The watercraft is emblazoned with a presidential seal and boasts 3 Mercury outboard engines that can propel the vessel to 75 mph.
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A shooter opened fire in a Houston church. Gunfire has also scarred other Texas places of worship
The shooting at the Lakewood megachurch underscored the ease of bringing weapons into sanctuaries in a state with few limits on gun possession, as well as a growing effort by some churches to provide armed security.
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Trump appears at a Florida hearing in his classified documents case
Trump faces dozens of felony counts accusing him of hoarding highly classified records at his Mar-a-Lago estate and obstructing FBI efforts to get them back.
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Brands prune their offerings to focus on best sellers, leaving fewer choices
Studies show that fewer choices, not lots of variety, actually encourage shoppers to buy more.
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At least 67 Palestinians killed in dramatic Israeli raid to rescue 2 hostages
The operation unleashed another tragedy in a war that has killed 28,340 Palestinians in the territory, displaced over 80% of the population and set off a massive humanitarian crisis.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to delay his election interference trial, claiming immunity
The Supreme Court’s decision on what to do, and how quickly it acts, could determine whether the Republican presidential primary front-runner stands trial before the November election.
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Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
It’s a beloved Carnival season tradition in New Orleans – and a mess.
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Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
Late last year, Austin failed to tell the president, Congress or his deputy of major health issues, leading to criticism and investigations.
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Woman firing long gun in Joel Osteen’s church killed by 2 off-duty officers; young boy with her hurt
Houston police Chief Troy Finner said it was not clear whether the child was struck by the off-duty officers who returned fire. He said a 57-year-old man also was shot and wounded.
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Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching
In the Capitol for a rare weekend session, the Senate voted again to move forward with the assistance.