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How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department 10/01/2025 03:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core operations will continue during the shutdown, which began at midnight Wednesday. Fe Florida was a top destination for immigrants who came to the US under Biden 10/01/2025 10:37am • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) ��� After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the state in rece Does Using Medicaid Affect Quality of Care in Long-Term Care Facilities? 09/30/2025 08:00pm • The idea of moving to a long-term care facility can be stressful for any number of reasons, but a significant source of anxiety is often figuring out how to pay for it. Many people searching for a financial solution often turn to Medicaid, a form of public health insurance for low-income individuals Strong words from Washington's archbishop about immigration crackdowns 09/29/2025 06:04pm • The Catholic Church is getting ready to mark its 111th World Day of Migrants. And ahead of that, Washington���s Archbishop Cardinal Robert McElroy made some of his strongest comments to date about President Donald Trump's administration���s immigration policies. Following a seven-station march Marine veteran charged in deadly North Carolina waterfront shooting appears subdued in court 09/29/2025 05:41pm • A decorated Marine veteran charged with firing an assault rifle from a boat at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, killing three people and wounding five, appeared subdued in court Monday as prosecutors said they may seek the death penalty. Nigel Edge, 40, a Purple Heart recipient whose last assign Lawsuit accuses firearms industry group of using gun owners' personal data to tailor political ads 09/29/2025 04:41pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) ��� A firearms industry trade and lobbying organization secretly built a database containing the personal information of millions of gun owners and used the data to target gun rights supporters with political ads dating back to the 2000 elections, according to a new lawsuit. The Education Department launches investigation into Fairfax Co. schools over abortion claims 09/29/2025 02:14pm • The U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation in Virginia���s largest school division over allegations a school social worker scheduled an abortion appointment for a student and didn���t tell the student���s parents. In a news release, the agency said it has initiated enforcemen Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review 'voluminous' evidence 09/29/2025 01:53pm • PROVO, Utah (AP) ��� An attorney for the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge Monday for more time to review the large amount of evidence in the case before deciding if the defense will seek a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing would determine if there is enough ev WTOP's 2025 Cash Dash Contest Rules 09/29/2025 12:57pm • WTOP���s 2025 Cash Dash Contest Official Rules �� NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. �� BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. �� Eligibility: WTOP���s 2025 Cash Dash Cont Regulators struggle to keep up with the fast-moving and complicated landscape of AI therapy apps 09/29/2025 11:42am • In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI ���therapy��� as more people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health advice. But the laws, all passed this year, don't fully address the fast-changing landscape of AI software development. One Tech Tip: OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT for teen safety 09/29/2025 11:00am • LONDON (AP) ��� OpenAI said Monday it's adding parental controls to ChatGPT that are designed to provide teen users of the popular platform with a safer and more ���age-appropriate��� experience. The company is taking action after AI chatbot safety for young users has hit the headlines. The technol Pakistan's polio fight suffers a blow with 2 new cases reported in the south 09/29/2025 07:45am • KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) ��� Pakistan reported two new polio cases in the southern province of Sindh, health officials said Monday, a blow to efforts aimed at eradicating the crippling disease among children. This brings the total to 29 cases across the country since January, despite several immunizat Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 4 people and wounds 70 09/29/2025 01:59am • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) ��� Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine overnight into Sunday, killing at least four people, with Kyiv suffering the heaviest assault. It was the first major bombardment since an air attack on Ukraine's capital left at least 21 people dead last month. Sepa Starting school can be hard for young kids. Here���s how to help with separation anxiety 09/28/2025 11:51pm • On her first full day of preschool, Alexander Lane's 3-year-old daughter stayed in the car for an hour at drop-off because she didn't want to go inside. On the second day, she entered class in tears. But by the third day, she eagerly ran into the classroom. Starting preschool or kindergarten is a 'Incredible:' Charlie Morton reflects on 18-year career after likely final appearance with Braves 09/28/2025 07:36pm • ATLANTA (AP) ��� Charlie Morton got a standing ovation after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what was potentially his final major league appearance during the Atlanta Braves' season-ending 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The 41-year-old right-hander, who debuted with the Braves in