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Trump Pardons Texas Democrat Indicted on Bribery Charges

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:12:00 GMT

The president accused former President Joe Biden of weaponizing the Justice Department against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife.

By: Victoria Albert, Elizabeth Findell, Siobhan Hughes

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The ‘Chemtrails’ Conspiracy Theory Dogging the Battle Against Drought

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Rainmaker updated cloud seeding with drones and AI but is targeted by people who believe the government is manipulating the weather.

By: Kris Maher

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Trump Pardons Stadium Developer Charged in Texas Arena Bid-Rigging Case

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:27:00 GMT

Timothy Leiweke was indicted over allegations that he persuaded a rival firm not to compete on a project.

By: Dave Michaels, Katherine Sayre

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Doctor Who Gave Matthew Perry Ketamine Sentenced to 30 Months

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:04:00 GMT

The “Friends” actor’s family says the physician preyed on him for a few thousand dollars.

By: Jack Morphet

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Immigration Sweep Begins in New Orleans as Protesters Ready Whistles and Warnings

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:50:00 GMT

Federal agents are fanning out in the Democratic-led city, where activists have prepared with “know your rights” courses.

By: Jack Morphet, Rachel Wolfe

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Can ‘Trump Accounts’ for Babies Change the Economics of Having a Family?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT

They may not convince more people to have kids, but supporters say the accounts show the government is dedicating attention to children.

By: Rachel Wolfe

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Harvard’s Big Wager on Bitcoin Came Right Before the Bust

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:05:00 GMT

The school reported nearly a half-billion in crypto holdings in its last quarterly report.

By: Heather Gillers

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Northwestern University Reaches $75 Million Deal With Trump Administration

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:32:00 GMT

The agreement restores hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding.

By: Jennifer Calfas

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Arizona State’s President Is Pulling Out All the Stops to Get on Trump’s Good Side

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

ASU is positioning itself as the anti-Harvard in Trump’s campaign to remake higher education.

By: Eliza Collins, Douglas Belkin

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The New Must-Have College Admissions Skill: Tolerating Other Viewpoints

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Elite schools are asking applicants how they handled disagreements. “We are looking for students who want to be bridge builders.”

By: Roshan Fernandez

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An MIT Student Awed Top Economists With His AI Study—Then It All Fell Apart

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Aidan Toner-Rodgers shot to academic fame in a field hungry for new insights and revelatory research. But a computer scientist thought something seemed off.

By: Kevin T. Dugan, Justin Lahart

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How a Man Convicted of Running a Latin American Narco State Landed a Pardon

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:14:00 GMT

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández’s unusual network of Trump allies and MAGA influencers helped deliver an extraordinary pardon to him.

By: Vera Bergengruen, Alex Leary, José de Córdoba, Josh Dawsey

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Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:04:00 GMT

Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, the commander of the September attack, is set to provide an account of his role for the first time in a closed briefing.

By: Shelby Holliday, Alexander Ward

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EU Court Says Apple Can Face Dutch Legal Challenges Over App Store Rules

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:28:00 GMT

Judges in the European Union’s top court said that Apple can face antitrust lawsuits in the Netherlands over the terms of its App Store.

By: Edith Hancock

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Bayer Stock Jumps After Trump Administration Backs Supreme Court Roundup Review

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:17:00 GMT

Lawsuits linking the weedkiller to cancer have dogged the German company since it bought Monsanto.

By: Patrick Thomas, Billy Gray

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OpenAI Completed Its Conversion. A New Ballot Initiative Seeks to Reverse It.

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:36:00 GMT

The coalition backing the effort has appealed to Elon Musk for help funding the measure.

By: Keach Hagey

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Energy Department Renames Renewable Energy Lab to Reflect Trump’s Fossil Fuel Focus

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:03:00 GMT

The Trump administration has sought to stall a clean-energy boom.

By: Benoît Morenne

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Three Mile Island’s Nuclear Revival Pits Those Who Fled Against Job Seekers

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:30:00 GMT

A generational rift hangs over the reboot of the plant to power Microsoft data centers. For some, it is a step backward; for others, it is the key to economic revival.

By: Kris Maher, Jeanne Whalen

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The Texas Oil Mogul at War With California Over an Offshore Bounty

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Oil giants have fled California, but James Flores and his company Sable Offshore are desperate to get in, even if it means crossing swords with the state.

