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Donald Trump open to talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: White House
The renewed call for dialogue comes as US ally South Korea seeks to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula following the inauguration of new liberal President Lee Jae-myung last week
 "Donald Trump open to talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: White House")
US tariff revenue hits record high in May, helping cut budget deficit
The Treasury Department recorded $23 billion in customs-duties revenue for May, according the agency's monthly budget statement
 "US tariff revenue hits record high in May, helping cut budget deficit")
More than 460 laid-off CDC employees receive reinstatement notices
About 2,400 CDC employees lost their jobs in a wave of cuts across federal health agencies in early April, according to a tally at the time
 "More than 460 laid-off CDC employees receive reinstatement notices")
Pentagon mulls scrapping Aukus submarine deal with Australia, Britain
The review will study whether the deal, signed by President Joe Biden's team in 2021, is "aligned with the President's America First agenda," the Pentagon said
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Srinivas Mukkamala becomes first person of Indian origin to lead AMA
During his decades working in organised medicine, Mukkamala has been a fierce advocate for patients
 "Srinivas Mukkamala becomes first person of Indian origin to lead AMA")
US troops detain immigrants in border defence zone as military role expands
Troops are prohibited from conducting civilian law enforcement on US soil under the Posse Comitatus Act, but an exception known as the military purpose doctrine allows it in some instances
 "US troops detain immigrants in border defence zone as military role expands")
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear power, considers upstream gas projects
Meeting rising power demand is 'one of the most urgent and complex development challenges we face,' the bank's president, Ajay Banga said
 "World Bank lifts ban on nuclear power, considers upstream gas projects")
Trump admin hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access
The lawsuit is asking the court to find the proclamation unlawful, set aside the policy ending asylum at ports of entry and restore access to the asylum process at ports of entry
 "Trump admin hit with second lawsuit over restrictions on asylum access")
US to withdraw some embassy staff from Middle East as tensions rise
US officials have been told that Israel is ready to launch an operation into Iran, which is part of the reason why the Trump admin advised some Americans to leave the region, CBS News reported
 "US to withdraw some embassy staff from Middle East as tensions rise")
Over 20 detained on first night of LA curfew amid protest crackdown
Officials said the curfew was necessary to stop vandalism and theft by agitators after five days of protests, which have mostly been concentrated downtown
 "Over 20 detained on first night of LA curfew amid protest crackdown")
Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump admin stop immigration raids
Those who have been caught up in the nationwide raids include asylum seekers, people who overstayed their visas and migrants awaiting their day in immigration court
 "Los Angeles-area mayors demand that Trump admin stop immigration raids")
Trump likely to block California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
The timing of the signing was confirmed on Wednesday by a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity to share plans not yet public
 "Trump likely to block California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules")
Disney, Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
Filed in a Los Angeles federal court, Disney and Universal allege Midjourney pirated their libraries to create and share 'endless unauthorised copies' of iconic characters like Darth Vader and Minions
 "Disney, Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement")
Himalayan region to experience hotter summer, more rain, says ICIMOD
The ICIMOD also predicted that India, Nepal, Pakistan as well as China's Tibetan Autonomous Region will receive above-average rainfall
 "Himalayan region to experience hotter summer, more rain, says ICIMOD")
Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The split verdict meted out a measure of vindication to his accusers and prosecutors but also to Weinstein in the landmark case
 "Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial")
Trump plans to phase out FEMA after hurricane season, alarming experts
Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have repeatedly signalled their desire to overhaul, if not completely eliminate, the 46-year-old FEMA
 "Trump plans to phase out FEMA after hurricane season, alarming experts")
Immigration officers step up courthouse arrests, fast tracking deportations
The large-scale arrests that began in May have unleashed fear among asylum-seekers and immigrants accustomed to remaining free while judges grind through a backlog of 3.6 million cases
 "Immigration officers step up courthouse arrests, fast tracking deportations")
Fulbright board resigns over Trump admin's interference in scholarships
The board resigned amid a broader push by the Trump administration to exert greater control over American higher education
Fulbright board resigns over Trump admin's interference in scholarships
The board resigned amid a broader push by the Trump administration to exert greater control over American higher education
 "Fulbright board resigns over Trump admin's interference in scholarships")
China imposes 6-month cap on rare-earth export licences to US amid talks
China is limiting rare-earth export licences for US firms to six months, using it as leverage in trade talks while the US agrees to ease some restrictions on key goods like jet engines and ethane
 "China imposes 6-month cap on rare-earth export licences to US amid talks")