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Kennedy promises exhaustive studies to identify any environmental factors that may cause autism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism…

April 16, 2025

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for governor of New York

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of House Republican leadership and onetime nominee for U.S. ambassador to the…

April 16, 2025

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A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea

A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team…

April 16, 2025

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Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say

NEW YORK (AP) — A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday.…

April 16, 2025

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Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program, an electronic system for filing tax…

April 16, 2025

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NY prison guards beat an inmate to death then tried to cover it up, prosecutors say

UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Ten New York prison guards were charged Wednesday in connection with the fatal beating of a…

April 16, 2025

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A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat has capsized after catching fire in northwestern Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead…

April 16, 2025

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For Thunder and Cavaliers, it’s still a waiting game to see who they’ll face in Round 1 of playoffs

Oklahoma City and Cleveland are the top seeds in the NBA playoffs, which comes with some perks. They’ll have home-court…

April 16, 2025

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Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve can stay patient and wait to see how tariffs and other economic policies of…

April 16, 2025

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ACLU sues Defense Department school system over banning race- and gender-related books

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Department of Defense’s school system for children of military families, asserting that…

April 16, 2025

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Slave descendants fight to protect their threatened island community at Georgia’s highest court

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s highest court waded Wednesday into a fight between Black landowners and local officials who have…

April 16, 2025

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Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return

SAN SALVADOR (AP) — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Thursday evening in El Salvador,…

April 16, 2025

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Israel says it will keep troops in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely. What does that mean?

The Israeli defense minister says his country’s troops will stay in “security zones” in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria…

April 16, 2025

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Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in…

April 16, 2025

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AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S.…

April 16, 2025

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The EPA can’t end grants from $20 billion Biden-era fund for climate-friendly projects, a judge says

A federal judge says some nonprofits awarded billions for a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects…

April 16, 2025

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9 jurors picked as Weinstein’s lawyers seek to move him from jail to hospital during #MeToo retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo…

April 16, 2025

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NFL teams are no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft

Bo Nix has already turned 25. Michael Penix Jr. will get there in May. Both quarterbacks were first-round picks last…

April 16, 2025

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Arson attack probe at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion looking into suspect’s hatred of Josh Shapiro

HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities investigating why a man set fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence are probing…

April 16, 2025

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Spotify says it’s back after an hourslong outage disrupts thousands of users

NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify experienced a widespread outage Wednesday — with tens of thousands of users reporting problems with…

April 16, 2025

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Burning coal leaves dangerous waste. Trump’s EPA eyes looser rules for handling it

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste — in…

April 16, 2025

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US tariffs bring stalled shipments and uncertainty for Chinese exporters

GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — Exporters at China’s largest trade fair spoke on Wednesday of stalled shipments and lower sales forecasts…

April 16, 2025

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Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday sued Maine for not complying with the government’s push to ban transgender…

April 16, 2025

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The Latest: Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports

President Donald Trump’s administration announced a lawsuit Wednesday against Maine’s education department for not complying with the government’s push to…

April 16, 2025