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Unwary crime suspects could be tracked by investigators who had access to their phone location records. LA Times
California officials cheered a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting mail ballots postmarked by election day but received after, even as they work to find their own ways to speed vote counts. LA Times
Trump says he was wrongly accused of a pattern of sexually abusing women based in part on his own words. LA Times
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On Monday, Donald Trump sealed one of the most lasting parts of his legacy. New York Post
A slew of US companies are getting financial windfalls this week as the federal government rushes to disburse billions in tariff refunds before the end of June. New York Post
The Princeton Review’s Best Classroom Experience placed four California colleges in its top 20, with two of them cracking the top 10. New York Post
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Former First Lady Jill Biden’s memoir had a brief run atop the New York Times bestseller list before tumbling out of the rankings just weeks later — fueling online speculation that its lofty debut owed more to bulk book orders than to sustained reader demand. New York Post
The state’s high court found that ballot initiatives designed to change state law to install a newly gerrymandered map violated Colorado law. New York Times
A.I.-generated images are the public face of this election overhaul. Behind the scenes, campaigns are using the technology to analyze voter data, craft campaign materials and write custom messages. New York Times
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A law meant to end surprise medical billing has led to large paydays for some surgical assistants, who can earn far more than the doctors they help. New York Times
The Archdiocese of San Francisco and lawyers for the survivors said the money would settle about 530 claims from people who said they were sexually abused by clergy members. New York Times
A rescue mission will soon be underway for NASA’s Swift telescope. New York Times
In a legislative push, Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Murphy announced the introduction of The Living Wage For All Act. The bicameral legislation seeks to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Congress last raised the wage floor to $7.25 in 2009. OANN
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending President Donald Trump a bipartisan housing bill on Monday, just days after a planned signing was canceled. This delay occurred after the president revealed he would only sign the legislation once the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. OANN
America's space agency is planning to participate in a wide swath of activities, including flyovers and hosting events at the Kennedy Space Center, to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. OANN
Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. Washington Times
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An attorney in Washington state promised "miracles" to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status in the United States. Washington Times
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a major election dispute next term regarding whether Arizona can require proof of citizenship when registering people to vote. Washington Times
The Supreme Court refused Monday to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney's remarks made while defending President Donald Trump during his 2020 impeachment. Washington Times
The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California "no-kill" animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said. Washington Times
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he believes a democratic socialist could one day be elected president of the United States. Washington Times
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Current shareholders would receive shares in both companies under the planned split, Comcast said Monday. CBS
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A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it. CBS
Putin's comments mark the first time he has detailed the extent to which Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fuel production. CNBC
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Heatwaves and severe weather are raising risks for AI data centers, from grid strain to higher insurance and repair costs. CNBC
The Montville Township Police Department said three teenage boys were found after disappearing Friday night from a train station in New Jersey. FOX News
A massive fireworks explosion on Whidbey Island destroyed multiple homes and injured five people, including three firefighters, officials say. FOX News
Teen Vincent Battiloro of Garwood will be tried as an adult for allegedly killing two 17-year-old girls in a hit-and-run crash in Cranford, N.J. FOX News
The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacking one another, a move that could end days of escalating strikes that threatened their truce. UPI
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President Donald Trump announced Sunday that work will begin Sept. 1 on the East Potomac golf course, despite the plans being challenged in court. UPI
Ukraine said it struck a pair of Russian oil refineries far behind the front lines on Sunday as President Vladimir Putin vowed to ramp up defenses. UPI
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China says more than 10 Chinese and Russian warplanes entered South Korea's air defense zone during an 11th joint patrol without violating airspace. UPI
Sen. Chris Coons announced he was briefly hospitalized with minor injuries on Sunday following a traffic accident in his home state of Delaware. UPI
U.S. Navy requests for added repairs are extending ship overhauls in South Korea, signaling confidence and raising hopes for follow-up contracts. UPI
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“Our administration is getting orders from the mayor and from the governor,” Chrystal told The Post. “From what I’ve been told, police have been told to stand down and it’s a shame. Nothing is in writing but this is a political hot potato, and something needs to be done. Regardless of political views, refusing to provide assistance when officer safety is at risk is not sound policy. Chrystal pointed to “sanctuary policies” that have emboldened politicians to stonewall federal authorities.
He said union representatives are worried about the safety of ICE at Delaney Hall – and about federal backup requests that have gone unanswered. “We are concerned about reports that federal officers requested backup and they weren’t properly answered,” he fumed, adding the union plans to raise the issue with the city and state. “They are not cooperating with the federal government in this matter, and it puts all officers’ safety at risk. If they are calling for backup, they deserve it, they need it. We have a duty and responsibility to assist any law enforcement officers when they are requesting it. We need to set politics aside and look at safety.”
Reps for Sherrill and Baraka did not immediately respond to The Post’s requests for comment.
But Sherrill announced Friday state law enforcement would establish a “protest zone” outside the detention center as she blamed ICE for the ongoing unrest.