After talks with Xi and Modi, Putin says NATO enlargement has to be addressed for Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Turkey says Russia scales back Ukraine territorial demands
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage
With Putin 'stalling' peace talks, NATO minister says US has 'powerful leverage'
Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
US claims of Russian concessions on Ukraine’s security looking empty
Russian Air Strikes on Kyiv Kill 18 as Putin Snubs US on War
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed pressure on Russia with US envoy Kellogg
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia's effort to keep control has lasted decades
Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know
It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US
Trump-Putin meeting: Live updates as leaders head to Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
'A chess game' - Trump gears up for Alaska summit with Putin
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Zelensky doubles down: ‘We will never leave the Donbas’
Trump Signals Tough Stance With Putin Ahead of Alaska Summit
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it's hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump pushes Ukraine to agree to 'land swap' with Russia ahead of Putin summit
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit
Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
Zelenskyy rejects conceding land to Russia after Trump suggests "swapping" territories
Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
Zelenskiy wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks
Trump suggests he'll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?
White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska
Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
Rubio says Witkoff returning with Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Trump tells European leaders he’ll continue Russia talks through in-person meetings with Putin
Zelensky says Russia seems ‘more inclined toward a ceasefire’
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber-rattling
Trump hails progress in Russia talks, White House says secondary sanctions still planned
Trump says Putin and Witkoff made 'great progress' in their meeting in Russia
Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Firefighters at the scene after Russia strikes recreational center in Zaporizhzhia region
Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Putin-Witkoff meeting was ‘constructive,’ Kremlin says ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war
Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
4 European countries agree to buy a combined $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends
Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline
Ukraine urges Trump admin to 'strangle' Russian economy amid nuclear tensions
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
Public media stations in rural America say emergency alert funding is in jeopardy
Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end operations after federal cuts
NPR news chief announces she's leaving days after Congress kills federal funding
NPR to cut its budget by $8 million to provide relief to vulnerable member stations
Community radio stations are collateral damage as Congress cuts NPR funding
House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media
Partisan battle lines form over Trump's plan to defund NPR & PBS
vCongress finally gets Trump's request to codify DOGE cuts to NPR, PBS, foreign aid
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
NPR CEO Katherine Maher on suing Trump administration over order to cut funding
NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House
Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts
Trump tried to fire Corporation for Public Broadcasting board members. Then came DOGE
Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to end operations after federal cuts
NPR news chief announces she's leaving days after Congress kills federal funding
NPR to cut its budget by $8 million to provide relief to vulnerable member stations
Community radio stations are collateral damage as Congress cuts NPR funding
House votes to claw back $1.1 billion from public media
Partisan battle lines form over Trump's plan to defund NPR & PBS
vCongress finally gets Trump's request to codify DOGE cuts to NPR, PBS, foreign aid
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
NPR CEO Katherine Maher on suing Trump administration over order to cut funding
NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House
Under attack, public media makes its case to Congress and the courts
Trump tried to fire Corporation for Public Broadcasting board members. Then came DOGE
Indiana state Rep. Andrew Ireland says GOP has a 'constitutional right' to redistrict
Gov. Greg Abbott signs controversial redistricting bill into law, redrawing Texas maps
The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that
Texas passes midterm redistricting sought by Trump as California plans to counter
Texas House Democrats say they'll end quorum break once California begins redistricting
Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back
As Texas and California ramp up their redistricting fight, a new study finds gerrymandering erodes confidence in democracy
California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move
The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states
Newsom’s California redistricting push sets up a standoff with Republican-led opposition
Texas Dems to return after Abbott ends session that included redistricting
Abbott: Texas can ‘eliminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California
In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance
Abbott: Texas redistricting fight ‘could literally last years’
'A national alarm bell': Texas Dems leave warning message as they depart Mass. amid walkout
FBI granted request to 'locate' fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Texas Democrat Greg Casar warns Trump-backed redistricting threatens voting rights
Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office
What is gerrymandering? How a centuries-old political tactic sparked a redistricting firestorm in Texas.
Democrats draw up plans to retaliate if Republicans gerrymander Texas — but they face legal hurdles
Texas Republicans fail again to advance redistricting effort amid Democrat absences
Texas House Democrats break quorum again by staying out of state
Arrest warrants issued for Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum
Texas House Democrats break quorum, bolt state after GOP congressional redistricting map passes committee
Texas Democrats walked out to block the GOP. How well has the tactic worked before?
