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Hantavirus Has Not Mutated to Be More Transmissible: WHO
Three people died following an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, prompting quarantines of passengers at the National Quarantine Center in Nebraska.
Minnesota Medicaid Operator Under Investigation After Rise From Bankruptcy to Millions
Arnold Kubei’s home care companies received $3.2 million in state payments before authorities suspended his license over alleged service failures to vulnerable clients.
Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Election Clerk Convicted in Voting Machine Tampering Case
Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years for her role in a Mesa County election security breach, will be released June 1 after serving roughly two years.
DOJ Pushes to Indict Raúl Castro Over 1996 Downing of Civilian Planes, Officials Say
The potential charges stem from the shootdown of two civilian aircraft that killed four Cuban Americans nearly three decades ago.
North America's Largest Commuter Rail System Faces Potential Shutdown as Union Deadline Looms
The Long Island Rail Road serves 250,000 daily riders and has until Saturday morning to reach a contract deal with five labor unions representing half its workforce.
Virginia Governor Signs Sweeping Gun Control Package, Banning AR-15s and Standard-Capacity Magazines
The legislation, signed Thursday by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, also raises the minimum purchase age to 21 for certain firearms and faces immediate legal challenges from the NRA.
Trump Discloses at Least $220 Million in Securities Transactions as Ethics Review Continues
The financial disclosures reveal holdings in major technology and banking firms, with some stock trading reports filed months past the legal deadline.
Energy Secretary Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen This Summer at Latest
Wright projects deal with Iran possible in next few days but warns military option remains on table if negotiations fail.
Fidelity Investments Agrees to $2.5M Settlement Over 2024 Data Breach Affecting 77,000 Customers
Customers affected by the breach may be eligible for payouts up to $5,000 in documented losses or a $100 base payment under the class action settlement.
US Charges Iraqi Man With Plots to Target Jews in Cities From London to Los Angeles
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a Kataib Hezbollah commander, faces six terrorism counts and is accused of orchestrating attacks on Jewish institutions across North America and Europe.