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What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal...

What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal...

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US B-2 Bombers, Bunker-Busters and Alternatives

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Spirit stealth bomber represents one of America’s most advanced strategic weapons pl...

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US Social Security, Medicare to Run Short of Funds in 2033, Trustees Say

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How Close Is Iran to Having Nuclear Weapons?

VIENNA -Israel has carried out attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. ...

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Nippon Steel’s Purchase of US Steel Closes, With Big Role for Trump

(Reuters) -Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel closed on Wednesday, the companies said, confirming an unusual degre...

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‘Who’s Running the White House?’ Trump Brings Back ICE Raids on Farms, Restaurants

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Houthi Official Says Group Will Intervene to Support Iran Against Israel

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Obama Steps Back Into Public Eye at a Stormy Political Moment

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Trump Says US Won’t Kill Iranian Leader ‘for Now’ as Israel-Iran Air War Rages On

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Israel Says Attacks on Iran Are Nothing Compared With What Is Coming

JERUSALEM/DUBAI (Reuters) -Israel pounded Iran for a second day on Saturday and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its campaign would in...

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