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LDS Church loses lawsuit against insurance companies over sex abuse settlements
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A federal judge has ruled against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a lawsuit over who pays for sexual abuse settlements.
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Entertainers cancel shows at Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover
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Several entertainers have cut ties and canceled shows at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after President Donald Trump was officially appointed chairman of the cultural institution.
on Feb 17
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US military says cartel drones are observing troops on the southern border
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The U.S. military says cartel drones are observing troops. Scripps News traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border; see what we found.
on Apr 4
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Future of DOGE, federal layoffs hang in balance as Supreme Court rulings near
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The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue critical rulings that may determine the fate of DOGE and the future of President Donald Trump’s efforts to downsize the federal government.
on Apr 2
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US military stepping up drone warfare technology and training
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Drones are revolutionizing warfare and are increasingly being used in attacks on American soldiers. Now, the U.S. military is working on ways to try and counter those drone attacks.
on Mar 31
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Tufts says it had no prior knowledge of plans for authorities to detain student
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Tufts University says it had no prior knowledge of plans for authorities to detain a foreign graduate student.
on Mar 27
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Parents of unvaccinated child who died from measles in Texas advocate against vaccine
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The parents of a 6-year-old unvaccinated child who died from measles in Texas said they still would not recommend that others get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine despite their loss.
on Mar 23
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Retired women spies push for predecessor to get highest military medal
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Why don't Americans know who Virginia Hall is? An American woman behind German lines in France in the 1940s made for an unlikely spy.
on Mar 19
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Study finds cheese made with raw milk may contain active bird flu virus
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Scientists already discovered that raw milk can harbor the infectious H5N1 bird flu virus, but now there’s a new study on its capabilities that has health officials concerned.
on Mar 15
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A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
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The IRS was tasked in 2022 with creating a free and effective online tax filing system. The Trump administration is looking at gutting the program.
on Mar 13
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Drastic VA cuts threaten support for veterans
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The Trump administration plans to cut upwards of 80,000 jobs within the Department of Veterans Affairs as it seeks to downsize the federal government. Here's what that could mean for veterans.
on Mar 11
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Pending home sales plunge in January as home prices and mortgage rates drop
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The number of people signing contracts to buy a home in the U.S. hit a record low in January, despite mortgage rates dipping to their lowest level in more than two months.
on Mar 2
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Trump and Musk's job cuts threaten veterans in the federal workforce
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Veterans make up approximately 30% of the federal workforce, and now face potentially losing their jobs under President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
on Feb 25
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Musk’s cost-cutting team is laying off workers at the auto safety agency overseeing his car company
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After Musk accused NHTSA of holding back progress on self-driving technology with its investigations and recalls, his DOGE team has laid off some auto safety inspectors.
on Feb 22
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Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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President Donald Trump abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday as he purges the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.
on Feb 22
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In new court filing, Trump administration shares more details about Elon Musk's government role
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In a new court filing late on Monday, the Trump administration provided the most detail yet about Elon Musk's role in the federal government.
on Feb 18
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Public schools face deadline to remove DEI policies or lose federal funding
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The Department of Education is warning state education agencies they may lose federal funding if they do not remove DEI policies and programs to comply with its interpretation of federal law.
on Feb 15
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Scripps News Reports: Trusting the News
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Adam Symson, president and CEO of the E.W. Scripps Company, which owns Scripps News, weighs in on the state of the news industry in this episode of Scripps News Reports: Trusting the News.
on Feb 11
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Nearly 100 sickened from gastrointestinal outbreak on Royal Caribbean cruise
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Nearly 100 passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship have become victims of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
on Feb 7
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Trump signs executive order to 'eradicate anti-Christian bias' in government
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to "protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the anti-Christian weaponization of government."
on Feb 7
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NFL will play regular season games in Australia for the first time in 2026
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The National Football League is going down under! The league announced a multi-year commitment to play regular season games in Australia starting for the first time ever.
on Feb 6
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Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
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Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that's different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Department officials said Wednesday.
on Feb 6
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Trusting the News: How a new crop of journalists are eager to change the industry
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Excited, idealistic, and not jaded. Those are a few words Scripps News Tampa reporter Michael Paluska would use to describe the journalism students he interviewed for News Literacy Week.
on Feb 5
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Congress asks Trump to explain what Elon Musk and DOGE are doing at federal agencies
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Senior members of House oversight committees have asked President Trump to explain why Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency are trying to access government agencies.
on Feb 5
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
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U.S. officials have approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids.
on Feb 5
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New lawsuit seeks to cut off Elon Musk's access to Treasury networks
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A new lawsuit seeks to force the Treasury Department to stop granting access to its computer systems as Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency try to make changes.
