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Louisiana teachers' union concerned about educators' future; Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case; court issues restraining order against fracking waste-storage facility; landmark NE agreement takes a proactive approach to CO2 pipeline risks.

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Speaker Johnson accuses demonstrating students of getting support from Hamas. TikTok says it'll challenge the ban. And the Supreme Court dives into the gray area between abortion and pregnancy healthcare, and into former President Trump's broad immunity claims.

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The urban-rural death divide is widening for working-age Americans, many home internet connections established for rural students during COVID have been broken, and a new federal rule aims to put the "public" back in public lands.

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Cigarette Tax Hike Still Leaves Millions of Children Behind in Health Coverage

A Senate compromise due Friday is expected to raise the national cigarette tax to provide health coverage for millions of uninsured children…

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Hospital Closure Leaves Upstate Teens Stranded

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NY Teachers Tell Congress: "No Child Left Untested"

Congress will decide this year whether to reauthorize the controversial "No Child Left Behind Act," and they can expect some advice from over three mi…

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Parents and Education Reformers: Hold Schools Accountable for New Funding

There's intense scrutiny on a Board of Regents meeting today in Albany, with parents, minority groups, and education reformers calling for strict …

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Experts: "21st Century Dads" Are More Involved With Their Kids

New York, NY - This Father's Day, experts say there's a new look for American dads -- they're taking a more active role in raising their kids…

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Cancer Threat: Acute for Nevada's Uninsured, Underinsured

New York, NY - Two new studies in a journal published by the American Cancer Society say people on public health insurance programs, and those who …

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Community Warned of "Crafty" NYC School Funding

Last night parents and teachers met with education watchdogs to discuss New York City's landmark $7 billion education funding increase. Geri Palast…

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Clinton Pushes Women's Issues to Forefront with Quality Early Ed

Sen. Hillary Clinton took to the airwaves yesterday, promoting a pre-kindergarten plan for every 4-year-old in the country. Today House Speaker …

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NY Votes Today on $700 Million in School Funding

Voters are heading to the polls today to vote on school budgets around the state. Collectively, local districts are proposing $700 million in tax …

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What Mom Really Wants for Mother's Day: Health Insurance

Forget flowers or candy for Mother's Day. Health insurance may be an unconventional gift idea, but it's one that health care advocates say moms are …

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