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A State Department official warns Israel of 'major' reputational damage in Gaza war

Assistant Secretary of State Bill Russo told Israeli officials last week the Gaza war is damaging Israel's global reputation, potentially lasting a generation, according to a readout obtained by NPR.

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New Indiana law requires professors to promote 'intellectual diversity' to keep tenure

A new Indiana law requires professors to promote "intellectual diversity" to receive tenure. Critics worry the measure will dissuade academics from staying in the state.

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At least 133 are dead and more injured after an attack on a Moscow concert hall

Several gunmen wearing camouflage burst into a concert venue and opened fire. A fire broke out and some were trapped inside. Eleven people have been detained, Russian officials said.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she is undergoing treatment for cancer

The former Kate Middleton said she was in the early stages of chemotherapy treatment in a video announcement Friday. Her health has been subject to public speculation in recent months.

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FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are 'a possible victim of a crime'

"We want answers, accountability, and safer planes" — and a federal investigation will help, an attorney representing passengers who were on the plane that lost its door plug tells NPR.

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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown

The compromise funding package will keep the federal government running through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.

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Medicare plans can now cover Wegovy for patients at risk of heart disease

This change follows the recent FDA approval of the weight-loss drug for preventing heart attack and stroke in people with overweight or obesity.

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If you recently sold your home, you might get part of your realtor fee back

A settlement by the National Realtors Association promises to change the way real estate agents are compensated. It could spell an end to 6% commissions, which are higher than people pay elsewhere.

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Blinken urges Netanyahu not to attack Rafah as cease-fire resolution fails at the U.N.

Blinken's sixth time in the region since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel comes as talks continue in Doha, Qatar, and Russia and China veto U.S. Gaza cease-fire resolution.

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The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death

Only seven states have legalized human composting as a burial practice. That's why 29 percent of the bodies brought to Recompose, a composting facility in Seattle, come from out of state.

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Trump is on the verge of a windfall of billions of dollars. Here are 3 things to know

The company behind Trump's Truth Social is going public. It could earn the former president billions of dollars at a time when he faces mounting legal problems.

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Blinken visits Israel amid tensions over Rafah invasion plan; DOJ sues Apple

Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes his sixth visit to Israel since the war in Gaza began. The DOJ is suing Apple, alleging the tech giant is abusing its power as a monopoly.

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A push is underway for voters to make Florida the next state to expand Medicaid

For a decade, Florida lawmakers have debated whether to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent the legislature and take the issue directly to voters.

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Measure tackling student vaping moves on to the Kentucky Senate

A bill aiming to reduce vaping in schools across the Commonwealth is moving to the full Kentucky Senate. The legislation requires local school boards to develop policies to combat underage use of vaping products.

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Legislation to address school employee misconduct moves to the Kentucky Senate

Legislation seeking to prevent school employee misconduct involving students is nearing final passage. It emerged from the Senate Education Committee on Thursday.

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Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, causing widespread outages

The Ukrainian energy minister said the nighttime drone and rocket attacks were "the largest attack on the Ukrainian energy sector in recent times." At least three people were killed, officials said.

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Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, is an updated version of the state's right of publicity law. The new legislation includes AI-specific protections.

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Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.

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As the DOJ investigates Boeing, crash victims' families wonder why it's taken so long

Boeing made big promises to the Justice Department to avoid prosecution after two fatal crashes of 737 Max jets. That deal now faces heightened scrutiny after a door plug blew off a jet in midair.

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This week's quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You're welcome

Last year's most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented. March is still madness and shutdowns still loom.

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Senegal heads to the polls after delayed elections - here's what you need to know

Senegal will finally go to the polls this weekend, in a vote that was delayed, then reinstated. A beacon of relative stability in a restless region, its democratic resilience has been sorely tested.

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Supporters of arrested Indian opposition politician protest in New Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal, New Delhi's top elected official, was arrested Thursday amid accusations his party and ministers accepted bribes. Opposition parties say it's part of a crackdown by Modi's government.

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Friday's Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here's what to know

Since three months have passed without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million. The jackpot ranks as the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history

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Oklahoma prosecutors will not press charges in Nex Benedict case

Benedict, a nonbinary teen, died by suicide after a high school fight. The Tulsa County district attorney says the fight was mutual and there's not enough evidence to press charges.

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Lexington leaders present and past celebrate 50th anniversary of merged government

Lexington leaders of today and yesterday gathered in city hall Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a merged city-county government.

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