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The Supreme Court had been planning to hear lawsuits over President Trump's travel ban next month.

Supreme Court Removes Travel Ban Cases From Its Calendar After Trump's New Revision

2:50pm September 25, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Parties in the two cases — Trump v. International Refugee Assistance Project and Trump v. Hawaii — have until next Thursday, Oct. 5, to file new briefs over whether parts of the cases are now moot.

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., leaves federal court following his sentencing on Monday in New York.

Anthony Weiner Is Sentenced To 21 Months In Prison For Sexting

12:05pm September 25, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The disgraced former U.S. congressman pleaded guilty in May to sending obscene messages to a 15-year-old girl. Court documents show that Weiner was aware the victim was a high school student.

My Father Stood For The Anthem, For The Same Reason That Colin Kaepernick Sits

11:43am September 25, 2017

by Keith Woods

As a child, I found my father's love of the national anthem utterly bewildering. His was the generation of men born free but shackled by bigotry. So why did he sound so proud, singing that song?

Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, reportedly set up a private email account as their family was coming into power in Washington, D.C. They're seen here last week at left, sitting with Lara Trump and Eric Trump.

Jared Kushner Used Private Email In Trump Administration, Lawyer Confirms

11:35am September 25, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Emails have been a central theme for President Trump, who has repeatedly said that Democratic rival Hillary Clinton should face federal criminal charges over her use of private email.

Republicans Left With 1 Week To Pass Health Care Bill Without Democratic Votes

8:53am September 25, 2017

The future of the latest Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act remains in question after two Republican senators have come out firmly against it, as others remain doubtful.

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Power Outages Persist In Hurricane Devastated Puerto Rico

8:15am September 25, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Puerto Rico is still experiencing massive and persistent power outages following a direct hit from Maria. The storm destroyed large swaths of the island's infrastructure and wiped out cell service.

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Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell become the first major league baseball player to kneel during the national anthem a the start of a game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday in Oakland, Calif.

NFL Responds To Trump As President Renews Debate Over National Anthem

8:09am September 25, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

President Trump said kneeling during the national anthem is unpatriotic and those refusing to stand should be fired. On Sunday, players sat, knelt or locked arms with teammates during the anthem.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists calls the flu vaccine an "essential" part of prenatal care, for protection of the newborn as well as the woman. Infants typically don't get their own flu shot until age 6 months or later.

Pregnant Women Should Still Get The Flu Vaccine, Doctors Advise

7:07am September 25, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Researchers and physicians say a study suggesting a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage in a limited population is cause for more research, not a reason to change vaccination recommendations.

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For decades, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami has been a favorite spot for South Floridians to get engaged, get married, and have their quinceañera photos taken. But the meticulously landscaped 50 acres were seriously damaged by Hurricane Irma, an

After Irma, South Florida's Fairy Tale Estate Looks Stricken By An Evil Spell

7:00am September 25, 2017

by Neda Ulaby

Before the hurricane wreaked "cataclysmic destruction," the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami hosted decades of quinceañeras and weddings. Now, hundreds of volunteers are helping clean up.

Marco Dorta and his daughter, Patricia Dorta, use three phones to try to find service along Highway 22 in Puerto Rico.

Cut Off From The World, Puerto Ricans Search For A Ghost Of A Signal

11:36pm September 24, 2017

On a major expressway in the north of the island, drivers chase after elusive cell service. Some have managed to make calls to the mainland — though not always to relatives elsewhere on the island.