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Protests mount over detention of Columbia University student
Jailed Columbia University student moved from NYC to Louisiana

NEW YORK CITY, New York - A student of Columbia University, arrested for protesting against the carnage in  Gaza, has been moved out...

Trump plans executive order to abolish Department of Education
Trump to order Education Department abolished

WASHINGTON, D.C.: According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, former President Donald Trump is planning to sign an order to shut...

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS
(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-76ERS VS RAPTORS

(250313) -- TORONTO, March 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ricky Council IV (front) of Philadelphia 76ers goes up for a layup during the 2024-2025...

Villanova gets going in second half, puts away Seton Hall
Villanova gets going in second half, puts away Seton Hall

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images) NEW YORK -- Eric Dixon scored all 19 of his points in the second half, including 11 during...

Devils hope to stay hot as they host sliding Oilers
Devils hope to stay hot as they host sliding Oilers

(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) The New Jersey Devils aim to win their third straight game on Thursday night when they...

After missed opportunities, Golden Knights visit Blue Jackets
After missed opportunities, Golden Knights visit Blue Jackets

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) The Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off losses entering their...

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US farmers face bankruptcy, economic uncertainty due to USDA freeze
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under USDA spending freeze

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Farmers and food groups across the U.S. are laying off workers, stopping investments, and struggling to get...

South Dakota law blocks eminent domain for carbon pipelines
South Dakota law raises queries on future of massive Midwest pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota: A new South Dakota law banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines has cast doubt on...

US intelligence agency orders DEIA officials to resign or face firing
Diversity dismissals begin at top US intelligence agency, lawyer says

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Officials working on diversity and inclusion programs at the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence...

CDC study follows measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning an extensive study on possible links between...

US weather agency faces big layoffs under Trump’s civil service cuts
US weather agency plans to fire 1,000 in second round of cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. weather agency, NOAA, plans to lay off 1,029 workers following 1,300 job cuts earlier this year. This...

New Mexico reports first measles-related death in over 40 years
Unvaccinated New Mexico adult tests positive for measles after death

SANTA FE: New Mexico: A New Mexico resident who died recently tested positive for measles, marking the state's first measles-related...