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Train stabbing spurs outcry over Black-on-white violence, but data shows such occurrences are rare 09/26/2025 01:48pm • After a Ukrainian woman who fled war in her home country was stabbed to death on a commuter train in North Carolina, the alarming act of violence ignited bitter racial and political rhetoric about crime victims and perpetrators in America. The fatal attack last month, in which the alleged perpetrato Wild owner Leipold expresses patience with Kaprizov contract talks, confidence in GM Guerin's role 09/25/2025 11:19pm • ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have yet to secure star forward Kirill Kaprizov beyond this season with a long-term contract. Owner Craig Leipold is trying to remain patient and stay in his lane, fully confident in leaving the process to general manager Bill Guerin and his assistants. � Major charter school network expanding to Miami after lobbying for pro-charter state law 09/25/2025 04:36pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that it is expanding in Miami, after they successfully lobbied Florida's GOP-controlled Legislature to pass a new state law easing restrictions on the privately run schools and freeing u Trump-targeted GOP congressman Massie tours his Kentucky district with support from Sen. Paul 09/25/2025 03:45pm • SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has enlisted help from a key ally, Sen. Rand Paul, as the maverick congressman tries to fend off President Donald Trump's threats to oust him from Congress. Massie is running headlong into his toughest political fight as a super PAC How safe is bubble tea? Consumer Reports finds lead in popular drink 09/25/2025 03:44pm • Bubble tea is a widely popular drink known for the chewy tapioca balls at the bottom. Those balls are derived from cassava, a root vegetable that can have naturally high levels of lead. "You are being exposed to lead from the bubble teas," said Sana Mujahid, manager of food safety research and te Starbucks to close hundreds of stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan 09/25/2025 12:24pm • Starbucks said Thursday it's closing hundreds of stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe and laying off 900 nonretail employees as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround. The Seattle coffee giant said store closures would start immediately. Starbucks said affected baristas will be offered se Shooting at school in northeast Brazil leaves 2 teenagers dead, 3 others injured 09/25/2025 12:04pm • SAO PAULO (AP) — Two teenagers have died and three others were left wounded after a shooting at a school in Ceara state in northeastern Brazil on Thursday, authorities said. Unidentified suspects opened fire from the sidewalk outside the school in the city of Sobral, shooting the victims in the pa What to know about the opposition around renaming new Pell grants after Trump 09/25/2025 10:51am • PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A proposal to brand a new type of federal Pell Grant as “Trump Grants” has sparked pushback from Rhode Island lawmakers who want the program to retain the name of its creator — the state’s longest-serving U.S. senator. The name change is currently tucked inside a Ho White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown 09/24/2025 11:16pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week. In a memo released Wednesday night, the Office of Management and Budget said agencies should consider a reduction in force for federal programs whose fun Are Private Student Loans Worth It? How to Decide 09/24/2025 08:00pm • Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education -- especially for those who can't afford to pay out-of-pocket after maxing out federal student loans, grants and scholarships. When federal aid comes up short, priva The driver assist features you'll want in your next used car 09/24/2025 09:15am • In recent years, more and more vehicles at all manner of price points have come equipped with an array of advanced driver assistance systems as standard equipment. Studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and other organizations have shown that these features can help you keep your at He planned to run for Ohio governor. Now Jon Husted could be in the US Senate’s toughest 2026 race 09/24/2025 12:05am • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sen. Jon Husted looks on as Vivek Ramaswamy fires up a standing-room-only crowd in Ohio, making the case for why he should be their next governor. It's a speech Husted, just months ago, had expected to give himself. But Husted’s political path took an abrupt turn in January North Carolina legislature passes 'Iryna's Law' after refugee's stabbing death 09/23/2025 07:05pm • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations. The Re Slovaks hold nationwide protests against economic policies of populist PM Robert Fico 09/23/2025 02:28pm • BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Thousands of protesters gathered across Slovakia on Tuesday as nationwide protests intensified against the economic policies of pro-Russian populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. They condemned a package of austerity measures recently approved by the government that is cu Maryland Democratic leaders tout electricity refund, keep grid operator in the hot seat 09/23/2025 10:59am • A roughly $40 rebate on electricity bills, approved by the General Assembly in April, finally started heading out to customers in August, with a second round expected in early 2026. Legislators took $200 million from a state fund for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to send the ref