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The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds
The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states.
US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.
Today in History: August 1, America gets its MTV
MTV began its American broadcast; the first music video aired on the new cable TV...
US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record
The vast majority are parents eschewing shots for nonmedical reasons.
American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
Some critics saw the wordplay as a nod, either unintentional or deliberate, to eugenics.
Virginia Giuffre’s family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein ‘stole’ her
Giuffre's family also says Ghislaine Maxwell should stay in prison.
Teacher admits to fatally stabbing couple on a hike with their kids in a random attack in Arkansas
Authorities are trying to determine a motive for the attack.
Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record
Swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all...
Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
Tsunami warnings are being downgraded in most areas following one of this century's most powerful...
Today in History: July 30, Jenner takes gold in Montreal
Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner, set a world record of 8,618 points and...
Trump says Epstein ‘stole’ young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre
Giuffre was among Epstein’s most well-known sex trafficking accusers.