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Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership – CNN

Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership  CNN Trump shuns tradition and replaces top military chief  Yahoo Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer  The New York Times Who is Dan Caine, Trump’s

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Hamas is handing over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire – CNN

Hamas is handing over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  CNN Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas says new returned body is hers  BBC.com Hamas releases six hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal  Axios Hamas releases

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Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

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The Cruelty of Medicaid Work Requirements

About a year ago, I learned that my daughter was about to lose most of her coverage from California’s version of Medicaid, which pays for her care. “Uh-oh,” I breathed, looking up from the letter to lock eyes with her

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Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It’s a Survival Tool

As an Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer, swimming has been a constant in my life for many years. But it wasn’t always this way. At 5 years old, I nearly drowned in a crowded Pennsylvania water park. Thanks to

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Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

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AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech – The Associated Press

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech  The Associated Press

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How many fourth-graders does it take to make a podcast? Here’s what we learned

Students in an elementary school broadcasting club in California are among the youngest winners of NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. (Image credit: Alan Nakkash for NPR)

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Elon Musk blurs the line between his government and business roles

The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it’s difficult for the public to verify that. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’ family says returned body is hers – BBC.com

Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’ family says returned body is hers  BBC.com Remains of Shiri Bibas, mom of two killed, allegedly returned to Israel following Hamas’ broken promise  Fox News Shiri Bibas’ family says her remains have been returned  CBS News Hamas releases Israeli

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