State Dept axes Biden-era DEI scheme pushing woke politics across the globe and more top headlines

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1. State Dept axes Biden-era DEI scheme pushing woke politics

2. Luigi Mangione plea buzz raises potential problem for prosecutors

3. WNBA attacks 'bad-faith' fans who don't want men in women's sports

MAJOR HEADLINES

SANCTUARY FALLOUT — Illegal immigrant charged with slaying one day after California judge released him. Continue reading …

MIC DROP — Karoline Leavitt announces White House departure in ‘bittersweet decision.' Continue reading …

LUCK OF THE DRAW — Powerball's billion-dollar mystery ends with one ticket hitting all 6 numbers. Continue reading …

‘GODSEND’ — Former Chicago detective says one city's murder plunge offers Windy City crime blueprint. Continue reading …

MIDTERM GAMBLE — Tehran may be preparing to raise the stakes as Iran war enters new phase. Continue reading …

POLITICS

IVORY TOWER SPY — Harvard-China links unearthed as Congress finds 140 papers co-authored by CCP military universities. Continue reading …

RULES IN REVERSE — Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president. Continue reading …

DECEPTION PLAYBOOK — Trump's Air Force One shell game: How years of decoy tactics led to a catering-truck switch. Continue reading …

POWER STRUGGLE — Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

'THE DEVIL HIMSELF' — Kaylee Goncalves’ mother wrestles to forgive ‘demon’ Bryan Kohberger. Continue reading …

HOUSE RULES — Comedian declares Hugh Laurie 'can't be canceled' as actor comes to Sophie Cunningham's defense. Continue reading …

CANCEL CULTURE — Composer of 'Halo' video games says he was disinvited from convention event for being a Republican politician. Continue reading …

TODDLER TERRITORY — Ms Rachel pushes reparations quote in latest progressive political move. Continue reading …

OPINION

HUGH HEWITT — Democrat El-Sayed reminds us just one senator can do great damage to our military. Continue reading …

ROB PORTMAN — America needs thousands of blue-collar workers to manufacture our AI future. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

TWO AMERICAS — Sophie Cunningham controversy grows as rival's background raises eyebrows amid 'privilege' claim. Continue reading …

SKY-HIGH WORRY — Mystery Wi-Fi network aboard flight raises alarm over travelers' information. Continue reading …

CHECKING OUT — Popular supermarket chain quietly shutters locations across 15 states. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels. Take the quiz here …

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