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The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren’t required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
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There were reports that the Filipinos may have been victims of illegal job recruitment, Philippine officials said.
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Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland Saturday to begin direct long-term peace negotiations with Iran. His trip comes as shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faced new disruptions after Iran said it was closing the waterway. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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U.S. drivers are feeling less pain at the pump than in recent months. But for many, it’s tough to feel a change. Max Darrow has more.
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President Trump’s push to renovate landmarks in Washington, D.C., ahead of America’s 250th birthday is drawing criticism from critics who say the process is being conducted without the usual approvals. Taurean Small explains.
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Scientists say the “hyperparasite” preys on “zombie fungus” known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death.
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The Justice Department says it’s released “every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act,” but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
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Democratic socialism appears to be on the rise in the U.S. The progressive ideology gained prominence when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office. Now, more candidates seem to be gaining momentum in major U.S. cities. Nikole Killion reports.
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The New York Knicks went up New York City’s famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
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The historic Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., which closed for a multi-year renovation, has temporarily reopened to the public for America’s 250th anniversary. Natalie Brand has more.
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