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Published: July 14, 2025 18:11

The powerful health industry lobby couldn't persuade GOP lawmakers to oppose big Medicaid cuts in President Trump's tax and spending bill. What's behind the lobbying failure? https://n.pr/450Zn0N

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Published: July 14, 2025 17:54

EXCLUSIVE: Several more immigration judges have been fired, even as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement, and after Congress gave the Department of Justice $3 billion, in part to hire judges. https://n.pr/4eOI6Lx

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Published: July 14, 2025 17:26

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the police minister and launched a sweeping inquiry into alleged sabotage at the highest levels of law enforcement.. https://n.pr/44N4eBs

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Published: July 14, 2025 16:57

While serving a life sentence for a murder he was eventually exonerated of committing, Calvin Duncan studied law and helped many wrongfully convicted prisoners. His memoir is The Jailhouse Lawyer. https://n.pr/44N0Ne7

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Published: July 14, 2025 16:24

President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, while promising Kyiv weapons. https://n.pr/4lX5oBA

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Published: July 14, 2025 15:38

Thousands of Afghans in the U.S. fear deportation as the administration revokes some protections, despite Taliban threats and ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Many fear for their lives if forced to return. https://n.pr/3Gu3Gsd

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Published: July 14, 2025 15:21

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection. https://n.pr/4eQQ72T

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Published: July 14, 2025 15:05

Helen Whybrow's memoir, The Salt Stones, is a closely-observed account of her life as a shepherd. In A Marriage at Sea, Sophie Elmhirst tells the true story of a couple adrift on a rubber raft. https://n.pr/4nM6OjX

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Published: July 14, 2025 14:24

Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a "moderate" stance, even for staunch conservatives. https://n.pr/44rFYWG

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Published: July 14, 2025 14:14

The largest-ever war fighting drills in Australia is underway and expected to attract China's attention. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a joint exercise between the U.S. and Australia. https://n.pr/3IGG7Nm

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Published: July 14, 2025 14:04

Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title. Sinner is the first Italian to win the tournament. https://n.pr/4lVqKzd

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Published: July 14, 2025 13:49

The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General found widespread abuse of shackles in federal prisons. One prisoner was held in restraints so tight that he had to have a limb amputated. https://n.pr/3IoRo4P

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Published: July 14, 2025 13:30

The president joined the players on the field after the match to present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy. https://n.pr/4f737BD

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Published: July 14, 2025 12:38

The Senate Homeland Security Committee said the Secret Service's "lack of structured communication was likely the greatest contributor to the failures" at the Pennsylvania rally last summer. https://n.pr/3U7J0cz

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Published: July 14, 2025 12:25

Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia. https://n.pr/44Zsdyx

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Published: July 14, 2025 12:11

The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. https://n.pr/44HMZ4y

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Published: July 14, 2025 11:57

Restoration workers are removing about 100,000 handbound books from their shelves and carefully placing them in crates, the start of a disinfection process that aims to kill the tiny beetles. https://n.pr/4kFww75

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Published: July 14, 2025 11:27

The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems, and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities. https://n.pr/3Tzr6iR

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Published: July 13, 2025 21:37

More than three-quarters of U.S. wells make just 6% of the country's oil. They're called marginal wells because of their small output. But they're a big deal to oil producers and environmentalists. https://n.pr/460F0lt

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Published: July 13, 2025 19:50

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk. https://n.pr/40ikjhc

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Published: July 13, 2025 19:20

Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari — who once ruled as a military dictator before returning decades later as an elected leader — has died at 82. https://n.pr/4lLlUEs

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Published: July 13, 2025 18:37

There was a circle in Maria Burns' yard where grass wouldn't grow and trees died. She knew what it was: An old natural gas well, plugged when she was a little girl, starting to leak again. https://n.pr/3U7nFju

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Published: July 13, 2025 17:38

The finale of Love Island USA airs Sunday night. Critic Aisha Harris says it's impossible to separate the season's racial and ethnic diversity from the show's mealy-mouthed handling of behind-the-scenes drama. https://n.pr/3GMW5F4

