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Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws
A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle | CNN Politics
Food stamp recipients are now receiving their November benefits, but a growing swath of enrollees may soon lose their vital food assistance completely.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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College 'sticker prices' have risen dramatically. Here's why
It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?
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November 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Higher education outlook remains negative for 2026, Moody’s says
Enrollment, political and cost pressures abound and will stick around in the new year, analysts said in a recent report.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Hundreds March In Reenactment Of A Historic, But Long Forgotten Slave Rebellion
Artist Dread Scott organized the 26-mile trek to New Orleans as a tribute to the men and women who protested their enslavement in the German Coast Uprising of 1811 by re-imagining a different outcome.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Artists respond to a cultural squeeze during the 'Fall of Freedom'
Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/p...
Trump administration moving some Education Department offices to other agencies as part of dismantling effort | CNN Politics
The Department of Education is set to announce today that they are moving part of their work to other federal agencies, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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A Native American leader who enlisted in the Union Army has been posthumously admitted to the New York bar after 176 years | CNN
Ely S. Parker, a Tonawanda Seneca from western New York, never took no for an answer.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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House will vote to undo provision letting senators sue over Jan. 6-related searches
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was "angry" when he learned of the provision in the bill to reopen the government and that he'll fast-track a bill to undo it next week.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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In photos: The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida
Strong geomagnetic storms brought colorful northern lights to the skies above many states this week.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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G4 (Severe) Watch in Effect for 12 November | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
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November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Geomagnetic storm brings dazzling northern lights to U.S. skies
Forecasters warned the magnetic storm could cause power fluctuations, GPS degradation, and intermittent disruptions to radios.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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This week brings new books grappling with the endings of relationships and eras
As Armistice Day, or Veterans' Day, marks the end of WWI and honors soldiers sacrifices, it seems fitting that a number of this week's new titles tackle endings and new beginnings.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
House Speaker Mike Johnson has pushed off swearing in the Arizona Democrat, who was elected on Sept. 23.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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NJ Rider University to Lay Off 25% of Faculty as Financial Crisis Deepens
Rider University faces a financial crisis, laying off 25% of faculty, cutting salaries by 14% and ending tuition benefits.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
The high court's decision keeps in place a chaotic situation. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in some states have received their full monthly allocations, while othe...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Potentially lifesaving advances at risk when federal funding to universities is cut, researchers say
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Teachers working without pay in US military schools during shutdown received debt letters | CNN Politics
Teachers in US military schools abroad who have been working without pay during the government shutdown received letters this week telling them they owed money to the government, CNN has learned.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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'Truly inspiring': New Princeton University Art Museum opens its doors to all
A 24-hour public open house drew an astonishing 21,763 visitors following previews for students and the University community.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Nancy Pelosi, first female speaker of the House, won't seek re-election to Congress
The California Democrat led her party in the House for two decades. Her decision will open up her San Francisco-based seat for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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www.npr.org/2025/11/04/n...
Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Obamacare enrollees get first look at 2026 prices as premiums soar | CNN Politics
Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage will skyrocket 26%, on average, next year, according to a KFF analysis released Tuesday evening, just days before open enrollment starts on November 1. The pr...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM