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Health Jan 17

How Trump’s USDA wants to change rules around school nutrition

How a proposed rule change could affect free lunch for some kids in need

The Trump administration reopened the comment period for a proposed rule that could alter categorical eligibility for food stamp benefits and cut off aid for an estimated 3 million Americans.

By Laura Santhanam

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World Aug 14

U.N. soundly defeats U.S. demand to extend arms embargo on Iran

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

A worker is seen inside the Magnitude 7 Metals LLC aluminum smelter which is reopening and taking on hundreds of local workers in New Madrid, Missouri, on May 3, 2018. The aluminum industry has benefitted from Trump's tariffs but it has increased prices for U.S. businesses who buy the material. Photo by Karen Pulfer Focht/Reuters

Economy Aug 14

After brief trade truce, U.S. slaps levy on Canadian aluminum

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Health Aug 14

Texas doctors warn police not to use ‘less lethal’ munitions which can severely hurt people

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks to supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Romney at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines

Nation Aug 14

WATCH: Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle

By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press

Politics Aug 14

Trump says ‘No one will be safe in Biden’s America’ at NYPD event

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

World Aug 14

Iran foreign minister accuses Western countries of using Beirut blast to dictate policies

By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

Politics Aug 14

Mitt Romney slams politicians attacking mail-in voting

By Sophia Eppolito, Associated Press

File photo of different generations of the U.S. border wall with Mexico are seen from the United States in Nogales, Arizona, in 2018. Photo by REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Nation Aug 14

New border wall near rare wetlands refuge considered an ‘oasis’ endangered water supply

By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

Politics Aug 14

WATCH: Biden, Harris sign documents ahead of Democratic National Convention

By Associated Press

Politics Aug 14

Major U.S. postal workers union endorses Biden for president

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

World Aug 14

Thousands flood Belarus capital as election protests grow

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

World Aug 14

Thai student rallies continue despite activist’s arrest

By Jerry Harmer, Associated Press