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Alysa Liu Wins Figure Skating Gold, Ending 24-year Olympic Drought for US Women
Liu, who briefly retired after the 2022 Beijing Olympics, hails from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Trump Administration Cancels CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting
The panel had been scheduled to meet for three days starting on Feb. 25.
Mexican Officials Say No Formal FBI Request in Nancy Guthrie Case
The attorney general’s office for the Mexican state of Sonora released an update on Thursday.
Trump Alleges Obama Revealed Classified Information When He Said Aliens Exist
Trump has been repeatedly asked about his opinions on extraterrestrial life in recent times, including during media appearances throughout his 2024 campaign.
Reservations No Longer Required at 3 Popular National Parks
Arches National Park, Glacier National Park, and Yosemite National Park will no longer require visitors to have reservations.
First 5 Nations Have Pledged Troops to Gaza Peacekeeping Force
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers said he plans for 20,000 troops to fill out the peacekeeping force, with another 12,000 police to help secure Gaza.
Education Department Issues Warning to Colleges Over Student Loan Nonpayment Rates
‘It’s time for institutions to step up or risk losing access to federal student aid,’ Undersecretary of Education Nicholas Kent said.
US Investigating Portland Public Schools for Racial Discrimination
The Oregon district allegedly provides a program and funds to boost academic improvement among black students while avoiding groups such as Native Americans.
Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial in Los Angeles
Attorneys for the plaintiff questioned the CEO on allegations that his products targeted young people despite known harms.
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Reps. Massie, Khanna to Force Vote on Requiring Congressional Approval for Iran Strikes
President Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if Iran doesn’t accept a new deal to curb its nuclear development.
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Tapped to Deliver Democratic Response to Trump’s State of the Union
Democratic leaders selected the former CIA officer, congresswoman, and first woman elected governor of Virginia to counter Trump’s Feb. 24 address to Congress.
Fewer Women Seeking Medical Care Early in Pregnancy: CDC
Prenatal care in the first trimester has been decreasing in recent years, newly released data show.
Trump Says Next 10 Days Could Decide Fate of Iran Talks
Noting the June U.S. strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump said the United States may ‘have to take it a step further’ if Iran does not agree to a deal.
Trump Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Black History Month
The president brought together community leaders, administration officials, and supporters to honor the legacy of African Americans.
How the Partial Government Shutdown Impacts Air Travel
Travelers may encounter delays at security checkpoints throughout the nation’s busy commercial airports, particularly if there are shortages of TSA workers.
Texas AG Files $1 Million Transgender Fraud Suit Against Pediatric Hospital and Doctor
Puberty blockers were given to children as young as 9 years old under the guise of treating early onset puberty, the lawsuit alleges.
National Institutes of Health Director to Serve as Acting CDC Director
Jim O'Neill recently left the government, leaving the CDC position vacant.
FDA Agrees to Consider Moderna’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine
‘We look forward to making our flu vaccine available later this year,’ Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said.
How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
The NIH director outlines efforts to reform the agency—largest public funder of biomedical research.
Judge Orders ICE Not to Re-Detain Abrego Garcia
The illegal immigrant from El Salvador is also facing federal human smuggling charges.
Small Security Force to Stay in Minnesota After Drawdown, Homan Says
The border czar said enforcement would not stop in the Twin Cities and that mass deportations would continue across the country.
Ukraine Must Reach a Deal With Russia Fast, Trump Says Ahead of Geneva Peace Talks
Delegations from the nations will meet in the Swiss city for the third round of trilateral talks aimed at ending the war.
High Schoolers to Be Tested on Nation’s Founding in National Competition Marking America’s 250th
The registration window for the qualifying Presidential 1776 Award online test is still open.
