Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling
The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.
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Bird Decimates Nose of Plane in Brazil, Forcing Emergency Landing
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Brazilian city in Amazon declares emergency after huge sinkholes appear
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Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump
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Eagles 2024 rookie class key to Super Bowl run: How vital top four draft picks were in postseason
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'It was time': Yanks welcome new facial-hair rule
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Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment
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Luigi Mangione to appear in NYC court
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Lessons in foreign aid from a trip to Uganda
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Pope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican says
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