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What is happening with PEPFAR? It depends whom you ask

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 16:49

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief received a waiver from the Trump administration's initial stop-work order for aid programs. What has that meant for the programs they fund?

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Thousands of counterfeit Forever postage stamps are seized in Chicago

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 16:19

Customs and Border Protection agents in Chicago seized nearly 162,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps this past week which the agency said were shipped from China.

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The Truth Behind Your Valentine's Day Flowers

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 15:40

Giving a bouquet of flowers to your beloved is a classic Valentine's Day gesture of love. But as we hear from our correspondent in Colombia, growing those flowers comes at a steep environmental cost.

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3 top U.S. prosecutors resign over order to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 15:33

The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two top Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., resigned after the case against New York City's mayor war order dropped.

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In Panama economic needs threaten to erase a way of life

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 15:25

Panama has been looking for solutions to a long-term problem. Every time a ship passes through the Panama Canal, more than 50 million gallons of fresh water from Lake Gatun pour out into the ocean.

Nobody ever thought Panama could run out of water. It is one of the rainiest countries in the world. But a couple years ago, a drought got so bad that the canal had to reduce traffic by more than a third - which had a huge impact on global shipping.

The Panama Canal needs more water. Authorities have decided to get it by building a dam in a spot that would displace more than 2,000 people along the Rio Indio.

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Where is my tax refund?

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 14:28

If the IRS owes you a tax refund, it should come within 3 weeks of filing. And in a change, 25 states are now participating in the IRS's free online filing program.

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After Trump announced talks with Russia, Vance speaks to European allies

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 14:01

In his second big speech in Europe this week, the vice president will address the Munich Security Conference, days after President Trump said he would start talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

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Trump threatens reciprocal tariffs against other countries

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 13:53

President Trump is threatening to levy taxes on imports to match those other countries charge on U.S. exports.

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Why Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretary

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 13:48

A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell was the only Republican in the Senate to vote No. Here's how he explained his vote.

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A judge extends the pause on Trump's plan to put USAID workers on leave

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 13:37

A federal judge has ruled to continue for another week the freeze on the Trump administration's plan to put thousands of staffers for the U.S. Agency for International Development on paid leave.

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Movie Watch: 'Marveling' at the new Captain America, and favorites from Sundance 2025

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 13:22

Wondering what to watch this weekend? Captain America: Brave New World may have what you're looking for. Plus, two favorites from the Sundance Film Festival.

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After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 12:00

After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.

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RIP Duo, the Duolingo owl. Why would the company kill its own mascot?

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 11:48

Duo was fatally hit by a Tesla Cybertruck, the language-learning company announced this week. The snarky owl has been the face of Duolingo for over a decade. Why his sudden demise, and what's next?

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Craft supplier Joann to close 60% of its stores across U.S. as it looks for a buyer

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 11:10

The move to close 500 stores comes after Joann declared bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year. The closures would leave it with far fewer stores than competitors Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

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RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump's health secretary, over Democrats' loud objections

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 10:33

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. wins confirmation to be President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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As Trump touts Putin talks, NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe be included

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 10:22

Several NATO allies stressed that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace talks, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the U.S. is betraying Ukraine.

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Sen. Ted Cruz's list of "woke" science includes self-driving cars, solar eclipses

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:48

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "Woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:35

What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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Hamas says it will release hostages as scheduled this weekend

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:30

Israel threatened Tuesday to resume hostilities with Hamas in Gaza unless the militant group releases hostages under the ceasefire agreement.

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Is Trump the president who will truly set a course for Mars?

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:28

Proponents of going to Mars see peril and opportunity in Elon Musk's close relationship with Trump. Experts say just getting Americans back to the moon in the near future will be challenging enough.

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