Top Education Department official steps down amid crisis over college financial aid

Richard Cordray, the official in charge of the Federal Student Aid office, which oversees the FAFSA, will conclude his tenure at the end of June.

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In-home caregivers face increased financial distress despite state program

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Trump trial live updates: Ex-tabloid publisher faces more cross-examination

Former president’s historic election interference trial is underway in New York City

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Chicago DNC organizers draw from NATO Summit experience

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Noem defends book excerpt where she describes killing dog and goat

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s been touted as a potential vice presidential pick, defended actions described in her upcoming book where she killed a dog and goat on her family farm.

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Biden, Asked if He’s Planning to Debate Trump, Says ‘I Am’

The president’s announcement came after months in which he and his campaign declined to say whether he would debate his predecessor.

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Masters of the Universe: Google Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Stock Soars

Google's parent company Alphabet exceeded analysts' expectations in its first-quarter results, driving shares up by about 10 percent in morning trading on Friday.

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Jewish Students Refuse to Back Down in the Face of Harassment: ‘We Have to Stand Proudly’

‘I don’t think it’s the time to hide. I’m proud, I’m here, and I’m going to keep supporting my fellow Jewish students.’

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Book excerpt: "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson

The latest by the New York Times bestselling author is a riveting account of the months leading up to the Confederate forces' attack on Fort Sumter, the first shots fired in the Civil War.

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King Charles Will Return to Public Duties With Visit to Cancer Treatment Center

In the statement, the palace said Charles would return next week “to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.”

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King Charles to resume public royal duties after cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace said Friday that Charles, 75, was "greatly encouraged” by the return "and very grateful to his medical team for their continued care and expertise.”

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140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program's future is unclear

The IRS says more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program.

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How a Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Could Affect Trump’s Election Case

In arguments on Thursday, the justices appeared to signal two ways they could help Donald Trump as he fights charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election.

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Meet Rob Walton, the Walmart heir worth $79.8 billion who's retiring from the company's board after more than 40 years

Billionaire Walmart heir Rob Walton, who is the company's longest-serving board member and the eldest son of founder Sam Walton, is retiring.

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CNN Poll: Only 13% Say Donald Trump Treated Same as Other 'Criminal Defendants'

Only 13 percent believe former President Donald Trump is being treated the same as other "criminal defendants," a Friday CNN poll found.

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Biden says he’s ‘happy’ to debate Trump after months of speculation

Mr Biden had previously hedged on debating his indicted opponent

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Trump mocks Bill Barr while thanking him for his endorsement, calling him 'gutless' and 'lazy'

The former president said he withdrew the word "lethargic" from a flurry of insults in which he also called Barr "weak" and "slow moving."

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Up to a fifth of US milk supply could be infected with traces of bird flu

The disease has been detected in several herds in several states

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Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence

A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago.

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This New Biden Rule Will Save Americans $2 Billion On Utility Bills

The long-awaited move lays the groundwork for a massive overhaul in the way Americans build houses.

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The Falcons spent $180 million on Kirk Cousins — then didn't tell him they're drafting a quarterback

Cousins’ agent said they did not know about the pick. "Kirk got a call from the Falcons when they were on the clock. That was the first we heard."

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s “yellow flag” law, criminalizing the transfer of guns to pr

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Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

The CEOs of leading U.S. technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”

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‘Not A Fair Process’: Andy McCarthy Rips Judge For Letting Trump Prosecutors Hide Who They Will Call As Witnesses

Andy McCarthy accused Juan Merchan of depriving Donald Trump of “a fair process” by allowing prosecutors to not reveal which witnesses they were going to call.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft, Alphabet, Exxon Mobil, Snap and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Justice Samuel Alito Questions if Criminal Prosecution of Former President 'Destabilizes the Functioning of our Country'

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday questioned if the criminal prosecution of an incumbent — who narrowly lost an election — could lead to the destabilization of the country.

