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Ex-Harvard Worker Gets 8 Years Jail For Selling Human Organs In Black Market
A former morgue manager at the prestigious Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the US Justice Department said.
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A 9/11 Firefighter And His 6-Month Search For First Responder Son
A retired New York Fire Department deputy chief, who lost his firefighter son in the September 11 US attacks and spent decades fighting for sick first responders, has died from a 9/11-related illness.
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"Trash Panda" 2: Raccoon Who Burgled Liquor Store Now Strikes Karate Studio For Snacks
A raccoon that broke into a liquor store in the US and passed out after getting drunk last month has again caused chaos.
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US State Department Ditches Biden-Era "Woke" Font, Returns To Times New Roman. Here's Why
The Biden administration had adopted Calibri, a sans-serif font, in January 2023, citing its accessibility for people with visual impairments.
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US Health Department Probes Potential Covid Vaccine-Linked Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a broad investigation into deaths potentially linked to Covid-19 vaccines, a spokesperson for Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic health secretary said Tuesday.
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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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US Revokes 85,000 Visas Cites Public-Safety Concerns
The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories this year, a senior State Department official said, describing the action as part of an intensified effort to protect American communities and enforce public-safety standards.
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Trump To Ban Visas For Fact-Checkers, Censors: How It Will Affect Indians
The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo.
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US Court Clears Justice Department To Release Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A Florida federal judge on Friday cleared the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein, which could shed light on the deceased financier's ties to rich and powerful people.
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"Will Remove Worst Of The Worst": Immigration Crackdown Begins In New Orleans
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched an immigration crackdown on Wednesday in New Orleans, the latest Democratic-run city to be targeted by the Trump administration.
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Trump Administration Orders Enhanced Vetting For H-1B Visa Applicants
The Trump administration has ordered increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech considered for rejection, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
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12-Year-Old Girl Trapped In Sand During Thanksgiving Outing In US Rescued
Officials confirmed that the girl was completely safe and was released to her parents after a medical examination.
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Afghan Man Arrested After He Threatened To Bomb Building In Texas
The Afghan national, who was arrested a day before the Wednesday shooting near White House, has been charged at the state level with making a terrorist threat in Texas, Fox News reported.
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Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"
In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.
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Inspired By Trump Admin's DOGE, Japan To Launch Office To Cut Budget Waste
Japan launched its own version of the US government's infamous cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday in a bid to ease concerns over a $135-billion stimulus package.
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Ex-Harvard Worker Gets 8 Years Jail For Selling Human Organs In Black Market
A former morgue manager at the prestigious Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the US Justice Department said.
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A 9/11 Firefighter And His 6-Month Search For First Responder Son
A retired New York Fire Department deputy chief, who lost his firefighter son in the September 11 US attacks and spent decades fighting for sick first responders, has died from a 9/11-related illness.
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"Trash Panda" 2: Raccoon Who Burgled Liquor Store Now Strikes Karate Studio For Snacks
A raccoon that broke into a liquor store in the US and passed out after getting drunk last month has again caused chaos.
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US State Department Ditches Biden-Era "Woke" Font, Returns To Times New Roman. Here's Why
The Biden administration had adopted Calibri, a sans-serif font, in January 2023, citing its accessibility for people with visual impairments.
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US Health Department Probes Potential Covid Vaccine-Linked Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a broad investigation into deaths potentially linked to Covid-19 vaccines, a spokesperson for Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic health secretary said Tuesday.
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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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US Revokes 85,000 Visas Cites Public-Safety Concerns
The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories this year, a senior State Department official said, describing the action as part of an intensified effort to protect American communities and enforce public-safety standards.
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Trump To Ban Visas For Fact-Checkers, Censors: How It Will Affect Indians
The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo.
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US Court Clears Justice Department To Release Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts
A Florida federal judge on Friday cleared the Justice Department to release grand jury transcripts from its sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein, which could shed light on the deceased financier's ties to rich and powerful people.
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"Will Remove Worst Of The Worst": Immigration Crackdown Begins In New Orleans
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched an immigration crackdown on Wednesday in New Orleans, the latest Democratic-run city to be targeted by the Trump administration.
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Trump Administration Orders Enhanced Vetting For H-1B Visa Applicants
The Trump administration has ordered increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech considered for rejection, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
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12-Year-Old Girl Trapped In Sand During Thanksgiving Outing In US Rescued
Officials confirmed that the girl was completely safe and was released to her parents after a medical examination.
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Afghan Man Arrested After He Threatened To Bomb Building In Texas
The Afghan national, who was arrested a day before the Wednesday shooting near White House, has been charged at the state level with making a terrorist threat in Texas, Fox News reported.
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Amid H-1B Visa Debate, Team Trump's Call To "Prioritize Qualified Americans"
In yet another crackdown on immigration, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has pledged to ensure employers follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers.
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Inspired By Trump Admin's DOGE, Japan To Launch Office To Cut Budget Waste
Japan launched its own version of the US government's infamous cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday in a bid to ease concerns over a $135-billion stimulus package.
