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The Trump administration announced a three-phase transition that will eventually include management of most federal student loans as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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The Hoogland presents the regional premiere of Disaster! A parody of 1970s movies — March 13-15, 20-22, 2026. Cast members Gus Gordon and Brittney McLaughlin preview the musical with Craig McFarland.
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Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.
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A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?
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The risky lending business has been booming, but now its problems are becoming increasingly visible on Wall Street and beyond.
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President Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. If his predecessors' experiences are an indication, conflicts don't bode well for presidential approval ratings.
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Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
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A full calendar doesn't mean you have to feel exhausted all the time. Experts share natural ways to boost energy and beat the constant battle of tiredness.
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Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible.
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If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.
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People arrested while protesting ICE say federal agents took samples of their DNA. It's legal, but experts say the practice raises questions about what the government is doing with that genetic data.
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The Trump administration says it is seeking a huge budget to refill and expand its munitions.
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UIS said it's part of a reorganization of its academic portfolio "to better align programs with student interest and workforce demand."
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