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Hegseth to restore 'faith and virtue' in Chaplain Corps, replacing 'self-help and self-care'
Singles out Army's spiritual fitness guide as "unacceptable and unserious" for mentioning God once but "feelings 11 times" and "playfulness, whatever that is, nine times." Could change what qualifies as recognized religion.
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FBI offers $5K reward for information on assailant responsible for Georgia acid attack
Savannah police have not identified anyone as a suspect so far, but are talking to a person of interest who has been dubbed "Bugs Bunny guy" because of his dark hoodie that featured the cartoon character.
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Nevada is the latest of 18 states sued by US government for voter data
The suit comes after months of DOJ demands for complete state voting registration lists, which Nevada and other states have repeatedly denied and called intimidation in an effort to influence elections.
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State AG says CA hospitals must continue transitioning minors, citing anti-discrimination laws
CA AG Rob Bonta issued guidance warning hospitals that withholding “hormone therapies” and “gender-affirming surgeries” from minors are in violation of state law if they offer similar interventions to “cisgender” individuals.
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Chicago Bears announces passing of long-time owner Virginia McCaskey at the age of 102
“While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth,” the Bears said in a statement.
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New strain of bird flu infections found in Nevada herds of dairy cattle; 1st time in US
Bird flu can be transmitted from infected birds to other animals and potentially humans directly from the birds, virus-contaminated environments or an infected animal, according to the CDC.
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NCAA bans men in women's sports following Trump executive order
The NCAA has banned biological men from competing in women's sports after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to that effect.
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US taxpayer dollars have supported foreign competition of domestic shrimpers
Fishermen and shrimpers in the United States have been in a decades-long battle with the very institutions meant to protect them, specifically the U.S. Treasury Department and its World Bank delegation.
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Texas AG Paxton demands school districts turn over info on transgender athlete policies
The Texas AG’s office is demanding documentation from two school districts over concerns they are allowing male students to play on female sports teams in violation of state law.
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Bipartisan legislation introduced in US Senate to study impacts of cell phone use in schools
Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va. and Tom Cotton, R-Ark, introduced the Focus on Learning Act, citing Va. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who signed an executive order instructing “cellphone-free education” in the commonwealth, which went into effect Jan. 1.
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S&P says effects of Trump's tariff plans 'overwhelmingly negative'
The S&P Global Ratings economics team, in its first high level estimates, found the potential effects of the tariffs were "overwhelmingly negative," according to the report.
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South Carolina AG warns mass resistance to ICE raids will be met with 'serious consequences'
"The Attorney General’s Office emphasizes that we cannot, and will not, allow any actions that threaten the safety of our communities, law enforcement officers, or innocent bystanders," the office said in a news release.
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California AG says won't run for governor, as 'field clearing' Kamala Harris bid looms over '26 race
Democrats previously supported Kamala Harris to run for governor in 2026 and president in 2028.