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U.S. invests in project to remove rare earth minerals despite differences with South Africa

By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press

The U.S. has committed a $50 million investment in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project despite U.S.-South Africa relations plummeting to their lowest point in decades.

3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, police say

By Associated Press

Police say one person was in critical condition while four others were stable.

Man kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana

By Sophie Bates, Lekan Oyekanmi, Gerald Herbert, Associated Press

Authorities and relatives say a man killed seven of his children and another child and wounded two women in Shreveport, Louisiana. The violence Sunday was the nation’s deadliest shooting in more than two years.

FBI and Justice Department try to rebuild after wave of resignations and firings

By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

The agencies leaders are easing hiring requirements and accelerating recruitment in ways that some current and former officials see as a lowering of long-accepted standards.

How consumers can navigate the cost of available flights impacted by the Iran war

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs.

Obama and Mamdani meet for the first time

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

The meeting comes as the New York mayor, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Donald Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office.

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger until antitrust lawsuit is resolved

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Nexstar’s attorneys say the deal has already been vetted and approved by the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice.

Iranian official says excessive demands made by U.S. are barrier to in-person talks

By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S.

Trump signs order to hasten review of psychedelics

By Matthew Perrone, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe…

Strong winds leave heavy damage in the Midwest

By Nicole Winfield, Gerald Imray, Associated Press

A series of reported tornadoes has torn through the midwestern United States, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads impassable. Officials in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have expressed relief that the storms did not result in loss of life.