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Mitt RomneyCongress this week approved a bill that claws back about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds, as Republicans look to begin locking in cuts pursued by his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The package includes about $8 billion in cuts for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other foreign aid, as well as more than $1 billion in cuts to the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB), which …See the Story
Congress Approves Public Media and Foreign Aid Cuts: What to Know
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US Politics · United StatesThe 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have officially ended operations, meaning people contacting 988 for help no longer have the option to “press 3” to reach counselors specifically trained to respond to the needs of this group.
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Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline
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Donald Trump · North CarolinaHILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Town of Hillsborough is facing over a million dollars in repair costs for equipment damaged by Chantal. Residents Rich Shaw and Holly Reid reported that water from the Eno River severely flooded their yard. "Unfortunately, when we woke up, the water was covering the headlights on both of our cars," said Holly Reid. Flooding in a Hillsborough yard due to Chantal. (Photo courtesy of Rich Shaw)Flooding in a Hillsboro…See the Story
North Carolina Town Approves over $1 Million in Repair Costs After Severe Flooding From Chantal
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Illinois Drivers May See Increased Police Presence Along Roadways This Week
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Suspect arrested in Lewiston/Woodville Duck Thru shooting
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Three ECU Football Players Suspended After Firing Guns Within City Limits
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Lenoir County Sheriff's Office Mourns Loss of Beloved K-9 Judge
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Student fatally shot near Windsor Elementary in Bertie County
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Tiny piglet found roaming through Durham County auctioned to new home
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