76 m. ago As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.

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2 h. ago Before Trump, this president ‘paralyzed’ Washington with cuts

Before Trump, this president ‘paralyzed’ Washington with cuts  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Column | South Africans balk at Trump’s refugee offer to Afrikaners

Column | South Africans balk at Trump’s refugee offer to Afrikaners  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Federal workers could get a second email Saturday. It might require a response.

Federal workers could get a second email Saturday. It might require a response.  The Washington Post

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3 h. ago What are Ukraine’s critical minerals actually worth? No one knows.

What are Ukraine’s critical minerals actually worth? No one knows.  The Washington Post

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3 h. ago ‘I am running for myself, for those still fighting, and for those we have lost along the way’

Stephanie Silva is running Boston to raise funds for Haymakers for Hope, which hosts charity boxing and running events to fight cancer. The post ‘I am running for myself, for those still fighting, and for those we have lost along the way’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Judge rules mass firing of probationary employees is illegal and should be stopped

The administration fired tens of thousands of federal workers with "probationary" status, apparently because that made them easier targets. But those workers have rights and protections too and firing them may have been illegal.

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4 h. ago Savage timeline in Princeton preppy murder could bolster insanity defense for suspect brother: expert

The Princeton, New Jersey, man known as a star student in high school who is now accused of killing his brother likely had a mental breakdown, an expert said.

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4 h. ago Son of Texas rancher sounds alarm after father killed by cartel

U.S. Army veteran Ramiro Céspedes speaks out after his father was killed by a cartel-linked improvised explosive device (IED) on the Mexico side of the southern border.

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5 h. ago Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief

Kristin Crowley appeals Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her as LAFD chief  New York Post

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5 h. ago Democrat judge sets bond for second man accused in Texas deputy's murder after first suspect posts bail

Judge Hilary Unger set bond at $3 million for Ronnie Palmer, who is charged with capital murder and aggravated assault in the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda.

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7 h. ago Donald Trump accepts ‘unprecedented’ second state visit invite from King Charles

Donald Trump accepts ‘unprecedented’ second state visit invite from King Charles  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Would a marriage pact give false romantic hope to platonic friend?

Column | Carolyn Hax: Would a marriage pact give false romantic hope to platonic friend?  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Billionaire Jeff Bezos makes Washington Post an ally of Trump

Billionaire Jeff Bezos makes Washington Post an ally of Trump  WSWS

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8 h. ago Shohei Ohtani set to make Spring Training debut against Angels on Friday

Shohei Ohtani set to make Spring Training debut against Angels on Friday  NBC Los Angeles

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8 h. ago Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal

A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.

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9 h. ago Bruins lose Matt Poitras to injury after freak play near Islanders bench 

"As a player, you make sure that the door is always closed." The post Bruins lose Matt Poitras to injury after freak play near Islanders bench  appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Does Not Rule Out Strikes on Fentanyl Labs in Mexico

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is not ruling out military strikes on fentanyl labs in Mexico, he said in a recent interview with Fox News's Laura Ingraham. The post Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Does Not Rule Out Strikes on Fentanyl Labs in Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Drone pilot shot at in Los Angeles County, officers searching for suspect

Drone pilot shot at in Los Angeles County, officers searching for suspect  KTLA Los Angeles

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9 h. ago Harsh findings on Trump’s aid freeze kept secret by USAID watchdog

Harsh findings on Trump’s aid freeze kept secret by USAID watchdog  The Washington Post

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