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Biden cancels student loans for 55,000 public service workers in final push

The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers through an existing program known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Texas Public School District Bans Bible In Libraries

It “seems absurd to me that the Good Book was thrown out with the bad books."

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Nancy Pelosi Hospitalized With Dangerously Low Blood Alcohol Level

According to eyewitnesses at the Grand Duke's palace, Nancy Pelosi was rushed to the hospital earlier today after her blood alcohol level plunged dangerously.

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Bird Flu in California Child Similar to Strain Seen in Livestock

As an outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows continues, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday that the strain of bird flu detected in a California child is similar to the strain spreading through livestock, though the patient had no known exposure to infected animals.

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  • Source: BPR
  • 12/11/2024
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Deaths from illicit drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl spike in past year, CDC warns

Contrasted with the Biden-Harris administration’s open border policies, President-elect Donald Trump’s no-nonsense approach to law and order has already prompted responses from neighbors well in advance of his inauguration.

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  • Source: 12 News
  • 12/10/2024
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USDA announces new milk testing to address avian flu in dairy herds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy, which builds on measures taken by USDA and federal and state partners since the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cattle was first detected in March 2024.

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  • Source: a News
  • 12/09/2024
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Passenger attempts to hijack Mexican flight, divert it to US

A passenger on Volaris flight 3401 from Mexico attempted to hijack the plane and divert it to the U.S. after claiming his relative was kidnapped. The crew and passengers subdued the man, and the plane made an emergency landing in Guadalajara, where he was arrested.

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  • Source: Yahoo
  • 12/05/2024
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Trump nominates billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

Jared Isaacman has been nominated by Donald Trump to head up NASA.

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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probe

US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans -- backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory.

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President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month for federal tax and gun convictions, marking a reversal as he prepares to leave office.

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US expands access to organ transplants for people with HIV

The Department of Health and Human Services removed a barrier for HIV patients who need a kidney or liver transplant.

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Mario Andretti reveals his plans for America's new Formula 1 team

The American F1 champion will be a director on the board of the new Cadillac-branded team working with Andretti Global. He'll advise on driver selection, technical matters and more.

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Forecast: Winter Storms to Impact Thanksgiving Day Travel Across U.S.

Meteorologists are warning Thanksgiving travelers across the U.S. to brace for impact as their flying and driving plans may be affected by storms on Thursday through the end of the week.

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Growing Number of Americans Want To Ban Child Sex Changes, Poll Shows

Three-quarters of Americans are now opposed to transgender procedures for kids, up 10 points since August

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Amid Trump victory, women's health providers see flood of orders for contraception, abortion pills

Women’s health providers are reporting a major surge in emergency contraception, birth control and medication abortion sales since the election last week.