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New York City transit auctions final MetroCard machines

The MTA has started auctioning its last 60 MetroCard vending machines, with bids open through 19 August as New York moves toward Omny.

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New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein ranch records

New Mexico sued the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general Todd Blanche, accusing them of “stonewalling” its investigation into Epstein’s Zorro ranch.

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens in a tight race that highlighted party divisions over Israel, money in politics and the party’s future.

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Man arrested near Trump’s California golf course faces more charges

A California man arrested near Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course ahead of a presidential visit is facing additional charges after authorities disclosed new details, including weapons found in his vehicle and home.

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Report says utility tower sparked deadly LA Eaton fire

Los Angeles county investigators say the deadly 2025 Eaton fire was sparked by electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower.

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University of Maryland pharmacy instructor detained by ICE in Texas

University of Maryland pharmacy instructor Berhanu Kibret was detained by ICE at Dallas-Fort Worth airport after returning from a conference where he received a teacher of the year award.

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Vote on Blanche nomination after Republicans drop opposition

Todd Blanche is poised to become US attorney general after Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis dropped opposition following written confirmation over a disputed fund.

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Analysis: Trump faces pushback from allies on key issues

Trump faces setbacks on a Reflecting Pool case, Todd Blanche's attorney general bid and Iran talks, highlighting legal and political reality.

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US House ethics panel recommends censure for Republican Chuck Edwards

The US ethics committee recommended censure for North Carolina Republican Chuck Edwards, saying he fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment toward two young female staffers.

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John Oliver slams police surveillance as ‘Big Brother on steroids’

John Oliver criticized police surveillance tech, including cameras, ShotSpotter, ALPRs and Stingrays, saying the tools are invasive, error-prone and often used without enough public scrutiny.

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Arizona court says clergy need not report abuse learned in confession

Arizona’s supreme court ruled clergy are not required to report child abuse learned in confession, ending a case involving three abused children, the LDS church and two bishops.

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Blanche withdraws Trump fund plan after senators reach deal

Todd Blanche formally withdrew Donald Trump's proposed $1.8bn fund for allies prosecuted after the 2021 Capitol riot, clearing a key obstacle to his Senate confirmation.

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