86 m. ago Letter: Federal education cuts will imperil Alaska’s schools

Letter: Federal education cuts will imperil Alaska’s schools  Anchorage Daily News

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88 m. ago Alaskan products now available in new vending machine at Midtown Mall

Alaskan products now available in new vending machine at Midtown Mall  Your Alaska Link

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95 m. ago Strong Hearts Native Helpline expands services to support Alaska Native survivors

Strong Hearts Native Helpline expands services to support Alaska Native survivors  Your Alaska Link

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1 hour ago South Carolina GOP lawmakers introduce bill to criminalize abortion as murder

South Carolina Republicans introduce bill criminalizing abortion as murder from conception, applying homicide laws with penalties for all involved.

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1 hour ago Bill Clinton Under Contempt of Congress After Ignoring Bipartisan Subpoena

Former President Bill Clinton did not appear today for his scheduled deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Hillary Clinton is scheduled to appear tomorrow, though it remains to be seen whether she will comply. The post Bill Clinton Under Contempt of Congress After Ignoring Bipartisan Subpoena appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Adding batteries to hydropower facilities could increase dam lifespan and potential revenue

In its current form, the nation's electric grid largely doesn't store energy. The vast majority of electricity generated by fossil fuels, hydropower, and other sources flows into the grid and is immediately used by consumers. But as battery energy storage becomes cheaper and more powerful, researchers have been investigating new ways to use it to support the power grid.

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1 hour ago 11 House Dems buck party to side with Republicans in reversal of Biden

House passes SHOWER Act to codify a Trump executive order reversing shower head regulations. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., says the bill defends consumer choice.

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1 hour ago Simple handwashing stations improved health indicators in parts of rural Alaska

Simple handwashing stations improved health indicators in parts of rural Alaska  Alaska Beacon

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2 h. ago Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, This Time as a Political Celebrity

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.

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2 h. ago Claudette Colvin, Who Refused to Give Her Bus Seat to a White Woman, Dies at 86

Her defiance of Jim Crow laws in 1955 made her a star witness in a landmark segregation suit, but her act was overshadowed months later when Rosa Parks made history with a similar stand.

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2 h. ago Reps. Kim, Bera Lead DOMINANCE Act to Break China’s Chokehold and Secure America’s Energy Future

Reps. Kim, Bera Lead DOMINANCE Act to Break China’s Chokehold and Secure America’s Energy Future  Congresswoman Young Kim (.gov)

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2 h. ago Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants

The move affects hundreds of people who are a small subset of immigrants living in the United States with TPS protections. The post Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Looming war powers Senate vote ramps up pressure on Hawley after MAGA backlash

Sen. Josh Hawley defended constitutional stance on Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump administration works to flip Republican votes before Wednesday's full Senate vote.

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2 h. ago Mamdani, President Trump have been texting at least twice a week — as unlikely bromance blossoms: sources

Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump reportedly text twice weekly in an unlikely political bromance that sources describe as 'friendly.'

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2 h. ago Trump administration files seizure warrants targeting ships tied to Venezuelan oil trade: report

The U.S. has seized five vessels in Venezuela oil crackdown as Trump administration files court warrants targeting sanctioned trade in international waters.

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2 h. ago Secret Service agent assigned to Vance placed on leave after alleged security leak

A Secret Service agent allegedly leaked Vice President JD Vance's security details in undercover video, prompting federal investigation and agency-wide retraining order.

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3 h. ago Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments

Supreme Court justices debated state bans on transgender students in women's sports, with both sides invoking contrasting views of "fairness."

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3 h. ago Trump: Feds Will Halt 'Any Payments' to Sanctuary Cities Starting February 1st

President Donald Trump says the federal government will halt "any payments" to sanctuary jurisdictions, those localities and states that refuse to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), beginning next month. The post Trump: Feds Will Halt ‘Any Payments’ to Sanctuary Cities Starting February 1st appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Allow States to Bar Transgender Athletes

The outcome of a pair of cases on Tuesday could affect laws in 27 states that prohibit transgender girls from joining girls’ and women’s sports teams.

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3 h. ago Reporter's Notebook: Republicans seek exit from Venezuela war powers debate after recently voting for it

Senate Republicans may reverse course on Venezuela war powers debate despite voting to proceed with discussion. Bipartisan coalition faces potential GOP effort.

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