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How to navigate the maze of drug discounts to get the best price

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 06:30

 In February, TrumpRx joined a growing list of websites consumers can tap for discounts on their medicines. Here's a cheat sheet for getting the best deal.

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Pakistan hosts diplomatic discussions on ending war

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 05:08

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will meet in Islamabad today in an attempt to come up with a plan to de-escalate the Iran war, after another group got involved in the expanding conflict: Yemen's Houthi rebels.

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Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 05:00

Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

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Some critics of birthright citizenship say it's a fraud issue. What does that mean?

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 04:00

Advocates for ending birthright citizenship point to "birth tourism" schemes to argue that the legal principle is ripe for exploitation and threatens national security. Experts say it's not so simple.

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He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 04:00

Nearly all the bicycles sold in the United States are made overseas. An Indiana company set out to change that — and it's seeking a push from the Trump administration's tariffs.

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Photos: 'No Kings' Protests Across the Country

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 16:59

People gathered for pro-democracy protests across the country today.

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Opinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 07:00

The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.

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Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 06:40

NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the war on Iran, now a month old, and DHS funding.

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There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 06:17

With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

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Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage.

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Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.

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Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they're not obligated to do so.

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The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

South Africa's iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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'What if I die first?' Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here's how

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 05:00

People who care for an adult child, partner or sibling have to face the reality that their loved may outlive them. Planning ahead is key but it's not easy.

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U.S. troops injured in attack on Saudi base as the war reaches one month

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:38

As the war in Iran reaches the one-month mark, a Iranian strike on an air base in Saudi Arabia wounded several U.S. service members. On Saturday the Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.

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Does the U.S. have a chance in the World Cup? 2 important games will provide clues

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:00

The U.S. has gone unbeaten in its past five international matches. But now the team is upping the ante with games against Belgium and Portugal that could show fans whether a deep run is in the cards.

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Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:00

State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.

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'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 04:00

Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

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Man arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover op

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 17:06

An official who was briefed on the investigation said Heifler, 26, identified as a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a New Jersey-based group founded in 2024 that describes its membership as "Jewish warriors" fighting back against rising antisemitism.

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The Justice Department plans to share sensitive voter data with Homeland Security

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:53

The Justice Department has sought voter data from states. It now says it plans to share that data with the Department of Homeland Security, to run it through a controversial citizenship check tool.

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