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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference on the autism report by the CDC at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

2:36

RFK Jr. says U.S. will study 'environmental' factors after new CDC data finds increased autism rates among children

The commitment reiterated remarks he made during a Cabinet meeting last week about a “massive testing and research effort” by the Health Department

2:36

Washington, D.C.12 hours ago

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via AP, File)

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

Judge James E. Boasberg threatened to launch hearings and potentially refer the matter for prosecution.

Washington, D.C.16 hours ago

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters at the White House, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The lawsuit follows weeks of feuding between the administration and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills that has led to threats to cut off federal funding.

Maine22 hours ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

The Fed chairman said Trump's tariffs are "significantly larger than anticipated" and will likely result in higher inflation and slower growth.

1:47

Washington, D.C.16 hours ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visits the Hershey Company's new manufacturing plant in Hershey, Pa., Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Arson attack at Pennsylvania governor's residence prompts an independent security review

A judge denied bail and ordered Cody Balmer held on charges including attempted homicide, terrorism and arson.

Pennsylvania18 hours ago

Specialist Gennaro Saporito works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

U.S. stocks tumble as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump's trade war thickens

U.S. stocks dropped as the costs of U.S. restrictions on global trade compounded.

Washington, D.C.15 hours ago

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WEATHER

Severe weather risk returns for late week

Low level severe weather threat returns to the Central Plains.

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A utility pole with loose cables towers over a home in Loiza, Puerto Rico, Sept. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo, File)

Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

All 1.4 million clients on the island were without power, a power company spokesperson said.

Puerto Rico15 hours ago

Pedestrians walk through the gates of Harvard Yard at Harvard University, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Trump calls Harvard a 'joke' as other elite universities line up behind the institution amid escalating feud

Stanford, Princeton, Columbia and more are speaking out to express support for Harvard amid the battle with the Trump administration.

Washington, D.C.16 hours ago

Trump administration wants to end IRS Direct File program

Trump administration plans to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say

The electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency is free.

Nationwide16 hours ago

TARIFFS

TARIFFS

Saying 'no state is poised to lose more,' California sues to block Trump tariffs

Newsom announced the lawsuit Wednesday.

Sacramento16 hours ago

IMMIGRATION

Immigrant rights groups seek to stop IRS data sharing

Last week, the Treasury secretary and Homeland Security secretary signed an agreement to share immigrants' tax information.

Nationwide20 hours ago

President Donald Trump speaks during the Commander-in-Chief trophy presentation to the Navy Midshipman football team in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

He also says he wants to get those who are "good" back in the U.S., a break from his usual hardline immigration rhetoric.

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Washington, D.C.20 hours ago

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ENVIRONMENT

To celebrate Earth Month, Target begins selling wine in paper bottles

The bottles are five times lighter than glass.

Nationwide7 hours ago

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Elise Stefanik considering run for governor, source says

“I think there’s a lot of candidates that are in the mix. I’m honored to have my name in the mix as well,” she told NY1 in an interview Tuesday night.

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New York City11 hours ago

The lawyers said in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian that prosecutors have been slow to turn over some potential evidence for review, making it difficult to be ready in three weeks. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks two-month delay of May 5 trial

The lawyers said in a letter to the judge that prosecutors have been slow to turn over some potential evidence for review.

New York City13 hours ago

MANHATTAN

9 jurors picked as Weinstein’s lawyers seek to move him from jail to hospital during #MeToo retrial

In court papers, Weinstein's lawyers argued that his stay at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island jail complex is exacerbating his health issues.

Manhattan14 hours ago

Nate Bargatze poses in the press room during the 82nd Golden Globes on Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Comedian Nate Bargatze to host 2025 Emmys

The ceremony will be held Sept. 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

El Segundo18 hours ago