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RFK Jr. Has Early Mandate to Tackle Childrens’ Health
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US Catholic Bishops Sue Trump Administration Over Halt in Refugee Funding
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Federal Reserve Officials Expect Interest Rate Cuts on Hold: FOMC Minutes
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EU Considers Tightening Steel Imports in Response to Trump’s Tariff Plans
The bloc has safeguards designed to prevent a flood of metal exports being diverted from the United States.
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Trump, Zelenskyy Trade Accusations After US–Russia Talks
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US Officially Declares Mexican Cartels, Foreign Gangs as Global Terrorists
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Neander and Cash—Baseball’s Dynamic Duo Keeping Tampa Bay Rays Competitive
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Combined, Erik Neander, president of baseball operations, and Kevin Cash, field manager, have logged more than three decades of serving the Tampa Bay Rays.

Pat Boone Criticizes Hollywood for Lack of Faith and Positivity in Film Industry
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Pat Boone Criticizes Hollywood for Lack of Faith and Positivity in Film Industry
During the 32nd Annual MovieGuide Awards, Boone said prosperity can be made through family and faith-based films.

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