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Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans' 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Canada
Fans in Montreal loudly booed the U.S. national anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off game between the Americans and Canada on Saturday night.
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A look at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial health policy views
The GOP-controlled Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, to lead the country’s most powerful health care agency. Kennedy was confirmed as the secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services on a mostly party-line vote of 52-48. However, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., broke ranks on yet another of President Donald Trump’s...
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RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as the Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday.
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US seizes Venezuelan president's plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
The Trump administration on Thursday seized a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic.
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Active duty service members file lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban
Six transgender active duty service members and two former service members who seek re-enlistment on Tuesday filed the first lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order that calls for revising policy on transgender troops and probably sets the stage for banning them in the armed forces. Trump’s order, signed Monday, claims the sexual identity of transgender service members “conflicts with a...
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US birthright citizenship: Can Trump repeal this constitutional right? Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has signed a number of executive orders his first day of office — including one which seeks to strip certain newborns of their U.S. citizenship, effectively going against an established constitutional right. The move has proven controversial and has already provoked fear among many expectant couples within the United States. But, can Trump — or any other…
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Trump signs executive order on birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day back in office targeting birthright citizenship, which is a right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.
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Trump declares ‘official policy' that ‘there are only two genders'
In his inaugural address on Monday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to “end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life.”
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USPS suspending service on Thursday for Jimmy Carter observance
As the nation mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the United States Postal Service will halt operations for the national day of observance.
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Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security
His decision comes after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal last month, and sent a long-awaited report on the merger to Biden.
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House Ethics Committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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5 things to know about the USPS
Here are five things to know about the United States Postal Service.
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
The U.S. saw its fastest growth of population rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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Americans show increased interest in dual citizenship post-Trump win, data shows
A record number of Americans are seeking alternative residences outside of the U.S. with voters feeling a mix of emotions as President-elect Donald Trump soon takes office, according to a global investment firm. Election week, from Nov. 4 through Nov. 10, versus the previous week saw a nearly 400% increase in inquiries from U.S. nationals, according to new data NBC…
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Noah Lyles ‘believes' his Olympics are over, out of 4x100m relay after COVID diagnosis
The “World’s Fastest Man” will have an unexpectedly quick exit from the Paris Olympics.
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Noah Lyles diagnosed with COVID; unsure if he will compete in Friday's 4x100m relay
Noah Lyles, crowned the “World’s Fastest Man” earlier this week at the Paris Olympics, was diagnosed with COVID a couple of days ago, his mother told NBC Olympics Thursday — the same day he fell short of earning the gold for the United States in the 100m and 200m sprints. Lyles came in third in the men’s 200m final...
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Lyles runs 200m with COVID, wins bronze
U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles was unable to compete the Olympic double, but did earn a bronze in the men’s 200m for the second straight Olympic Games. Lyles, who has asthma, ran the race despite testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
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‘It's overwhelming': Gershkovich, Whelan back in US, speak after release in Russian prisoner swap
“Yeah, it’s overwhelming,” Evan Gershkovich said as he spoke to reporters amid cheers.
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Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children’s future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024. Comparing 50 states and Washington, D.C. across 32 key metrics,…