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Mosque Attack Leaves Five Dead in San Diego
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Mosque Attack Leaves Five Dead in San Diego

A tragic attack on a San Diego mosque has left at least three victims dead, along with two teenage perpetrators who took their own lives. The incident adds to a day of significant national developments, including primary elections in six states and a major shift in federal tax litigation.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case
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Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Voting Rights Act Case

The nation's highest court avoided ruling on whether private citizens and advocacy groups can sue to enforce the Voting Rights Act, sending Mississippi and North Dakota redistricting cases back to lower courts. The decision leaves a critical question unresolved that could dramatically reshape civil rights enforcement.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks
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Trump Moves to Drop IRS Lawsuit Amid Settlement Talks

President Trump is seeking to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over leaked tax returns, potentially clearing the path for a settlement with the government he currently leads. The move has raised ethical concerns among legal experts and congressional Democrats.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering
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White House Organizes National Mall Prayer Gathering

The White House helped coordinate a religious event on Sunday aimed at rededicating the nation to God. The gathering on the National Mall featured Trump administration officials and Christian pastors, with minimal representation from other faith traditions.

5/18/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Two Military Jets Collide at Mountain Home Air Show
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Two Military Jets Collide at Mountain Home Air Show

A midair collision between two military aircraft at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday sent four aircrew members parachuting to safety. All crew are in stable condition, and the remainder of the two-day event has been canceled.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
San Francisco Celebrates Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday
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San Francisco Celebrates Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday

The Bay Area honored counterculture icon and peace activist Wavy Gravy as he reached his 90th birthday milestone. San Francisco hosted a major celebration for the beloved philanthropist who has become synonymous with the city's activist heritage.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Texas Summer Camp Crisis: 300 Await Licenses
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Texas Summer Camp Crisis: 300 Await Licenses

With summer rapidly approaching, Texas faces a significant bottleneck in its camp licensing system. Following deadly flooding last July that prompted stricter safety standards, only nine camps have received approval to open while more than 300 remain in regulatory limbo.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
U.S. Executions Nearly Double as Global Total Soars
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U.S. Executions Nearly Double as Global Total Soars

The United States executed 47 prisoners across 11 states in 2025, nearly double the previous year's total, according to a new Amnesty International report. Florida led the nation with 19 executions as global executions reached a 44-year high.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Senator Bill Cassidy Eliminated in Louisiana Republican Primary
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Senator Bill Cassidy Eliminated in Louisiana Republican Primary

Two-term U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's Republican primary, failing to advance to the June runoff. His defeat marks a significant victory for President Trump, who backed Rep. Julia Letlow after Cassidy voted to convict him following the January 6th insurrection.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness at Laurel Park
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Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness at Laurel Park

Napoleon Solo rebounded from two fifth-place finishes to capture the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Laurel Park, holding off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths in front of a limited crowd of 4,800 spectators.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NPR Team Reveals Secrets to Compelling Interviews
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NPR Team Reveals Secrets to Compelling Interviews

The production team behind NPR's Wild Card podcast shares insights into their interview preparation process, explaining how meticulous groundwork enables them to capture profound and unexpected human moments during conversations.

5/16/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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