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The men behind Trump's $3.47 gas: An NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser and two New Jersey brothers

President Donald Trump and his White House have enthusiastically promoted the Freedom Fuel Network, a chain of star-spangled convenience stores selling gas at $3.47 per gallon in honor of the 47th president. Read More.

US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says

Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday — the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war. Read More.

Alaska wants to seize a pilot's plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review an Alaska bush pilot's claims that state authorities have tried to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight bound for a dry village. Read More.

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date

A judge in the nation's capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the site of a troubled multimillion-dollar renovation project championed by President Donald Trump. Read More.

Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial as a New Hampshire judge weighs her latest petition

Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who is serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, urged a New Hampshire judge Monday to allow her latest petition for a new trial to move forward. Read More.

Ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says

A former U.S. Army soldier set off fireworks, lit a fire and fired a pellet gun in front of a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices Monday morning, an FBI official said. Read More.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. Read More.

Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth. Read More.

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