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Cam Ward Tops NFL Draft as No. 1 Pick: Travis Hunter Goes Second, Shedeur Sanders Left Out of First Round

Cam Ward Tops NFL Draft as No. 1 Pick: Travis Hunter Goes Second, Shedeur Sanders Left Out of First Round

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The NFL Draft this year had some surprising twists and turns. Cam Ward, once a low-profile ... Read more

Judge Rules Against Trump: Federal Funds Must Continue for ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Committed to Immigration Cooperation

Judge Rules Against Trump: Federal Funds Must Continue for ‘Sanctuary’ Cities Committed to Immigration Cooperation

A federal judge in California has halted the Trump administration from cutting off federal funds to “sanctuary” cities. This ruling ... Read more

Tragic Fatalities in Oklahoma Flooding: Region Faces Ongoing Severe Weather Alerts

Tragic Fatalities in Oklahoma Flooding: Region Faces Ongoing Severe Weather Alerts

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Tragic flooding in Oklahoma has claimed two lives, including that of a child. Meteorologists are warning ... Read more

Trump Unleashes Frustration Over Interest Rates: Calls for Swift Removal of Fed Chair Powell

Trump Unleashes Frustration Over Interest Rates: Calls for Swift Removal of Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting that his firing could not come ... Read more

Joe Biden’s Upcoming Address: What His Return to the Spotlight Means for Social Security

Joe Biden’s Upcoming Address: What His Return to the Spotlight Means for Social Security

Former President Joe Biden is stepping back into the spotlight to address concerns over Social Security. This comes as the ... Read more

Federal Funds Freeze: .8 Billion Setback for Cornell and Northwestern, Says White House

Federal Funds Freeze: $1.8 Billion Setback for Cornell and Northwestern, Says White House

Recently, the Trump administration froze funding for Cornell University and Northwestern University, totaling over $1 billion and $790 million, respectively. ... Read more

How Democratic Cities and States are Battling Funding Threats to Protect DEI in Schools

How Democratic Cities and States are Battling Funding Threats to Protect DEI in Schools

Some states and cities led by Democrats are pushing back strongly against the Trump administration’s attempts to cut education funding. ... Read more

States Advocate for Funding Boost to Transit and Bike Projects Amid Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts

States Advocate for Funding Boost to Transit and Bike Projects Amid Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts

Hundreds of bicycle advocates gathered at an annual summit in Washington, D.C. recently when a surprising email buzzed through at ... Read more

Join the Festivities: How Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebrates Irish Heritage in America’s Most Irish City!

Join the Festivities: How Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebrates Irish Heritage in America’s Most Irish City!

BOSTON (AP) — On Sunday, South Boston came alive with the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day as thousands of ... Read more

Prepare for Saturday’s Severe Weather: What the ‘High Risk’ Designation Means for You

Prepare for Saturday’s Severe Weather: What the ‘High Risk’ Designation Means for You

ATLANTA (AP) — A powerful storm system is set to hit parts of the South this weekend, raising concerns of ... Read more