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US seizes virtual currency alleged to fund militant groups

US seizes virtual currency alleged to fund militant groups

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Thursday that it has seized millions of dollars from cryptocurrency accounts that militant groups, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State, relied on to finance their organizations and violent plots.
Prosecutors dispute Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend's claims

Prosecutors dispute Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend's claims

NEW YORK — Prosecutors on Thursday disputed claims by lawyers for a British socialite that they are too slowly releasing evidence and improperly withholding the names of women who were abused by financier Jeffrey Epstein while they were children.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, white applicants

WASHINGTON — A Justice Department investigation has found Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law, officials said Thursday.
FBI seeks help from public to find woman last in Florida

FBI seeks help from public to find woman last in Florida

MIRAMAR, Fla. — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Georgia woman whose toddler was found wandering alone in a South Florida parking lot last month.
Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate

Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he’s dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city’s requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties

UAE and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties

JERUSALEM — Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced Thursday they are establishing full diplomatic relations in a U.S.-brokered deal that required Israel to halt its contentious plan to annex occupied West Bank land sought by the Palestinians.
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm

In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm

NEW YORK — Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document Texas’ Boys State, the week-long summer camp of civics simulation run by the American Legion since 1935, they hired seven cinemato
US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

US says Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., the American military said Thursday. The U.S.
Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional

Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional

NEW ORLEANS — A federal appeals court in New Orleans upheld the constitutionality of the all-male military draft system Thursday, citing a 1981 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Chris Evans hopes to shield democracy with politics website

Chris Evans hopes to shield democracy with politics website

LOS ANGELES — Chris Evans became the most politically prickly “Avenger” a few years back with withering tweets about President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters.
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