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Liberty University Student Petitions Supreme Court Over Rescinded State Grant, Alleges Religious Discrimination
Bethany Hall argues Virginia's decision to revoke her $5,000 annual Tuition Assistance Grant after she switched majors at the Christian university violates her religious liberty rights.
Waterboarded at a CIA Black Site, Abu Zubaydah Gave up a Name Before 9/11
Jordanian intelligence flagged the al-Qaeda operative as planning U.S. attacks just weeks before the September 11 strikes.
Jordanian Intelligence Warned U.S. of Abu Zubaydah Considering Domestic Attacks in August 2001
The al-Qaeda member and Palestinian national was flagged as a potential threat weeks before the September 11 attacks, documents show.
AOC Signals Potential 2028 Presidential Run With Shift Toward Political Center
The New York Democrat's recent comments on 'woke' politics and emphasis on party unity suggest a calculated move toward broader electoral appeal.
Mark Ruffalo Denies Antisemitism Accusations Amid Paramount Merger Dispute over Israel Comments
The Avengers actor criticized Oracle technology supplied to Israel following October 7 attacks, prompting Paramount and critics to question the language he used.
Nonpartisan Group Builds Election Trust Direct Engagement With Officials
Mormon Women for Ethical Government increased member confidence scores from 3.6 to 4.6 after meetings with Arizona Secretary of State and election facility tours.
Florida Democratic Senate Nominee Angie Nixon Backed Abolishing Electoral College, Ranked-Choice Voting in Resurfaced Clips
The Democratic Socialist defeated Alexander Vindman in the primary and will face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November's special election.
U.S. Military Kills Two Narco-Terrorists in Strike on Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The August 23 operation marks the second announced strike in over two months as the Trump administration has escalated lethal action against alleged drug trafficking vessels.
Tech Industry Faces Growing Concerns Over Data Center Costs and Power Grid Strain
Major technology companies are reevaluating expansion plans as electricity demand from AI infrastructure outpaces utility capacity in key markets.
Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Celebrated Before Auditors Found Major Flaws, Raising Policy Questions
The University of Tennessee audit found Dr. Craig Towers' widely cited study lacked proper approval and verifiable data, prompting concerns about clinical guidelines for treating pregnant women with addiction.