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California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
RFK Jr. Names New Members to Autism Committee
At least some have said vaccines can cause autism.
Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
Report on Otisville Correctional Facility Shows Outstanding Environment but Some Inadequacies
A new report on the local prison facility identifies where it is doing well and where it needs improvement.
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US Citizen Tried to Buy a Gun to ‘Kill ICE Agents’: DHS
The woman allegedly made the purchase attempt on two separate occasions in Kenmore, New York.
Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
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Trump Urges Congress to Deliver Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales Bill
A $1.2 trillion spending package has been sent to the Senate without any language authorizing year-round E15 sales.
Walmart Raises Pharmacy Worker Pay Amid Health Care Expansion
The company also elevated 3,000 pharmacy associates to operations team lead positions.
Botox, 14 Other Drugs to Be Negotiated by Medicare This Year
Fifteen of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program are slated for price negotiations in this round, bringing the total to 40.
Top Agents Optimistic About 2026 Housing Market, but Buyers Still Face Headwinds
Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.
Man Arrested After Spraying Substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Town Hall
Members of the audience tackled the attacker as Omar said she was unharmed.
Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
Natural Gas Settles at 3-Year High Amid Severe Winter Storm
An estimated 10 percent of U.S. production was disrupted, and about 500,000 customers are without power.
Trump Says Reciprocal Tariffs on South Korea Will Be Raised to 25 Percent
The president said that the increase to 25 percent from 15 percent is a response to South Korea’s failure to ratify a trade agreement.
Blanche Says Shot Protester’s Actions Likely Don’t Meet ‘Definition of Domestic Terrorism’
‘What we saw was a very violent altercation, and I am not going to prejudge the facts,’ he said.
Gas Prices Remain Low as Driving Activity Slows: AAA
Hawaii and California have the highest average regular gas prices, exceeding $4 per gallon.
Document Outlining US Security Guarantees for Ukraine ‘100 Percent Ready’: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the document now needs a time and place to be signed.