on Feb 5
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Human brains contain an entire spoonful of microplastics, study finds
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Microplastics are everywhere. Now, a new study says the average human brain may contain a spoonful of plastic.
on Feb 5
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Fatalities reported after Army helicopter collides with passenger jet near Reagan National Airport
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Officials at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. halted all arriving and departing air traffic on Wednesday following an "aircraft incident" on the airfield.
on Jan 30
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Rare strain of avian flu detected on California farm
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A rare strain of avian flu has been detected on a California farm. Here's what you should know about H5N9.
on Jan 30
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Ukrainian forces innovate with groundbreaking use of land drones in battlefield
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Ukrainian forces are innovating with the groundbreaking use of land drones on the battlefield. It underscores the critical role of automation in modern warfare.
on Jan 29
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Scripps News to focus on streaming while ending over-the-air broadcast
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Scripps News is pivoting to focus on streaming. The new era of Scripps News will still feature dozens of journalists across the country on all major streaming services.
on Jan 28
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Oklahoma Board of Education approves plan to require proof of citizenship
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Oklahoma's Board of Education approved rule changes on Tuesday that will require parents and legal guardians to provide proof of citizenship to enroll their students in the state's schools.
on Jan 28
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on Jan 4
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Suspects in Vegas explosion, New Orleans attack served at same Army base, sources say
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Sources told Scripps News Denver that investigators are looking into a possible link between incidents in Las Vegas and New Orleans.
on Jan 2
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U.S. homelessness reached a record high this year
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Homelessness in the U.S. reached a record high in 2024, according to a new survey from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
on Dec 28
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Scripps News/Ipsos poll: Despite Trump win, Americans remain divided on key campaign promises
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Despite Trump’s claiming a mandate, a new Scripps News/Ipsos poll shows many of his key policies fail to garner support beyond his Republican base.
on Dec 24
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Supreme Court to hear TikTok’s challenge to law that could ban app in US
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The Supreme Court to hear TikTok’s challenge to a law banning the app. Opening arguments are set for Jan. 10.
on Dec 18
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California declares state of emergency to intensify its response to bird flu on dairy farms
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday over bird flu infection in cattle herds in the state.
on Dec 18
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Experts predict mass deportation would damage US economy
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Scripps News' "Truth Be Told" series examines claims that President-elect Trump's plan to expel undocumented immigrants would come at a high cost.
on Dec 13
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National Park Service announces free entry days for 2025
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If visiting some national parks is on your list of New Year's resolutions, write these dates down to save some money!
on Dec 6
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Rule change could require employers to pay disabled workers standard minimum wage
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The Biden administration is proposing to eliminate an exception to the minimum wage law that allows employers to pay disabled workers below the federal minimum wage.
on Dec 5
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Yale researchers hacked a Russian adoption database and found 148 stolen Ukrainian orphans
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The United Nations is being presented with a new trove of evidence to support charges that Russia has stolen Ukrainian children and forced them to take Russian identities.
on Dec 4
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Schools are bracing for upheaval over fear of mass deportations
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As President-elect Trump has vowed mass deportations, educators are preparing for the possibility of apprehensions occurring on school grounds.
on Dec 3
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White House defends President Biden's decision to pardon son Hunter
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President Joe Biden announced that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden months after the president's son pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
on Dec 2
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Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end 'hot stage' of war
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At their summit in Washington in July, the 32 members of NATO said Ukraine is on an “irreversible” path to membership.
on Dec 1
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Norwegian student arrested on charges of spying on the US for Russia
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A Norwegian student was arrested on charges of spying on the U.S. for Russia. Court documents say the man has admitted to collecting and sharing information with Russian and Iranian authorities.
on Nov 25
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'We are close': Israeli ambassador says Hezbollah cease-fire deal is near
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A cease-fire agreement between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon is reportedly very close, according to a regional source.
on Nov 25
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Montana transgender lawmaker on Capitol Hill's bathroom ban: 'Do not cede ground'
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Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first transgender woman in the Montana state legislature, talks with Scripps News about new developments for transgender rights inside the U.S. Capitol.
on Nov 25
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Forget about Black Friday; plumbers are getting ready for Brown Friday
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While many Americans prepare for Thanksgiving for and to go shopping on Black Friday, plumbers are getting ready for a day they dub "Brown Friday."
on Nov 23
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Taking stock of the Trump transition so far
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President-elect Donald Trump's work to fill his cabinet continues, despite encountering high-profile false starts. Here's where his transition plans stand going into the weekend.
on Nov 23