America's billionaires pay lower tax rates than you do, study finds
The wealthiest 400 people in the U.S. pay a tax rate of 24%, lower than the average rate for all other taxpayers, economists find.
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Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death is sentenced to 89 days in jail
A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 89 days in jail for faking his own drowning to meet a woman in the country of Georgia.
New ICE detention facility leaves small Tennessee town divided
The town leaders of Mason, Tennessee, voted to reopen a shuttered private prison and turn it into an ICE detention center.
SpaceX launches giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket on critical test flight
SpaceX launched its huge Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday, chalking up what appeared to be a remarkably successful test flight in the wake of three back-to-back failures earlier this year.
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Florida could be next big target for GOP redistricting before 2026 elections
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
Videos show dust storm sweeping through Phoenix area
A massive dust storm hit the Phoenix area Monday, causing power outages, knocking down trees and forcing a temporary ground stop at the city's main airport.
Oregon safari park owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
West Coast Game Park Safari owner Brian Tenney was indicted on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility.
U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.
Trump administration threatens funding for 3 states over trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
Trump says U.S. will seek the death penalty for murders committed in D.C.
"If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington, D.C., we're going to be seeking the death penalty," President Trump said.
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