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‘We’re doing this for Gavin’

It’s time for Minnesota to screen for MLD, a rare disease. A Winona family and their legislative champion are pushing ...

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Anti-DEI fight just beginning, NIH cuts won’t kill bioscience and other commentary

Amid the Trump anti-DEI push, notes City Journal’s Heather Mac Donald, “private and public entities are also calibra...

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Vang: Why Minnesota should lead in banning AI nudification apps

A proposed bill in the Minnesota Senate would prohibit technology companies from making these images in the first place....

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Readers Write: Myanmar earthquake, Crawford’s win, Greenland

When did we, the richest nation in the world, become the most selfish and uncaring?...

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From the cockpit to the Chevy

Midnight mission from MSP revives faith in cooperation....

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We must fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks on free speech

In a few short weeks, the administration has gone after the press, judiciary, lawyers, universities and even the arts....

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"American industry reborn": Trump announces minimum 10% tariffs on all imports, 25% tariff on autos

The president's long-promised "liberation day" brought a raft of steep duties that shocked the market...

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Charges dismissed against Illinois man accused of assault by Rep. Nancy Mace

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against a man U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) accused of assaulting her durin...

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The Irish Times view on Trump’s tariffs: a turning point in economic history

Ireland may be caught in the middle of a trade war, posing significant challenges for the period ahead...

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Editorial: Prospect of deep EPA cuts dims hope for Chesapeake Bay revival

Without a strong, active EPA, efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay are likely to stall, reversing years of slow but st...

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Trump's push for expanded IVF coverage is getting some pushback from conservatives

Trump has been touting his support for the fertility treatment known as IVF. But that position is putting him at odds wi...

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DeSantis blasts newly elected Florida GOP congressman, continuing history of attacks: 'He's a squish'

Ron DeSantis intensified attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming Fine's "unique problems" for a narrow special election...

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House lawmakers trade accusations over weaponized federal law enforcement in fiery hearing

House Republicans on Wednesday bashed the former Biden administration for weaponizing the FBI to enforce its political a...

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Farewell to Val Kilmer — a Hollywood icon and dear friend

Val Kilmer. To the public, a movie star. To me, a devoted friend....

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Cartoon: New Mission Statement

Cartoon by Drew Sheneman for April 3, 2025....

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Guardsman Facing Involuntary Separation Over His Militia Ties

Virginia Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel Abbott is facing separation after his involvement in a local militia beca...

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Former President Obama photobombs children taking cherry blossoms pics in Washington

Former President Barack Obama apologized to a pair of children after accidentally photobombing their picture in Washingt...

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Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker’s speech

Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration....

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Trump restoring millions in family planning funds for two states

The Trump administration is restoring millions of dollars in Title X funds to two states after the Biden administration ...

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Column: Amid federal layoffs, Youngkin models thoughtful leadership

We must stand up — together — and show that Virginia can turn hardship into opportunity. PenFed Credit Union CEO Jam...

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Janet Mills pays delinquent taxes on late husband’s property in rural Maine

The property in Salem Township was owned by Stanley Kuklinski, who was married to the Democratic governor from 1985 unti...

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UK to keep pushing for deal after Trump imposes 10% tariff

"No one wants a trade war" but "nothing is off the table", UK business secretary says....

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Booker’s record-breaking speech could be the boost Democrats need

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey broke the record Tuesday for the longest speech on the Senate floor, yielding ...

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Letters for April 3: Standing up for immigrants in Virginia

Letter writers discuss Gov. Glenn Youngkin's ICE executive order, short memory of previous government scandals, and due ...

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Inside the secret fees grabbing millions a month from our MTA fares

Private companies are taking a substantial cut of every single subway swipe, bus ride, Metro-North ticket or LIRR pass �...

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Trump to impose 10% base tariff on international imports, higher levies on some nations

This story was updated at 6:16 p.m. EDT. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump rolled out sweeping “reciprocal” tari...

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Baseball: LCC 6, Sage Creek 5

LCC and Sage Creek going head to head in a competitive Lions Tournament matchup....

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Milbank Joins List of Law Firms Striking Deals With Trump

The firm agrees to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to benefit veterans and other public servants, among ...

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US to Impose 10 Percent Universal Levies, Steeper Tariffs for Countries With High Trade Barriers

'For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe a...

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Kirk LaPointe: Trump's shot off the bow more like a shot in the foot for trade

U.S. tariffs put Canada in an economic bind, while Poilievre struggles to find his footing...

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Journalist Gordon Asare-Bediako released on bail following OSP detention

Gordon Asare-Bediako, a prominent journalist with Wontumi TV, has been released on bail after being arrested by the Offi...

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The Third Time’s A Charm: Colorado Adds Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Resource

After considering similar legislation in two prior sessions, the Colorado General Assembly passed, and Gov. Jared Polis ...

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Ntim Fordjour invites National Security, NIB, Police CID and NACOC for joint briefing on ongoing investigations in Parliament

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has invited National Security, ...

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North Korea denounces U.S., Japan's pledge to co-produce missiles on Hegseth visit

North Korea criticized a recent agreement by Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravat...

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Despite Elon Musk, Wisconsin Supreme Court race ends in double-digit loss for GOP-backed candidate

In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveawa...

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Elsmere City Council to set aside $10K for public hearing over ousted councilwoman

Ousted Elsmere councilwoman Serena Owen is set to exercise her right to a public hearing in an attempt to keep her posit...

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Calgary could become 'innovation capital' under bold roadmap

Four years in the making, the new strategy came as sweeping tariffs were averted with Canada's closest ally...

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Top moments from Booker's 25-hour speech

Sen. Cory Booker's (D-N.J.) epic speech this week broke records for length, and he didn't waste any of that time strayin...

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HMC emergency services handle hundreds of cases on third day of Eid Al-Fitr holiday

Hanane DjouaDohaThe paediatric and general emergency departments at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) experienced a signif...

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Visit Qatar’s Throwback Food Fest concludes with over 100,000 visitors

Tribune News NetworkDohaVisit Qatar’s Throwback Food Festival has concluded its second edition at Old Doha Port with r...

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Katara wraps up festive Eid Al-Fitr celebrations

QNADohaThe Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) on Wednesday concluded its four-day Eid Al-Fitr festivities, which took ...

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Kanagawa man arrested for pouring instant noodles into train ticket machine

I’ve always marveled at the ticket gates at Japanese train stations by the way you can just toss a ticket in at any an...

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Markets Reel As Trump's Tariffs Hit — Magnificent 7 Set To Shed Almost $700 Billion

A sweeping new wave of tariffs unveiled by President Donald Trump on Wednesday triggered a sharp selloff during the afte...

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Booker's Senate record broke Thurmond's plea to 'go down fighting' against voting rights

With 25 hours and 5 minutes, Booker broke the Senate speech record held by Sen. Strom Thurmond who argued for a full day...

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Everything we know about Trump's tariffs and how they will impact the UK

President Trump announced a "minimum baseline tariff" of 10 per cent on countries to "help rebuild" the US economy...

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EEC hosts family get-together for employees on Eid Al-Fitr

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Eastern Exchange Company (WLL) organised a family get-together for employees and their famil...

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Even Labour Party members have lost confidence in Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves

Labour members have turned against Chancellor Rachel Reeves and fear her spring statement will cost the party votes....

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Proposed South Haymarket historic district in Lincoln gets nod from planners

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve making a nine-block area in the So...

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Northville schools staff member dies

A staff member at the Northville Central School District has died, according to a Facebook post from the district....

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Senate Releases Compromise Budget Resolution

The new version follows weeks of negotiations between the House and the Senate....

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Trump tariffs slide into Australia's election campaign

A 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports to the US announced by Donald Trump will dominate discussions on the fede...