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The Oklahoma City Bombing Was 30 Years Ago. Some Survivors Worry America Didn’t Learn the Lesson

From a mother who lost her first-born baby, a son who never got to know his father, and a young man so badly injured that he still struggles to breathe, three decades have not healed the wounds from the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995.

Biden Warns That Trump Administration ‘Taking Hatchet’ to Social Security

The 82-year-old Democrat has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, which is typically the tradition for immediate past presidents.

As Dementia Rates Increase, Experts Warn Hospital Emergency Rooms Are Underprepared

ER boarding is a symptom of the U.S. health care system’s struggles, including shrinking points of entry for patients seeking care outside of ERs and hospitals prioritizing beds for procedures insurance companies often pay more for.

Plans to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary Were Underway. Then Came the Federal Funding Cuts

State councils have been working on programming for America250, an initiative marking the milestone anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the Republican administration’s deep cost-cutting effort across the federal government has led the National Endowment for the Humanities to cancel its grants.

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, El Salvador President Bukele Says He Won’t Be Releasing a Maryland Man Back to the US

Trump administration officials emphasized that Abrego Garcia, who was sent to a notorious gang prison in El Salvador, was a citizen of that country and that the U.S. has no say in his future.

With Billions at Risk, Harvard University Rejects Trump Administration’s Request for Policy Changes

Harvard University rejected the Trump administration’s demands for policy changes at the school on Monday, putting nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk.

What to Know About Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Alleged Arson at His Official Residence

A man is facing charges after authorities say he broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in the middle of the night, set a fire that left significant damage and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to evacuate the building during the Jewish holiday of Passover.

Donald Trump Wants Congress to Keep the Country on Daylight Saving Time

President Donald Trump on Friday urged Congress to “push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day” in his latest dig at the semiannual changing of clocks.

China Hits Back at US by Raising Tariffs on American Goods From 84% to 125%

While U.S. President Donald Trump paused import taxes this week for other countries, he raised tariffs on China and they now total 145%. China has denounced the policy as “economic bullying" and promised countermeasures. The new tariffs begin Saturday.

Egg Prices Increase to Record High $6.23 Despite Trump’s Predictions and Bird Flu Slowing

The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs might not get much immediate relief.

House Passes GOP Bill Requiring Proof of US Citizenship for Voting, Senate Prospects Dim

Top Republicans have argued the legislation, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, is necessary to ensure only citizens vote in U.S. elections and “cements into law” Trump’s order.

House Approves Budget Framework for Trump’s ‘Big’ Bill After Intense Wrangling Sways GOP Holdouts

The 216-214 vote pushed the budget plan forward, one more milestone for Johnson, and the next step in a lengthy process to unlock the centerpiece to the president’s domestic agenda of tax cuts, mass deportations and a smaller federal government.

Indiana Joins List of States With 3 or More Cases of Measles. Here's What to Know

Indiana health officials announced a measles outbreak Wednesday, with six cases that have no known links to the outbreaks in several other states.

S&P 500 Soars 9.5% to Huge Gain After Donald Trump Temporarily Backs Off Most of His Tariffs

U.S. stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily, as investors had so desperately hoped he would.

Donald Trump Abruptly Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days, Raises Taxes on Chinese Imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Trump Administration Halts $790 Million for Northwestern

More than $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University and around $790 million for Northwestern University has been frozen while the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at the schools, the White House said.

Octavio Dotel, Who Pitched for the White Sox and 12 Other Teams, Dies in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse

Octavio Dotel, who pitched for 13 major league teams in a 15-year career and won a world championship with the St. Louis Cardinals, was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concert.

The Associated Press Wins Reinstatement to White House Events After Judge Rules Government Can’t Bar its Journalists

U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, an appointee of President Donald Trump, ruled that the government can’t retaliate against the AP’s decision not to follow Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Stocks Dive After Another Stunning Reversal as Uncertainty Reigns About Donald Trump’s Tariffs

U.S. stocks dove Tuesday following another stunning reversal, with Wall Street veering from a huge gain at the opening of trading to more losses at the close, because investors still have no idea what to make of President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Why is the Long Practice of Adding Fluoride to Drinking Water Now Under Fire?

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water, and he is setting the gears of government in motion to help make that happen.

Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China as Global Markets Shudder Over How Much Pain Economy Can Take

The U.S. president has shown few signs of backing down on tariffs despite the mounting pressure in the financial markets. His commitment to tariffs could have devastating effects for the global economy, even though Trump is banking that it will ultimately pay off with manufacturing jobs.

The US Sees 3 Measles-Related Deaths and Hundreds of Cases. Here’s What You Should Know

The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting the majority of them: nearly 500.

US Added 228,000 Jobs in March as Economy Showed Strength in Buildup to Trump Trade Wars

The hiring numbers were up from 117,000 in February and were nearly double the 130,000 that economists had expected. Labor Department revisions shaved 48,000 jobs off January and February payrolls.

From Food Prices to Jobs, How Donald Trump’s Latest Tariffs Could Impact Your Wallet

President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, on top of previous levies and retaliation worldwide, are expected to increase prices for everyday items. The trade wars have already roiled financial markets and plunged businesses into uncertainty — all while economists warn of potentially weakened economic growth and heightened inequality.

Donald Trump Hits the Golf Course as the Stock Market Plummets for a Second Straight Day Over Tariffs

Two days after sending the economy reeling by announcing widespread tariffs, President Donald Trump insisted his trade policies will never change as he remained ensconced in a bubble of wealth and power in Florida.

Dow Drops 1,600 on Thursday as US Stocks Lead Worldwide Sell-Off After Donald Trump’s Tariffs Ignite a COVID-Like Shock

The S&P 500 was down 4.3% in morning trading, more than other major stock markets, and it’s on track for its worst day since COVID shattered the global economy five years ago.
 

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