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Trump to raise global tariffs. And, most say the state of the union is weak, poll says

President Trump says he is raising global tariffs to 15%. And ahead of the president's address tomorrow, most Americans say ...
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Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What does the science say?

The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the ...
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Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off

Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, evidence continues to mount that President Trump is facing political ...
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Mexico fears more violence after army kills leader of powerful Jalisco cartel

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside ...
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The owners want to close this Colorado coal plant. The Trump administration says no

The Trump administration has ordered several coal plants to keep operating past their planned retirement, part of a larger ...
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Treasury officials question whether taxpayers can legally pay for security upgrades at Shapiro's family home

The State Police recommend $1 million in security upgrades to Shapiro’s Montgomery County home after an attack.
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U.S. has a quarter fewer immigration judges than it did a year ago. Here's why

The continued drain of personnel from the already strained immigration court system has contributed to depleted staff morale, mounting case backlogs — and floundering due process.
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A major winter storm hits the Northeast, with blizzard warnings in effect

New Jersey through Massachusetts could see 2 feet of snow. New York City's mayor said the city had not "seen a storm like ...
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With Medicaid cuts looming, study indicates nursing home quality could degrade

Historic funding cuts to Medicaid in the federal budget bill are set to take effect this fall, fundamentally shifting the U.S. health care system. Meanwhile, a new study finds that the quality of ...
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Reporters' notebook: The Olympics closing ceremony is way more fun than you'd think

Olympics opening ceremonies tend to get more love than their closing counterparts. But a pair of NPR reporters who watched ...
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Northeast readies for a major winter storm, with blizzard warnings in effect

New Jersey through Massachusetts could see 2 feet of snow. New York City's mayor said the city had not "seen a storm like ...