The Taxation Committee votes to expand benefits for low-income seniors under 2 existing programs, a move Democrats say will lead to more assistance to seniors who need help the most.
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Records shed new light on Jeffrey Epstein’s jail suicide and frantic aftermath
Even after a 31-hour stint on suicide watch, Epstein insisted he wasn’t suicidal, documents newly obtained by the AP reveal.
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Oath Keeper who guarded Roger Stone before Jan. 6 attack gets more than 4 years in prison
Also on Thursday, another man was sentenced to 3 years behind bars followed by 1 year of home confinement for his role in the same plot.
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U.S. births in 2022 didn’t return to pre-pandemic levels
Their numbers were flat last year, as the nation continues to see fewer babies born than it did before the pandemic.
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NBA notebook: Joe Mazzulla coming back, Jaylen Brown ‘a big part’ of Celtics future
Brad Stevens, Boston’s president of basketball operations, can’t talk about contracts but was clear that he wants Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla back.
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White House says Biden is ‘fine’ after he tripped and fell on stage at Air Force graduation
He tripped over 1 of 2 small black sandbags that were on stage supporting the teleprompter.
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Drag shows on U.S. military bases canceled by Pentagon after Republican criticism
Organizers of an event at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada canceled a drag show timed to Pride Month, which began Thursday.
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Churchill Downs adds safety, performance standards in wake of recent horse deaths
Churchill Downs and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority address health and safety concerns of horses.
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Boys tennis: Skowhegan tops Edward little for historic A North final berth
River Hawks oust Edward Little 4-1 to earn first regional final appearance.
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Zelensky pushes for Ukraine support at European leaders’ summit in Moldova
Nearly every European leader had assembled at the meeting to condemn Russia and Belarus.