47 m. ago 1st measles death linked to outbreak in Texas confirmed in child

An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.

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58 m. ago Los Angeles Chargers NFL Combine Visits Tracker: Reported interviews, meetings, rumors, and more

Los Angeles Chargers NFL Combine Visits Tracker: Reported interviews, meetings, rumors, and more  Bolts From The Blue

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75 m. ago Abrams on the Decline of Juvenile Incarceration in the United States

Abrams on the Decline of Juvenile Incarceration in the United States  UCLA Luskin | School of Public Affairs

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91 m. ago First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak

The first measles death has been reported in West Texas amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning.

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1 hour ago Super Bowl reporter dead in Louisiana hotel had Xanax in system after ‘Bourbon Street Hustler’ meetup: police

Louisiana police say the Super Bowl reporter found dead in his hotel room outside New Orleans on Feb. 5 had Xanax in his system, citing a preliminary toxicology report.

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1 hour ago Jeff Bezos’ Next Big Washington Post Move: Opinion Pages Pivot to “Personal Liberties, Free Markets”

Jeff Bezos’ Next Big Washington Post Move: Opinion Pages Pivot to “Personal Liberties, Free Markets”  Hollywood Reporter

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1 hour ago Prominent Colorado developer assassinated at luxury Belize home: report

A real estate developer from Denver, Colorado was fatally shot in Belize and police say it could have been the result of a professional hit by a disgruntled business associate, according to local reports.

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3 h. ago Report: Mass. has the country’s 17th highest property tax rate

The effective real estate tax rate in Mass. is high, but in most other New England states it's even higher. The post Report: Mass. has the country’s 17th highest property tax rate appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Miami's Carson Beck's girlfriend adamant she played no role in his transfer decision

Carson Beck made the curious decision to transfer from Georgia to Miami instead of going to the pros. His girlfriend, Hanna Cavinder, goes to the school.

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3 h. ago US and Ukraine Have Agreed on a Preliminary Economic Deal, Ukraine's Prime Minister Says

US and Ukraine Have Agreed on a Preliminary Economic Deal, Ukraine's Prime Minister Says  U.S. News & World Report

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3 h. ago American Airlines jet pulls out of DC landing to avoid collision

An American Airlines jet avoided a collision with another plane while preparing to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday morning.

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4 h. ago States fire back against 'sanctuary' resistance as they rally around Trump's deportation efforts

A slew of states are moving forward with agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to facilitate the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants.

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5 h. ago University suspends fraternity accused of ‘inhumane’ hazing that left pledge in fear

A fraternity at Miami University in Ohio has been suspended after a student complained of "inhumane" hazing and undergoing abuse, according to a hazing incident report.

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5 h. ago President Trump reportedly took 1,009 questions in his first month, 7 times more than Biden

A White House press correspondent shared the findings of a report indicating that Trump has not only beaten his past record, but those of his predecessors in taking questions.

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5 h. ago Massachusetts select board removes town administrator following controversy over Trump flag

The town of West Boylston, Massachusetts has voted to fire its town administrator following a dispute over a Trump flag hanging in the gymnasium of the police station.

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5 h. ago Stellantis says 2024 profits fall 70% on N. America troubles

The Stellantis car giant—which includes Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep and Peugeot—on Wednesday reported a 70 percent fall in 2024 profits against the previous year because of troubles in North America.

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5 h. ago New report finds kids are watching videos on their own devices earlier than ever

A new report from Common Sense Media shows that kids are engaging in regular screen use earlier than ever, with about 40% of children having their own tablet by the time they are 2 years old.

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6 h. ago DHS Sec Noem doubles down on calls for illegal migrants to self

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem talks about the Trump administration's enforcement of a 73-year-old immigration law on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

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6 h. ago Migrant kids reportedly pulled from Massachusetts schools over deportation fears

Massachusetts parents are reportedly pulling their kids from school out of fear of being deported due to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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6 h. ago Tablets for tots? Survey says kids watch videos on their own devices by age 2

A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds.

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