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Trump confronts South Africa's president in Oval Office, pushes false claims of white genocide; Ahead of George Floyd anniversary, feds try to scrap police oversight plans; Three Montana counties top U.S. list for moms' reliance on Medicaid; Duke Energy bill could harm 'anyone breathing air' in NC.

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Congress debates Medicaid cuts, the FBI pledges to investigate missing Indigenous people, Illinois pushes back on a federal autism data plan, and a deadly bombing in California is investigated as domestic terrorism.

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Despite lawmaker efforts, rural communities still short of crucial broadband, new Trump administration priorities force USDA grant recipients to reapply, and Appalachia's traditional broom-making craft gets an economic boost from an international nonprofit.

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Tariffs plummet U.S. small business optimism index to early-COVID levels

Optimism among small businesses in Wyoming and the U.S. is hitting lows comparable to early pandemic days, largely due to changing tariff policies…

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Just days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, the Trump administration announced it will try to end federal reform efforts …

Thursday, May 22, 2025

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This Sunday, racial-justice advocates will observe the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. A Minnesota professor who has written about …

Thursday, May 22, 2025

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The Illinois Department of Public Health said the first positive test for West Nile virus in 2025 has been detected in Winnebago County near Rockford…

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   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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As Oregon legislators consider the possibility of allowing a nuclear reactor in Umatilla County, opponents rallied at the State Capitol this week to …


Social Issues   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Servi…


Social Issues   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Education is a major challenge for kids in foster care in Pennsylvania, according to a new report. Nearly 20,000 children and teens are served by …


Social Issues   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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North Dakota housing assistance offices helping with rent vouchers and discrimination cases are having to do more with less as federal changes take sh…

Social Issues   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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A Montana-based Indigenous advocacy group said it is increasing membership this year in a new way, with a traveling conference. Western Native Voice …

Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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A new report found women of childbearing age in rural areas rely more on Medicaid for health care coverage than their urban counterparts and cuts to M…

   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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E-cigarettes in Maryland are getting cheaper and bigger, delivering higher amounts of nicotine to users, according to a new study. The study by the …

Environment   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Supporters of electric vehicle ownership said there are a number of advantages to owning one. Studies show EVs can convert 85% to 90% of their …


Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Lipscomb University master’s program would address health care workforce play audio

Lipscomb University's College of Pharmacy is poised to launch Tennessee's first Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant master's degree program pending G…

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Social Issues   Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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The selection of Marva Johnson, a longtime corporate executive and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, as the next president of Florida A&M University has …

Health and Wellness   Thursday, May 22, 2025

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California lawmakers are considering a bill to ease regulations on birth centers at a time when maternity wards are closing in many counties…

Environment   Thursday, May 22, 2025

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Social Issues   Thursday, May 22, 2025

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As Republicans in Washington continue to negotiate provisions in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill, a recent report from the Joint …

Environment   Thursday, May 22, 2025

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As the Environmental Protection Agency scales back enforcement because of staff shortages and new federal rollbacks, concerns are growing in Michigan …


Health and Wellness   Thursday, May 22, 2025

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As Memorial Day kicks off summer across Indiana, Hoosiers will flock to lakes, rivers and pools, and safety should be on everyone's mind. William …


Environment   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Health and Wellness   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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A new report showed programs serving domestic violence survivors in Ohio are stretched thin, with hundreds of people who need help being turned away …

Social Issues   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Immigrants' rights advocates are voicing concerns that migrant communities in Washington may be avoiding visiting food banks or getting food assistanc…


Social Issues   Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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According to researchers from Michigan State University, Yale and Johns Hopkins, ransomware is now the leading culprit behind U.S. health data …

 

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