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WorldJun 13

Sesame Street Executive Evacuated Team from Afghanistan After Taliban Takeover

A Sesame Workshop executive reportedly coordinated evacuation efforts for staff in Afghanistan following the Taliban's seizure of control.

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HealthMay 11

Hospital Charity Care Programs Under Scrutiny as Healthcare Access Issues Mount

Investigation reveals many hospitals provide limited financial assistance while healthcare affordability remains a political issue.

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WorldMar 23

Quebec Religious Symbols Law Heads to Canada's Supreme Court

Quebec's controversial law restricting religious symbols in public sector jobs faces constitutional challenge at Supreme Court.

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PoliticsApr 24

Nebraska Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants Under DOJ Agreement

Nebraska agreed to permanently end in-state tuition benefits for undocumented immigrants as part of a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.

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FinanceApr 24

US Soldier Charged in Market Betting Case Involving Classified Information

A US soldier faces charges for allegedly trading on classified information through prediction markets, with reports indicating account access issues.

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OtherMay 11

Donor Surprises NC State Graduates by Paying Off Senior Year Student Loans

Anil and Marilyn Kochhar announced they would pay off final-year student loans for North Carolina State University's 2025-26 graduates during commencement.

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WorldMar 22

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Villages in West Bank After Teen's Death

Israeli settlers attacked multiple Palestinian villages overnight, injuring several people and damaging property following the death of an 18-year-old settler.

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FinanceMay 11

Airlines Face Pressure from Fuel Costs and Emissions Regulations

Airlines are adjusting pricing strategies amid rising fuel costs while facing new international emissions reduction requirements.

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SportsMar 23

Travis Kelce Signs Three-Year Extension to Remain with Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has signed a three-year contract extension, avoiding free agency and committing to his 14th NFL season with the team.

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FinanceMar 23

MTA Unpaid Tolls Reach $350 Million Following Switch to Cashless System

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reports $350 million in unpaid tolls over one year after implementing cashless toll collection.

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PoliticsMar 22

Shapiro Discusses Israel Support as Israeli Ambassador Calls for Iranian Uprising

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro addresses his Israel stance while Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter calls for Iranian people to overthrow their government.

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EntertainmentMay 27

Artist Ai Weiwei discusses censorship concerns in new book

Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei released a new book on censorship and spoke about threats to free speech during a CBS interview.

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AIMar 6

SoftBank Seeks Up to $40 Billion Loan for OpenAI Investment

Japanese investment firm SoftBank is pursuing what would be a record-sized loan of up to $40 billion to fund a potential stake in artificial intelligence company OpenAI.

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PoliticsApr 24

House Considers Bill Creating Buffer Zones Around Houses of Worship

Congressional bill would establish federal protections against harassment within 100 feet of religious facilities.

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ScienceMar 17

NASA Confirms Meteor Caused Loud Boom Heard Across Ohio and Pennsylvania

A 7-ton meteor traveling at 45,000 mph created a loud boom Tuesday morning that was heard and felt across parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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