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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after wave of cancellations

By Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

He says the proposal is subject to approval by the board of the Kennedy Center, which has been stocked with his hand-picked allies.

A list of powerful men named in the Epstein files, from Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew

By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

A who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein.

Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown, blames Democrats for their ICE demands

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote.

A parent's guide to preventing measles infection and what to look for

By Grace Abels, PolitiFact

Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, and protect your family against this dangerous infection.

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released from ICE facility following judge's order

By Jack Dura, Associated Press

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order.

Federal judge says she won't halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds

By Margery A. Beck, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press

A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.

Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father from ICE detention

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they’ve been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday.

Major winter storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

By Kristin M. Hall, Sophie Bates, Associated Press

About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings Saturday as a powerful system threatened to bring winds, flooding and heavy snow to the East Coast.

Here's what to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

By Meg Kinnard and Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Unlike the record shutdown in the fall, the partial shutdown that started Saturday may not last long.

Artemis II highlights a shift in U.S. space strategy since Apollo and contrasts with China's closed program

By Michelle L.D. Hanlon, The Conversation

China’s program is centrally directed and tightly controlled by the state, while the U.S. approach is intentionally open and designed so partners can operate within a shared framework.