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China now dominates shipbuilding; US faces security risks
China's shipbuilding dominance poses security risk for US

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In the past 20 years, China has become the world's top shipbuilder, producing more than half of all commercial ships....

New York fires 2,000 prison guards after wildcat strike
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike

ALBANY, New York: New York fired over 2,000 prison guards this week for not returning to work after a weeks-long strike that disrupted...

China hits Canadian agriculture with tariffs in trade retaliation
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING, China: China has announced new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products in retaliation for Canada's recent duties...

One dead, three injured as RV flips in Texas storm
Severe Texas storm flips an RV, killing 1 and injuring a family

ENNIS, Texas: A man died, and three of his family members were injured when their RV flipped several times during a strong storm at...

Man not the product of evolution, world-acclaimed naturalist argued
How Dr James Bell Pettigrew became spellbound about spirals

One halcyon spring day in 1903, the 69-year-old anatomist and naturalist Dr. James Bell Pettigrew sat at the top of a sloping street...

Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump’s Florida home
USAF jets intercept aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Air Force fighter jets have stopped a civilian plane that entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's...

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Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump’s Florida home
USAF jets intercept aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Air Force fighter jets have stopped a civilian plane that entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's...

US farmers face bankruptcy, economic uncertainty due to USDA freeze
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under USDA spending freeze

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Farmers and food groups across the U.S. are laying off workers, stopping investments, and struggling to get...

CDC study follows measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning an extensive study on possible links between...

Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz
Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz

(Photo credit: David Richard-Imagn Images) The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $12 million team option on first baseman Yandy Diaz...

Bruins fancy playoff run entering clash vs. Lightning
Bruins fancy playoff run entering clash vs. Lightning

(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images) The Boston Bruins look to start a new winning streak when they conclude a five-game...

Orlando City sign 16-year-old M Gustavo Caraballo
Orlando City sign 16-year-old M Gustavo Caraballo

(Photo credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images) Orlando City SC announced the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Gustavo Caraballo on Friday....

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