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False Start: U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Decide Whether Courts May Certify Damages Classes That Include Uninjured Class Members
JD Supra - California
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June 13, 2025
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court changed course and dismissed the writ of certiorari that it previously had granted in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304 (U.S. June 5, 2025). In doing so, the...
700 U.S. Marines deployed to LA in rare move as more protests expected over weekend
The Globe and Mail
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June 13, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Americans remain divided on deployment of the Marines during civil disturbances and many city and state officials oppose the ramp-up of enforcement.Noah Berger/The Associated Press U.S. Marines were deployed to Los...
Effort seeks to block Bill Essayli’s U.S. attorney confirmation
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
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June 13, 2025
California’s senators should block Bill Essayli from getting a full term as U.S. attorney for much of Southern California, according to a coalition that wants the Golden State’s senators to take action. Critics want to prevent Essayli, a...
Radiation exposure fund backed by Missouri’s Hawley included in U.S. Senate mega-bill
Idaho Capital Sun
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June 13, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri praised the addition of radiation exposure compensation funds in the Senate version of the costly “one big beautiful” budget reconciliation bill that extends and expands tax cuts and reduces funding...
Africa must not stay silent on the U.S. remittance tax
Business and Financial Times
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June 13, 2025
By Prince Kojo TABIRI Esq. & Eric AKUAMOAH-BOATENG On May 22nd 2025, the United States House of Representatives passed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which includes provisions to impose a 3.5 percent tax on money sent abroad by immigrants,...
Michael Madigan, longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, sentenced
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, has officially been sentenced to prison after a tense hearing that saw him scolded by a judge. In the final step of what has become a stunning political collapse, Madigan was...
Blue states win block on Trump’s order to overhaul U.S. elections
Tucson Sentinel - Arizona
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A March executive order from President Donald Trump could create “chaos and confusion” surrounding the U.S. election process, a federal judge ruled Friday in blocking parts of the order decried by Democratic states as “blatantly unconstitutional.”...
180 U.S. citizens started their new journey at Peoria naturalization ceremony
Week 25 - Illinois
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June 13, 2025
PEORIA (25News Now) - Cheers filled the room at the Peoria Public Library on Friday as 180 people became U.S. citizens. Throughout the day, two naturalization ceremonies were held. Men and women from around 60 countries came to take the oath to...
Vietnam Poised to Boost Market Access for U.S. Exports, Reveals Economic Minister
Retail News Asia
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June 13, 2025
During a pivotal meeting with Senator Roger Marshall in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the United States. This...
Believe Eyes U.S. Expansion While Maintaining Focus on Emerging Markets: ‘We’re Building Teams in 50 Countries’
Billboard
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June 13, 2025
In 2023, Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie told Billboard he was eying the U.S. Two years later, the Paris-based company is ready to expand its artist and label services business to the world’s largest music market. “We’re building teams in 50...
Ryder Cup icon has made thoughts clear on Rory McIlroy snub as U.S. Open leader makes admission
Irish Star
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June 13, 2025
J.J. Spaun outshone the world's top golfers on Thursday, setting the pace early at Oakmont Country Club with a four-under 66 in the first round of the U.S. Open. Spaun carded four birdies to match the lowest-ever opening round for a U.S. Open. His...
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
CBS News
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging summer camp operators to check for documentation of immunity from measles through vaccination or prior infection for all children, staff and volunteers, amid a deadly year of...
Unusual ditches at U.S. Open have players seeking rules advice
BVM Sports
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June 13, 2025
At Oakmont, the U.S. Open has introduced players to unique drainage ditches that come into play on six different holes. These ditches, while primarily dry, are marked as water hazards and require players to navigate unusual rules as they attempt...
Longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history to be sentenced on corruption charges
Xinhua News Agency
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NEW YORK, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Michael Madigan's stunning political collapse is expected to culminate on Friday when the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history is sentenced on federal bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud convictions tied...
Trump clears U.S. Steel sale to Nippon Steel, but details of merger still unclear
CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania
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Trump doubles steel tariffs as deal sparks hope Trump announces 50% steel tariffs as Nippon deal sparks hope for U.S. jobs 02:33 President Trump on Friday cleared the way for Japan-based Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel, though key details about...
Canadians hanging tough at demanding U.S. Open
TSN
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June 13, 2025
In golf, nowhere is the margin between good and great, success and failure, or making the cut or missing it greater than at a U.S. Open. This year, that’s extremely so. Punishing rough, slick greens and more sand than most beaches, have made...
Soldiers, KS Gov. Kelly celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army at Fort Leavenworth
KSHB - Missouri
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June 13, 2025
FT. LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — This weekend, the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th birthday under the theme “This We’ll Defend,” honoring the service and sacrifices made by its men and women throughout history. The festivities kicked off at Fort...
2 Chinese scientists will stay in jail while accused of bringing biological material to U.S.
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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June 13, 2025
DETROIT — Two Chinese scientists accused of smuggling or shipping biological material into the United States for use at the University of Michigan will remain in custody after waiving their right to a hearing Friday in federal court. Yunqing Jian...
Copilot Vision On Windows With Highlights Rolls Out In The U.S.
TechWorm
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June 13, 2025
Microsoft on Thursday officially announced the launch of “Copilot Vision on Windows with Highlights” in the U.S., a significant step in its mission to make its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant smarter, more helpful, and a seamless part of...
France’s Perez records hole-in-one at U.S. Open
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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OAKMONT, Pa. — Frenchman Victor Perez carded a hole-in-one at the par-3 sixth hole on Friday in the second round of the 125th U.S. Open. Perez’s ace was the first in a U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club since Scott Simpson accomplished the feat in...