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Appeals court weighs judge's authority to restore Trump cuts to HarvardA federal appeals court has heard arguments over whether a judge had the authority to restore billions of dollars in funding that the Trump administration cut from Harvard University.

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Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayBy AMIR AMAN KIYARO and KHALED KAZZIHA NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last […]

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Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa PikeBy ED WHITE The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike landed her on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Lee said. Strada said in a […]

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Prosecutors probing deaths charge shop clerk, son with selling kratomFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student.

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Senate reaches deal on bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsSenators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.

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How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic teamBy EDDIE PELLS COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be its ability to save Olympic sports in the United States. A sometimes-overlooked element of the bill designed to regulate […]

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Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide.

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Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by CongressThe GAO says the maneuver known as a “pocket rescission” is illegal.

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Wes Moore's AI framework is missing a healthcare pillarOpinion: Healthcare should be a central focus of AI governance in Maryland, writes Sreedhar Potarazu.

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Senators to question FDA nominee on views on abortion pill, vaccinesThursday’s Senate hearing for Trump's pick to run the FDA is likely to focus on Dr. Heidi Overton’s views on vaccines and abortion drugs.

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US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogateJustice Elena Kagan denied the request from McKenna West, who was seeking conservatorship over a baby boy she gave birth to in Dallas.

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Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney saysWilber Rafael Garces Perez was being held Tuesday at a federal center in South Texas.

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Man shot by ICE is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his backA Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back.

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Housing regulations to blame for high costs, developers sayDevelopers say that having to navigate the “complex web” of federal, state and local regulations contributes to the rising cost of housing.

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College sports bill inches ahead in Senate as it punts other issuesCongress has struggled to pass major legislation, putting off debates on spending & more, but the Senate can agree on a college sports bill.

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Judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher trainingA federal judge struck down a 2025 order from the Trump administration that cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money.

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Federal prosecutors charge 3 with stealing $12M in homelessness aid in Southern CaliforniaThis is the second arrest in Southern California this week related to federal fraud charges.

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Sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears hurdle in Senate voteLegislation to regulate college sports cleared a hurdle in the Senate. The bill aims to put guardrails around spending in college sports.

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Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen votingResearch shows voting by noncitizens is rare, and violations can result in felony charges and possible deportation.

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Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trialMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is proposing free home visits from nurses for every new parent in the state and expanded mental health screenings for new mothers.

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