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Unsealed court filing details election interference case against Trump
by A Martínez
The Justice Department, in a new court filing, says former President Donald Trump needs to stand trial for alleged election interference just like any other citizen.
As primaries wind down, there are some hints about what's in store for midterms
There are primary elections Tuesday in Florida and New York. A special congressional election in New York could be a fresh indicator of which way the fall midterm elections are headed.
After poor broadband access, a man started his own fiber internet service provider
by Emma Bowman
A Michigan man aims to bring high-speed internet to a rural community. It's a place where broadband is a lifeline for many, but neighbors are often stuck with slow dial-up connections.
High-speed internet on Mount Kilimanjaro will allow climbers to post selfies
Tanzania's Information Ministry is installing high-speed internet on Africa's highest mountain. Right now climbers can use it at roughly 12,200 feet. Connectivity to the summit comes later this year.
Drought-hit dam reveals Spanish Stonehenge
When a reservoir in central Spain dropped to just 28% of its capacity, a giant stone circle from about 5000 BC emerged. What's being called Spanish Stonehenge disappeared in a flood in the 1960s.
Evangelical Christian churches gain ground in majority Catholic Brazil
by John Otis
Brazil is the world's largest Catholic country. But evangelical Christian churches are popping up everywhere, even in the jungle, and now about one-third of Brazil's population is evangelical.
Terrorism charges are filed against Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan
In an escalation of political tensions with the current leadership in Pakistan, terrorism charges have been filed against the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
More states will enact abortion trigger bans this week
Abortion bans are set to take effect in several states following a waiting period after June's Supreme Court decision.
The remains of an Ohio man, who died in the Pearl Harbor attack, are buried
by Chris Welter
A Navy program helped to bring home the remains of an Ohio sailor who died at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941. Musician First class Joseph Hoffman was aboard the USS Oklahoma during the attack.
Spikes in mortgage rate force many potential homebuyers to rethink their plans
by Chris Arnold
Mortgage rates have seen their biggest rise in 40 years. But now, rates are jumping up and down as markets try to anticipate where the economy is headed.
Canada is criticized for not getting more endangered Afghans into the country
by Emma Jacobs
A year ago, tens of thousands of Afghans were airlifted to safety following the Taliban's takeover. Canada pledged to resettle 40,000 Afghans but many remain in limbo.