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States aim to cut energy costs for low-income households with community solar projects

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:19

Some states are trying to lower electricity costs for low-income households through community solar projects. One solar project in Oregon aims to lower residents' energy bills by up to 45%.

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Belarus has released 3 from prison, including an American and a journalist

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:16

Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was one of those released from a Belarusian prison after more than three years. The released American has not been named publicly.

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The public lost access to Census Bureau data for days after a Trump order

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:00

After Trump put out an executive order targeting gender identity, the public lost access to many Census Bureau data tables and research reports for days, raising concerns about the data's integrity.

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Chocolate lovers feel the price pinch this Valentine's Day

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 13:31

Another cocoa harvest in West Africa has come up short, leading to the worst deficit in decades. That means higher prices for chocolate makers and for shoppers.

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Red, White and Blueland? Trump's Greenland talk sparks some colorful proposals

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:36

President Trump's talk of acquiring Greenland has sparked creative proposals, from a bill to rename the island "Red, White and Blueland" to a satirical petition for Denmark to buy "Califørnia."

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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence, overcoming skepticism

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 11:53

The former lawmaker faced questions about her level of experience and past comments about autocratic leaders, but ultimately the Senate confirmed her on Wednesday afternoon.

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An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 11:44

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 2032.

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January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did.

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 11:17

The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.

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Trump spoke with Russia's Putin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy to start talks to end the war

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 11:06

President Trump says spoke with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine in separate phone calls Wednesday, discussing the two countries' war and other issues.

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How did Elon Musk become so powerful in the Trump administration?

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 10:43

New York Times journalist Eric Lipton outlines how Musk's companies are benefiting as he cuts federal jobs and agencies, and reporter Teddy Schleifer explains how Musk's political views turned right.

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Photos: See what happened at the Westminster Dog Show

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 10:34

A 5-year-old giant schnauzer named, Monty, won the Best In Show title at the 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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Modi and Trump's rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 09:42

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationalist criticized over India's democratic backsliding, has welcomed President Trump's return to the White House. India so far has been spared new tariffs.

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No relief: Inflation unexpectedly heated up last month

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 09:34

Inflation remained stubbornly high in January, as grocery, gasoline and shelter costs all rose. Egg prices saw their biggest price hike in almost a decade.

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His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 08:17

Doug Whitney was supposed to develop Alzheimer's by 50. Now scientists are trying to understand why his brain remains healthy at 75.

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What happens if Trump starts ignoring court rulings? We break it down

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 07:45

A court finding that the Trump administration did not comply with an earlier order and a recent statement by Vice President Vance have some experts warning of a potential constitutional crisis.

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Trump's Gaza proposal has rattled the Middle East. More surprises are likely

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 07:11

President Trump has already shaken up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza. More drama could be on the way when the president spells out plans for other parts of the volatile region.

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GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:43

The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.

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Republicans split on best path to advance Trump's agenda in Congress

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 05:30

Republicans may control both chambers of Congress but leaders in the House and Senate have very different ideas about the best way to implement President Trump's agenda.

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Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:30

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

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Trump official targeting Jan. 6 investigators worked on those cases himself

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:15

The disconnect between Bove's aggressive stance at the time to hold rioters accountable — and his current hostility towards the Jan. 6 probe — has troubled some former colleagues.

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