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Month: April 2025

Judge rejects Trump administration’s bid to move Mahmoud Khalil’s legal case to Louisiana

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the legal battle over Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation should continue to play out in New Jersey, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to transfer the Columbia University protester’s case to Louisiana. In a written decision Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz in

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Una inundación sin precedentes podría poner fin a las severas amenazas climáticas de esta semana

Por Mary Gilbert, CNN La volatilidad del clima primaveral cobrará fuerza esta semana con un posible brote de tormentas eléctricas severas e inundaciones potencialmente mortales acercándose al centro y este de Estados Unidos, donde podría afectar a decenas de millones de personas. Esta nueva amenaza climática llega poco después de la que arrasó el centro

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The case against pro-Palestinian activist

Mahmoud Khalil’s case to remain in New Jersey after judge denies US government’s bid to move it

By Gloria Pazmino and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil will remain in New Jersey after a judge denied a government motion to have the case transferred to Louisiana where the Columbia graduate student remains in federal custody. Nearly a month after Khalil’s arrest, US District Judge Michael Farbiarz

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Paraguay recalls ambassador to Brazil and suspends dam talks over espionage revelations

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay announced Tuesday that it was recalling its ambassador to Brazil a day after Brazilian authorities acknowledged that their country’s intelligence agency spied on Paraguayan officials in 2022. Paraguay’s government also said it would suspend negotiations with Brazil over the massive hydroelectric dam it jointly operates with its more powerful neighbor.

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Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press The federal government has paused $27.5 million for organizations that provide family planning, contraception, cancer screenings and sexually transmitted infection services as it investigates whether they’re complying with the law. The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association says 16 organizations received notice Monday that funding is on hold. At

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Trump administration pauses some family planning grants as it investigates compliance with laws

By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press The federal government has paused $27.5 million for organizations that provide family planning, contraception, cancer screenings and sexually transmitted infection services as it investigates whether they’re complying with the law. The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association says 16 organizations received notice Monday that funding is on hold. At

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Suspect arrested and charged with vandalizing Rutgers Islamic center, stealing Palestinian flag during Eid al-Fitr

By Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A suspect has been charged with a federal hate crime after allegedly breaking into and destroying property at Rutgers University’s Center for Islamic Life. The incident took place during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Jacob Beacher, 24, was arrested Monday morning

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Tracking strong storms late tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast to develop late tonight across the Mid-Missouri River Valley, and continue through early Wednesday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued across much of Northeast Kansas and parts of Northwest Missouri through 3 AM Wednesday.  NORTHEAST KANSAS COUNTIES: Doniphan, Brown, Atchison, and points west. NORTHWEST MISSOURI COUNTIES: Atchison,

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Natalie Carter: The Right Woman, The Right Moment, The Right Mission for Humble ISD

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story     April 1, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a time when public education faces unprecedented challenges and communities crave authentic, grounded leadership, one candidate is stepping forward—not with ego, but with empathy. Meet Natalie Carter, a Registered Nurse, devoted wife, proud mother of three, and

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The departments of Education; Health and Human Services; and the US General Services Administration reportedly announced they are reviewing $8.7 billion in grants and more than $255 million worth of contracts between Harvard

Federal agencies reviewing nearly $9 billion in contracts, grants with Harvard over antisemitism concerns

By Jeff Winter and Yash Roy, CNN (CNN) — Three federal agencies are reviewing nearly $9 billion in contracts and grants between the government and Harvard University over the school’s response to antisemitism. The departments of Education; Health and Human Services; and the US General Services Administration announced Monday they are reviewing $8.7 billion in

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Embajadas de EE.UU. amenazan a contratistas con no pagarles si continúan con programas de diversidad e inclusión

Por James Frater y Olesya Dmitracova, CNN Las embajadas de EE.UU. han enviado cartas a los contratistas en sus países anfitriones exigiéndoles que certifiquen que no implementan ningún programa de diversidad, equidad e inclusión (conocidos como DEI) que viole el decreto del presidente Donald Trump contra las preferencias basadas en raza y sexo. Todos los

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BC-KX-STOX-Final

New York(AP)Final stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 28.48 +.20 Altria 58.79 —1.23 AmerenCp 100.67 +.27 AmExpress 270.48 +1.43 ArchDanM 48.21 +.20 AutoZone 3813.27 +.49 BPPLC 33.81 +.02 Boeing 168.17 —2.38 BristMySq 59.55 —1.44 Brunswick 53.93 +.08 Chevron 168.51 +1.22 Citigroup 70.54 — .45 CocaCola 71.87 +.25 ConAgraBr 26.60 — .07 ConocoPhil 105.39 +.37 Corning 45.54 — .24

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BC-KX-STOX-Final

New York(AP)Final stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 28.48 +.20 Altria 58.79 —1.23 AmerenCp 100.67 +.27 AmExpress 270.48 +1.43 ArchDanM 48.21 +.20 AutoZone 3813.27 +.49 BPPLC 33.81 +.02 Boeing 168.17 —2.38 BristMySq 59.55 —1.44 Brunswick 53.93 +.08 Chevron 168.51 +1.22 Citigroup 70.54 — .45 CocaCola 71.87 +.25 ConAgraBr 26.60 — .07 ConocoPhil 105.39 +.37 Corning 45.54 — .24

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Despite concerns of slowdown, new USPS service plan takes effect

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S. Postal Service is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization initiative starting today, a plan that has sparked concerns from lawmakers and regulators about the impact on nationwide delivery. As previously reported by News-Press NOW, the RTO will discontinue end-of-day collections at a majority of offices, leaving outgoing mail

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Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US in coming days

By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press Forecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding and strong tornadoes as more rounds of thunderstorms are poised to strike parts of the Midwest and South. The potent storm system will bring the threat of “significant, life-threatening flash flooding” starting Wednesday, according to the Weather Prediction Center, a part of

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