BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. Related Articles Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare’s preventive care coverage mandate Student loans…
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The world’s largest gathering of Star Wars fans is set to return to Los Angeles in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original 1977 film that gave birth to the epic space opera franchise that became a pop cultural phenomenon. Star Wars Celebration 2027 will be held April 1-4, 2027 at the Los…
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, who died on Monday, had an informal, lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native Spanish with the Italian that he spoke as pope. Some of his memorable quotes: Related Articles Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and…
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday: Background Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, to Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children. He was ordained a Jesuit priest in 1969 and led the religious order in Argentina during the country’s murderous…
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By ANDREW DAMPF, AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina were postponed after the death of Pope Francis on Monday. Related Articles NFL draft: Should Rams use 1st-round pick on Matthew Stafford succession plan? NFL draft: Woodie Marks’ versatility at USC could help him move up Angels Q&A: What’s…
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The Rams’ restructuring of quarterback Matthew Stafford’s contract in February cemented who will be the team’s starting quarterback in 2025. But the nature of the restructure leaves plenty of questions about how the Rams approach the position in 2026 and beyond. The Rams’ decision makers, from head coach Sean McVay to general manager Les Snead,…
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Podcaster and former Fox News host Steve Hilton is running for governor in California. Hilton announced his candidacy Monday and will launch his campaign with a rally Tuesday in Huntington Beach and a campaign message that parallels his recent book tour: California is failing, and the Democratic supermajority in the state is to blame, he…
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible, officials said Monday. The state began selling its own generic version of Narcan last year for $24 per twin-pack to businesses and local governments, and will…
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By Rick VanderKnyff, NerdWallet My wife and I bought a new car last month. It turns out we were not alone. That was made apparent by the crowds at the dealership where we bought our hybrid hatchback on March 30, and confirmed by a new report on retail sales figures for March. Advance estimates of…
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The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival wrapped its final day on Sunday, April 20, but the festival’s bittersweet ending is less high school graduation and more summer break. While festival headliners won’t be returning like a graduating class would, there will be new incoming performers akin to the freshman, who will likely showcase what’s…
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