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Fresh sour cherries are fleeting. Here’s how to make the most of them.Jul 02, 2025 5:32 am - Full of flavor, fragile and fleeting, sour cherries are a treasure worth seeking out. Also known as tart cherries, they’re smaller in size, have a thinner skin, softer flesh and are juicier. Here’s what you need to know about making the most of these seasonal gems.
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USAID cuts may cause 14 million more deaths in next five years, study saysJul 01, 2025 4:37 pm - Funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by the Trump administration could lead to more than 14 million additional deaths globally over the n...
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Musk-Trump battle erupts anew over GOP spending billJul 01, 2025 7:52 am - Elon Musk has renewed his assault on President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill, drawing new ire from the president and investors - and glee from some Democrats - with his threat to launch a new political party.
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Special, sweet Jimmy Nardello pepper upstages even the juiciest pork chopJul 01, 2025 5:26 am - Silky and buttery when cooked, the Jimmy Nardello pepper pairs particularly well with seared meats such as this skillet pork chop. But this one-pan dinner can be replicated with other proteins and produce, as well.
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An Italian-inspired rice salad tweaks tradition for today’s busy cooksJul 01, 2025 5:22 am - This riff on an Italian-style rice salad combines carnaroli or arborio rice with arugula, white beans and vegetables pulsed in a food processor so they’re about the same size as the grains of rice. This dish is ideal for a picnic or cookout, as it is delicious at room temperature and the flavors improve over time.
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Senate GOP closes in on passing Trump’s tax bill, but holdouts remain late MondayJun 30, 2025 9:24 pm - Senate Republicans inched toward passing their massive tax and immigration bill Monday, working through the evening to win over the final holdouts as they seek to deliver...
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Carolyn Hax: Parents debate making their recent master’s grad pay rentJun 30, 2025 8:46 am - Woman debates charging adult daughter rent after getting a master's degree to teach her responsibility. Carolyn Hax says welcome her into the household as an adult and give her a chance to contribute.
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Star witness against Kilmar Abrego García was due to be deported. Now he’s being freed.Jun 29, 2025 5:05 pm - The Trump administration has agreed to release from prison a three-time felon who drunkenly fired shots in a Texas community and spare him from deportation in exchange fo...
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Immigrants drive population growth in a graying America, census showsJun 29, 2025 6:00 am - Immigration is driving U.S. population growth and helping offset a broader demographic shift as the baby boom generation ages, according to data from the U.S. Census Bure...
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Beloved dog joined Minnesota lawmaker, husband as they lay in stateJun 28, 2025 4:17 pm - Thousands of people lined up at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as they lay in state Friday, ahead of Saturd...