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Authorities say about 200 immigrants arrested in raids on 2 Southern California farms CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — Federal immigration authorities said Friday they arrested about 200 immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally in raids a day earlier on two California cannabis…

Federal authorities said Friday they arrested about 200 immigrants in raids on two California farms. Authorities offered 50k for information on one person suspected of firing a gun at federal agents. At least one worker was hospitalized.

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Kurdish separatist fighters in Iraq begin laying down weapons as part of peace process with Turkey SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — Fighters with a Kurdish separatist militant group that has waged a decades-long insurgency in Turkey began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday in no…

A Kurdish separatist militant group that waged a decades-long insurgency in Turkey laid down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday. The group announced in May that it would disband and renounce armed conflict.

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Obamas to produce Larry David US history sketch comedy series for HBO Obamas are teaming up with Larry David to produce a six-episode sketch comedy series on HBO to mark the country’s 250th anniversary, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Thursday.

The Obamas are teaming up with Larry David to produce a six-episode sketch comedy series on HBO to mark the country’s 250th anniversary, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Thursday.

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Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court on Friday threw out an agreement that would have allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him t…

A divided federal appeals court on Friday threw out an agreement that would have allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution.

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State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that critics say will…

The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a reorganization plan from the Trump administration. Critics worry it will damage America's influence and efforts to counter threats abroad.

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Schumer presses RFK Jr. to declare measles emergency Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to immediately declare a public health emergency for measles, blaming the senior Tr…

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to immediately declare a public health emergency for measles.

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Fentanyl dealer sentenced to thirty years in prison BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — 41-year old Branden Gywayne Givens had two outstanding warrants for his arrest when Bay County sheriff’s deputies pulled over his vehicle last year. They searc…

41-year old Branden Gywayne Givens was sentenced to thirty years in prison yesterday after Bay County Police searched his home and found 82 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill more than 4,000 people with fatal overdoses.

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Trump touring Texas flood damage Friday President Donald Trump arrived Friday in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation from the state’s catastrophic flooding, but he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promi…

President Donald Trump arrived Friday in Texas for a firsthand look at the devastation from the state’s catastrophic flooding, remaining conspicuously quiet about previous promises to do away with the federal agency in charge of disaster relief.

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Almost 1 in 3 adolescents have prediabetes: CDC More than 30 percent of American teenagers were considered prediabetic in 2023, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

More than 30 percent of American teenagers were considered prediabetic in 2023, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Panama City’s annual ‘Back to School’ supply drive underway PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Panama City has announced its annual “Back to School” supply drive that will be held from Monday, July 14 to Wednesday, August 6. According …

The City of Panama City has announced its annual “Back to School” supply drive that will be held from Monday, July 14 to Wednesday, August 6.

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It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven: How to get free drink — and a temporary ‘Tongue-too’ Customers can visit participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes to redeem their frozen drinks.

As part of an annual tradition, the convenience store chain is giving away free small Slurpee drinks to customers who visit a participating location of 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes on Friday, while supplies last.

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Florida teacher, coach federally indicted on child porn charges A former teacher and coach at Charlotte High School was federally indicted on four charges related to child pornography, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced.

A former teacher and coach at Charlotte High School was federally indicted on four charges related to child pornography, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced.

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Country singer facing misdemeanor charge in deadly Nashville crash Country music singer Conner Smith is being charged with a misdemeanor after a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood.

Country music singer Conner Smith is being charged with a misdemeanor after a 77-year-old woman was struck and killed in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood.

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JCSO arrest suspect in Cypress residence shooting incident JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in a shooting investigation on Thursday night. According to the JCSO, shortly after 8 p.m., auth…

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in a shooting investigation on Thursday night.

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Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast introduces new robotic surgery machine WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A new tool is advancing the general surgery department at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast.  It’s called the Da Vinci five robotic surgical system, and i…

A new tool is advancing the general surgery department at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. The Da Vinci five robotic surgical system saw its first patient at the hospital in Late June and since then has helped perform more than 30 procedures.

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State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department formally advised staffers Thursday that it would be sending layoff notices to some of them soon, coming as part of dramatic changes to the agency that the Tru…

The State Department formally advised staffers Thursday that it would be sending layoff notices to some of them soon, coming as part of dramatic changes to the agency that the Trump administration announced earlier this year.

