Evacuations in areas near Ruidoso and road closures were still in effect. In Ruidoso, full-time residents will be allowed to return Monday, though everyday life won’t return to normal.
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Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town while much of U.S. toils in heat
Gov. Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for 21 counties in northern Iowa, including Sioux County, which includes Rock Valley.
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At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say
At least 549 Palestinians in the territory have been killed by Israeli fire since the war began, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, which tracks the killings.
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What’s left for the Supreme Court to decide? Here’s the list
The Supreme Court has a lot of work left to do and one week left to do it.
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Teamsters president will speak at Republican National Convention
A Teamsters spokesperson says Sean O’Brien requested a speaking slot at both major party conventions and accepted Donald Trump’s invitation for the RNC.
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Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier
A company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
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U.S. proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
President Biden also placed a stiff tariff on Chinese EVs, an issue with political implications as he and Republican Donald Trump are both trying to show voters who can best stand up to China.
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On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
A new report lays out in stark terms just how many low- and middle-income folks are being forced to move away from Martha’s Vineyard as its popularity with wealthy vacationers soars.
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Israeli strikes on camps near Rafah kill at least 25 and wound 50, Gaza health officials say
The strikes came as Israel pushed ahead with its military operation in Rafah, where over a million Palestinians had sought refuge from fighting elsewhere in Gaza.
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Trump ally Bannon asks Supreme Court to delay 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted nearly 2 years ago of 2 counts of contempt of Congress.