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Biden Tells Howard Stern Whether He’d Debate Trump

Trump has been publicly pressuring the president to commit to a debate for months now, and television networks even prepared an open letter begging the campaigns to debate.

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How Trump changed his stance on absentee and mail voting — which he used to blame for election fraud

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The mysterious life of Melania Trump, a former supermodel who is the subject of fashion scandals and bizarre conspiracy theories

Melania Trump broke from first lady tradition in many ways. On her birthday, here's a look at her life and how she fared as the first lady.

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Fans mourn after 'The Simpsons' kills off original character Larry the Barfly

Larry Dalrymple was on the show for 35 years, and true to his nickname, was often seen at Moe's Tavern drinking beer.

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Biden Tells Howard Stern He’ll Debate Trump

President Joe Biden vowed to debate former President Donald Trump "somewhere" during an interview with Sirius XM's Howard Stern.

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President Joe Biden says he will debate Donald Trump

President Biden told radio talk show host Howard Stern Friday that he plans to debate Donald Trump in the 2024 campaign.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 28)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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Alito Cites ‘Old Saw About Indicting a Ham Sandwich’ in Trump Case

A majority of the Supreme Court justices appeared to sympathize with Trump's attorneys' arguments that a president does enjoy some level of immunity that continues past the term of office.

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Biden Says He Would Be ‘Happy to Debate’ Trump

Trump adviser Chris LaCivita responded to Biden’s comments in a post on X: ‘Ok let’s set it up!’

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President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump during interview with Howard Stern

President Joe Biden says he is willing to debate Donald Trump later this fall. Biden's comment Friday is the most definitive he's been on whether he would debate his presumptive Republican opponent.

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Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 526: New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov on the Anti-Israel College Protests

New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov joins host Mike Slater to discuss the recent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

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Andrew Tate’s trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules

Tate was arrested in December 2022 along with his brother and two Romanian women. Romanian prosecutors formally indicted all four in June last year. They have denied the allegations.

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The Torment of the Class of 2024

First Covid, now an explosion of antisemitic rage have precluded anything approaching a traditional college experience for this cohort. What was it all for?

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Former New York Giants Star Found Dead at 28

“We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham,” the NFL team wrote on X.

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Mark Levin Calls Anti-Israel Protesters 'Hitler Youth on Our College and University Campuses'

Thursday on FNC's "Hannity," conservative talker Mark Levin blasted anti-Israel protesters and special counsel Jack Smith during his monologue. | Clips

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Conservative Justices Take Argument Over Trump’s Immunity in Unexpected Direction

Thursday’s Supreme Court hearing was memorable for its discussion of coups, assassinations and internments — but very little about the former president’s conduct.

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Federal Student Aid head will step down. His office has been roiled by FAFSA problems

The head of the Federal Student Aid office, which has faced criticism for the botched rollout of this year’s college financial aid form, will be stepping down.

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Biden’s Heading Into An Election With The Lowest Approval Numbers In Modern History, Gallup Finds

President Joe Biden received the lowest 13th-quarter approval ratings in modern history heading into an election where he hopes to secure a second term.

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United Methodist Church moves closer to enabling regional decisions, paving the way for LGBTQ rights within church

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Video: Republicans Target Migrants at the Border as an ‘Invasion’

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Republican makes major announcement in push to grow GOP support from once-solid Dem voting bloc

Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott's re-election campaign announced a multimillion-dollar investment in Hispanic outreach in order to shore up support from the voting bloc.

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Democrats Try to Navigate a Looming Strike in a Swing State

More than 7,000 U.A.W. workers at Daimler Truck plants in North Carolina are set to strike at midnight in a labor action that could carry political consequences.

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Trump Lawyers Hammer Pecker During Cross-Examination

Trump lawyers continued their assault on National Enquirer boss David Pecker Friday, trying to find inconsistencies with his story.

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A Catholic 'priest' has been defrocked for being AI

An AI chatbot for a Catholic group claimed to be a real priest and said baptism in Gatorade was OK. He was quickly defrocked.

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