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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

British Minister Says Trump Is Free to Make His Own Decisions About Iran

The UK’s Housing Secretary, Steve Reed, told Sky News that President Trump is on his own when he warned Iran it could face a serious attack on its power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within two days. Reed added that Britain will not let itself be pulled into a conflict over

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Mar 22 2026HEALTH

Women Finding Strength: Why Lifting Is the Next Big Move

Many college students notice a gym filled with men and feel shy about using the free‑weight area. One student’s experience shows that feeling alone can push a woman to skip resistance training entirely. Yet research says weight work is essential for everyone, especially women. Health experts advise

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Coaches, Parents, and Young Athletes: A New Path for Mental Health

In Colorado, a new law called “Alyssa’s Act” is being discussed. It focuses on mental health for kids who play sports. The idea came after a family tragedy involving a young athlete named Alyssa. She loved soccer and skiing, but her life ended after several concussions. Researchers say head injuries

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Kids on a Quest: How One Film Shaped a Generation

The 1986 movie “Stand by Me” is more than nostalgia; it is a snapshot of a time when kids could wander freely. A father and his 12‑year‑old daughter watched it together, each child in the film matching her age. The soundtrack, filled with songs from 1959, linked both generations to the same summer m

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

College Boards Fight to Keep Learning Affordable

The people who run Portland Community College’s board are looking at a tough problem: the college is spending more than it earns, and that gap keeps growing. They say they care a lot about the school’s job of opening doors for people in the community, but that caring comes with a hard look at money.

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Hospitals Should Stay Safe Havens for Everyone

The recent press gathering in Minneapolis highlighted a troubling trend: federal agents have begun showing up at hospitals, making it harder for people to get care. This mirrors earlier incidents where immigration officials entered schools, churches and other “sensitive places. ” Emergency rooms

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Mar 22 2026OPINION

Bright Hats, Heavy Hearts

Anatoliy Paduka lives in Odesa, a city that feels like an old block of concrete and constant sirens. He rarely leaves his apartment, except to walk his small dog past the market stalls and neighbors’ homes. People pause when they see him because he wears bright hats and patterned scarves that cut th

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Mar 22 2026SPORTS

Day of Sports Action on TV

Morning starts with NHRA qualifying at Firebird Motorsports Park, taped for FS2 and later on FS1. At noon, the same event airs again on FS1. Early afternoon brings a mix of racing and college sports. NBC shows the Monster Energy AMA Supercross in Birmingham at 1 p. m. , while FS2 airs MotoG

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