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Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope

Indonesia will halt the government's flagship free meals programme for children during school holidays and will also scale back the reach of the scheme, an official said

Indonesia to halt free meals during school break, scale back programme scope
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Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls in Texas where 28 people were

Texas's Camp Mystic had no evacuation plans on night of deadly floods, report finds
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California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback

A California labor union has offered to scale back a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on billionaires, but it wasn’t enough to get the governor on board

California labor union offers to scale back billionaire tax proposal after pushback
Business|Crime|Education|Health

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s lawyers told a judge that he will no longer be asserting a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense
Business|Education|Political|Technology

Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored

A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds

Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
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Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison

Five years to the day Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay disappeared, the man who acknowledged beating her and leaving her on the side of the road is free from prison

Five years after a Navajo elder vanished, the man who robbed her was released from prison
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South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

A South Dakota man whose sentence of life in prison was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem is now implicated in the death of his 14-year-old niece

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death
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Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System

Purple Heart Denial: One Vet's Mission to Change the System
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Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge's ruling that prevented President Donald Trump's administration from replacing a slavery exhibit in

Trump administration may alter slavery exhibit at Philadelphia site, court says
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Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship

Former U.S.

Obama celebrates opening of his presidential museum with call to citizenship
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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context

The Department of Education has announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable

The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and context
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Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd
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Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project

Students transforming homes, lives during week-long service project
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A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America's past

Of the many cruel aspects of slavery, the shackles used to restrain and dehumanize over 12 million Africans across three centuries may be the most visceral tangible reminder

A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America's past
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Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says

A federal appeals court panel says the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia

Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says
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Father and daughter surgeons share operating room and family legacy

Father and daughter surgeons share operating room and family legacy

Father and daughter surgeons share operating room and family legacy
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Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial
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Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents

Pastor helped launch safe parking sites at churches for homeless residents
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'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet

'Without this, I wouldn't be here': 14-year-old survives e-bike crash thanks to helmet
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'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home

'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home

'It felt easier': Healing Hearts uses equine therapy to expand mental health support in Mountain Home
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Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday

Juneteenth Eats: The history behind traditional foods eaten on the holiday
Education|Political|Sports

College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

A bipartisan bill top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate

College sports bill clears a key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
Education|Health|Technology|World

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks

The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to

UAE sets minimum social media age at 15, mandates age checks
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Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows

Wisconsin Capitol display honors children lost to gun violence; lawmakers renew push for gun safety as memorial grows
Education|Environment|Europe|Science

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype

New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype
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How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace

There was a time when you could be fired from your job for being gay. It took LGBTQ employees at companies like Kodak to challenge workplace discrimination and transform corporate culture.

How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace
Education

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion

The Artemis program’s timeline and architecture has changed over the past year, so Artemis III will not land on the lunar surface.

NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State lines are one way to picture the US, but natural history provides another – one that shows the ancient and living connections running across the landscape.

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|World

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism
Asia|Education|Political|World

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school

China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school
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Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says

The parents of a Serbian boy who killed 10 people in a 2023 Belgrade school shooting were convicted at a retrial on Thursday, the prosecutor's office said, with the court

Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says
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Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom

Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom
Education|Environment|Political

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US

The U.S.

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US
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'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole

'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students
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Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations
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Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing
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Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft

Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says
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Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
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‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn
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Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only
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Senate committee sets vote on Trump's BLS chief nominee

A U.S. Senate committee will vote next week on whether to advance the nomination of Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.

Senate committee sets vote on Trump's BLS chief nominee