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The UN warns millions will die by 2029 if US funding for HIV programs isn’t replaced LONDON (AP) — Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades and provided life-savin…

In the last six months, the sudden withdrawal of U.S. money has caused a “systemic shock,” U.N. officials warned, adding that if funding isn’t replaced, it could lead to over 4 million AIDS-related deaths and 6 million more HIV infections by 2029.

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As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey the aftermath of a deadly New Mexico flood RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double…

At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain village of Ruidoso, and local emergency managers warned Wednesday that number could more than double as teams survey more neighborhoods.

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The Latest: Trump says Canada’s role in US fentanyl crisis justifies 35% tariffs on Canadian goods President Donald Trump posted a letter to social media Thursday evening announcing Canadian goods will be subject to a 35% tariff rate starting Aug. 1, an aggressive increase to the 25% tariff firs…

President Donald Trump posted a letter Thursday evening announcing Canadian goods will be subject to a 35% tariff rate starting Aug. 1, an aggressive increase to the 25% tariff first announced by Trump in February.

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ICC believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are taking place now in Sudan’s Darfur region UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The International Criminal Court believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are continuing to take place in Sudan’s vast western Darfur region where civil war has raged f…

The International Criminal Court believes war crimes and crimes against humanity are continuing to take place in Sudan’s vast western Darfur region where civil war has raged for more than two years, the tribunal’s deputy prosecutor said Thursday.

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1,000 US counties without full-time local journalist: Report Fewer local journalists translates to fewer watchful eyes on school boards, local sports, businesses, town and city government, and other important local institutions, the report said.

The number of local journalists per capita in the United States has declined by about 75 percent on average since 2002, according to a report by the nonprofit Rebuild Local News and Muck Rack, an aggregator of journalism bylines.

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Man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump wants to represent himself in Florida case FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course told a federal judge Thursday he wants to fire his court-appointed lawyers an…

A man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course told a federal judge Thursday he wants to fire his lawyers and represent himself, saying he will be ready to defend himself before a trial jury this fall.

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Freed from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration NEW YORK (AP) — On a recent afternoon, Mahmoud Khalil sat in his Manhattan apartment, cradling his 10-week-old son as he thought back to the pre-dawn hours spent pacing a frigid immigration jail in…

Freed from ICE, Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, filed a claim for $20 million against the Trump administration, alleging he was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him.

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Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program, the Department of Health and Human S…

The Trump administration will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday.

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Moderna gets full FDA approval for kids COVID-19 vaccine The company expects to make the updated Spikevax available to U.S. patients in time for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season.

Moderna reports it has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children six months through 11 years of age, who are at an increased risk of the disease.

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Florida’s Second Chance Act: reform years in the making PORT ST. JOE, Fla. (WMBB) – With the official signing of the Second Chance Act, Florida is setting the standard for school sports safety. The legislation requires all high school athletes to …

With the official signing of the Second Chance Act, Florida is requiring all high school athletes to get EKG screenings beginning Fall of 2026.

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White House escalates pressure campaign on Fed chair by targeting its headquarters renovation WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates or quit his post by targeting the expensive renovatio…

President Donald Trump is escalating his pressure campaign to get the Federal Reserve chairman to either lower interest rates or quit his post by targeting the expensive renovation at the central bank’s headquarters.

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Florida’s Second Chance Act: reform years in the making PORT ST. JOE, Fla. (WMBB) – With the official signing of the Second Chance Act, Florida is setting the standard for school sports safety. The legislation requires all high school athletes to …

Florida's Second Chance Act: reform years in the making

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State Lawmakers hit Governor Desantis with a lawsuit TALLHASSEE, FLA. (WMBB) — The same five Florida legislators that were denied entry into Alligator Alcatraz are suing Governor DeSantis in Florida’s supreme court. State Representative D…

State Lawmakers hit Governor Desantis with a lawsuit

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Backstreet boy’s lawyer breaks down lawsuit against Walton County Sheriff’s Office WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — “You win the case because you’ve got the evidence that proves you’re right and that’s what we have here,” Littrell’s Attorney …

Backstreet boy's lawyer breaks down lawsuit against Walton County Sheriff's Office

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