The Republican promises the legislation “protects vulnerable populations.”
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The 1895 Jackson Ward armory is a state and national Black history landmark.
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At least 11 students planning to study abroad haven’t received awarded funds.
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Until recently, the VA was adding thousands of employees to try to keep up with increased demand for veterans' medical care.
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The state court ruled deputies’ names and salaries must be disclosed.
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The money deals with flooding and sea level rise, and could help cope with electricity demand.
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Changes don’t necessarily mean staff will be laid off.
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The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn't use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California's right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.
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NPR interviews Maria Van Kherkove, the infectious disease epidemiologist who is a leader in the World Health Organization.
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The court was deadlocked 4-4, which meant a state Supreme Court ruling that declared the school violated the constitutional separation of church and state remained in place.
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The husband is from India. The wife is from Pakistan. Their son is Indian and daughters are Pakistani. India blames Pakistan for an April militant attack in Kashmir and ordered Pakistanis to leave.
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South Africans credit President Cyril Ramaphosa for keeping his cool as President Trump made a choreographed presentation accusing the country of murdering white farmers.