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Democratic states sue to force SNAP payments during shutdownOct 28, 2025 3:54 pm - With the nation’s primary anti-hunger program on the verge of running out of money, a group of 23 Democratic attorneys general sued the Agriculture Department on Tuesday to force it to make billions of dollars in contingency funds available to help feed the most vulnerable individuals and families.
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Gish Jen’s ‘Bad Bad Girl’ recasts a fraught relationshipOct 28, 2025 12:52 pm - Gish Jen knows from judgmental mothers. Her new novel, “Bad Bad Girl,” is two books in one: the first half an imagined account of her mother’s early years in Shanghai and the United States, and the second Jen’s own fictionalized memoir, framed by her signature intellect and hilarity.
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Hegseth says US carried out 4 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14Oct 28, 2025 9:15 am - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
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This apple, sausage and bean skillet has everything I want in a recipeOct 28, 2025 5:45 am - This speedy skillet meal features sweet-tart apples, savory kielbasa and earthy white beans. The apples are gently cooked to retain some of their crispness and offer a textural counterpoint to the creamy beans.
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For a vegetarian borshch with oomph, bust out the tangy sauerkrautOct 28, 2025 5:43 am - Tangy sauerkraut, a squeeze of lemon and a cool dollop of sour cream balance the sweetness of the beets in this hot vegetarian borshch. Packed with hearty root vegetables and cabbage, and flavored with fresh dill, it tastes like ultimate comfort food.
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Coconut-herb chutney adds a spark to mild white fishOct 28, 2025 5:25 am - Firm white fish fillets are infused with the flavors of coconut, chile, mint and cilantro in these Parsi-style fish packets. In her cookbook, “Pakistan,” Maryam Jillani notes that this dish is “beloved among the Parsi community across India and Pakistan.”
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Former DOJ officials say Comey case is vindictive, call for dismissalOct 27, 2025 5:50 pm - More than 100 former Justice Department officials urged a federal judge in Virginia on Monday to dismiss charges against former FBI director James B. Comey, arguing that the prosecution was fueled by political animus and not guided by legal standards.
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Trump rebukes Putin for testing new missiles, tells him to end the warOct 27, 2025 5:01 pm - President Donald Trump rebuked Russia on Monday for testing a new nuclear-capable cruise missile instead of working to end the war in Ukraine - a testy exchange that is
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Outside factors: How to reduce your risk of Parkinson’sOct 26, 2025 10:55 am - Parkinson’s disease, once considered relatively rare, is now one of the most common neurological disorders in the world. Although treatments are available that can manage symptoms, there is no cure or therapy that can slow disease progression. But ongoing research is revealing several risk factors related to our environment, some of which are actionable.
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Justice Dept. says it will monitor polls in California and New JerseyOct 25, 2025 7:05 pm - The Justice Department said Friday that it will monitor polling stations in six counties in California and New Jersey ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, describing the move as routine and aimed at ensuring transparency and ballot security at the polls.