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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern
by Meg Anderson
The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.
Regulators are alarmed by conditions inside a federal prison in Florida
The Justice Department's inspector general's office in May conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility in Tallahassee.
52 years after the album's release, man on 'Led Zeppelin IV' cover is identified
A researcher in England was going through a Victorian photo album when he spotted one he recognized: a bearded man hunched over with a bundle of sticks on his back. The thatcher's name is Lot Long.
C-3PO is going up for auction: Not the full droid — just the head
The head comes from the personal collection of the man behind the robot — actor Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO in the Star Wars movies. It's expected to sell for up to $1.2 million.
Health care access will be easier for a specific group in the Pacific Northwest
by Eilís O'Neill
Washington state is opening its health care marketplace to all undocumented residents. Those below a certain income will even be eligible for subsidies to help cover the premiums.
Morning news brief
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces calls to resign. Five GOP presidential candidates met Wednesday night for a third debate in Miami. Striking actors reach a tentative deal with Hollywood studios.
Farmers want more money for crop support programs included in Farm Bill
by Elizabeth Rembert
As Congress negotiates a new farm bill, some are hoping for higher subsides to help save farms hurt by low crop prices or poor harvests. Others argue the backstops are a waste of taxpayer funds.
Tentative deal ends actors' 118-day historic strike against Hollywood studios
SAG-AFTRA and the heads of major studios have come to a tentative deal, to end one of the strikes that shut down Hollywood for months.
More Israelis blame Netanyahu for security lapses that led to Hamas attack
by Lauren Frayer
Israel's military and officials from Prime Minister Netanyahu's ruling party have acknowledged intelligence failures, and accepted responsibility for security lapses on Oct 7. Netanyahu has not.
International efforts to end the war in Sudan have waned
Over six months of war has brought Sudan to its knees. Many thousands have been killed and more than two million people have fled the country.
History was made at the Country Music Awards in Nashville
by Jewly Hight
Luke Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's 1988 hit "Fast Car" won single of the year. Chapman got song of the year — making her the first Black songwriter to win in that category.
Iowa voters in one of the most conservative counties speak out about political issues
by A Martínez
Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will get the first crack at setting the tone for the presidential election year.
Colleagues are fed up with Sen. Tommy Tuberville blocking military appointments
by Lauren Hodges
Republican Sen. Tuberville of Alabama has been blocking nearly all nominations since February — in protest of Pentagon abortion policy. Senators are getting creative with solutions.