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Trump proposes ending LIHEAP program, cutting aid for energy bills
The plan argues the program is unnecessary, but it faces bipartisan resistance in Congress as energy costs remain elevated nationwide.
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Soldier's death brings to light mental health issues among military members
Army Sgt. James Vernier died in March. His family hopes his death can help raise awareness for mental health issues.
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Pa.'s first-ever investment in public defense allowed offices to hire attorneys, improve case management
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Pennsylvania’s first two years of funding indigent defense resulted in progress toward better services for criminal defendants who cannot otherwise afford their own...
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Schools deploy specially trained dogs to sniff out hidden cameras in restrooms, locker rooms
Officials say the searches are preventive, transparent, and cost about $100 per visit.
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Nearly 2,000 immigrants lose commercial driver’s licenses in Indiana amid new state law and federal guidance
A new Indiana state law that took effect April 1 tightly restricts foreign drivers from obtaining a non-domiciled CDL. Other states may follow.
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Search crews rescue 1 of 2 crew members of US fighter jet shot down in Iran, sources say
The U.S. military launched a rescue effort soon after the jet was shot down, according to officials.
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Man guilty of health care fraud involving 'foot baths'
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud that involved lying to patients to purchase "foot baths," investigators reported. Frank Suess, 79, of Wellington, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy to violate the anti-kickback statute. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, [...]
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Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week
The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. shot up nearly 15 cents overnight Thursday. By Friday, it was up another cent.
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Woman accused of stabbing man with scissors
PENN FOREST TWP., CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a woman is facing charges after she allegedly stabbed a man with a pair of scissors. On March 22, troopers were called to a home on Chestnut Lane in Penn Forest Township for a disturbance. According to Pennsylvania State Police, 66-year-old Rhonda Hatton of Jim [...]
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1 crew member rescued, 1 missing after Iran shoots down F-15 fighter jet
One of the two U.S. crew members of a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down over Iran was rescued by U.S. forces, a U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Hill on Friday. A search and rescue is underway for the other service member, whose status is unclear. Both crew members ejected [...]
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