President Trump and the Justice Department settle a $10 billion IRS lawsuit by creating a $1.7 billion fund to address claims of government "weaponization." The fund will provide a process for victims to seek redress but awards no damages to Trump or his family.
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An American doctor working in Congo has tested positive for Ebola amid a regional outbreak. The CDC is coordinating his transfer to Germany for treatment as the World Health Organization declares a global health emergency.
At least six Americans have been exposed to Ebola amid a growing outbreak in Congo and Uganda, prompting a WHO-declared global health emergency. The rare Bundibugyo strain has caused over 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths, with international agencies mobilizing response efforts.
Two American men were arrested in Japan after one climbed into the enclosure of Punch, a viral baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo. The zoo is enhancing security measures following the incident.
Health officials confirm the Andes hantavirus found on the MV Hondius cruise ship matches known South American strains, with no signs of increased danger. Cases have been reported in France, Canada, and under investigation in the U.S., but the overall public risk remains low.
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-in-command, in a joint operation. The move is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's operations in Africa and globally.
Mohammad Al-Saadi, an Iraqi commander linked to Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hizballah, is charged with plotting terror attacks on Jewish sites in New York, Los Angeles, and Arizona. Authorities disrupted the plan after Al-Saadi attempted to hire an undercover agent to carry out the attacks.
President Donald Trump backs temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to ease high fuel prices, but experts say the relief for drivers would be modest. Congressional approval is needed, and the move could cost billions in government revenue.