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Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
A federal judge has sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the federal food aid program.
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US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
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Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
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Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza
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Immigration
Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
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LI man who pleaded guilty to rape asks judge to vacate conviction after being deported
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These young immigrants are legally shielded from deportation. ICE is arresting them anyway.
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Israeli forces kill a Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank, say health officials
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Kosovo to hold third election in 18 months as frustration grows over political impasse
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Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting
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Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
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What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem
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Pope to find a secularized, polarized Spain where the Catholic Church has a complex legacy
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Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
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These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
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Mock political party for India's young 'cockroaches' holds first protest in New Delhi
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Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
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Turkish-flagged fishing boat is attacked in the Black Sea, leaving a sailor dead
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Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
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China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers
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North Korean leader Kim showcases new warship ahead of visit by China's Xi
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Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
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Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
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Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
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Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
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Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
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US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
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FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say
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