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Democratic senators mark one-year anniversary of mass firings at DOE One year after mass firings, Democratic Senators are giving the Trump Administration’s Department of Education a failing grade.

Democratic senators mark one-year anniversary of mass firings at DOE #nationalnews

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism The Food and Drug Administration is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism.

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism #nationalnews

Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks Iran’s sports and youth minister says the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war.

Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks #nationalnews

Woman who lost all 4 limbs after sepsis from childbirth finds long awaited kidney transplant match Brie Bauer spent most days since her amputation on dialysis.

Woman who lost all 4 limbs after sepsis from childbirth finds long awaited kidney transplant match #nationalnews

FBI reportedly warns California authorities about Iranian retaliation along West Coast The FBI has reportedly warned authorities in California that Iran could launch drones in retaliation for the ongoing conflict.

FBI reportedly warns California authorities about Iranian retaliation along West Coast #nationalnews

18-year-old student charged in teacher’s death during prank issues statement The family of an 18-year-old charged with vehicular homicide in a tragic prank gone wrong said they are “in deep remorse” over a teacher’s death.

18-year-old student charged in teacher’s death during prank issues statement #nationalnews

Car nearly falls into massive sinkhole A driver nearly went into a sinkhole that opened in an intersection in Ohio.

Car nearly falls into massive sinkhole #nationalnews

Video appears to show New York City bomb suspect buying fuse at fireworks store Emir Balat, 18, visited a Phantom Fireworks store and purchased consumer fireworks safety fuse, the company said

Video appears to show New York City bomb suspect buying fuse at fireworks store #nationalnews

Trump continues pressure on Senate Republicans to pass SAVE America Act President Donald Trump continues to pressure Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to get the SAVE America Act through the Senate.

Trump continues pressure on Senate Republicans to pass SAVE America Act #nationalnews

2 men charged after shattering $200K mammoth tusk at museum, investigators say Two men from California are accused of shattering a woolly mammoth tusk worth $200,000 at an exhibit in Branson, Missouri.

2 men charged after shattering $200K mammoth tusk at museum, investigators say #nationalnews

‘He’s working because he has to’: GoFundMe started to help DoorDash driver retire A Tennessee woman has launched a GoFundMe to help a man who delivered her DoorDash order retire.

‘He’s working because he has to’: GoFundMe started to help DoorDash driver retire #nationalnews

Retired kindergarten teacher continues to shape young minds Barbara Longeway retired from teaching for just a few months. Fifty years after starting her career, she continues to instill confidence, creativity and a love of reading.

Retired kindergarten teacher continues to shape young minds #nationalnews

Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstruction-era law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.

Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights #12OnYourSide

Video shows pickup truck driving around school bus right before children board Authorities are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who passed a school bus and almost hit two children.

Video shows pickup truck drive around school bus right before children boarded #nationalnews

‘Significant crash’ shuts down lanes of Mechanicsville Turnpike Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash in Hanover County.

‘Significant crash’ shuts down lanes of Mechanicsville Turnpike #12OnYourSide

Dish drops Gray Media’s stations over unprecedented new demand to reshape the television industry to enrich its owner For the first time in its history, Gray Media’s television stations have been dropped by Dish Network, a serial instigator of disputes that have removed thousands of broadcast and cable channels from their paying customers over the years.

Dish drops Gray Media’s stations over unprecedented new demand to reshape the television industry to enrich its owner #nationalnews

Kings Dominion announces events lineup for 2026 season Kings Dominion announced several new events and changes for its 2026 season.

Kings Dominion announces events lineup for 2026 season #12OnYourSide

President Lincoln’s Cottage: A tour of his historic home in Washington President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C., served as a retreat for President Abraham Lincoln during his years in office, functioning much like a modern presidential getaway.

President Lincoln’s Cottage: A tour of his historic home in Washington #nationalnews

‘Unbelievable’: 18-year-old car wash employee credited with stopping ax-wielding man An 18-year-old employee at a car wash in Florida is being credited with taking down a man armed with an ax.

‘Unbelievable’: 18-year-old car wash employee credited with stopping ax-wielding man #nationalnews

Petersburg police: 6-year-old shot and killed Police in Petersburg say a 6-year-old was shot and killed late Tuesday.

Petersburg police: 6-year-old shot and killed #12OnYourSide

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel.

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution #nationalnews

Henrico Police investigate county-wide car break-in spree Henrico Police are investigating a string of car break-ins that happened overnight Wednesday across the entire county.

Henrico Police investigate county-wide car break-in spree #12OnYourSide

Eye exam leads to woman’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis A Georgia woman went in for an eye exam and discovered she has multiple sclerosis.

Eye exam leads to woman’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis #nationalnews

Jill Biden says she looks to provide ‘more balanced view’ of husband’s presidency in new book The former first lady has written a memoir, called “View from the East Wing,” and it's set for release June 2.

Jill Biden says she looks to provide ‘more balanced view’ of husband’s presidency in new book #nationalnews

Giant Baby Jesus travels to spread messages of peace A 16-foot Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood as part of a traveling project that brings the religious image to communities across the capital and nearby cities in central Mexico.

Giant Baby Jesus travels to spread messages of peace #nationalnews

Aging Untold: Caregiving can be more complicated than it appears When it comes to caring for our aging parents, is there such a thing as “good kids” and “bad kids”?

Aging Untold: Caregiving can be more complicated than it appears #nationalnews

How to take care of your mental health while caregiving Caregivers and the people they care for often face feelings of being overwhelmed, constant fatigue and daily stress as they navigate a new life stage.

How to take care of your mental health while caregiving #nationalnews

Fuel leak shuts down part of Robious Road A fuel leak at a 7-Eleven closed part of Robious Road on Wednesday morning.

Fuel leak shuts down part of Robious Road #12OnYourSide

‘Good kids’ and ‘bad kids’ in caregiving Are the children who take on all the responsibility of caring for aging parents the “good kids” and those who don’t the “bad kids”? It's more complicated.

‘Good kids’ and ‘bad kids’ in caregiving #nationalnews

Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to discuss war’s effect on economy President Donald Trump is visiting Ohio and Kentucky as he tries to steady voters' concerns about the economy and to derail the reelection bid of a Republican rival

Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to discuss war’s effect on economy #nationalnews