Texas Democrats defy Abbott's redistricting ultimatum, refuse to return to the state in effort to block new congressional map
Sen. Alex Padilla says Republicans want to 'rig' midterms with redistricting plan
Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims
Gov. Greg Abbott signs controversial redistricting bill into law, redrawing Texas maps
The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that
Texas passes midterm redistricting sought by Trump as California plans to counter
Texas House Democrats say they'll end quorum break once California begins redistricting
Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back
As Texas and California ramp up their redistricting fight, a new study finds gerrymandering erodes confidence in democracy
California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move
The fight is on. How redistricting could unfold in 8 entangled states
Newsom’s California redistricting push sets up a standoff with Republican-led opposition
Texas Dems to return after Abbott ends session that included redistricting
Abbott: Texas can ‘eliminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California
In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance
Abbott: Texas redistricting fight ‘could literally last years’
'A national alarm bell': Texas Dems leave warning message as they depart Mass. amid walkout
FBI granted request to 'locate' fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Texas Democrat Greg Casar warns Trump-backed redistricting threatens voting rights
Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office
What is gerrymandering? How a centuries-old political tactic sparked a redistricting firestorm in Texas.
Democrats draw up plans to retaliate if Republicans gerrymander Texas — but they face legal hurdles
Texas Republicans fail again to advance redistricting effort amid Democrat absences
Texas House Democrats break quorum again by staying out of state
Arrest warrants issued for Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum
Texas House Democrats break quorum, bolt state after GOP congressional redistricting map passes committee
Texas Democrats walked out to block the GOP. How well has the tactic worked before?
Texas Democrats defy Abbott's redistricting ultimatum, refuse to return to the state in effort to block new congressional map
Sen. Alex Padilla says Republicans want to 'rig' midterms with redistricting plan
Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims
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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility to be empty 'within a few days'
Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows
'Who's running the show?' is a key question in 'Alligator Alcatraz' challenge
A family's fishing trip ends with the dad at 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Here's their story
Immigrants in the US illegally fight the Trump administration's new no-bail policy
DHS is urging DACA recipients to self-deport
U.S. citizen told "you have no rights" during immigration arrest speaks out
Chokeholds, bikers and 'roving patrols': Are Trump's ICE tactics legal?
'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse
Self-deportations. Factory layoffs. Military zones. How Trump is transforming the U.S.-Mexico border.
ICE moves to shackle some 180,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors
'They chained me to the ground': Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz allege harsh punishment by guards
Closure of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center can proceed, judge says
Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows
'Who's running the show?' is a key question in 'Alligator Alcatraz' challenge
A family's fishing trip ends with the dad at 'Alligator Alcatraz.' Here's their story
Immigrants in the US illegally fight the Trump administration's new no-bail policy
DHS is urging DACA recipients to self-deport
U.S. citizen told "you have no rights" during immigration arrest speaks out
Chokeholds, bikers and 'roving patrols': Are Trump's ICE tactics legal?
'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse
Self-deportations. Factory layoffs. Military zones. How Trump is transforming the U.S.-Mexico border.
ICE moves to shackle some 180,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors
'They chained me to the ground': Detainees at Alligator Alcatraz allege harsh punishment by guards
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The federal government is taking over D.C.'s Union Station. What does that mean?
