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New photos of Rosa Parks expand the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, while new rankings highlight the nation s best places to live as states grapple with holiday-season pressures including addiction risks, rising energy costs, school cardiac preparedness, and gaps in rural health care.    

Pentagon announces another boat strike amid heightened scrutiny; An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns; DeWine veto protects Ohio teens from extended work hours; Wisconsin seniors rally for dignity amid growing pressures; Rosa Parks' legacy fuels 381 days of civic action in AL and the U.S.

Supreme Court clears the way for Republican-friendly Texas voting maps; In Twin Cities, riverfront development rules get on the same page; Boston College Prison Education Program expands to women's facility; NYS bill requires timely state reimbursement to nonprofits; Share Oregon holiday spirit by donating blood.    

'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks; With MN tragedy still in mind, women in trades call for better treatment; NYers skeptical about electric school buses despite benefits; Across the Atlantic, two national parks collaborate.    

U.S. Military's boat strikes planning takes on new significance; New campaign aims to end death penalty in NC and the nation; Amid ICE raids, immigrant children find peace on Boston soccer fields; New bill would boost MT ecosystem restoration; Colorado invests $1.7 million total to food pantries, banks.    

Republicans win closer-than-expected Tennessee election. Report: AL court fees can trap people in long-term debt; Bill to sell off NV public lands in Clark County heard in U.S. Senate; Report: CT bird conservation work slows due to funding cuts.    

GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent; Black leaders still mobilizing for midterms despite NC gerrymandering; Marketing overhaul: Transforming SD ranchers into 'influencers'; High school vocational training boosts attendance, graduation rates; FoodShare's back but SNAP snafu keeps Wisconsin families hungry.    

US admiral to brief lawmakers as bipartisan scrutiny grows over boat strike; Colorado worker wages siphoned to pay medical bills; Hoosiers pack Indiana Statehouse as map fight erupts; Rural FL maternity care gaps persist; fed funds may help.    

Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump's top general after boat strike revelations; TX cattle ranchers support investigation into foreign meat companies; PA uninsured children hit 153,000 as federal funding cuts loom; ND officials: High-speed internet goal within reach; IL student hopes detained father will be home for the holidays.    

Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela; US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims; Kentucky unions make gains after coordinated bargaining; MD advocates rally for legislation to make solar energy more affordable; Fed energy tax credits expire soon, OR incentives remain.    

Lawmakers suggest follow-up boat strike could be a war crime; faith leader debunks 'Memphis Safe' claims of reducing crime; West Virginia communities mourn death of National Guard member; Homeownership path may be hard, but SD has options.    

Trump promises to pause migration from 'Third World Countries' after D.C. shooting; Pilot program helps NC businesses grow beyond holiday season; New certificate program aims to transform end-of-life talks in NJ; Turkey hangover? MN DNR recommends a state park visit.    

Putin says US plan could be 'basis' of a Ukraine deal but threatens to take land by force if Kyiv doesn't withdraw; OH's grace period for voting absentee could soon be eliminated; Illinois entrepreneurs looking for boost on Small Business Saturday; GA caregiver calls for better support as families face growing needs; Proposed Endangered Species Act changes may harm NYS wildlife.    

Trump vows immigration crackdown after shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC; In rural MN, mental health care is scarce for BIPOC residents; NYC office cleaners worry about job future under new contractor; Child advocates, pediatricians warn AI toys unsafe for kids.    

2 National Guard members shot in 'targeted' attack near White House: Officials; MS Medicaid patients face hurdles to getting weight loss drugs; Report: 'Inaction' blamed for rise in NY, U.S. long-term care costs; Judge dismisses Georgia election interference case against Trump; AL students see new opportunities under statewide direct admission.    

Sen. Kelly says Pete Hegseth 'totally unqualified' as Hegseth focuses on potential punishments for Sen. Kelly; Health literacy a challenge for some Kentucky populations; Long-term costs of Alabama Power's 'rate freeze' under scrutiny; Colorado's caregivers face increased financial, physical, mental stress.    

Ukraine says 'understanding' reached with US on peace plan, as Trump says his envoy will meet Putin; What tariffs and import limits mean for Missouri holiday shoppers; NYC's green spaces mitigate urban climate, health harms; Provider to politics: WI child care worker runs for office.    

Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to appeal dismissal of Comey and James cases; More Kentuckians earning degrees and credentials, new data show; Grassroots efforts to confine CAFOs are growing; Report: Improving dangerous prison conditions key to public safety.    

Trump plans to propose extending Obamacare subsidies, report says; Hoosier highways fill up as Thanksgiving travel surges; What's next after ND's abortion ban reinstated? More MA families choose to 'unschool' post-pandemic; Faith leaders say book bans go too far.    

In the fallout from the recent government shutdown, Ohio's rape crisis centers assess their efforts; Watchdog says "political insider" behavior a factor in health coverage premium spikes; and Braver Angels renews calls for civil chats over Thanksgiving.    

Low-income taxpayers lose key tool after Trump administration ends free direct filing; Watchdog says "political insider" behavior a factor in health coverage premium spikes; and Braver Angels renews calls for civil chats over Thanksgiving.    

European leaders back Zelensky after U.S. plan leaves them out; CA report calls for expanding youth apprenticeship pathways; How federal funding limbo is affecting Appalachia; As CDC support fades, GA advocates ramp up menthol prevention.    

Trump accuses Democrats of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death,' for urging military to ignore illegal orders; FCC commissioner defends 'free speech,' one stop at a time; Survey finds bipartisan support for stronger animal welfare policies; Report: USDA's grocery list leans too much on industrial ag; FL groups condemn new White House offshore drilling plan.    

Trump approves the release of the Epstein files, but loopholes remain; CT advocates continuing push to bolster offshore wind; Cincinnati's climate blueprint shows progress as Ohio cities look on; National Rural Health Day: Rural NC at risk from federal service cuts.    

Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina; Utah workers group calls for better wage scale on public projects; Shoppers want 'Made in USA' products but say they're hard to find; Honoring the humanity of those lost to anti-trans violence; Medical professionals urged to take jobs in rural Virginia.    

Judge orders some Texas public schools to remove Ten Commandments posters; Advocate: MS has critical opportunity to pass paid leave law; Wisconsin educators strive to support most vulnerable students; MARA Act could fast-track industrial-scale aquaculture in NH.    

Senate agrees to quickly clear bill seeking release of Epstein files; Political heat rises in Indiana's redistricting debate; Arizona educators strive to support high-immigrant classrooms; Fear spreads as federal immigration crackdown in North Carolina expands to Raleigh; New certificate program aims to transform end-of-life talks in Florida.    

U.N. Security Council approves Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza; Cloudflare outage impacts thousands, disrupts transit systems, ChatGPT, X and more; Trump's planned rule reversal could endanger OR wildlands; Advocates: Weakened auto lemon law hurts consumers; IN rates dig a steep hole in renters' pockets.    

Charlotte, North Carolina reels as 81 people arrested in immigration raids; Court rules label exemption for ultra-processed food unlawful; E-cigarette dangers to pregnancies seen in NC study; Judge scolds Justice Department for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case; Shutdown fallout pushes more Ohio families to food banks.    

MT group highlights 'invisible crisis of homelessness among kids'; GA residents push back on data center expansion; WI entrepreneurs create arts and crafts vending machines; OH groups watch debate of new Gaza genocide resolution; NV disability community speaks out on government shutdown impacts; and AZ conservationists work to bring back extinct turtle.    

Economists find business pessimism waning; ME faith leaders say growing book bans threaten religious freedom; report finds connection between TX abortion ban and crime spike; OH groups watch debate of new Gaza genocide resolution; NV disability community speaks out on government shutdown impacts; and AZ conservationists work to bring back extinct turtle.    

Epstein survivors urge Congress to release all the files on the sex trafficker; NYC nurses: Private hospitals can do more to protect patient care; Report: Social media connects Southern teens but barriers remain; Voters in NC, U.S. want term limits for Congressional lawmakers.    

James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor's appointment; Farm Bill extended but questions for smaller SD farms persist; NM's pollinators encounter politics at U.S.-Mexico border wall; New data show evictions remain widespread in Kentucky; NC Angel Tree program supports kids in need for Christmas.    

