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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology note that an intruder could replace legitimate control instructions with malicious commands. An attacker could also sneak into an office computer through phishing, then access the controller network.

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Hackers tried to break into at least 30 municipal water systems in Minnesota in July. Since then, several other states have reported similar attacks.

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Missouri voters fought for nearly a year to put the gerrymander to a statewide referendum vote in November. But Republicans have thrown roadblocks in their path at every turn, even as the battle enters its final weeks.

Missouri voting advocates sue after redistricting referendum rejected

Missouri voters have fought for nearly a year to put the gerrymander to a statewide referendum vote in November.

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All 8 cameras were taken Aug. 1, according to the Winona Police Department. A patrol officer first noticed the cameras had not sent any alerts in 24 hours. When officers checked the locations, they found the cameras had been cut from their poles and taken. The poles were left behind.

All of Winona Police Department’s Flock cameras cut down and stolen

Lost cameras valued at about $24,000

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The panel highlighted numerous examples of actions it considered improper, including Edwards providing the young women with lavish and recurrent gifts, making comments regarding their appearance and dress, inviting them to intimate dinners and vacations, and sending notes regarding his affection.

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards has withdrawn from his reelection campaign days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate con...

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Trump’s Marine One helicopter took off from the ​White House Tuesday afternoon, but air-traffic controllers had not halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National ​Airport as required under a policy set last year following a fatal collision, two sources told Reuters

FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

Trump’s Marine One helicopter took off from the ​White House Tuesday, but air-traffic controllers had not halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National ​Airport, as required.

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Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Haley Stevens despite being outspent by $65M in outside money and opposing establishment figures like Gov. Whitmer. Backed by Sanders and AOC, his progressive populist campaign focused on Medicare for All and anti-establishment themes.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.

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Dani Bensky expressed that seeing John Cornyn end his career and legacy in such a manner is "really depressing," despite holding a "glimmer of hope" that he would act differently. This moment of disillusionment serves as a focal point in her reflection on his political trajectory.

Epstein survivor calls Cornyn’s vote to advance Blanche nomination ‘really depressing’

A victim of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein lamented Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) Tuesday vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general. “There’s always a glimmer ...

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Following "intimidating threats" against his family, nonprofit leader Beaudion dropped out of the race. He emphasized the threats forced his exit, though the move also shifts November's dynamics. He will not endorse Bengs or Rounds.

Democrat drops out of South Dakota’s Senate race, clearing path for independent candidate

Julian Beaudion ended his campaign after winning the Democratic nomination in June, leaving GOP Sen. Mike Rounds with an independent challenger in November.

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Davis, 63, is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip that also wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight. Davis' jury trial will begin Aug. 10, nearly three years after he was arrested in 2023. He pleaded not guilty.

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here's who was there that night

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

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A federal judge Monday blocked the Trump administration’s ban on nonpartisan groups helping newly naturalized U.S. citizens register to vote — finding the ban was likely driven by intentional discrimination against new citizens.

Court blocks Trump ban on voter registration help for new citizens, finding likely intentional discrimination

Senior Trump administration officials have repeatedly portrayed immigrants' political participation as an electoral threat.

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The cause of the odor, which witnesses compared to a fart, has not been confirmed, but theories include a patron with a medical issue passing a large amount of gas or the detonation of a stink bomb, a prank device that gives off a strong odor reminiscent of flatulence.

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A screening of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" at a movie theater in Colombia was evacuated when the room filled with a foul, flatulent odor.

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On Monday, detectives and FBI searched his residence and found a stash of weapons including an illegally modified AR platform rifle, a .45-caliber pistol, body armor, high-capacity magazines and bulk pistol ammunition,etc.

Armed suspect arrested at Trump's Rancho Palos Verdes golf course in advance of president's visit

Hours before President Trump is scheduled to headline a Tuesday evening fundraiser at his Palos Verdes golf course, authorities announced that they had arrested a heavily armed individual seen wanderi...

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The FDA reports that Boticelli Foods, based out of NY, is recalling a single lot of “bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter” as it may be contaminated with salmonella, posing a health risk to consumers.

Salmonella worries prompt recall for pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials report a spreadable paste product is being recalled in Kansas and other states as it could be contaminated with salmonella. The Food and Drug Administ…

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"We are just helping these folks to go to this appointment, and when they get there, they interview them and eventually put an ankle monitor on them," Dorsainvil said.

Some Haitian immigrants in Ohio told to report to ICE and given ankle monitors

Hundreds of Haitian immigrants in Ohio who had Temporary Protected Status have been summoned by the ICE for in-person "check-ins," immigration advocates say.

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The issue now before the Court is about constitutionality... The federal government has shown a likelihood that the measures go against the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, which bars state governments from regulating federal law enforcement, D’Agostino wrote.

Judge rules New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

The ruling comes after a federal judge earlier this year blocked a similar law in California that was enacted after a dramatic increase in immigration arrests.

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In June, DHS announced 356,389 deportations this year .Those being detained in some cases do not have criminal records and have valid work authorization or parole documents, according to one immigration attorney that spoke with ABC News.

ICE arrests hit record high in July as enforcement quietly ramps up

The Department of Homeland Security has been ramping up arrests.

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Intercepted communications showed the suspects, ages 19 to 31, were planning “severe acts of violence” targeting the presidential palace, Congress, the Supreme Court and various ministries in Brasilia, Victor Fernandes, the Justice Ministry’s digital rights secretary, said.

Brazil police probe plot to carry out election attacks

Police have seized electronic devices and are investigating how organized the group was and how far any plans had progressed.

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The FBI is urging utilities to disconnect systems from the internet where possible, use systems with breakers and become familiar with reverting to manual controls if automated systems are compromised.

At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources say

Possible cyber intrusions targeting water and wastewater utilities have now been reported in at least a dozen states, multiple sources told ABC News.

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NPR reported that more than 50 pages of FBI interview material tied to a woman who accused Mr. Trump of sexual abuse as a minor appear in internal document logs but were not visible in the public online archive.

FBI Interview Records Referencing Allegations Against Trump Absent From Epstein Archive, NPR Finds

Justice Department says some interview records tied to allegations against a sitting president were not made public under transparency law.

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The U.S. has used "virtually all" its surface-to-surface ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) in Iran, according to sources. Some officials worry these depleted stockpiles could harm American military readiness if another conflict breaks out.

EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the...

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A 37-year-old Spokane, Washington, resident with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested Monday in connection with the largest of the region’s three wildfires, which have displaced thousands of people and destroyed hundreds of structures, authorities said.

Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested late Monday afternoon in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the Spokane County sheriff said.

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The letter contains some similarities to the college compact the administration sent to a select group of universities last fall, none of which agreed to sign it. MIT rejected the compact, arguing that some of its provisions would restrict freedom of expression and the school’s independence.

Trump administration asks colleges to commit to education overhaul

Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s letter contains some similarities to a compact offered to and rejected by a small group of schools last year.

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Democratic officials from 24 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration Monday to block the Department of Homeland Security from viewing personal details about millions of people receiving anti-poverty aid.

States sue to shield anti-poverty program data from DHS

The lawsuit, co-led by California, New York and the District of Columbia, alleges a new federal data-sharing scheme is aiding mass surveillance efforts.

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