.

Philippines, US hold first joint South China Sea drills

US and Philippines conduct naval exercises in contested waters

Philippine and US forces conduct joint maritime drills in South China Sea amid rising regional tensions.

FDA limits COVID-19 boosters to seniors and at-risk groups

FDA tightens COVID booster approval criteria for healthy adults

FDA cuts COVID booster access for healthy under 65

FDA restricts approval of COVID-19 boosters to elderly and high-risk groups, signaling shift in vaccination strategy.

Fifth New Orleans inmate caught after jail break

New Orleans captures fifth escaped inmate, six remain free

Half of New Orleans jailbreak gang still on the run

Fifth escaped New Orleans inmate recaptured; half of the 10 jail escapees remain at large amid growing manhunt.

George Wendt, Norm of Cheers, dies at 76

Actor George Wendt, star of Cheers, passes at 76

Cheers star George Wendt dead at 76

End of an era as beloved 'Cheers' star George Wendt, iconic Norm Peterson, dies at age 76.

Trump pressures GOP holdouts on massive ‘big beautiful bill’

Trump exerts Capitol pressure over budget bill dissenters

GOP splits on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ amid infighting

Trump administration faces challenges passing ‘big beautiful bill’ amid GOP holdouts and internal dissent.

Elon Musk vows less political spending after 2024 surge

Musk says he’s done with big political donations

Tech mogul Elon Musk to cut back on election spending

Elon Musk signals pullback from political donations after massive spending during 2024 elections.

Krasner wins Philadelphia Democratic primary amid record killings

Soros-backed Philadelphia DA survives tough primary battle

Philadelphia DA Krasner fends off primary challenge

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner retains Democratic primary win despite soaring city murders and challenges.

EU steps up aid to save Radio Free Europe after US cuts

European Union backs Radio Free Europe amid US funding halt

EU provides emergency funds to preserve Radio Free Europe media outlet after US funding cessation.

FDA shifts COVID booster rules limiting shots for healthy adults

FDA ends routine COVID shots for most young, healthy Americans

FDA to cut Covid shot approvals for younger populations

FDA shifts COVID-19 vaccination approvals, narrowing boosters to vulnerable populations only, altering pandemic response.

US urges sanctions on Russia amid Trump-Putin call on Ukraine

Ukraine war: EU plans new sanctions after Trump diplomacy

Russia-Ukraine conflict updates with US urging sanctions on Moscow amid Trump-Putin talks and EU sanctions build-up.

Fifth New Orleans inmate recaptured; manhunt continues

Another New Orleans escapee caught, half still free

Fifth escaped New Orleans inmate recaptured, but five more remain on the run after mass jailbreak.

Underwater volcano off Oregon coast could erupt this year

Massive California offshore volcano expected to erupt soon

Massive eruption risks from underwater volcano near Oregon and California spark concerns over disaster potential.

Japan's export growth stalls as US tariffs bite

Japanese export growth slows due to impact of US tariffs amid ongoing trade tensions between Japan and US.

Suicide bomber hits school bus in Pakistan killing 4 children

Blast targets Pakistan school bus killing four kids

Pakistan school bus suicide bombing kills at least four children and wounds dozens, escalating terror threats.

Dem congresswoman charged with assault at ICE protest

DOJ charges NJ Rep McIver over ICE confrontation

Trump backs charges against Dem lawmaker in immigration scuffle

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver charged with felony assault following ICE detention skirmish.

Actors union files charge over Fortnite AI voices

Microsoft and Epic Games face backlash from actors' union over AI usage in voice roles, including Fortnite's Darth Vader.

FAA caps flights at Newark after repeated control outages

Newark airport flight limits extended due to controller shortage

Major airports experience flight caps and communication blackouts amid ongoing air traffic control system failures.

Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76

Legendary Cheers actor George Wendt passes at 76

George Wendt, famous for playing Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76, prompting tributes from co-stars and fans worldwide.

FDA raises bar for COVID vaccine trial approvals

FDA sets higher standards for clinical trials of new COVID vaccines, aiming for stricter safety and efficacy data.

Senate passes crypto regulation bill amid bipartisan support

Ethereum-focused bill moves ahead in Senate

Senate advances bipartisan crypto regulation bill aiming to bring more oversight to digital currency markets.

Skeptics hold out against Trump’s megabill push

GOP hesitates as Trump demands swift 'big beautiful bill' vote

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' faces ongoing skepticism and division among GOP lawmakers, imperiling quick passage.