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Former WA AG candidate Pete Serrano selected as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington?
AM 770 KTTH - Washington State
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August 7, 2025
Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano, who ran as the Republican candidate for Washington State Attorney General last year, has been selected by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington. The Senate still needs...
U.S. adds new African nation to expanding visa restrictions list
Business Insider Africa
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August 8, 2025
According to a statement from the U.S. State Department, the pause in services will not apply to most diplomatic and official visas, but it is expected to affect thousands of students, tourists, and business travelers from Zimbabwe who rely on...
U.S. Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Washington — The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits. One Air Force sergeant said...
Senate Reforms Boost Manufactured Homes to Tackle U.S. Housing Shortage
WebProNews
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August 8, 2025
The Push for Reform in Manufactured Housing As the U.S. grapples with a persistent housing shortage, lawmakers are turning their attention to manufactured homes as a viable solution for affordable starter options. Recent developments indicate that...
U.S reevaluates Kenya's NATO status amid concerns over China ties
Africanews
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August 8, 2025
The U.S. State Department will reassess Kenya’s status as an ally country to NATO amid concerns over the East African country's growing ties to China, Iran, and Russia. The U.S. Secretary of State will initiate a full-scale review of Kenya’s...
U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage to visit Meskwaki Powwow during 99-County tour tonight
Tama-Toledo News Chronicle - Iowa
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Photo provided by Sage Campaign. Nathan Sage, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will be making a stop at the 109th Annual Meskwaki Powwow on Friday evening as part of his statewide “99 Counties in 99 Days” tour. He is scheduled to attend...
President Lee expected to begin U.S. visit with stop at Arlington National Cemetery
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 8, 2025
Published: 08 Aug. 2025, 19:19 President Lee Jae Myung speaks on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 6. [YONHAP] WASHINGTON — President Lee Jae Myung is expected to open his first visit to the United States with a stop at Arlington...
U.S. doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president Maduro on drug charges
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 8, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world’s largest narco-traffickers and working with cartels to flood the U.S. with...
US accuses India over Russia trade, but data reveals Washington’s own higher imports from Moscow
Daijiworld News
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August 8, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network- Washington Washington, Aug 8: Even as the United States imposed a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods — citing New Delhi’s continued trade with Russia — official figures from the US Census Bureau reveal a glaring...
US increases Reward for Information on Venezuelan President to $50 Million
Sarajevo Times
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August 8, 2025
The U.S. State Department and Justice Department announced a reward of up to $50 million on Thursday for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for alleged violations of U.S. drug laws. The reward,...
U.S. Doubles Bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to Record $50 Million
[your]NEWS
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August 8, 2025
Justice and State Departments cite narco-terrorism, cartel ties, and national security threat By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The U.S. Department of Justice and State Department have announced a record $50 million reward for information leading to the...
U.S. Doubles To $50 Million Reward For Information Against One Of Lukashenko's Friends
Charter 97
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7 Nicolás Maduro For violating America's drug laws. The U.S. State Department and Justice Department have increased the reward to $50 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for violating U.S. drug...
U.S. stops issuing visas to Zimbabeans
Africanews
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August 8, 2025
The United States embassy in Zimbabwe has said it is suspending routine visa services. The embassy cited national security and public safety concerns. The directive to pause consular services came from Washington. The pause does not apply to...
U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 August
Hospitality Net
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August 8, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 2 August. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the...
U.S. offers $50 million reward for information leading to arrest of Nicolas Maduro
BNO News
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice and State Department have announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, doubling the previous amount. The reward, described as “historic” by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, is...
U.S. doubles bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50 million over drug charges
Africanews
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August 8, 2025
The Trump administration has doubled the reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, accusing him of leading one of the world’s largest narco-trafficking operations. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Maduro would be...
U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze
Knews Kathimerini
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A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread. The 10-member team, from the U.S. Bureau...
U.S. Vows to Resolve Double Tariff Issue, Japan Says
StratNews Global
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August 8, 2025
Home Indo-Pacific Japan U.S. Vows to Resolve Double Tariff Issue, Japan Says Ryosei Akazawa urged U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to ensure that a 15% levy agreed last month on Japanese imports was not...
U.S. Seeks AI Ban To Stop Airlines Unfairly Weaponizing Americans’ Personal Data To Hike Prices After Delta Concerns
The Travel
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August 7, 2025
Airline controversies flood headlines semi-regularly. For instance, several weeks ago, Southwest's leaked loyalty program survey details sparked uproar among some passengers who weren't happy about the airline's speculative changes to its Rapid...
S. Korea Again Postpones Decision on Google’s Map Data Transfer Request Amid U.S. Pressure
The Korea Bizwire
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August 8, 2025
Google’s Bid for South Korean High-Precision Maps Sparks National Security Concerns (Image courtesy of Google) SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government on Friday delayed its decision on Google’s request to export high-precision...