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Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

US Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reflects on her first year on Capitol Hill

Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says

Justice Department sues Virginia over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in country illegally

Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

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US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat

During Netanyahu visit, Trump warns Iran of further US strikes if it reconstitutes nuclear program

Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must ‘adapt or die’

Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he make them come true as New York City mayor?

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state Senate special election

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

How the Trump administration plans to speed up deportations with new holding centers

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

In historic shift, more Americans are distancing themselves from religion

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