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Schools seize on eclipse for rare learning opportunity — if they’re open

Schools across the country are preparing millions of students for the solar eclipse Monday, an exciting opportunity for educators who see it as one of the few times they can bring a space lesson to life.   Many schools within the path of the eclipse plan to close completely, but others are getting into the...

Tim Scott launches new video series featuring Black GOP congressmen

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has launched a new video series spotlighting the five Black Republican congressional lawmakers. The series, which aired its inaugural video Friday, delves into what it means to be a Black Republican in the context of the 2024 presidential election and the political world. The series is called "America's Starting Five," and the...

DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation

A Florida law signed Thursday will allocate revenues from legal gambling in the state to wildlife conservation. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation that allocates 96 percent of state income from the Seminole Tribe Compact, the agreement with the state that allows the tribe to offer online sports betting and casino gambling, to improve water...

New York hit with 4.8 magnitude earthquake: What to know

The New York City area was shaken by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of it was near Lebanon, N.J., around 50 miles from New York City. It was recorded at a depth close to 3 miles.  It was the strongest quake in the New...

How to stay safe during an earthquake

When the ground starts to shake, many people's first reaction is to panic.

CVS drug plans will cover new OTC birth control pill for free

CVS prescription drug plans will cover the first nonprescription birth control pill in the U.S., eliminating a potential cost barrier for many women.  The company’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), CVS Caremark, said Opill will be added to its preventive services oral contraceptives list for April 2024, meaning it will be covered at no cost for...

Billionaire donors plan to shower Trump with millions in April: ‘fundraising juggernaut’

High-roller GOP donors are beginning to coalesce around former President Donald Trump as his presidential campaign is set to hold several events with big names in the upcoming weeks.

ACLU threatens to sue Georgia over election bill conservatives praise as ‘commonsense’ reform

The Georgia legislature passed new election ballot reforms that could have a big impact in the 2024 election in the key battleground state, should Gov. Brian Kemp sign them into law.

Spike in number of illegal Chinese immigrants becoming US national security issue

The number of Chinese nationals coming to the U.S. border and crossing illegally has surged significantly since FY 2021, according to government figures.

Melania Trump returns to campaign trail with pro-LGBT Republican event appearance: report

Former first lady Melania Trump will make her first campaign appearance this month when she attends an event held by the Log Cabin Republicans, a pro-LGBT Republican group.

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