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Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm electionsJun 19, 2026 4:37 pm - The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans neared a breaking point this week as he upended their efforts to speedily confirm one of his own nominees and said he would not sign the renewal of a key surveillance law unless they agree to new terms.
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Judge denies Biden’s bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiryJun 19, 2026 4:18 pm - A federal judge on Friday rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing to a conservative group the recordings that Biden made with a ghostwriter.
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Music review: Myles Smith makes anthemic, personal pop on his debut, ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’Jun 19, 2026 2:11 pm - What makes “My Mess, My Heart, My Life” interesting is the personal history that Myles Smith fills out around his more universally resonant tracks.
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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise first visitors to newly opened presidential centerJun 19, 2026 1:39 pm - Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised the first 100 visitors to walk through the doors of the new Obama Presidential Center, personally greeting them Friday.
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Black bank card program to steer cash payments to single mothers in government housingJun 19, 2026 1:05 pm - One of the few Black-owned banks in the United States is introducing a debit card aimed at helping single mothers who live in government-subsidized housing escape poverty...
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The Trump administration says it is cutting student loan interest. Here are some facts and contextJun 19, 2026 12:59 pm - WASHINGTON — The Education Department on Thursday announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher educat...
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Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third childJun 19, 2026 12:36 pm - NEW YORK — Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child. On Friday, the Oscar-winning actor posted an Instagram video in which she grins as she reveals a baby bump and ...
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How to talk to your kids about vapingJun 19, 2026 11:03 am - Nationally, nearly 6% of middle and high school students — amounting to 1.63 million kids — reported using electronic cigarettes in 2024, federal figures show. Although that is down from previous years, e-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco products among teens, and nearly 9 out of 10 kids choose flavored products.
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Growing up with ‘Toy Story’: Andrew Stanton on 30+ years with Woody and BuzzJun 19, 2026 10:38 am - Andrew Stanton has spent more than half his life with “Toy Story.” He was the lead writer on the first three, a script savior on the fourth, and now, co-writer and co-director on “Toy Story 5.” “It wasn’t the plan,” he said. “But it wasn’t not the plan.”
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BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Duke’s Cameron Boozer, UNC’s Caleb Wilson headline forwards in NBA draftJun 19, 2026 10:00 am - AJ Dybantsa's tantalizing skill has long made him the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. The BYU standout met all expectations in becoming a first-t...