The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.
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Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dies at 83
In his time, no one in the book world was more feared. With the power to make anything a bestseller, or a flop, to alter the market on an idle whim, Riggio could terrify publishers. Then came Amazon.
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Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
At the earliest, the first batch of doses promised to support the new outbreaks in Congo will arrive on Sept. 1.
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Hostage in Gaza rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity
Qaid Farhan Alkadi was found in a southern Gaza tunnel. Officials say he appears emaciated but in stable condition.
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Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with U.S. over nuclear program
There have been indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. in recent years – mediated by Oman and Qatar – but it’s the first time in several years Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed an interest.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices
Owners often raise their prices in an effort to compensate but then lose clients who can no longer afford their services.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation & World
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.
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Immigrant families in limbo after judge puts U.S. program for spouses on hold
The court order, which lasts for 2 weeks but could be extended, comes one week after the Department of Homeland Security began accepting applications.
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Snowstorms in summer? Here’s a look at a wild week of U.S. weather
The week of extreme weather across the nation includes a heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow.
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Zuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during pandemic
Experts warn this year’s U.S. election could be swamped by misinformation with the proliferation of AI and other tools to produce false news stories and content that could mislead voters.