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DC officials clear out homeless encampment near I-66 ramp in Foggy Bottom

DC officials clear out homeless encampment near I-66 ramp in Foggy Bottom

WASHINGTON (7News) — The District is carrying out a homeless “encampment engagement” on Thursday near the Interstate 66 ramp in Foggy Bottom, the mayor’s office confirmed to 7News. RELATED | Shelters or jail: Local leaders concerned for DC’s homeless amid Trump’s federal crackdown Officials said the city will continue offering services and shelter to unhoused residents, adding that the same …

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Massachusetts health officials warn about potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters

Massachusetts health officials warn about potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters

Health officials in Massachusetts are warning the public about a potentially deadly bacteria in coastal waters after a person was infected. The state’s Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday about Vibrio bacteria following what it called “an extremely rare case” of Vibrio vulnificus infection. Officials said the person was most likely exposed to it while at a beach …

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After 1987 flood, Texas officials took little action on flood control

After 1987 flood, Texas officials took little action on flood control

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. KERR COUNTY — Lavonda Koons gripped the back of the driver’s seat, watching as the Guadalupe River rose …

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Solomon Peña: Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years for convictions in shootings at officials’ homes

Solomon Peña: Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years for convictions in shootings at officials’ homes

Facebook Tweet Email Link Albuquerque, New Mexico AP  —  A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque in the aftermath of the 2020 election. A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Peña earlier this year of …

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US to impose visa restrictions on officials, alleging ties to Cuban labor program – Reuters

US to impose visa restrictions on officials, alleging ties to Cuban labor program  Reuters US imposes visa restrictions on Brazilian officials for working with Cuban medical mission  Politico Trump sanctions Brazilians, ex-PAHO officials over Cuban medical mission in Brazil  Miami Herald Visa Restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadan Government Officials Involved in the Cuban Regime’s Coercive Forced Labor Export Scheme  U.S. Department of State …

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US imposes visa restrictions on Brazilian officials for working with Cuban medical mission – Politico

US imposes visa restrictions on Brazilian officials for working with Cuban medical mission  Politico Visa Restrictions on African, Cuban, and Grenadan Government Officials Involved in the Cuban Regime’s Coercive Forced Labor Export Scheme  U.S. Department of State (.gov) Trump sanctions Brazilians, ex-PAHO officials over Cuban medical mission in Brazil  Miami Herald US to revoke visas and impose restrictions on officials, alleging ties to …

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Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aid – The Washington Post

Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aid  The Washington Post Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules  The New York Times Humanitarian groups cannot challenge Trump’s impoundment of foreign aid grants, appeals court rules  Politico Appeals court allows Trump to continue ending foreign aid grants  CNN US appeals court lets Trump cut billions in foreign aid  Reuters …

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Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Palo Pinto County, officials say

Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Palo Pinto County, officials say

Train derails, causes small grass fire in Palo Pinto, officials say Train derails, causes small grass fire in Palo Pinto, officials say 00:29 Emergency crews are responding to a train derailment east of Gordon in Palo Pinto Tuesday afternoon. According to officials, the derailment happened at about 1:45 p.m. over a railroad bridge on Coalville Road north of State 183. …

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White House lands on Trump-Putin summit location as officials scramble to prepare for historic Alaska meeting

White House lands on Trump-Putin summit location as officials scramble to prepare for historic Alaska meeting

Facebook Tweet Email Link American officials scrambling this weekend to identify and lock down a venue for Friday’s summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart quickly discovered a major snag: summertime is peak tourist season in Alaska, and options both available and equipped to host the two world leaders were severely limited. When word reached certain prominent Alaskans …

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