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Biden wants to compensate New Mexico residents sickened by radiation during 1945 nuclear testing

President Joe Biden says he’s open to granting assistance for people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons testing, including in New Mexico, where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested in 1945

Trump Seeks to Review Classified Evidence at His Own Secure Facility

Lawyers for the former president proposed using “a previously approved facility at or near his residence” — presumably Mar-a-Lago — instead of a secure location run by the federal courts.

Utah Man Accused of Threatening Biden Is Killed by F.B.I. Agent

The man, who was shot while agents were trying to serve arrest and search warrants at a home, was also charged with threatening other elected officials.

US to send $200 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $200 million in weapons and ammunition to help sustain its counteroffensive as troops on the front lines face significant hurdles against a well-entrenched Russian defense

Texas duo pleads guilty after police discover over 5K grams of meth concealed by cookies

Two Texas residents could be sentenced up to life in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution intent when police found over $5k grams of meth covered by a layer of cookies.

UN says agreement to reopen crossing to Syria's northwest will safeguard independent UN operations

The United Nations says the agreement it reached with Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest for six months “safeguards” the independence of U.N.

Michigan ordered to release documents in Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot case

A judge on Wednesday ordered state prosecutors to release certain documents used as evidence against several men charged with aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Around the world

98 arrested in child sex abuse probe launched after FBI agents killed

"Operation Bakis" has so far led to 19 arrests in Australia and 79 arrests in the U.S., officials announced on Tuesday.

A lawmaker in the Bahamas has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and issuing death threats

A lawmaker in the Bahamas has been charged with sexual assault and issuing death threats in a case involving a 35-year-old woman

Russia shoots down drones near Moscow in alleged Ukrainian attack

Russia shot down a pair of drones allegedly attempting to hit Moscow on Wednesday, with the Kremlin claiming Ukriane was behind the "terrorist attack.

Biden issues order curbing U.S. investment in Chinese tech sectors

The move is part of an effort to slow Beijing's development of next-generation technologies that could have military applications.

U.S. to send $200 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will provide Ukraine with $200 million in weapons and ammunition to help sustain Kyiv's counteroffensive as troops on the front lines face significant hurdles against a well-entrenched Russian defense, according to two U.S. officials.

Syrian journalist, 3 soldiers, killed in roadside bombing in southern Syria

A roadside bomb explosion in the southern province of Daraa, Syria, resulted in the loss of a seasoned Syrian journalist, Firas al-Ahmad, and three other soldiers on Wednesday.

At least 27 migrants found dead in the desert near Tunisian border, Libyan government says

At least 27 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have died in recent days in the country's western desert near the border with Tunisia, Libyan authorities said.

Technology

Original designer behind Twitter bird icon talks the 'X' rebrand

Many across social media expressing confusion about Twitter's rebrand from it's bird logo to a simple "X" symbol. The designer behind the bird invites NEWS10 to his Delmar studio to talk its creation and leaving this part of the brand behind. NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton reports.

Fox News AI Newsletter: 'Fake' social media influencers grabbing attention

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Pack these must-have gadgets in your travel bag

When you're traveling, the goal is usually to pack light. Having the right gadgets can make all the difference. Here are a few I've been testing lately that might be perfect for your next trip.

Researchers warn 'humans cannot reliably detect' audio deepfakes even when trained

A U.K. study found humans can only accurately identify deepfake audio a quarter of the time, even when they are trained to differentiate the AI-generated audio.

Police like using Google data to solve crimes. Does that put your privacy at risk?

Reproductive rights advocates pushed for legislation to ban warrants seeking cellphone location data, but the bill faced strong opposition from law enforcement.

How to blast through a Russian minefield

The Ukrainian military must blast its way through possibly millions of mines Russia has laid in their path. CBS News visits Fort Carson in Colorado to witness the equipment and tactics required for one of the most complex and dangerous of all battlefield maneuvers.

OpenAI releases webcrawler GPTBot, how to block it

OpenAI has announced the launch of its web crawler GPTBot, which trains and enhances artificial intelligence capabilities, and the company said will improve AI models.

Sports News

Women’s World Cup: Colombia (Narrowly) and France (Easily) Join the Quarterfinals

Colombia held off Jamaica to reach its first quarterfinal. France thumped Morocco behind a flurry of early goals.

Arizona RB Marlon Mack will miss season after Achilles tendon injury

Arizona Cardinals running back Marlon Mack is out for the season after suffering a left Achilles tendon injury during Tuesday's practice.

Drew League draws NBA stars for summer pro-am

"The Drew" is one of the most famous pro-am leagues in the country. It draws NBA stars — but stays true to its South Central roots.

From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Female Athletes Are Fighting For Their Uniforms

Across sports, female athletes are fighting a battle over what they put on their bodies and how much of those bodies they display.

Megan Rapinoe reveals why she laughed after missed penalty kick

Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe responded to spectators criticizing her for smiling after crucial miss at the Women's World Cup.

Chicago Bears training camp report: Justin Fields will play in preseason opener, while Chase Claypool exits practice with a leg injury

A promising training camp for Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool hit a snag when he pulled up during one-on-one drills with what appeared to be a muscle strain in his leg.

Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm secure places on European team for the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm had their spots on the European team for the Ryder Cup confirmed on Wednesday.

Politics News

Biden issues executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

In a sign of growing strains between the world's two biggest powers, President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that would block and regulate high-tech U.S.-based investments going toward China.

Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House speaker

A federal prosecutor has told jurors that evidence would show a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan lied to a grand jury to protect his boss

Michigan ordered to release documents in Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plot case

A judge on Wednesday ordered state prosecutors to release certain documents used as evidence against several men charged with aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Contentious Mississippi GOP primary race for lieutenant governor exposes rift among conservatives

A Republican primary challenger has spent months telling people that first-term Mississippi Lt_ Gov_ Delbert Hosemann is insufficiently conservative and labeling him “Delbert the Democrat.

NYC Mayor Adams slams ‘right to shelter,’ says migrant crisis ‘not sustainable’ after touting sanctuary status

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday said the city's current accommodation of migrants is unsustainable and not fair to city residents.

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston to run for treasurer in upcoming election

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has announced his candidacy for the position of state treasurer in the upcoming election. Thurston secured his reelection last year.

Florida schools ‘hijacked by the left’ turn to anti-climate cartoons

Florida's Department of Education approves classroom use of videos produced by a conservative group that denies climate change.