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Mexican authorities are investigating an "extermination" site in Jalisco, where human remains and ovens were found, believed to be linked to the New Generation Jalisco Cartel. The site contained bone fragments, shoes, clothing, and children’s toys, sparking fears for families of missing loved ones. The discovery has reignited concerns over cartel violence in Mexico, with calls for authorities to address the issue of mass graves and the 120,000 "forcibly disappeared" individuals in the country. Full...

Mr. Abramowitz praised Voice of America's 80-year history of promoting freedom and democracy globally, while President Trump criticized its editorial decisions and appointed a loyalist to the agency. Trump also targeted other agencies, including the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, requiring them to submit plans to comply with his orders. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been cutting staff and programs to reshape the federal government,...

When wildfires swept through Oklahoma, nearly 300 homes and structures were destroyed, leaving residents like Geraldine and Charles Wyrick homeless and without their prized possessions. The fires, fueled by dry vegetation and hurricane-force winds, created dystopian landscapes across the state, with only a few homes spared in some neighborhoods. While firefighting crews worked to contain the blazes, a state of emergency was declared for 12 counties as residents braced for more critical fire weather conditions...

Najee Harris, a top prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers but has now signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency. Harris acknowledged that he saw his departure from the Steelers coming, citing the business side of the NFL. Despite facing challenges with Pittsburgh's offensive line and quarterback changes, Harris consistently surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons with the team, showcasing...

The Patriots have missed out on landing top wide receivers like DK Metcalf, Chris Godwin, and Cooper Kupp in free agency. However, there are still options available, including veterans like Stefon Diggs and Keenan Allen, as well as a trade opportunity for Brandon Aiyuk. While Diggs is coming off an ACL injury, he offers high potential, Allen is a consistent performer seeking to play for specific teams, and Aiyuk, despite his injury, has shown great...

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from the article about a high-rise building in downtown Dayton that is crumbling, causing fire crews to evacuate the Stratacache Tower as a precaution. The collapse of the parapet wall on the top floor has led to debris falling onto the neighboring building, with concerns about further damage due to strong winds. Streets in the area are closed, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available....