Trump’s transportation secretary takes management of Washington’s Union Station away from Amtrak
Trump administration to take control of Washington Union Station
Trump’s transportation secretary takes management of Washington’s Union Station away from Amtrak
Trump administration to take control of Washington Union Station
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Plagued by hot weather, Portland Public Schools says it will release students early Friday
Clackamas County investigates possible heat-related death
Millions in West facing dangerous heat wave amid multiple wildfires
Multnomah County suspects at least one death linked to latest heat wave
Amid scorching heat, Portland’s halls of knowledge offer cool relief
Last day of extreme heat for much of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Extreme heat warnings throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington
Clackamas County investigates possible heat-related death
Millions in West facing dangerous heat wave amid multiple wildfires
Multnomah County suspects at least one death linked to latest heat wave
Amid scorching heat, Portland’s halls of knowledge offer cool relief
Last day of extreme heat for much of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Extreme heat warnings throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington
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Thursday, August 28, 2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
'The most illegal search': Judges push back against D.C. criminal charges
Flag burning has a long history in the U.S. — and legal protections from the Supreme Court
An Army National Guard veteran says Trump's specialized unit is 'quite dangerous'
Lori Chavez-DeRemer hopes for Trump administration ‘crackdown’ in Portland
Flag burning has a long history in the U.S. — and legal protections from the Supreme Court
An Army National Guard veteran says Trump's specialized unit is 'quite dangerous'
Lori Chavez-DeRemer hopes for Trump administration ‘crackdown’ in Portland
Criminal case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan will move forward, court rules
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of helping a man evade ICE, pleads not guilty
Grand jury indicts Milwaukee County judge after prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE
Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI 'stood up' for her community, state lawmaker says
The White House threatens sanctuary cities in another EO, but courts are skeptical
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to Portland and other ‘sanctuary’ cities
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing ICE agents, Director Kash Patel says
Milwaukee County judge charged with obstruction, accused of helping man avoid ICE
Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of helping a man evade ICE, pleads not guilty
Grand jury indicts Milwaukee County judge after prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE
Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI 'stood up' for her community, state lawmaker says
The White House threatens sanctuary cities in another EO, but courts are skeptical
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to Portland and other ‘sanctuary’ cities
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing ICE agents, Director Kash Patel says
Milwaukee County judge charged with obstruction, accused of helping man avoid ICE
Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge
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In search of source for Crook County well pollution, Oregon presses mining company to investigate itself
BLM seeks public input on proposed Eastern Oregon gold mine
BLM seeks public input on proposed Eastern Oregon gold mine
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
Boxed in by shifting tariff rules, European shippers pause some U.S.-bound parcels
U.S. and China extend tariff truce deadline for another 3 months
Analysis-China factories cut shifts and workers' pay as US tariffs bite
‘Bizarre’ Nvidia, AMD chip export deal with Trump raises legal questions
Trump says Nvidia will hand the U.S. 15% of its H20 chip sales to China
Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely pushing up cost of electronics
Apple to announce additional $100 billion in US investment, following Trump iPhone tariff threat
This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs
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U.S. and China extend tariff truce deadline for another 3 months
Analysis-China factories cut shifts and workers' pay as US tariffs bite
‘Bizarre’ Nvidia, AMD chip export deal with Trump raises legal questions
Trump says Nvidia will hand the U.S. 15% of its H20 chip sales to China
Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely pushing up cost of electronics
Apple to announce additional $100 billion in US investment, following Trump iPhone tariff threat
This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs
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As arms race in Asia intensifies, a-bomb survivors make final plea for peace
New details emerge about Japan's notorious WWII germ warfare program
Hiroshima survivors fear rising nuclear threat on the 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
'And The World Went Crazy': How Hollywood Changed After Hiroshima
Washington honors an ancient tree that survived Hiroshima
New details emerge about Japan's notorious WWII germ warfare program
Hiroshima survivors fear rising nuclear threat on the 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
'And The World Went Crazy': How Hollywood Changed After Hiroshima
Washington honors an ancient tree that survived Hiroshima
Saturday, August 23, 2025
It began, as all great legends do, with a single spring roll and a dream. A brave band of flavor-warriors sets out on a perilous quest: to uncover Oregon's finest Chinese takeaway.< br/>
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Armed only with chopsticks and a freakishly high sodium tolerance, they’ll risk everything to claim the crown of Kung Pao glory.< br/>
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Here’s the plan: grab one glorious Chinese takeaway dish from your favorite spot and bring it to the feast. That’s it. No cooking, just strategic ordering. Share it like a benevolent noodle god. Eat like a dragon unleashed.< br/>
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How to Enter the Takeaway Wok of Fame:< br/>
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📝 RSVP & Commit< br/>
No “maybes,” no “we’ll sees.” This event is for people who’d fight a dragon for fried rice.< br/>
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🥡 Bring a Takeaway Signature Dish< br/>
Order your favorite dish (two if you're bringing a guest). You go get it. You arrive victorious, holding a sacred container of glory.< br/>
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🍴 Bring Your Own Serving Utensils< br/>
Otherwise, your dish gets served with the ceremonial spatula of shame. It’s sticky and haunted.< br/>
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💬 Post Your Dish in the Comments Section< br/>