Trump signs funding bill, ends government shutdown; MA farmers struggle to stay afloat as SNAP disruption continues; New guide spotlights Ohio brands amid rising interest in 'Made in USA'; Solar meets soil: Report says agrivoltaics could redefine rural prosperity.    

House Democrats plot to bypass Johnson on shutdown deal; Driven by financial incentives, Kentucky ICE arrests ramp up; IN mental health patients at risk of losing Medicaid; On 'America Recycles Day' turning in leftover paint is easy; Last chance to comment on WA's State Wildlife Action Plan.    

IL 'mega clean energy' bill touted for setting strong labor standards, Pacific Seafood faces lawsuit for Columbia River pollution, FL justice system punishes women for trauma, new report finds, Govt. shutdown delays MT heating bill assistance for months, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance wants you to 'Turnip for Hunger', Missouri ranchers disappointed by feds' plan to lower beef prices

Supreme Court extends stay of order requiring administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November; Court ruling gives Democrats a shot at UT congressional seat; IU project gives new hope to families facing Alzheimer's; Pacific Seafood faces lawsuit for Columbia River pollution.    

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn verdict that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll; OH ICE enforcement scrutinized, former detainee warns of broad risks; CT bill reforms how schools conduct active shooter drills; Post shutdown, WA Head Start programs face uncertain future.    

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide; NYS group intervenes in DOJ voter roll lawsuit; Environmental groups appeal ruling on factory farm air pollution; Hoosiers join Harrison site to honor veterans; SNAP disruptions could have lasting effects for ND, U.S.    

Trump pardons Giuliani and others involved in effort to overturn 2020 election; more people living with mental health disorders could lose Medicaid; as shutdown continues, NV leaders call for state to backfill SNAP; Tribal WI school district clambers to fill gaps from delayed federal funds.    

Senators reach deal that could end longest government shutdown in US history; MT nonprofit gets creative with food distribution; A year away from midterms, election tone still speaks loudly; ME Dems aim to strengthen medical debt law despite Trump threats; National task force releases guidelines for AI in criminal justice.

Flight cuts underway after FAA orders reduction due to government shutdown; Report: NYC elected officials can better address Latino concerns; Ohio bill would end mail ballot grace period after DOJ warning; Middle school testing expert: no one size fits all.    

Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund food stamps this month; NM's largest city introduces year-round nonviolence campaign; IL organizers call for unity, resistance against escalating ICE efforts; With federal heating aid frozen, MN coalition calls for state action; Therapist: MT insurance costs unsustainable without ACA subsidies.    

US shutdown sends airlines scrambling as travel chaos looms; Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election; MA lawmakers urged to protect higher ed jobs from federal cuts; Historic NM mission church being preserved brick by brick.    

Key justices cast a skeptical eye on Trump's tariffs; Old farm chemicals haunt Indiana groundwater; Bipartisan opponents speak out against proposal for NV film tax credit; Pennsylvania's early childhood education in crisis, report finds.    

California voters resoundingly approved Proposition 50, the ballot measure championed by Democrats to enact new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms a fight that became as much a referendum on President Donald Trump as a question of redistricting.    

Record turnout as Mamdani wins NYC Mayor's race; Virginia and New Jersey elect female Democratic governors in historic firsts; Trump administration guts finance fund that helps fuel tribal economies; SNAP benefits lapse hitting rural Montanans hard; Keystone State students confront lawmakers about their future.    

Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84; Minnesotans fan out for local elections; Ohio redistricting map draws bipartisan support but deep concern; Report: Kentucky caregivers increasingly face financial hardship.    

Trump administration will provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November; What's next for 600,000 Coloradans who lost SNAP food assistance; Latino advocates worry about long-term effects of racial profiling; Post-wildfires, toxic smoke a lasting health concern in CA.    

Supreme Court confronts Trump and his tariffs in test of presidential power; OR health care workers threaten walkout, demand end to unpaid labor; WI's Door County residents call in-person CAFO hearing a 'win;' Cancellation of digital equity grants hinders ID libraries.    

SNAP Update: treasury secretary reveals potential payout date; Washington shutdown hinders Nebraska farm finances; Rural Mainers lose primary care access due to Medicaid funding cuts; FL city proclamation celebrates USPS 250th anniversary; Report: Child poverty rate soars to 15% in Nevada.