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Published: July 13, 2025 16:44

Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders. https://n.pr/3IpmWYw

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Published: July 13, 2025 16:22

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and nationwide as many Americans have a flood risk they are not aware of. https://n.pr/40Obs73

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Published: July 13, 2025 16:04

Churches in Los Angeles put contingency plans in place after the Trump administration rescinds long-standing guidance advising immigration agents to avoid houses of worship. https://n.pr/3U7YcX5

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Published: July 13, 2025 15:42

Civil rights groups alleged that ICE and Border Patrol agents are rounding people up based on their race, and denying them access to lawyers. A federal judge said there's evidence what they're doing is illegal. https://n.pr/4lsi3fS

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Published: July 13, 2025 15:22

At least 31 Palestinians were fatally shot on their way to an aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 Palestinians. https://n.pr/450jPin

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Published: July 13, 2025 15:13

TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice. https://n.pr/3TBgrUS

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Published: July 13, 2025 14:28

Recent college graduates are facing one of the most challenging job markets in years — with the exception of the pandemic period — even as the overall unemployment rate remains low. https://n.pr/4lJuxQx

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Published: July 13, 2025 14:02

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show. https://n.pr/40Rx4iR

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Published: July 12, 2025 21:28

As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, futurist Ray Kurzweil shares lessons from 60 years of working on AI. What he got right—wrong—and where he thinks we are headed next. This is part one of TED Radio Hour's special series, "Prophets of Technology."…

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Published: July 12, 2025 19:11

Hundreds of pets have been reported missing after the devastating floods in central Texas. Volunteers have been combing through debris to help reunite them with their owners. https://n.pr/44HnUa1

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Published: July 12, 2025 18:18

As the Trump administration's crackdown continues, traffic stops have become increasingly important tools of enforcement. It has led many immigrants to take alternate modes of transportation. https://n.pr/467h0Nv

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Published: July 12, 2025 17:37

David Gergen worked in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton as a speechwriter, communications director and counselor to the president, among other roles. https://n.pr/4nITHzV

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Published: July 12, 2025 17:18

Robert Herrera, 52, was accused of making online threats to the president during his visit to Texas on Friday. In one post on Facebook authorities said Herrera posted a picture of an assault rifle, along with a threat to 'come after' the president (via…

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Published: July 12, 2025 17:02

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, loosening oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain. https://n.pr/4ePicYf

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Published: July 12, 2025 16:44

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large. https://n.pr/44KmYSb

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Published: July 12, 2025 16:29

President Trump this week has been firing off letters to global leaders that threaten new, high tariff rates and also announcing them via social media. Here's what has happened so far. https://n.pr/4eIEqeh

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Published: July 12, 2025 16:13

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has said vegetable oils, like canola and soybean, are "poisoning Americans." But many researchers say the evidence isn't there. So, what does the science say about seed oils? https://n.pr/40gh21Y

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Published: July 12, 2025 15:40

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk. https://n.pr/3IGrDwX

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Published: July 12, 2025 15:24

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role. https://n.pr/3TE2G7M

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Published: July 12, 2025 15:08

Jane Ragsdale ran the Heart O' the Hills camp for girls in Kerr County. The camp was between sessions when the deluge hit. The only person killed there was Ragsdale. https://n.pr/4nOMHBO

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Published: July 12, 2025 14:53

Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders. https://n.pr/3Twqf2m

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Published: July 11, 2025 22:20

Anisimova said in 2023 that she was taking an indefinite break from tennis after tournaments had become unbearable for her mental health. This weekend, she has a chance at her first Grand Slam title. https://n.pr/4ltsNKU

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Published: July 11, 2025 21:35

Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines' fuel switches were cut off. https://n.pr/3Ii0PDl

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Published: July 11, 2025 19:06

A federal appeals court has canceled plea deals with three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, deepening the legal morass surrounding the long-stalled case. https://n.pr/3GGtaT8

