Nation and World Politics
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After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silentMar 15, 2025 12:30 pm - In the span of a week, a hush has descended on higher education in the United States. International students and faculty have watched the growing crackdown on pro-Palesti...
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RFK Jr. is targeting ultraprocessed foods. What are they, and are they bad for you?
Mar 15, 2025 12:30 pm - In the Trump administration’s quest to “Make America Healthy Again,” there may be no bigger target than ultraprocessed foods. Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cited “highly chemically processed foods” as a chief culprit behind an epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S.
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Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
Mar 14, 2025 8:44 pm - The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, who faced what they saw as an awful choice: shut the government down or consent to a Republican funding bill that allows President Donald Trump to continue slashing the federal government.
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Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here’s what borrowers should know
Mar 14, 2025 11:25 am - The Trump administration's recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.
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US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says
Mar 14, 2025 11:17 am - Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, asking him to convey Moscow's thoughts to Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
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Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year
Mar 13, 2025 7:21 pm - NEW YORK — Columbia University has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring and temporarily revoked...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
Mar 13, 2025 6:53 pm - WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out. In em...
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Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
Mar 13, 2025 6:41 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complication...
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Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nearsMar 13, 2025 5:38 pm - WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he's ready to start the process of considering a ...
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Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record for first ‘correction’ since 2023 on Trump’s trade warMar 13, 2025 3:35 pm - Wall Street’s sell-off hit a new low Thursday after President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record, which was set just last month.