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January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast; Trump signs order imposing sanctions on International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel; Ten Commandments in public schools debate reaches South Dakota; Virginia ranks among worst states for wage theft; Mexican long-nosed bat makes appearance in Arizona.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi strikes a Trump tone at the Justice Department, federal workers get more time to consider buyouts, and an unclassified email request from the White House worries CIA vets.

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During Black History Month, a new book shares how a unique partnership built 5,000 schools for Black students, anti-hunger advocates say ag communities would benefit from an expanded SNAP program, and Americans have $90 billion in unpaid medical bills.

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Friday, February 7, 2025

Record number of Mainers enrolled in online health care marketplace

Consumer advocates in Maine said the availability of enhanced subsidies have helped record numbers of people get the health care coverage they need…

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Some North Dakota school districts are part of a movement that has embraced electric school buses, but the federal funding shakeup carried out by the …

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The negative effects on air quality from industrialized animal facilities in North Carolina stick around for a long time, according to a new study…

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As the Trump administration ramps up arrests of undocumented immigrants, some in Nevada are choosing to skip work or keep their children home from …

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Social Issues   Friday, February 7, 2025

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Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed state budget includes a significant increase for public education to address Pennsylvania's school funding issues and …


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Alabama nonprofits are coming together to tackle challenges that may threaten their survival, from declining donor support to shifting federal …


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The City of Albuquerque and local business partners have launched a "Know Your Rights" campaign to help immigrants navigate the Trump administration's…


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West Virginia's innovative programs and a boost in state financial aid have made it possible for more people to earn a college degree or get a credent…

Environment   Friday, February 7, 2025

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An endangered bat species has been detected in southeastern Arizona. Researchers say the discovery of the Mexican long-nosed bat in the Grand Canyon …

Social Issues   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Mississippi families struggling with food insecurity are bracing for another difficult summer after state officials declined millions in federal fundi…

Environment   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Some experts predict arable land per person will shrink by two-thirds by 2050. To combat it, Michigan students are being trained in "smart" …

Environment   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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A new study by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality found nitrate levels have continued to rise across the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater …


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Colorado lawmakers are working to ensure all Coloradans with health coverage for ambulance services are not hit with surprise bills or charged higher …

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Environment   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Conservation groups in Maine are calling on the state's congressional delegation to protect federal funding for clean energy technologies. A new …

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Atlantic menhaden weigh less than a pound and measure little more than a foot long but the small fish has big consequences for the Chesapeake Bay ecos…

Social Issues   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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In rural states such as South and North Dakota and large urban centers around the U.S., protests were held Wednesday amid fears about the first wave …

Environment   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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On the heels of a regulatory victory, utilities and various energy groups in Minnesota are expressing more optimism about the region's power grid - …


Social Issues   Thursday, February 6, 2025

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New legislation in Olympia aims to ease the burden of skyrocketing rental rates by limiting yearly rent increases to 7%. Chris Walker lives in a …


Social Issues   Friday, February 7, 2025

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Immigrant advocates in Florida are ramping up efforts to help families navigate President Donald Trump's new immigration orders, which have increased …

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The rate of U.S. high school seniors seeking higher education is on the upswing, according to research from Lumina Foundation. Although Hoosier …


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New York State is making historic higher education investments. As part of the 2026 budget proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes free community …

 

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