If ten people show up with orange chicken, we’re starting a cage match. The lowest-rated dish gets exiled to the Sad Table by the bathroom.< br/>
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🕰️ Need to cancel? Tell us three days ahead of time< br/>
No Ghosting. If that happens, your abandoned spot will be filled by someone who brings “fusion” Jell-O salad. And we will tell them it was your idea.< br/>
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⚠️ Known Side Effects:< br/>
🛏️ Waking up covered in soy sauce, unsure of what you confessed to.< br/>
🧮 Rating all life experiences as “three out of five egg rolls.”< br/>
🎤 Breaking into spontaneous Cantonese karaoke - no lyrics required.< br/>
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🥠 Sign up now and take your place in the potluck prophecy. Portland’s best takeout won’t discover itself. Glory, sauce, and possible napkin fame await.< br/>
Friday, August 22, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon Democrats say federal cuts hurt the vulnerable, Republicans blame Democrats
Mass. immigrants who had legal status lose work in home and health care
ICE detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, is hiring despite months of legal limbo
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will slash $15 billion in federal money to Oregon, Kotek says
Trump Tax Law Squeezes Poor, Boosts Income for Wealthy, CBO Says
Trump's big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
Mass. immigrants who had legal status lose work in home and health care
ICE detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, is hiring despite months of legal limbo
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will slash $15 billion in federal money to Oregon, Kotek says
Trump Tax Law Squeezes Poor, Boosts Income for Wealthy, CBO Says
Trump's big bill is powering his mass deportations. Congress is starting to ask questions
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With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits
Sherrod Brown to run for Senate
Washington state Sen. John Braun to seek congressional seat
Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes U.S. Senate campaign official
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to run for NC's US Senate seat with Trump backing
The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Opinion - Off-year election results show danger signs for Republicans
Retirement Is the New Resistance
Georgia's Brian Kemp becomes latest swing state governor to decline a run for Senate
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially declares run for NYC mayo
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans independent run for New York City mayoral race
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns
The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection
Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class
Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate
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Party vice-chair David Hogg wants to unseat some fellow Democrats by funding primary challengers
‘The middle is disappearing’: Why three dealmaking Senate Democrats are heading for the exits
Sherrod Brown to run for Senate
Washington state Sen. John Braun to seek congressional seat
Former Gov. Roy Cooper makes U.S. Senate campaign official
Project 2025 author Paul Dans will challenge Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to run for NC's US Senate seat with Trump backing
The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Opinion - Off-year election results show danger signs for Republicans
Retirement Is the New Resistance
Georgia's Brian Kemp becomes latest swing state governor to decline a run for Senate
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially declares run for NYC mayo
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans independent run for New York City mayoral race
JD Vance's half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati's mayor
Rep. Gerry Connolly steps down as top Oversight Democrat and won’t seek reelection as cancer returns
The next AOC? Young Democrats are aiming to topple incumbents inside their own party
Sen. Dick Durbin, a top Senate Democrat, says he will not seek reelection
Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class
Dick Durbin is retiring from the Senate
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Party vice-chair David Hogg wants to unseat some fellow Democrats by funding primary challengers
‘The middle is disappearing’: Why three dealmaking Senate Democrats are heading for the exits
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Trump is tightening the screws on corporate America — and CEOs are staying mum
White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'
Trump's dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality
Will the Kennedy Center become the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
Why Trump is obsessed with building a White House ballroom
White House announces new $200M ballroom as part of Trump's latest makeover of 'The People's House'
Trump's dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality
Will the Kennedy Center become the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
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Tropical Storm Erin Begins To Intensify; Expected To Become A Major Hurricane North of Puerto Rico This Weekend
Tropical Storm Erin could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season
Tropical Storm Erin tracker: Forecast to strengthen into 1st Atlantic hurricane of 2025 by this weekend
Tropical Storm Erin could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season
Tropical Storm Erin tracker: Forecast to strengthen into 1st Atlantic hurricane of 2025 by this weekend
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Steelworkers were pushing coke out of ovens when deadly explosion rocked Pennsylvania plan
Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
One person killed, one remains missing after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead and dozens hurt or trapped under rubble
Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
One person killed, one remains missing after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead and dozens hurt or trapped under rubble
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
An Israeli airstrike kills a prominent Al Jazeera journalist and colleagues in Gaza
Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him
Israeli strike kills journalists in Gaza City, worsening the death toll for the media
Israel strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Photos of a starving baby in Gaza shocked the world. Here's how he's doing now
Netanyahu convenes security cabinet to discuss plans to occupy Gaza, official says
Netanyahu says Israel must complete defeat of Hamas to free hostages
Oregon’s US senators split on weapons sales to Israel as Gaza death toll passes 60,000
In Gaza, more Palestinians are killed while waiting for food aid
Videos of emaciated hostages in Gaza raise pressure on Israel for a ceasefire
France, U.K., others plan to recognize a Palestinian state. What does that change?
