Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China
- A measles outbreak in West Texas has sparked concern as cases have more than doubled since last week. And, China seeks to support pro-democracy groups in the U.S.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:36:17 -0500
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FDA staff handling drug safety for pets and livestock lost jobs in Trump firings
- The fired staffers were tasked with making sure medications given to animals work well and are safe.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500
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Is Trump preparing to cancel America's ride back to the moon?
- President Trump launched the Artemis program to return U.S. astronauts to the moon for the first time since Apollo. Now, the plan could be a casualty of the cost-cutting drive overseen by Elon Musk.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500
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She worked for years to get a federal job. Within a month, she was fired
- Rose is one of thousands of federal workers who have been terminated by the Trump administration. At 26, she's left wondering what to do now.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's Labor Department pick, to face questions from senators
- The confirmation hearing for the former Oregon representative nominated to lead the Labor Department is to start Wednesday. The secretary of labor holds the 11th Cabinet position in the presidential line of succession.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says it is time to find his successor
- Louis DeJoy said he plans to step down after a nearly five-year tenure marked by the coronavirus pandemic, surges in mail-in election ballots and efforts to stem losses through cost and service cuts.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:31:24 -0500
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More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
- The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:50:24 -0500
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Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons
- Despite promises to improve the system, problems within prisons keep mounting. Critics say the Dominican Republic continues to push for pretrial detentions in cases where no charges have been filed.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:38:40 -0500
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Nearly 300 deportees from U.S. held in Panama hotel
- The migrants hailed from 10 mostly Asian countries the U.S. has difficulty deporting migrants to directly. Panama is being used as a stopover.
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:28:11 -0500
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Trump says Elon Musk's $10 million settlement over Twitter suit was 'a big discount'
- It's the second tech company to agree to a payout after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol prompted Trump to be kicked off numerous social media platforms.
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:35:11 -0500
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