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It was put in checked luggage and described as a potential weapon.

When Tulankan got to Germany, it was gone.

Lufthansa says it's looking for it.

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Supreme Court invalidated a key part of the Voting Rights Act yesterday.

It overturned Louisiana's congressional map, saying it was unconstitutional because it used racial factors and benefited some black voters.

Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry says today the court's decision means his state is prohibited from going ahead with primary elections next month under the current Louisiana map.

The move could endanger at least one of the state's Democratic House seats.

Writing online, Governor Landry says he is working with state lawmakers and the Louisiana Secretary of State to develop a path forward.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee today, and the war in Iran is expected to be the lead topic.

Yesterday, Pentagon officials said the initial cost of the war is $25 billion, which

But skeptics say that is too low.

Gas prices at the pump have hit a record high this year.

The motoring club AAA says the average cost for a gallon of regular is now $4.30.

NPR's Stephen Bisaha reports uncertainty over the war is to blame.

I don't feel anything at all.

I'm just disappointed.

The Food and Drug Administration says it is trying to shorten the timeline for getting new drugs on the market.