More than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish leaders denounce starvation in Gaza
U.S. officials on rare visit to controversial Gaza aid distribution site
US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him
Israeli strike kills journalists in Gaza City, worsening the death toll for the media
Israel strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Photos of a starving baby in Gaza shocked the world. Here's how he's doing now
Netanyahu convenes security cabinet to discuss plans to occupy Gaza, official says
Netanyahu says Israel must complete defeat of Hamas to free hostages
Oregon’s US senators split on weapons sales to Israel as Gaza death toll passes 60,000
In Gaza, more Palestinians are killed while waiting for food aid
Videos of emaciated hostages in Gaza raise pressure on Israel for a ceasefire
France, U.K., others plan to recognize a Palestinian state. What does that change?
More than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish leaders denounce starvation in Gaza
U.S. officials on rare visit to controversial Gaza aid distribution site
US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized
Trump taps conservative economist to lead statistics agency
Trump BLS pick hints at halting monthly jobs report
Trump has been a loud critic of government data for years. But now he's following through.
Former BLS commissioner says it’s not possible to rig jobs numbers
Trump calls for firing of senior Labor official after job market weakens in July
Kugler to step down from Fed board on Aug. 8, allowing Trump to fill her seat early
President Trump fires BLS commissioner after July jobs report disappoints
The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter — but tariffs skew picture
The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump
Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Here's a puzzling question: Why are stocks at record highs despite looming tariffs?
Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?
Home sales just posted their slowest May in 16 years
'We're in a holding pattern': Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty
Homebuyers and sellers say agents' cuts are too big. Flat-fee brokers offer an alternative
Trump’s tariffs drive up homebuilding costs amid Oregon’s housing crisis
More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?
Trump BLS pick hints at halting monthly jobs report
Trump has been a loud critic of government data for years. But now he's following through.
Former BLS commissioner says it’s not possible to rig jobs numbers
Trump calls for firing of senior Labor official after job market weakens in July
Kugler to step down from Fed board on Aug. 8, allowing Trump to fill her seat early
President Trump fires BLS commissioner after July jobs report disappoints
The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter — but tariffs skew picture
The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump
Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know
Here's a puzzling question: Why are stocks at record highs despite looming tariffs?
Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?
Home sales just posted their slowest May in 16 years
'We're in a holding pattern': Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty
Homebuyers and sellers say agents' cuts are too big. Flat-fee brokers offer an alternative
Trump’s tariffs drive up homebuilding costs amid Oregon’s housing crisis
More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?
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3 people, including a child, killed in shooting outside Target store in North Austin
Alleged gunman at Army's Fort Stewart was a sergeant who shot 5 coworkers
5 soldiers are shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart. A suspect is in custody
5 soldiers wounded by active shooter at Fort Stewart in Georgia; gunman in custody, officials say
The Manhattan gunman believed he had CTE. What does that mean?
Questions emerge about NYC gunman's mental health and his security-sensitive job in Las Vegas
Midtown office shooter may have targeted NFL offices in building, Mayor Adams says
Gunman who killed 4 in New York was trying to get to NFL offices and claimed to have CTE: Officials
Gunman kills 4 at NYC office building, including NYPD officer and Blackstone executive: Here's everything we know
Gunman shoots multiple people at Reno, Nevada, casino, killing two before being taken into custody
Suspect identified in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho
A gunman lured firefighters into an ambush in Idaho. Here's what we know
Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say
Suspect ID'd in killing of 2 Idaho firefighters who were ambushed by gunman
California mass shooting leaves 6 people injured, no arrests made
Police say a man opened fire outside a Michigan church before staff fatally shot him
Alleged gunman at Army's Fort Stewart was a sergeant who shot 5 coworkers
5 soldiers are shot at Georgia's Fort Stewart. A suspect is in custody
5 soldiers wounded by active shooter at Fort Stewart in Georgia; gunman in custody, officials say
The Manhattan gunman believed he had CTE. What does that mean?
