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Panel May Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination be Delayed for Many Children: Document
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may recommend most children not receive a birth dose of the vaccine.
Obama Says Charlie Kirk Assassination ‘Horrific and a Tragedy’
A memorial service for Kirk is scheduled for Sept. 21, and is expected to feature remarks by President Donald Trump.
Trump Shifts to Business as He Meets Starmer on Last Day of UK Trip
Both leaders are set to sign business deals worth tens of billions of dollars in the areas of technology, nuclear power, and defense.
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House Advances Stopgap Funding Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
House and Senate Democrats had united on Tuesday to avoid passing the bill, saying it would threaten the existing health care system.
Americans’ Satisfaction With K–12 Education Plummets to Record Low: Poll
The results reflect an 8 percentage-point decline since 2024 and one point lower than the previous record lows recorded in 2000 and 2023.
California Ties Louisiana for Highest US Poverty Rate in 2024
A Sacramento-based think tank says 7 million residents are below the line as housing costs and aid reductions take a toll.
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Builders Say Deconstructing ‘Green’ Building Codes Will Lower New Housing Costs
A Kansas City construction company owner told a House panel that ‘well-intentioned federal policies’ have ’very real and negative effects’ on Main Street USA.
Utah Sheriff Provides New Details on Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination
‘He knew it was inevitable ... that he would be caught,’ the sheriff said, adding that the suspect feared being shot by law enforcement.
FBI Director Provides New Details on How Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin Was Turned In
Charges were announced against Tyler Robinson on Sept. 16 in Utah.
US Mortgage Rates Fall Near 3-Year Lows
The Federal Reserve is holding a meeting on Sept. 17 with interest rate cuts expected.
Nuclear Solutions Years Away as Data Centers Drive Up Energy Costs
Americans have already seen higher electricity bills due to data centers’ massive consumption needs.
Parents of Children Who Committed Suicide After Using AI Chatbots Urge Congress to Take Action
‘AI is about making profits. It’s about these companies’ profits,’ said Sen. Josh Hawley.
Tyler Robinson Makes First Appearance in Court, Faces Capital Murder Charge in Charlie Kirk Assassination
The suspect remained nearly motionless as a judge read the charges against him and informed him about next steps.
Vigils and Tributes for Charlie Kirk Span the Globe
World leaders hailed Kirk as a defender of faith and freedom, and supporters from London to Sydney vowed to carry his message forward.
House Republicans Release Short-Term Funding Bill Through Nov. 21
Three House Republicans already announced their opposition to the bill before it was released.
HHS Takes Action to Tackle ‘Vaping Epidemic’ Among American Youth
The Food and Drug Administration has only approved 39 e-cigarettes for sale in the United States as of September 2025.
Text Message From Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Assassin Could Unveil Motive, Patel Says
The FBI director said the suspect allegedly revealed in a text message exchange that ‘some hatred cannot be negotiated with.’
Trump Supports Designating Antifa a Terrorist Organization
‘It’s something I would do ... if I have support from the people back here,” the president said, referring to administration officials standing behind him.
