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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

A Judge Says No to Trump's National Guard Move

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's plan to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles. The judge, Charles Breyer, said the protests in the city did not qualify as a rebellion. This means the troops must now go back under the control of California's gov

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Standing Firm in the Face of War: The Unyielding Residents of Dobropillia

In the war-torn outskirts of Dobropillia, a small town in eastern Ukraine, the sound of artillery echoes through the air. The town, like many others in the Donetsk region, has been heavily damaged by years of Russian attacks. Despite the danger, some residents, like 97-year-old Kateryna Lomova, refu

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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

New Classes Coming to Fairfax County Schools

Fairfax County is adding new classes to its middle and high schools. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students can take courses on artificial intelligence, personal finance, and cybersecurity. The school board approved these changes. Most of the new classes are optional. This means schools can

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Breaking Barriers: Jail Leaders Talk Medication for Pregnant Women Fighting Opioid Addiction

Pregnant women struggling with opioid addiction often find themselves caught in the justice system. Sadly, they don't always get the help they need. Medications that can save lives are not always available in jails. This is a big problem because overdoses are a leading cause of death for new moms in

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Football Legends: The Race for Passing Records

Philip Rivers, the veteran quarterback, is making a comeback. He's got 63, 440 passing yards under his belt. Not bad, right? But he's not done yet. If he plays for the Colts and throws for just 649 more yards, he'll climb to sixth place on the all-time passing yards list. Right now, Ben Roethlisberg

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Dec 10 2025CRIME

Fort Hood Doctor Faces Serious Charges

A military doctor is in deep trouble. Maj. Blaine McGraw, who worked at Fort Hood, Texas, is accused of some really bad things. He's charged with secretly recording his patients, acting inappropriately as an officer, disobeying orders, and lying. These charges cover a lot of time, from January to De

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech's Big Week: Oracle and Broadcom in the Spotlight

This week, two tech giants, Oracle and Broadcom, are under the microscope as they prepare to release their quarterly earnings. Both companies have seen significant stock gains this year, with Oracle up 32% and Broadcom up 72%. However, their recent performance has diverged, reflecting the shifting s

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Measles Spreading Fast in South Carolina: What's Going On?

South Carolina is in the middle of a measles outbreak. It started in October and is still growing. As of Tuesday, there are 111 cases. That's a lot! The state is now dealing with as many cases as Utah and Arizona, which also have big outbreaks. The outbreak is mostly in the northern part of South C

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Treating Mothers Right: A Global Look at Who Gets Left Behind

In many parts of the world, mothers in hospitals are not treated with kindness and respect. This is especially true for women who are poor, from minority groups, or have less education. The World Health Organization says every mother should be treated with dignity. But in reality, not all women get

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Lithuania's Balloon Trouble: A New Kind of Border Problem

Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T

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