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Crime ‘hot spots’ targeted, encampments cleared, as feds expand DC pushAug 14, 2025 8:12 pm - President Donald Trump on Thursday promised to “have the crime situation solved in D.C. very soon,” as White House and Pentagon officials provided some new details about the increased presence of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops in the capital.
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Fired DOJ employee could face prison for throwing sandwich at officersAug 14, 2025 7:42 pm - Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday that a Justice Department employee has been fired after he was arrested for allegedly throwing a sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer Sunday evening.
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HHS revives child vaccine safety panel sought by anti-vaccine activistsAug 14, 2025 7:40 pm - The Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday it is reviving a long-defunct task force aimed at improving the safety of childhood vaccines, fulfilling a demand of anti-vaccine activists.
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Protein pitfalls: Research says we may not be getting enough in our dietsAug 14, 2025 5:26 pm - Think peanut butter has lots of protein? Think again. And seniors actually need way more protein than they realize.
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Costco will not sell abortion pills after pressure from conservativesAug 14, 2025 4:54 pm - Costco will not dispense a key abortion pill at its pharmacies, a long-awaited win for conservatives trying to limit access to medication abortion.For more than a year, Costco deliberated over whether to become certified to dispense mifepristone, the drug used first in the typical two-step regimen for a medication abortion.
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‘Americana’ rides the Sydney Sweeney controversy in search of a pointAug 14, 2025 11:37 am - “Americana” is very much a sun-parched “Fargo” wannabe with a side helping of Tarantino. The plot features a motley assortment of colorful characters chasing after a valuable Native American artifact, a high body count and a wry screenplay.
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Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aidAug 13, 2025 8:14 pm - A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration can withhold tens of billions of dollars in foreign aid, handing the president a significant — if...
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An ICE facility has detainees sleeping on the floor. A judge says no more.Aug 13, 2025 4:49 pm - The Trump administration must improve conditions at a Lower Manhattan immigration holding facility where a government lawyer acknowledges detainees are sleeping on the fl...
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Cucumbers work their magic in this refreshing summer martiniAug 13, 2025 11:07 am - For cucumber naysayers, I say this: Their verdant, almost melon-like perfume is not the absence of flavor but a quieter one. Their delicacy means they pair beautifully with virtually any white spirit — especially blanco tequilas and gins.
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Watermelon coconut ice is a no-cook, no-added-sugar treatAug 13, 2025 4:37 am - Blending frozen watermelon with ginger, lime juice and coconut water results in a refreshing no-cook, no-added-sugar dessert. Topped with a dollop of rich coconut cream, it’s an ideal treat on a hot summer day.