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In lawsuit filing, Pentagon says transgender troops can't serve unless they meet a warfighting need
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon revealed the specifics of its new transgender troop policy in a court filing Wednesday that says any service member or recruit who has been diagnosed with or … more
USAID workers will be given 15 minutes to clear their workspaces as the agency gets dismantled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration's dismantling of the agency are being … more
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to Russia to back its war against Ukraine, Seoul says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's spy agency said Thursday that North Korea appears to have sent additional troops to Russia, after its soldiers deployed on the Russian-Ukraine fronts … more
Israeli official says the army won't withdraw from a Gaza corridor in potential jolt to truce
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel will not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire, an official said Thursday. Israel's refusal could spark a … more
Slack platform down as users report service outage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workplace communications platform Slack experienced an outage Wednesday morning as thousands of users reported they were unable to use the service. The tech company, based in … more
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Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Wednesday to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination from her employer because she is straight. The outcome of the … more
The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions, according to a memo distributed by President Donald Trump 's administration that sets in motion what could … more
Israelis bid farewell to Shiri Bibas and her 2 young sons killed in captivity in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Holding flags, orange balloons and signs saying "forgive us," tens of thousands of Israelis lined highways as the bodies of a mother and her two young sons, killed in … more
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The … more
Iran accelerates production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with U.S. ratchet up
VIENNA (AP) — Iran has accelerated its production of near weapons-grade uranium as tensions between Tehran and Washington rise after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, a report by the … more
NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asking judge to dismiss criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge to toss out the corruption case against him Wednesday, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, even as the Justice Department … more
First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas, the first death in an outbreak that began late last month. Texas Tech University Health … more
American Airlines flight discontinues landing to avoid departing plane at Washington National
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at an air traffic controller's … more
House GOP pushes 'big' budget resolution to passage, a crucial step toward delivering Trump's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a push from President Donald Trump, House Republicans sent a GOP budget blueprint to passage Tuesday, a step toward delivering his "big, beautiful bill" with $4.5 … more
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces a key deadline. Will it last?
The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas militants is set to end on Saturday — and it's unclear what comes next. The two sides were … more
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Police video and 911 call play key role in trial of man accused in Palestinian American boy's murder
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A harrowing 911 call, disturbing police videos and other crime scene evidence are expected to play a key role as the murder and hate crime trial continues Wednesday for an … more
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year's fitness buzzword is 'recovery'
If you ever turned on the TV in the 2000s after midnight, you might have seen an informercial for P90X. The exercise program promised shredded abs and bulging biceps for anyone who pushed themselves to their limits for 90 days of 90-minute … more
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Does lip balm help chapped lips?
NEW YORK - A tube of lip balm may seem like the perfect antidote to dry, cracked lips. But do these over-the-counter products soothe flaking, or can they make it worse? Though dry lips can happen year-round, they're most common during the … more
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Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight-loss drugs
Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn't mean it's easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound, and a key government program, Medicare, doesn't cover the drugs … more
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Fired federal workers hunt for new jobs but struggle to replace their old ones
NEW YORK - HIRING: Park ranger. SEEKING: Nuclear submarine engineer. WANTED: Sled dog musher. If they seem unlikely postings, they probably are. But a laid-off federal worker can dream. Axed from jobs not easily found outside government, … more
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