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Trump Pushes for Appearance on New $250 Bill
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Trump Pushes for Appearance on New $250 Bill

President Trump is advocating for his image to be featured on a proposed $250 bill, according to discussions with financial historians. The unprecedented move raises questions about presidential currency traditions and the process for determining who appears on American money.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Judge Blocks Trump Name from Kennedy Center
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Judge Blocks Trump Name from Kennedy Center

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump cannot add his name to the Kennedy Center, stating that only Congress has the authority to rename the Washington, D.C. arts complex. The ruling also temporarily halts a planned two-year closure for renovations.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Pam Bondi Testifies on Epstein Files Handling
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Pam Bondi Testifies on Epstein Files Handling

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before House lawmakers Friday in a closed-door hearing regarding her controversial handling of millions of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony comes amid ongoing criticism from survivors and Democrats over the release process.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Deadly Explosion at Dallas Apartment Complex Kills Three
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Deadly Explosion at Dallas Apartment Complex Kills Three

A devastating explosion at a Dallas apartment complex has claimed at least three lives, including a child, with authorities warning that additional victims may still be discovered. The incident has prompted an ongoing search and rescue operation.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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California Teen Wins National Spelling Bee in Record-Breaking Spell-Off

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, claimed victory at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday after spelling a record 32 words in 90 seconds during a dramatic spell-off round. The eighth grader defeated 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta from Jersey City, New Jersey, in the final showdown.

5/29/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Black Homeowners Still Awaiting Tornado Aid One Year Later
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Black Homeowners Still Awaiting Tornado Aid One Year Later

One year after devastating tornadoes struck St. Louis, Black homeowners in a predominantly African American neighborhood continue to wait for promised assistance. Decades of disinvestment left the community particularly vulnerable to the disaster's impact.

5/28/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Virginia CIA Official Arrested with $40 Million in Gold
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Virginia CIA Official Arrested with $40 Million in Gold

Federal authorities arrested David J. Rush, a former senior CIA executive from Ashburn, after discovering more than 300 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches in his home. The FBI alleges he stole the assets from the agency while fabricating his educational credentials and military service record.

5/28/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Federal Judge Declines to Block Trump Mail Voting Order
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Trump Mail Voting Order

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has refused to temporarily halt President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, leaving the controversial directive in place as legal challenges continue. The ruling tests constitutional limits on presidential power over elections.

5/28/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Street Drug Deaths Drop 14 Percent Nationally
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Street Drug Deaths Drop 14 Percent Nationally

Street drug deaths in the United States declined roughly 14 percent in 2025, according to the latest overdose report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, certain Western states continue to experience a deadly surge in fatalities.

5/28/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Religious History Curriculum Bill
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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Religious History Curriculum Bill

An Ohio legislator is championing legislation that would authorize public schools to incorporate instruction on religion's influence throughout American history. The Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act has sparked debate over historical accuracy and potential classroom divisiveness.

5/28/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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