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Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?
Secret Service apprehends toddler who trespassed onto White House grounds
The tot squeezed through metal fencing which triggered a security system. The Secret Service was quickly able to chase down the small intruder — probably because their legs are a lot longer.
The men's swimming and diving team at Howard University receives national recognition
Shortly after becoming the first all-Black swim team on the cover of Sports Illustrated, they won the Northeast Conference Championship. And now coach Nic Askew has received the Drake Hero Award.
The political battle between Disney and Florida Gov. DeSantis heats up
by Danielle Prieur
The fight between Ron DeSantis and Disney enters another round Wednesday as the governor's appointees on a new oversight board try to regain some power over land-use permits around the Disney parks.
Congressional lawmakers raise concerns about the welfare of migrant children
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to know why so many migrant children are reportedly being exploited. House hearings are part of a government strategy to investigate child labor.
Republicans block an effort to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary Committee
A Senate fight over temporarily replacing Diane Feinstein on the judiciary panel is delaying the confirmation of several federal judicial nominees. Feinstein, who is 89, is recovering from shingles.
An app is the latest tool, and barrier, for migrants at the southern U.S. border
by Eyder Peralta
The Biden administration has an app specifically for asylum-seekers and other migrants without valid visas. But it often stands between migrants and crossing the border from Mexico to the U.S.
Without Supreme Court intervention, abortion pill could be heavily restricted
An administrative stay from the Supreme Court in a federal abortion pill case out of Texas expires late Wednesday, once again putting access to mifepristone in jeopardy.
The Dominion defamation case against Fox News begins after a 1-day delay
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Martin Garbus, a New York lawyer who has argued many high profile First Amendment cases, about how the case brought against Fox news could affect the media industry.