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Military service and PTSD do not excuse Graham Platner’s behavior

A Marine veteran running for U.S. Senate has been criticized for his long history of bad behavior and questionable stances, which he has attempted to attribute to his PTSD, but a fellow veteran argues that PTSD does not absolve him of his actions and that he must be held accountable.

Airline fuel costs jump 78 percent in past year amid war with Iran

As the war in Iran passes the 100-day mark, the cost for America's airline industry is mounting. On Friday, a report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) stated that U.S. airlines paid nearly $6.5 billion in fuel costs in April. That was up more than 26 percent from March and up 78 percent from...

Live updates: Trump tells Israel, Iran to hold fire; LA mayoral race looks like Bass vs. Raman

President Trump early Monday morning demanded that Israel and Iran stop "shooting," after a weekend that saw the sides trading strikes. Iran shortly thereafter announced an end to hostilities, which it says were resumed when Israel attacked Lebanon. With the Los Angeles mayoral race appearing set between incumbent Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, Republicans are...

Justice Alito thinks only liberals deserve stinging rebukes

It is regrettable, and perhaps telling, that Alito’s newfound concern for rhetorical delicacy arose in the context of a civil rights case.

Paxton’s impeachment defense lawyer backs Talarico for Texas Senate

A lawyer who helped defend Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) during his 2023 impeachment trial has endorsed his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico (D), in Texas's high-profile Senate race. Houston-based defense attorney Dan Cogdell, who helped lead Paxton’s successful defense during his 2023 impeachment trial and securities fraud case, said his former client is...

USDA confirms 2 new screwworm cases in Texas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday said two additional cases of New World screwworm were detected in Texas days after authorities discovered the flesh-eating parasite returned to the Lone Star State for the first time in decades. One reported case of an infested calf occurred in La Salle County, Texas while another case...

Fewer Americans see US as exceptional ahead of 250th birthday: Survey

A new poll released Monday found that fewer Americans see the U.S. as an exceptional country as it approaches its 250th birthday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey found that 44 percent say the U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world, with about one-quarter of Americans saying the U.S. stands...

Power of plasma: How to curb new viral outbreaks that lack vaccines

When people recover from viral diseases, they make antibodies that can then be transferred to other affected individuals. Enter convalescent plasma.

After solar flare, could we see the northern lights on Monday?

Geomagnetic storm warnings were issued over the weekend after a massive solar flare was spotted.

Republican lawmaker says Trump can save FISA by canceling plans to put Pulte as acting DNI

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Monday urged President Trump to save surveillance powers authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by canceling Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte’s appointment to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI).  “FISA gives us over 50 percent of our most sensitive intelligence and has enabled...

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