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Hantavirus Can Survive in Semen 6 Years After Infection, Study Finds
The finding comes as health officials monitor Americans who disembarked from a cruise ship where three passengers died from the Andes strain.
GOP Officials Weigh Electoral Landscape Six Months From Midterms
Republicans cite redistricting wins and cash advantage, but face challenges including Trump's low approval ratings and a base that may not turn out without him on the ballot.
Sen. Bill Cassidy Defeated in Louisiana Primary, Loses Seat After Voting to Convict Trump on Impeachment
The two-term senator's 2021 impeachment vote proved decisive as Trump-backed Julia Letlow advances to a runoff against John Fleming.
New York Magazine Reviews Writer Ross Barkan's Work Amid Plagiarism Allegations
The magazine is examining at least three stories with passages similar to work published by The Washington Post, the Intercept, and Compact Magazine.
Trump's Revenge Tour Claims Its Biggest Victim Yet with Cassidy's Louisiana Primary Loss
Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's Senate primary, ending his tenure after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges five years ago.
FBI Defends Director Kash Patel's Pearl Harbor Snorkel Trip Amid Veteran Criticism
Government emails obtained by AP reveal the director participated in a VIP snorkel expedition around the sunken USS Arizona after visiting a Hawaii field office in August.
Venezuela Deports Alex Saab, Close Ally of Maduro, to Face U.S. Criminal Proceedings
The Colombian-born businessman was pardoned by Biden in 2023 as part of a prisoner swap but now faces potential cooperation with federal prosecutors investigating Venezuelan government corruption.
Cuban-American Community Reflects on Family Escapes From Communism as U.S. Political Debates Heat Up
The 2.9 million Americans of Cuban origin represent a unique perspective shaped by firsthand experience with socialist governance, and their views are increasingly relevant in national debates over equity and capitalism.
Cuban Exile Community's Political Perspectives Shape Immigration Debate in 2026
Second-generation Cuban Americans draw on family histories of fleeing communism to frame contemporary policy debates about government, capitalism, and American identity.
Bulgaria Wins The 70th Eurovision Song Contest With 'Bangaranga' Amid Political Tensions Over Israel's Participation
The victory marks Bulgaria's first Eurovision win in its seventh decade of participation, while protests over Israel's inclusion and a five-nation boycott highlighted the contest's political divisions.