Questions emerge about NYC gunman's mental health and his security-sensitive job in Las Vegas
Midtown office shooter may have targeted NFL offices in building, Mayor Adams says
Gunman who killed 4 in New York was trying to get to NFL offices and claimed to have CTE: Officials
Gunman kills 4 at NYC office building, including NYPD officer and Blackstone executive: Here's everything we know
Gunman shoots multiple people at Reno, Nevada, casino, killing two before being taken into custody
Suspect identified in the fatal ambush of 2 firefighters in Idaho
A gunman lured firefighters into an ambush in Idaho. Here's what we know
Man started Idaho blaze and then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush, officials say
Suspect ID'd in killing of 2 Idaho firefighters who were ambushed by gunman
California mass shooting leaves 6 people injured, no arrests made
Police say a man opened fire outside a Michigan church before staff fatally shot him
Toxic trade-off: WA air polluters are top Cowlitz County employers
Cowlitz County businesses account for nearly half of Washington state's latest pollution fines
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution
National air quality standards
Cowlitz County businesses account for nearly half of Washington state's latest pollution fines
New report shows air pollution hits Washington’s most vulnerable the hardest
Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution
National air quality standards
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Monday, August 11, 2025
He built Michigan's Medicaid work requirement system. Now he's warning other states
Do 'work requirements' in Medicaid work? Georgia's been trying it for two years
5 ways Trump's megabill will limit health care access
Is Medicaid rife with fraudsters? One man explains why he breaks a rule
ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows
DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes
Why the health care lobby failed to stop cuts to Medicaid funding
Do 'work requirements' in Medicaid work? Georgia's been trying it for two years
5 ways Trump's megabill will limit health care access
Is Medicaid rife with fraudsters? One man explains why he breaks a rule
ACA health insurance will cost the average person 75% more next year, research shows
DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes
Why the health care lobby failed to stop cuts to Medicaid funding
Colorado wildfires burn more than 120,000 acres as firefighters await better weather
Flooding sparks state of emergency after torrential thunderstorms across Milwaukee, southeastern Wisconsin
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
'Fire clouds' over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate
Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
American Summers Are Starting to Feel Like Winter
Billion-dollar disasters: The economic toll of wildfires, severe storms and earthquakes is soaring
A Heat Dome Will Bake The South And Midwest And Then Briefly Spill Into The Northeast
Dangerous heat dome brings life-threatening temperatures to nearly 170 million people across 28 states
Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season
Northeast, Midwest Heat Wave Could Smash Dozens Of Records, Including New York, Philly, Chicago
'Heat dome' incoming: Scorching temperatures in the forecast to kick off summer
Flooding sparks state of emergency after torrential thunderstorms across Milwaukee, southeastern Wisconsin
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
'Fire clouds' over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate
Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
American Summers Are Starting to Feel Like Winter
Billion-dollar disasters: The economic toll of wildfires, severe storms and earthquakes is soaring
A Heat Dome Will Bake The South And Midwest And Then Briefly Spill Into The Northeast
Dangerous heat dome brings life-threatening temperatures to nearly 170 million people across 28 states
Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season
Northeast, Midwest Heat Wave Could Smash Dozens Of Records, Including New York, Philly, Chicago
'Heat dome' incoming: Scorching temperatures in the forecast to kick off summer
Asylum-seekers thought they were following the rules. Now some are told to start over
'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms
‘South Park’ Responds to Homeland Security Using Show Image: “Wait, So We ARE Relevant?”
Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
Christian refugees caught in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy
'At least I'm safe': A Kenyan immigrant opts to leave the U.S. on his own terms
‘South Park’ Responds to Homeland Security Using Show Image: “Wait, So We ARE Relevant?”
