Federal judge restricts immigration enforcement tactics in Minneapolis protests
A federal judge ruled that immigration officers in Minneapolis cannot detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters who are not obstructing their work, addressing constitutional concerns amid ongoing clashes.
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Justice Department investigates Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor over immigration enforcement
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, reportedly over their handling of federal immigration enforcement operations in the state.
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Iran protests subside as hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens Trump
Protests in Iran have quieted after a violent crackdown, while a senior cleric demanded death penalties for detained demonstrators and threatened U.S. President Trump, though Trump thanked Iran for not carrying out mass executions.
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Measles outbreak surges in South Carolina, highlighting vaccine exemption concerns
South Carolina reports over 550 measles cases in a fast-growing outbreak, linked to rising nonmedical vaccine exemptions in schools, raising alarms about public health vulnerabilities nationwide.
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Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia's first female governor in historic inauguration
Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia's 75th governor, breaking a long tradition of male leadership and focusing on economic issues and healthcare amid federal funding cuts.
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Prisons often lack addiction treatment, increasing overdose risks after release
Many jails and prisons in the U.S. do not provide comprehensive medication for opioid use disorder, leaving incarcerated individuals at high risk of overdose upon release, despite evidence that such treatment saves lives.
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Drug companies raise prices despite deals with Trump administration
Sixteen major pharmaceutical companies that made agreements with the Trump administration to lower prices have still increased list prices for hundreds of drugs in January, raising questions about the effectiveness of the deals.
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Ugandan hospice expands from end-of-life care to cancer prevention
Rays of Hope Hospice in Uganda has shifted to include cervical and breast cancer screening and prevention, addressing high mortality rates and setting a new model for palliative care in resource-limited settings.
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Canada cuts tariffs on Chinese EVs in exchange for lower tariffs on farm products
Canada agreed to reduce its 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, with export caps, in return for China lowering tariffs on Canadian canola and other agricultural goods, marking a break from U.S. trade policy.
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Supreme Court to hear cases on Fourth Amendment and cellphone location tracking
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