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The city has collected nearly 2,000 ideas for funding in fiscal 2026.

If the former West Virginia governor's companies don't pay by May 1, they will be held in contempt.

A UVA analysis says cutting 10% of federal jobs would wipe out the state's projected 2025 job growth.

County officials tout the financial benefits of the controversial centers.

The department distributes billions in federal money and plays a key role in regulating student services.

Videos show armed agents in tactical gear, a crowd of locals and what appear to be smoke devices deployed.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

While the militant group says it will release 10 living and 18 deceased hostages still held in Gaza, there appear to be other details that need to be worked out before a ceasefire is declared.

In a Damascus firehouse, former regime firefighters work side by side with the White Helmets. They were on opposite sides of Syria's war, and struggle with prejudices & fears -- as they work together to build a new country.

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help.