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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

A Skunk Scratch Leads to a Rare and Deadly Outcome

In a small town in Idaho, a man was scratched by a skunk while holding a kitten. This simple incident set off a chain of events that led to two deaths. The man who was scratched later became very sick and died. He had donated a kidney to a man in Michigan. Sadly, the recipient of the kidney also got

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

News Anchor Turns Hate into Laughs

Carissa Codel, a young news anchor from Missouri, has found a unique way to handle mean comments online. She reads them out loud on camera, using her professional news voice, and shares the videos on social media. This might seem odd, but it has turned into something big. Millions of people worldwid

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

Mountain Medicine: How World War I Changed First Aid

High up in the mountains, soldiers faced some serious health risks. A special first aid kit from Austria shows how medicine was changing during World War I. This kit was not just for quick fixes. It had tools to prevent infections and even clean drinking water. This was a big deal back then. The ki

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Dec 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

AirPods Pro 3: A Smart Buy at a New Low Price

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are now available at a new record low price of $199, making them a tempting option for tech enthusiasts. This price drop comes as a pleasant surprise, especially for those who missed out on the Black Friday deals. The AirPods Pro 3, released in September, offer significa

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Washington's Skagit Valley Faces Unprecedented Flooding Crisis

The Skagit Valley, a key farming area just north of Seattle, is in serious trouble. Heavy rain from an atmospheric river has forced 100, 000 people to leave their homes and move to safer places. The National Weather Service warns that the worst flooding might not hit until Thursday or Friday, which

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Justice Wins: Man Fights Back Against Unfair Deportation

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man from El Salvador, has been through a lot. He was sent back to his home country earlier this year, even though he had legal status in the U. S. But he didn't give up. He fought back and won a big victory in court. A judge in Maryland said Abrego Garcia should be released

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Understanding Preeclampsia After Birth: A Look at Ghana's Health Challenge

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen after giving birth. It can lead to dangerous problems like seizures, stroke, and even death. But there isn't much information about how common this is in Ghana. This makes it hard to create plans to help women there. A recent study looked at how o

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Helping Black Women Stick to Breast Cancer Treatment

Black women facing money troubles often struggle to keep up with breast cancer meds. A recent study tried to find better ways to help them. The goal was to make sure these women take their pills as prescribed. The study focused on Black women with lower incomes. These women often have a hard time s

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Unusual Warmth in the Northwest: Records Broken in Lewiston and Pullman

The Northwest is seeing some strange weather. On Wednesday, Lewiston reached a surprisingly warm 65 degrees. This broke the old record for that date, which was 62 degrees set way back in 1968. Pullman also saw a record high of 59 degrees, beating the previous record of 57 degrees from 1939. Even Gra

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