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A professor with strong views returns to teach at CUNY despite past controversy

June 21, 2026

A political science professor known for her strong opinions about the Middle East is back in the classroom this fall at the City University of New York (CUNY). Corinna Mullin, who was arrested last year for leading protests that caused damage at a campus, will teach two courses: one on Middle Easter

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Could a Duke vs. UConn game happen at the White House?

June 19, 2026

College basketball fans might soon see a White House court. After UFC fights took place on the South Lawn last weekend, UConn coach Dan Hurley joked about holding a Duke vs. UConn game there next. Right now, the teams are scheduled to meet in Las Vegas on November 25, but Hurley’s idea isn’t complet

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Supreme Court’s Busy Calendar: Key Cases and Upcoming Decisions

May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court is set to announce 35 final opinions by July, wrapping up its current term. Cases were argued throughout the year: November saw three, December four, January five, February three, March ten, and April another ten. The last non‑argument session was scheduled for June 25, but the cou

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Shane Lowry: A Golf Star Grounded in Irish Roots

April 11, 2026

Shane Lowry is a well‑known name on the golf course, but his story begins far from the fairways. Born in Mullingar on April 2, 1987, he grew up in Clara, a small town in County Offaly that still feels like home to him. His background is unmistakably Irish; his family line stretches back generatio

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Federal Aid Now Coming to Seven States, but Many Still Await Help

April 11, 2026

The federal government has signed off on disaster relief for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington. These approvals unlock money for rebuilding roads, bridges and other public works that were damaged by storms or floods. The decision was announced in a briefing

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DHS Orders Employees Back to Work Even While the Government Is Shut

April 11, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security told all staff who had been furloughed to return on the next normal workday, most likely Monday. The instruction came after a memo from the White House that granted DHS employees the same pay and benefits they would have received if the agency had been fully funde

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Government Shutdown Drama: A Tale of Politics, Money and Chaos

April 4, 2026

The U. S. government hit a pause button in the fall, shutting down for 43 days – the longest ever – until a deal let most agencies run through January. That stop‑gap was meant to ease into a longer agreement, but events in Minnesota shook the plans. Immigration agents killed Alex Pretti, and Senate

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South Korea Eyes Driving Limits as Oil Prices Rise

March 30, 2026

South Korea is mulling a nationwide rule that would restrict car use if oil costs climb beyond current levels. The idea is to curb energy demand amid worries that the U. S. -Israel conflict could tighten supplies from the Middle East. The government would look at expanding a pilot program that alrea

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Long TSA Lines: What the New Pay Order Means for Travelers

March 28, 2026

The new order from President Trump tells Homeland Security to give TSA workers a paycheck, but it is still unclear how fast the change will reach the gates. Many people were already stuck in long queues on spring break, waiting for flights that seemed to take forever. One traveler, Betty Mitch

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Families Push for New Homeland Security Leader

March 24, 2026

A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an