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In a unanimous decision issued Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal prosecution of a marijuana user for gun ownership violated the Second Amendment. The narrow ruling addresses concerns about vague statutory language while leaving room for future regulations targeting dangerous drug users.
A collaborative eight-part investigative series from NPR, KUOW, and The Seattle Times examines the unsolved 2020 shooting death of sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. during Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, surfacing evidence never before made public.
The National Mall will transform into a multi-week state fair celebration beginning June 25, featuring pavilions from all 50 states and U.S. territories, a daily rodeo, and musical performances as part of the nation's 250th birthday commemoration. However, several states have declined to send official government delegations, citing financial concerns.
The National Constitution Center has launched guided tactile tours in Signers' Hall, allowing blind and low vision visitors to touch life-size bronze statues of the Constitution's signers. The initiative represents a growing movement among museums to expand accessibility beyond basic building requirements.
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 36 percent, with only one-third of Americans approving of his economic stewardship as gas prices and inflation continue to strain household budgets, according to a new national poll.
The Obama Presidential Center will hold its dedication ceremony Thursday in Chicago, featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, and John Legend. The more-than-19-acre campus on the city's south side opens to the public Friday.
While jet fuel costs have declined significantly from their April peak, aviation industry experts warn that travelers should not expect corresponding decreases in ticket prices. Airlines cite rising operational costs and labor expenses as reasons to maintain current fare levels.
The Obama Presidential Center will be dedicated Thursday in Chicago, featuring an eight-story museum tower, gardens, playgrounds, and basketball courts. Unlike traditional presidential libraries, the center operates independently of the National Archives system.
The U.S. Forest Service reports exceeding wildland firefighter hiring targets for this summer's fire season, even as the agency faces significant downsizing. Western states remain on edge amid historically dry conditions and fast-moving fires.
Arthur has become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, threatening dangerous flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast with rainfall totals potentially reaching 20 inches in some areas through early Friday.
Lionel Messi silenced doubters with three goals against Algeria as Argentina began its title defense, tying the all-time World Cup scoring record. The performance sets up an intense competition for the tournament's Golden Boot award among soccer's elite strikers.
A chance encounter with a neuropsychology expert on a flight from Baltimore to Charleston provided comfort and clarity to a young epilepsy patient facing brain surgery. Twenty-five years later, Rebecca Simonitsch still treasures the hand-drawn diagram that helped her understand what lay ahead.
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