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CDC's new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them

Trump to Travel to Myrtle Beach to Rally for Darline Graham

EMILY DAVIES

The sister of Lindsey Graham was appointed to his Senate seat on an interim basis. She must win a runoff next week against a conservative House member to serve a full six-year term.

An A.I. Tax Boom Could Curtail America’s Debt. But Not Solve It.

ANDREW DUEHREN

The consequences of A.I. for the budget will largely hinge on whether — and to what extent — the technology reshapes the labor market.

Lindsay Clancy's family was 'very concerned' about her mental health in the months before she killed her kids

Lindsay Clancy's mother-in-law testified the accused mother was 'begging for help' with insomnia and anxiety months before the Duxbury killings.

Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions

The Department of Defense has ordered 30 U.S. universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions as President Donald Trump's administration scrutinizes the country's growing global influence

Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump's makeover plans for now

A federal judge has allowed paint tests on a historic building next to the White House to move ahead, granting President Donald Trump a win in his plan to add new coat of white paint to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building

Microsoft exec's grieving widow faces man accused of plotting his murder as she reveals eerie final call

Mario Fernandez Saldana's murder trial opened with testimony detailing the bitter co-parenting conflict between Jared Bridegan and his ex-wife.

Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial

Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel him to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro to stand trial in Minnesota for his alleged shooting of a victim during Operation Metro Surge

Masked menace films himself chasing residents as terrified victims scream for help: Police

Surveillance video shows a masked man in a doll mask chasing and assaulting people near Philadelphia City Hall before fleeing into a train station.

Penn State frat coke ring's alleged ringleader denied bail after missing arraignment, turning himself in

Agostino Abbatiello of Westbury was denied bail after turning himself in as the alleged ringleader of a Penn State fraternity cocaine trafficking ring.

Alex Murdaugh moves for new home for double-murder retrial

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is pushing to move his double murder retrial to Richland County, citing a larger jury pool and lower costs than Charleston.

Workers warned Ohio trench was too deep but were told to enter minutes before fatal cave-in: report

Workers warned the Ohio trench was too deep before the cave-in that killed Jose Alberto Barajas Martinez, but OSHA says they were told to enter anyway, a report says.

Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa

BAYLISS WAGNER

The appearance for Representative Zach Nunn was another departure from previous norms for the defense secretary, whose predecessors kept a greater distance from politics.

Man charged with arranging fatal ambush of Microsoft manager faces murder trial

Lawyers have given opening statements in Florida in the trial of a man charged with arranging the murder of a Microsoft design manager

Accused murderer who fled US during 48-hour pass had access to taxpayer-funded apartment

Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda fled the United States on a 48-hour pass from a Virginia mental health institute, boarding a one-way flight to Tajikistan.