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PoliticsApr 10

Education Policy Debates Continue as School Choice Programs Expand Nationwide

School choice enrollment reaches 1.3 million students amid ongoing discussions about education funding effectiveness and accountability measures.

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OtherApr 15

Ohio Family of Three Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Semitruck

A veterinarian, her husband, and their one-year-old son died when a semitruck crashed into backed-up traffic in Ohio.

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PoliticsApr 17

ICE Hired Thousands with Questionable Backgrounds During Rapid Expansion, AP Finds

Investigation reveals ICE's hiring spree to double its workforce included candidates with bankruptcies, failed police academy records, and misconduct allegations.

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PoliticsApr 6

Hegseth Removes Military Officers, Shifts Defense Education Away from Ivy League

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed senior military officers and redirected military education partnerships from elite universities to Hillsdale College.

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OtherApr 15

Michigan Store Clerk Helps Rescue Kidnapped Teen in Detroit Area

A 16-year-old girl was rescued after being kidnapped at gunpoint from a bus stop, with a convenience store clerk helping to confront the suspect.

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PoliticsApr 6

Second Former Aide Accuses Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales of Sending Explicit Messages

A second former female staffer has accused Rep. Tony Gonzales of sending sexually explicit text messages, following his earlier admission of an affair with a different aide.

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FinanceMar 12

UK Mortgage Rates Rise Above 5% Amid Middle East Conflict Concerns

British mortgage rates have climbed above 5% for the first time since August as lenders respond to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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TechnologyMar 14

Trump Administration to Receive $10 Billion Fee from TikTok Deal, Sources Say

Investors in TikTok's U.S. operations have agreed to pay the government multiple billion-dollar payments as part of a brokered deal.

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HealthMar 11

Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Pill Mix-Up

A common blood pressure medication has been recalled after reports that incorrect pills may have been packaged in some bottles.

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FinanceMar 13

Costco Customer Files Class Action Lawsuit Seeking Tariff Refunds

An Illinois customer sued Costco seeking tariff refunds after Supreme Court struck down Trump-era import taxes, potentially affecting $166 billion in refunds.

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WorldMar 22

Treasury Secretary Bessent Defends U.S.-Israel Iran Operations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent justified recent strikes on Iranian infrastructure, describing the military action as necessary escalation.

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WorldApr 3

Myanmar Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing Becomes President After Junta Elections

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has been elevated to president following military-controlled elections in Myanmar, five years after leading the 2021 coup.

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PoliticsApr 15

Journalist John Solomon discusses claims about Trump investigations, Brennan case

Journalist John Solomon made statements about government officials warning him of alleged conspiracies and potential charges against former CIA Director Brennan.

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PoliticsMar 27

Republican Primary Battles Heat Up in Texas and Maine Senate Races

Competitive primary contests are underway in Texas and Maine as Republicans and Democrats prepare for key Senate races.

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PoliticsMar 23

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Loses Judicial Reform Referendum

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conceded defeat in a referendum on judicial reforms, marking a significant political setback for her administration.

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