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Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce

By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An appeals court on Friday refused to freeze a California-based judge’s order halting the Trump administration from downsizing the federal workforce, which means that the Department of Government Efficiency-led cuts remain on pause for now. A split three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of

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Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at 84

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s

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New England Nationals Qualifying

By The Associated Press Friday At New England Dragway Joliet, Ill. Qualifying after two rounds Top Fuel 1. Doug Kalitta, 3.697 seconds, 331.36 mph; 2. Shawn Reed, 3.702, 334.24; 3. Brittany Force, 3.713, 334.48; 4. Antron Brown, 3.715, 335.40; 5. Shawn Langdon, 3.716, 331.69; 6. Tony Stewart, 3.742, 330.47; 7. Steve Torrence, 3.750, 335.07; 8.

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Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues

BY ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties. “We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation” of the concert, the Capital Pride Alliance, the main World Pride organizer,

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FACT FOCUS: Trump’s claims about remedial math at Harvard don’t add up

By MELISSA GOLDIN The Associated Press As the White House moves to revoke Harvard University’s certification to enroll foreign students — escalating a battle between the administration and the oldest and wealthiest college in the U.S. — President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that Harvard offers “remedial mathematics” on topics such as simple addition. He

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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett; World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.; Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga. ___ CNN’s “State of the Union” — Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought; Reps. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and

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