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Norton Says Little as Bills to Clamp Down on D.C. Advance
At a heated committee session on bills exerting more federal control of Washington, the 88-year-old delegate sat quietly, reading with difficulty from a script.
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Education Department Ends Grant Funding Worth $350 Million for Minority-Serving Colleges
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the money supported programs that the administration believes unfairly support minority students.
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Justice Dept. Reverses Course on Claims Guatemalan Children’s Parents Sought Their Return
A government lawyer said there was no basis for claims made earlier to a judge about the children, who were nearly deported over Labor Day weekend.
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House Passes Defense Policy Bill With Transgender, Diversity Restrictions
For the third year in a row, House Republicans pushed through a Pentagon policy measure that included conservative policy dictates.
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Severe Turbulence Caught Delta Pilots Off Guard, New Report Says
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board detailed how a flight bound for Europe hit turbulence violent enough to send 18 passengers to the hospital.
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Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts
Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.
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Cruise Ship Passenger With $16,000 Gambling Debt Jumps Overboard
The man, who was rescued, told authorities he was trying to avoid declaring money in his possession, but Royal Caribbean said he also had casino and gaming losses.
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7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals
A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.
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On the Slopes of Mount Etna, Where Lava and Wine Flow
The fiery Sicilian volcano is a magnet not only for hikers, but for wine and food lovers. Vineyards thrive on the rich soil, alongside restaurants, bars and farm-stays.
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Apple Introduces iPhone 17, iPhone Air and Updated AirPods at Annual Event
The Silicon Valley giant also introduced updates to its traditional smartphones, as well as its AirPods and Apple Watch.