At least 4 states that have made most children eligible for taxpayer-funded scholarships to private schools are seeing more families using the programs than planned.
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First major snowstorm of the season hitting the northern Rockies after a warm fall
Some higher elevations in the northern Rockies could see snow totals of 2 feet or more.
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Rhode Island seeks answers to explain decline of state’s signature quahog clam
The quahog clam has been in steep decline in Rhode Island since the 1980s. Everything from oxygen deficiency to changing aquatic life and climate change are possible explanations.
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Trump chief of staff Meadows gets immunity in D.C. election-interference probe
Mark Meadows was a central player in the federal investigation exploring efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Many U.S. families to get a break on winter heating costs, but uncertainties persist
Natural gas prices are projected to decline, but the prospect of war in the Middle East could change things.
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New RSV shot for infants in short supply
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises doctors prioritize administering Beyfortus to babies at the highest risk of severe disease.
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Ukraine’s leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea
Ukraine is keen to show that billions of dollars’ worth of weapons supplied by its Western allies have allowed it to make progress in the fighting.
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Cities, states contend with more strikes as unions gain power
A widening gap with the private sector and the erosive effects of inflation are spurring workers to action.
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Zippers used by clothing brands found to contain ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS can lead to conditions like kidney cancer, high cholesterol and thyroid disease.
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Maine joins other states in suing Meta, claiming its social platforms harm children’s mental health
The federal lawsuit also claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent, in violation of federal law.