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Ahead of the national observance for Old Glory, Lackawanna County scouts retire American flags
WVIA - Pennsylvania
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June 14, 2025
Dickson City Troop 21 Assistant Scoutmaster Greg Strony handed out 13 red and white fabric stripes and one block of blue with 50 white stars to a group of scouts. The scouts stood facing a pile of U.S. flags ready to burn. Ahead of Flag Day today,...
Trump administration told U.S. allies in Middle East about Israel's Iran strikes in advance
CBS News
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The State Department on Thursday informed multiple U.S.-allied governments in the Middle East in advance of Israel's strikes on Iran, four sources told CBS News. Secretary of State Marco Rubio personally reached out to a number of allies, the...
Sheinbaum reaffirms commitment to Mexicans' human rights after detainee's death in U.S.
Xinhua News Agency
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MEXICO CITY, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday reiterated that her government will always seek "respect for the human rights" of Mexicans abroad, following the death of a Mexican citizen in custody at a U.S....
Federal judge blocks Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
Hindustan Times
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June 13, 2025
President Donald Trump must return to California Gov. Gavin Newsom control over National Guard troops the president deployed to Los Angeles to assist in immigration enforcement and controlling unrest, a federal judge said in a temporary...
Why does Nippon Steel want to buy U.S. Steel? 5 things to know
Nikkei Asia
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TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed former President Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, marking a major milestone in protracted efforts to seal the $14.9 billion deal. The plan was announced in...
Who's a reliable partner in an uncertain world?
CGTN
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Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao arrives for trade talks with the U.S. at Lancaster House in London, the UK, June 10, 2025. /CFP Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao arrives for trade talks with the U.S. at Lancaster House in London, the UK,...
Trump's $1,000 Baby Account Aligns With Billionaire Investor Warren Buffett's 'Start Young' Philosophy
Benzinga
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President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to make every newborn in the United States a stock investor. This initiative is part of his “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a comprehensive tax and spending package that has passed the House and is now under...
GOP push to sell off public lands revived in Senate. Here's how it could affect Nevada
The Nevada Independent
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June 14, 2025
As the famous Vladimir Lenin quote goes, “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” This week felt like the latter. Protests in Los Angeles — and President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to the...
Got a gripe? Here's how to reach your Michigan members of Congress
Battle Creek Enquirer - Michigan
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Got a question or a gripe for someone in Congress, or Michigan? Here's how you can get in touch with someone. Who represents me in Congress? Just in case you've forgotten your high school civics lessons (or maybe never had them), here's the...
US judge obstructs elections overhaul
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 14, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. ATLANTA -- A federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to overhaul elections in the U.S., siding with a group of Democratic state attorneys...
Weather, war and protests threaten to rain on Trump’s military parade
NBC News
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June 14, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's military parade here on Saturday — a celebration of the Army's 250th birthday that happens to coincide with the commander in chief's 79th birthday — comes at a time when American forces are supporting domestic...
Desert Gardener: Plant a patriotic garden to celebrate Flag Day and America
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Each year on National Flag Day, June 14, we celebrate our flag which symbolizes America’s democracy and our freedoms. Americans are asked to proudly fly their U.S. flag on Flag Day. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day;...
Flag Day 2025: The right way to celebrate the American flag
MetroWest Daily News - Massachusetts
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On June 14, we will not only be saluting the Army's 250th year with President Donald Trump's military parade in downtown Washington, D.C., we will also be celebrating America's symbol of freedom: the American flag. A flag resolution was adopted...
Letter to Cuba roils Caribbean, Americas
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 14, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- An unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades that operate worldwide and provide...
What is Flag Day? Why we honor the American flag on June 14
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th and commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in 1777. This year, Flag Day coincides with a military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Flag Day is this weekend and coincides...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - it’s big but is it beautiful? Editorial Board Roundtable
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 14, 2025
Pending in the U.S. Senate is House-passed H.R. 1 - the 1,038-page reconciliation bill, formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). True to its name, it appears to be a compendium of President Donald Trump’s key priorities and/or...
World’s most powerful ex-New Yorker gets a DC military parade
Asia Times
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June 14, 2025
Donald Trump’s plan for a military parade on June 14, 2025, officially to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army as well as coinciding with the president’s 79th birthday, is yet another indication of his affinity for authoritarian...
‘Self-Deportees can Re-Enter the U.S. legally utilizing Labor Department Programs and Regulations’ : Kristi Noem
[your]NEWS
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June 14, 2025
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday, during an interview with Fox News, called on undocumented immigrants in the U.S. to “self-deport” using the CBP One app, which offers a $1,000 stipend and a free flight back to their home...
Lawsuit claims Rockland votes miscounted in 2024 election. Were they?
The Journal News - New York
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NEW CITY - A Sloatsburg resident who ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024 is challenging the election results in Rockland. Diane Sare, of the Lyndon LaRouche Party, and two other voters claim in court papers that the Rockland Board of Elections...
Is Lula’s Fourth Run a Risky Repeat of Biden’s Journey?
Asume Tech
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June 14, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Brazil’s former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly referred to as Lula, appears poised to announce his candidacy for a fourth term at nearly 80 years old. This move has sparked significant concern and...