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Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

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Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

Future of Voice of America unclear, after judge rules Kari Lake had no authority to overhaul VOA

Future of Voice of America unclear, after judge rules Kari Lake had no authority to overhaul VOA

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi’s state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi’s state primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s special congressional election

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia’s special congressional election

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they’re grappling with a new Mideast war

These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they’re grappling with a new Mideast war

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Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration

NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration

South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official

South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

Opposing groups rally in D.C. one week after start of Iran conflict

Opposing groups rally in D.C. one week after start of Iran conflict

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

Federal judge rules Trump administration’s actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal

Federal judge rules Trump administration’s actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice

Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East

Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East

Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

Maryland, DC urge SNAP recipients to update their eligibility under new work requirements

Maryland, DC urge SNAP recipients to update their eligibility under new work requirements

GSA pledges help if FBI move forces National Children’s Museum relocation

GSA pledges help if FBI move forces National Children’s Museum relocation

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Explosions rock Iran’s capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify

Explosions rock Iran’s capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify

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