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Gerry Connolly, Democrat Representing Northern Virginia in Congress, Dies
Gerry Connolly, Democrat Representing Northern Virginia in Congress, Dies
Gerry Connolly, Democrat Representing Northern Virginia in Congress, Dies
2025-05-21 14:38:11
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Gerry Connolly, a native of Boston who spent most of his adult life in Virginia politics, ultimately becoming the long-time representative of the state’s 11th Congressional District, died Wednesday morning. According to a statement released by his... Read More

Climate
These Surreal Trees Survived for Centuries. Scientists Worry for Their Future
These Surreal Trees Survived for Centuries. Scientists Worry for Their Future

SOCOTRA, Yemen (AP) — On a windswept plateau high above the Arabian Sea, Sena Keybani cradles a sapling that barely reaches her ankle. The young plant, protected by a makeshift fence of wood and wire, is a kind of dragon’s... Read More

George Wendt, Who Played Beloved Barfly Norm on 'Cheers' and Found Another Home Onstage, Dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit... Read More

2025-05-21 13:00:00
Former US Attorney for DC Investigated on Ethics Complaint

WASHINGTON — One of Ed Martin’s last acts as he left his job this week as interim U.S. attorney for... Read More

2025-05-16 19:56:34
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Lift Deportation Protections for Venezuelans

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday said the Trump administration can proceed, for now, with its plan to toss... Read More

2025-05-19 18:38:26

AI

2025-05-12 12:53:27
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Google Partners With Elementl Power on Nuclear Energy Sites as Power Demand for AI Grows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google is partnering with Elementl Power on three project sites for advanced nuclear energy as the energy... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Google is partnering with Elementl Power on three project sites for advanced nuclear energy as the energy required to power burgeoning artificial intelligence projects rises sharply. Under the agreement announced Wednesday, Google will provide capital for the... Read More

Immigration

2025-05-12 12:44:07
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Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego Wades Into Immigration Debate With New Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington's most contentious and intractable political problems as he... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington's most contentious and intractable political problems as he puts forward a plan Monday aimed at reforming the country's immigration system and beefing up border security. The plan by Gallego,... Read More

Funding

2025-05-21 20:27:48
by Dan McCue
Kennedy Assures Panel on Funding for Health Research at Public Universities

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Senate panel on Tuesday that he’s looking at a variety... Read More

WASHINGTON — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Senate panel on Tuesday that he’s looking at a variety of different ways to assure major universities continue to get research funding despite a ban on coverage of “indirect costs”... Read More

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2025-05-09 14:00:23
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White House Overhaul of Troubled US Air Traffic Control System Will Cost 'Lots of Billions'

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of a U.S. air traffic control system that it said still... Read More

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of a U.S. air traffic control system that it said still relies on floppy disks and replacement parts found on eBay and has come under renewed scrutiny in the wake of... Read More

2025-05-12 13:54:57
by Jesse Zucker
Welcome Spring With Strawberries! 

WASHINGTON — Take a bite into a plump, fresh strawberry and let some sweet red juice drip down your chin.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Take a bite into a plump, fresh strawberry and let some sweet red juice drip down your chin. Sure, it’s messy, but that fresh “juice” is pure water, full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Mid-May is peak strawberry... Read More

2025-05-08 15:35:22
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The Road to Innovation and Prosperity

When was the last time you bought film for a camera? Or drove to a store to rent a movie?... Read More

When was the last time you bought film for a camera? Or drove to a store to rent a movie? How often do you look to flag down a cab rather than summon a ride using a phone app? All... Read More

2025-05-13 12:32:56
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White House Correspondents Protest Lack of Wire Reporters on Air Force One

(AP) —The group representing White House journalists said Monday it was disturbed that the Trump administration barred any wire service... Read More

(AP) —The group representing White House journalists said Monday it was disturbed that the Trump administration barred any wire service news reporters from traveling with the president on Air Force One to the Middle East. No reporters from The Associated Press,... Read More

2025-05-19 12:00:53
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Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer... Read More

2025-05-19 13:39:56
by Jesse Zucker
Fitness and Nutrition Guide to GLP-1s

WASHINGTON — Many people face challenges when trying to maintain a healthy weight. Over the last few years, GLP-1 medications,... Read More

WASHINGTON — Many people face challenges when trying to maintain a healthy weight. Over the last few years, GLP-1 medications, originally intended for type 2 diabetes, have shown promising results in helping with weight loss. However, weight alone isn’t the... Read More

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