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Published: July 11, 2025 18:35

Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send them migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point. https://n.pr/44oEaxG

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Published: July 11, 2025 17:48

Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send them migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point. https://n.pr/4lVa3nz

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Published: July 11, 2025 16:04

The northern regional capital has become a frequent target of Russian drones, missiles and guided bombs. Now, Ukraine's top general says at least 50,000 Russian troops have massed across the border. https://n.pr/3ICDOLc

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Published: July 11, 2025 15:23

The force is expected to provide logistical and training experts to help reconstitute Ukraine's armed forces, secure Ukraine's skies and the Black Sea. https://n.pr/3Io1enF

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Published: July 11, 2025 15:07

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle. https://n.pr/44MjxKQ

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Published: July 11, 2025 15:00

On a state visit, France's president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the U.K. for the first time in more than 900 years. https://n.pr/4lUaWwF

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Published: July 11, 2025 14:37

Rep. Robert Garcia is the new top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. At a moment when his party is craving more confrontation with President Trump, he says he's ready to lean into the fray. https://n.pr/44pBrUM

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Published: July 11, 2025 14:03

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease. https://n.pr/3TzbTyc

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Published: July 11, 2025 13:46

The Library of Congress' new collection includes more than 5,000 items from the Broadway legend, including ideas for Sweeney Todd lyrics and notes for Glynis Johns as she sang "Send in the Clowns." https://n.pr/4lqO1ZU

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Published: July 11, 2025 13:28

President Trump is heading to Texas to assess the damage caused by the recent flooding. DOGE has access to a database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers. https://n.pr/4lmFXcu

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Published: July 11, 2025 12:50

The 900-page tax and policy package fulfills several key campaign promises but also makes cuts that could boot millions from health care and food assistance programs. https://n.pr/3IofWen

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Published: July 11, 2025 12:37

Jamilah, Zaynah and Latifah McBryde grew up wrestling one another in Buffalo, N.Y. Coaches recognized their talent, but they couldn't wear the required wrestling singlet due to their faith. https://n.pr/4kvanbm

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Published: July 11, 2025 12:20

A confrontation erupted Thursday between protesters and federal officials carrying out a raid, with authorities throwing canisters to disperse the crowd. https://n.pr/4kCKhTZ

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Published: July 11, 2025 12:08

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system. https://n.pr/44wUv1W

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Published: July 11, 2025 11:55

Researchers at Princeton University say some instances corresponded with national attacks on DEI initiatives as well as on LGBTQ+ policies and that the targets held a variety of political views. https://n.pr/4kCIrT5

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Published: July 11, 2025 11:20

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle. https://n.pr/3GlMMvT

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Published: July 10, 2025 22:02

Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance. https://n.pr/4kvOxo0

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Published: July 10, 2025 21:16

The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of four days of activities marking the birthday of the adorable social media sensation. https://n.pr/3IpG0FT

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Published: July 10, 2025 18:20

MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly. https://n.pr/3GkYiaS

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Published: July 10, 2025 18:02

Journavx is the first truly new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration in more than 20 years. But the drug is expensive, and many people can't get it yet. https://n.pr/3TzZs5f

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Published: July 10, 2025 17:40

An Oklahoma City TV station says it's weather radar was damaged by an individual and that an anti-government militia took responsibility, claiming that radar is used to control the weather. (via @kosuradio.bsky.social) https://n.pr/4llMeoR

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Published: July 10, 2025 17:23

A retired Army lieutenant general who led the military response after Hurricane Katrina says searches can take a long time because human remains can be trapped under debris that must be removed piece by piece. https://n.pr/4lL3Ha7

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Published: July 10, 2025 16:59

TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: Deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice. https://n.pr/4lmV1ag

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Published: July 10, 2025 14:13

Parents can deposit up to $5,000 into a Trump Account annually until the year their child turns 18. But should they do that? And what are the benefits compared with other savings options? https://n.pr/4nDbpom

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