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President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding

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President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on ‘bad landlords’

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on ‘bad landlords’

Movie Review: ‘The Drama’ squanders Robert Pattinson and Zendaya on a grim, poorly thought set-up

Movie Review: ‘The Drama’ squanders Robert Pattinson and Zendaya on a grim, poorly thought set-up

Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions

Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions

A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

A fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

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Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines

Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners file claims over homelessness and immigration

Georgia lawmakers pass bill that lets property owners file claims over homelessness and immigration

Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Good Friday around the world, in photos

Good Friday around the world, in photos

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle

Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants

Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants

Dallas Stars’ arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute

Dallas Stars’ arena investigating 4 fans for apparently celebrating with a Nazi salute

Lawyers say up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse

Lawyers say up to 75 women expected to benefit from Bank of America settlement in Epstein sex abuse

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?

Fight over University of Wisconsin system president’s future draws heat from Republican leader

Fight over University of Wisconsin system president’s future draws heat from Republican leader

Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit

Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Democrats see Georgia’s failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift

Democrats see Georgia’s failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift

‘It paused all four of us in our tracks’: What Artemis II crew saw as they blasted off toward moon

‘It paused all four of us in our tracks’: What Artemis II crew saw as they blasted off toward moon

Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order

Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order

Children race to gather marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at pair of Michigan parks

Children race to gather marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at pair of Michigan parks

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