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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

AR: Cultural Resources

Regular exercise is important for flexibility as a person ages. (AARP Arkansas)
Free Yoga Helping Arkansans Stay Healthy, Active at Home

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Staying safe at home doesn't have to mean staying still. And health experts say movement is especially important for older …

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There's some negativity in Arkansas and in the rest of the country that historians are trying to document so history doesn't repeat itself. (National Park Service)
Road Trip on Route 66? History Lesson Along the Way

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - If you're going to take one last road trip before summer ends, there's a history lesson to learn along Route 66. Frank Norris is …

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PHOTO: An estimated 1.2 million World War II veterans remain of the 16 million who served, and some are making a long overdue trip to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C. Courtesy Honor Flight Network.
"The Trip of a Lifetime" for Arkansas Vets

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - It's just a one-day journey, but for many Arkansas World War II veterans, it's the trip of a lifetime. Honor Flight began in 2005 …

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PHOTO: The Blue-Headed Vireo is one of the birds
Are Arkansas' Backyard Birds at Risk?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - From their beautiful songs to their stunning colors, birds are putting on their best displays this time of year in Arkansas…

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GRAPHIC: Children and adults are being urged to take a technology break for one week, starting Apr. 29. Courtesy CCFC.
A One-Week Challenge: Step Away From the Screen

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Gone are the days of "free-range children" who race outside to play after school. But this week, the idea is to get them to try …

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PHOTO: Canoe trips on the Buffalo River are just one way folks are boosting the outdoor recreation economy in Arkansas. Courtesy Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism
Report: Outdoor Recreation a $10 Billion Business in AR

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There's big bucks in outdoor recreation for the state of Arkansas, according to a new report from the Outdoor Industry …

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