88 minutes ago VA back paid hundreds of fired employees, report claims, as agency says it'll 'ensure' bad actors can't return

The VA responded to a FOIA tranche showing millions in back pay to fired employees by partially blaming a Trump-era law that forced arbitration

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96 minutes ago Texas holds hearing about law prohibiting 'junk science' in court cases

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was hours away from his execution last week when a judge halted the attempt. Roberson is set to testify before a state legislative committee on Monday.

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1 hour ago Medicaid can now pay for care given on sidewalks. It could help mitigate homelessness

Medicaid can now pay for medical and mental health care delivered on the sidewalk. This will transform how care for unhoused people can be given in the states that take advantage of the policy change.

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2 hours ago Washington Idaho Symphony to Celebrate Native American Composers in Upcoming Concert

Washington Idaho Symphony to Celebrate Native American Composers in Upcoming Concert  Big Country News

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2 hours ago Wisconsin teen 'gears' new museum exhibit to future science and tech whizzes of America

A 17-year-old high school student in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, created an interactive exhibit for a local children's museum, hoping to inspire young kids to build STEAM skills.

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9 hours ago Washington prisoners in solitary confinement denied basic care, report finds

Washington prisoners in solitary confinement denied basic care, report finds  Washington State Standard

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10 hours ago Montessori is paradise for kids on the spectrum. Parents fear its closure

Montessori is paradise for kids on the spectrum. Parents fear its closure  The San Francisco Standard

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12 hours ago Archaic Federal Law Keeps Alaskans From Using Abundant Natural Gas Reserves

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13 hours ago Events That Led to Close Call on Trump’s Life Were Preventable, Committee Finds

A House task force report included detailed accounts from law enforcement at the Butler, Pa., rally, including an officer who confronted the gunman.

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