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U.S. loses measles-elimination status
The U.S. lost a 26-year measles-elimination milestone, reflecting falling vaccination rates and increasing risk of outbreaks that threaten children and local communities.
Bomb scare forces Peoria ethanol plant evacuation
An explosive device at BioUrja Renewables prompted a one-mile evacuation and road closures as police worked to render it safe.
Democrat flips Alaska governor's mansion
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins won Alaska's governor race, flipping a Republican-held governorship and changing state leadership and policy direction.
SEC moves Ole Miss–Oklahoma to Sunday after FAA ground stop
SEC moved Ole Miss–Oklahoma to Sunday after an FAA ground stop, forcing fans to adjust travel and tickets amid dispute over game status.
Colorado shocks No. 14 Houston 42–32
Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston 42–32, a signature win for Deion Sanders that could affect rankings and bowl positioning.
Microsoft Outlook and 365 outage easing; courts, Congress affected
Outlook/365 outage disrupted courts, Congress and workplaces, highlighting reliance on a single provider for email and collaboration.
UPDATE: Tanker collides with river cruise boat in New Orleans; rescue underway
A tanker struck the docked American Heritage riverboat during boarding, prompting a large rescue and potential disruptions to Mississippi River traffic and port operations.
Elon Musk to join Trump on Asia trip; Nvidia talks downplayed
Elon Musk will join Trump on an Asia trip as officials downplay talks about Nvidia, linking diplomacy and tech-policy implications for chips and trade.
Clippers rally for 113–112 NBA Cup win over Thunder
L.A. Clippers scored the final seven points to beat the Thunder 113–112, a one-point finish with standings and betting implications.
Owners of 720,000 BMWs told to park outside over fire risk
NHTSA urges BMW owners to park outside because a defect can cause fires even when cars are off, raising safety and property risks.
Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented APEC three-way meeting
A planned three-way meeting among Trump, Xi and Putin at APEC could affect trade, security discussions and markets.
Spurs blast Warriors 123–85 for 11th straight win
San Antonio beat Golden State 123–85, extending an 11-game streak with implications for standings, ticket demand and viewership.
Son of former CIA director arrested on child-sexual-abuse-material charge
A federal complaint charged Kyle Brennan with transporting child sexual-abuse material; the arrest highlights the federal investigation and court process.
Appeals court: feds wrongly withheld $73M in New York highway funds
A federal appeals court ruled the U.S. wrongly withheld $73 million in highway funding over noncitizen CDL rules, restoring money and clarifying state transportation compliance.
CDC: Flu season starting early, higher activity in South and West
CDC reports early flu activity, especially in the South and West; people should consider timing vaccinations amid circulating flu, RSV and COVID.
UPDATE: Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump asylum suspension at southern border
The Court will consider whether a presidential order suspending asylum is legal; the decision could shape who can seek asylum and border enforcement.
ICC narrows Afghanistan probe to Taliban crimes, drops track that could examine U.S. troops
ICC limited its Afghanistan probe to Taliban-linked crimes and closed a track that might have examined U.S. troops, affecting legal and diplomatic options.
Preliminary study finds possible blood biomarker for diagnosing CTE
Early-stage research identifies a potential blood biomarker that could help diagnose CTE in living people, affecting players, families and leagues.
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