Federal judge delays expiration of TPS for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalese
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
Christian refugees caught in the crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy
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Factories are losing immigrant workers, stressing those who remain
Their husbands were deported to Laos. Now they’re picking up the pieces together
Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home
Their husbands were deported to Laos. Now they’re picking up the pieces together
Afghans caught in mass deportations in Iran face an uncertain future at home
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Thursday, August 07, 2025
Russian and Chinese navies practice destroying 'enemy submarine', days after Trump move
India's Modi to visit China for first time in 7 years as tensions with US rise
Trump doubles tariffs on India, jeopardizing longstanding ties
Trump’s relentless tariff strategy finally crashes into delicate geopolitical reality
India hit with 50% tariffs as Trump's sweeping trade measures roll out
India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified'
India slams Trump’s threat of tariffs over Russian oil purchases
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil
India's Modi to visit China for first time in 7 years as tensions with US rise
Trump doubles tariffs on India, jeopardizing longstanding ties
Trump’s relentless tariff strategy finally crashes into delicate geopolitical reality
India hit with 50% tariffs as Trump's sweeping trade measures roll out
India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified'
India slams Trump’s threat of tariffs over Russian oil purchases
China pushes back at US demands to stop buying Russian and Iranian oil
Trump taps White House economist Stephen Miran to fill Fed vacancy on temporary basis
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Senate confirms ex-Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for nation's capital
Senate confirms Trump's pick for counterterrorism agency, a former Green Beret with extremist ties
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Senate confirms ex-Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for nation's capital
Senate confirms Trump's pick for counterterrorism agency, a former Green Beret with extremist ties
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Social Security announces a phone service fix after denying there was an issue
Your call to a local Social Security office may be picked up by someone who can't help
Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did
ICE recruits former federal workers to join its ranks amid hiring spree
The federal government is paying more than 154,000 people not to work
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees opt to leave agency through deferred resignation program
NASA 五分之一員工提出自願辭職,規模或縮減至 1.4 萬人
Bessent tries to walk back comments suggesting Social Security could be privatized
Efforts to shrink Social Security's phone wait times are putting a strain elsewhere
Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
In scathing letter, NASA workers rebuke ‘rapid and wasteful changes’ at agency
, Judge rules Trump administration broke law in takedown of public funding tracker
Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm
Your call to a local Social Security office may be picked up by someone who can't help
Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did
ICE recruits former federal workers to join its ranks amid hiring spree
The federal government is paying more than 154,000 people not to work
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees opt to leave agency through deferred resignation program
NASA 五分之一員工提出自願辭職,規模或縮減至 1.4 萬人
Bessent tries to walk back comments suggesting Social Security could be privatized
Efforts to shrink Social Security's phone wait times are putting a strain elsewhere
Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
In scathing letter, NASA workers rebuke ‘rapid and wasteful changes’ at agency
, Judge rules Trump administration broke law in takedown of public funding tracker
Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm
Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response
In an emotional hearing, Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, local officials
How a Texas musician is rebuilding and finding support in community after deadly floods
In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty
Number of missing from July 4 floods drops to 3, Kerr County officials say
In an emotional hearing, Texas lawmakers hear from flood survivors, local officials
How a Texas musician is rebuilding and finding support in community after deadly floods
In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty
Number of missing from July 4 floods drops to 3, Kerr County officials say
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, research shows
What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows
What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows
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Air quality alerts in place for 10 states as wildfires burn in Canada and West
Canada wildfires cause poor air quality in the midwest and northeast U.S.
Thick smoke, haze blanket much of Minnesota; air quality alert remains in effect
Canadian wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air for several US states
Canadian wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate; smoke expected to hit the U.S. this weekend
Canada wildfires cause poor air quality in the midwest and northeast U.S.
Thick smoke, haze blanket much of Minnesota; air quality alert remains in effect
Canadian wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air for several US states
Canadian wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate; smoke expected to hit the U.S. this weekend
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Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts
Top medical group presses RFK Jr. to keep health screening panel
Fearing coverage could change, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids
Medical groups are concerned that RFK Jr. may dismiss a panel of primary care experts
RFK Jr. to remove controversial ingredient from all flu vaccines in the US
The world keeps millions of vaccines on ice. Is it worth it?
RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts
Top medical group presses RFK Jr. to keep health screening panel
Fearing coverage could change, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids
Medical groups are concerned that RFK Jr. may dismiss a panel of primary care experts
RFK Jr. to remove controversial ingredient from all flu vaccines in the US
The world keeps millions of vaccines on ice. Is it worth it?
RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
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