By: Benoît Morenne

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They Held a Climate Summit in the Amazon. They Didn’t Account for the Rain.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Heavy rain and intense heat have been among the disruptions at an annual United Nations climate conference being held this year in Belém, Brazil.

By: Yusuf Khan

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Energy Department Cuts Two Major Clean-Energy Offices

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:33:00 GMT

The Trump administration has slashed funding and support for renewable energy and other climate-related projects.

By: Scott Patterson

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Opinion | Dr. Prasad’s Children’s Vaccine Crusade

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:44:00 GMT

The FDA’s biologics chief cites Biden’s mistakes to justify slowing approvals.

By: The Editorial Board

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Opinion | The Republican Clock Is Ticking

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:41:00 GMT

The Tennessee race confirms that voters are moving against the GOP.

By: The Editorial Board

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Opinion | Our ‘Digestible’ Immigrants

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:33:00 GMT

What the Somali welfare scam tells us about America’s other migration problem.

By: Barton Swaim

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Opinion | A GOP Win Foretells Midterm Trouble

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:32:00 GMT

The double-digit drop in the Republican margin from 2024 demands changes.

By: Karl Rove

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Opinion | I Want a Democratic Party That Believes Jewish Lives Matter

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:21:00 GMT

My party’s response to the attacks of Oct. 7 left me politically homeless.

By: Jennifer Bayer Michaels

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Opinion | What’s in Democrats’ Way?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:33:00 GMT

Rahm Emanuel has the right idea but can’t forget to confront teachers unions.

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‘Welcome to America!’ Captured Drug Lords Choose: Snitch or Suffer

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Under pressure from the Trump administration, Mexico turned over 55 cartel leaders in a pair of cloak-and-dagger missions.

By: Santiago Pérez

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D.C. National Guard Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in First Court Hearing

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:07:00 GMT

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is charged with murder and other gun charges, appeared virtually from his hospital bed.

By: C. Ryan Barber, Sadie Gurman

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Michael and Susan Dell Donate $6.25 Billion to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:23:00 GMT

The donation will seed tax-deferred investment accounts for roughly 25 million American children.

By: Ashlea Ebeling, Brian Schwartz, Gunjan Banerji

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Top Economics Group Bans Larry Summers for Life

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The American Economic Association rebuked the former Treasury secretary amid scrutiny over his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

By: Joshua Chaffin, Justin Lahart

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In Nigeria, Target of a Trump Threat, Parents Fear for Kidnapped Children

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:54:00 GMT

Fed up with Nigeria’s inability to stop mass abductions of students, families ask the U.S. for assistance.

By: Alexandra Wexler

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Do I Get Taxed on a High-Yield Savings Account?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:17:00 GMT

Interest earned on a high-yield savings account is usually taxed as ordinary income in your regular tax bracket. Interest is reported on your tax return.

By: Miranda Marquit

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Home Equity Loan vs. Home Equity Line of Credit (Heloc)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:29:00 GMT

Decide whether a home equity loan or line of credit is best suited for your financial goals.

By: Miranda Marquit

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Current Mortgage Rates for August 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:07:00 GMT

Today’s mortgage rates remain under 7% — learn how to get the best home loan rates.

By: Miranda Marquit

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Witness Photos Captured Attack on the National Guard

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:34:00 GMT

Footage from a passerby at Wednesday’s shooting shows a man holding a revolver and a U.S. National Guardsman returning fire.

By: Michael R. Gordon

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Big Paychecks Can’t Woo Enough Sailors for America’s Commercial Fleet

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT

The U.S. faces a growing sailor shortage despite maritime jobs offering big pay and significant perks.

By: Daniel Michaels

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Billboards, Donations and 6,000 Letters: Why Luigi Mangione’s Fans Won’t Quit

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:12:00 GMT

As the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO heads to court this week, his support has proven surprisingly enduring.

By: Corinne Ramey

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Michael and Susan Dell Donate $6.25 Billion to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:23:00 GMT

The donation will seed tax-deferred investment accounts for roughly 25 million American children.

By: Ashlea Ebeling, Brian Schwartz, Gunjan Banerji

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Copper Thieves Are Wreaking Havoc Across America

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Rising prices are spurring criminals to cut and raid cables. Companies and law enforcement are fighting back.

By: Katherine Sayre, Patience Haggin

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