Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani described a complex and expensive expansion of child care in New York City that would add programs for 2-year-olds.
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Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal
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Dogs Build Their Vocabularies Like Toddlers
Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.
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Dogs Build Their Vocabularies Like Toddlers
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Court Records Reveal ICE Agent Jonathan Ross’s Previous Dragging Incident
The agent who shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday was pulled about 100 yards by a car last year while firing a stun gun at the driver. A cut on his arm required 20 stitches.
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Court Records Reveal ICE Agent Jonathan Ross’s Previous Dragging Incident
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House Passes Spending Package Before Another Shutdown Deadline
The legislation would fund parts of the government ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline in a bipartisan breakthrough after the nation’s longest shutdown.
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House Passes Spending Package Before Another Shutdown Deadline
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Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James
A longtime hairdresser for the New York attorney general has come under scrutiny as the Justice Department’s efforts to charge Ms. James on other fronts falter.
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Prosecutors Said to Pursue New Investigation of Letitia James
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Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
An ICE shooting in Minnesota. A rift in the GOP over foreign interventions. A looming nightmare for Democrats over government waste.
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Contributor: The year's new political fault lines are already forming
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Venezuela says it will release an 'important number' of political prisoners
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
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Venezuela says it will release an 'important number' of political prisoners
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Judge rules that a fifth federal prosecutor appointed by Pam Bondi is serving unlawfully
The top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York is serving in the position unlawfully, a judge ruled Thursday.U.S.
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Judge rules that a fifth federal prosecutor appointed by Pam Bondi is serving unlawfully
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‘The party has done an abysmal job’: Israel tensions threaten Dems’ midterm plans
From New York to Michigan, left-leaning challengers are taking on pro-Israel incumbents
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‘The party has done an abysmal job’: Israel tensions threaten Dems’ midterm plans
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WATCH: Dogs enjoying the game of tetherball
Two dogs are charming the internet with their backyard game.
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WATCH: Dogs enjoying the game of tetherball
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WATCH: This man is using a backpack to help get dogs adopted
Bryan Reisberg is on a mission to help shelter dogs get adopted by using his special backpack.
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WATCH: This man is using a backpack to help get dogs adopted
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U.S. tanker seizures put pressure on Russian 'shadow fleet' and Putin's economy
The U.S. seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker threatened new pressure on the “shadow fleet” that has helped prop up President Vladimir Putin’s economy
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U.S. tanker seizures put pressure on Russian 'shadow fleet' and Putin's economy
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WATCH: A look at Walt Disney World Marathon weekend
Tens of thousands of runners are planning to run through the Magic Kingdom this weekend.
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WATCH: A look at Walt Disney World Marathon weekend
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The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test
The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing?
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The Rise of the Self-Serve Blood Test
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Dark web users cite Grok as tool for making 'criminal imagery' of kids, UK watchdog says
A group dedicated to stopping child sexual abuse material said researchers saw dark web users sharing “criminal” images that the users said were made by Grok.
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Dark web users cite Grok as tool for making 'criminal imagery' of kids, UK watchdog says
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Newsom moves to reshape who runs California's schools under budget plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes unifying the policymaking State Board of Education with the California Department of Education, a move he said would better align education efforts.
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Newsom moves to reshape who runs California's schools under budget plan
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Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City
New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Hochul and Mamdani to unveil free child care plan in New York City
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The national championship contender with a coaching staff in total flux
Ole Miss is playing Miami on Thursday for a spot in college football's national championship. Unfortunately members of its coaching staff is leaving for a hated rival.
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The national championship contender with a coaching staff in total flux
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California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
State lawmakers are blasting the mental health diversion granted to Kern politician Zack Scrivner, charged with child abuse. One calls it an "Epstein loophole."
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California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
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Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor
The governor looked to define his legacy by touting California's economic and policy achievements while casting the state as a counterweight to dysfunction in Washington.
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Newsom's final State of the State speech steeped in rosy view of California, his record as governor
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The Supreme Court may leave alone the Voting Rights Act just long enough to keep the GOP from House control in 2026
Republicans’ hopes that a Supreme Court redistricting ruling will boost them in 2026 are fading as election deadlines close in.
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The Supreme Court may leave alone the Voting Rights Act just long enough to keep the GOP from House control in 2026
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WATCH: Dog makes great escape from West Virginia animal shelter
Surveillance video captured the moment a dog named Dawson slipped out of his locked kennel at a West Virginia animal shelter, before using his teeth to unlock the front door and run away.
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WATCH: Dog makes great escape from West Virginia animal shelter
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Woman fatally shot by ICE agent remembered as 'one of the kindest people'
A joint statement from the Minneapolis City Council described the woman fatally shot by an ICE agent as a resident who was out “caring for her neighbors” when she was killed.
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Woman fatally shot by ICE agent remembered as 'one of the kindest people'
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Chabria: Tim Walz isn't the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted next
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term as a fraud scandal continues to dog him. It's a warning for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose state has fraud problems of its own.
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Chabria: Tim Walz isn't the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted next
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Michael Reagan's death reverberates among Californians of both parties
Californians on both sides of the political aisle memorialized Michael Reagan, the son of former President Reagan. Michael died earlier this week.
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Michael Reagan's death reverberates among Californians of both parties
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House Majority PAC raises record sum ahead of midterms
House Majority PAC and its affiliated nonprofit, House Majority Forward, brought in $121 million ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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House Majority PAC raises record sum ahead of midterms