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The Hermits Peak fire approaches Highway 434 at Christmas Tree Canyon in New Mexico in 2022

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Trump’s Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge

The Trump administration's dramatic staffing cuts at federal lands agencies like the Forest Service are causing anxiety in tinder dry New Mexico, where the wildfire threat is already severe this Spring.

Munchkin CEO Steve Dunn says tariffs will impact the availability of baby products.

Munchkin CEO Steve Dunn says tariffs will impact the availability of baby products. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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How tariffs could impact the availability of baby products

by Mary Louise Kelly, Brianna Scott, Courtney Dorning

6 min

How tariffs could impact the availability of baby products

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Politics

Sen. Chris Van Hollen on trying to visit wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador

by Mary Louise Kelly, Alejandra Marquez Janse, Tinbete Ermyas

5 min

Sen. Chris Van Hollen on trying to visit wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador

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Powell says he's determined to serve out the rest of his term, which runs through spring of 2026. In the picture, Powell departs after speaking at an an Economic Club of Chicago event in Chicago on April 16, 2025.

Powell says he's determined to serve out the rest of his term, which runs through spring of 2026. In the picture, Powell departs after speaking at an an Economic Club of Chicago event in Chicago on April 16, 2025. Vincent Alban/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Economy

Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' in blistering attack

by Scott Horsley

3 min

Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 'termination' in blistering attack

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LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho says he will continue to advocate for and support the hundreds of thousands of students in his district.

LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho says he will continue to advocate for and support the hundreds of thousands of students in his district. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption

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LA schools superintendent says he'll protect undocumented students 'to the very end'

by Ailsa Chang, Gurjit Kaur, Patrick Jarenwattananon

8 min

LA schools superintendent says he'll protect undocumented students 'to the very end'

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The U.S. Supreme Court is shown March 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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Law

Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order in May

by Nina Totenberg, Christina Gatti

3 min

Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order in May

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This artist's impression depicts what a water world with a hydrogen atmosphere, such as planet K2-18b, might look like.

This artist's impression depicts what a water world with a hydrogen atmosphere, such as planet K2-18b, might look like. A. Smith, N. Madhusudhan/University of Cambridge hide caption

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Science

Are there signs of life on alien planet K2-18b, or is it just a lot of hot air?

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

3 min

Are there signs of life on alien planet K2-18b, or is it just a lot of hot air?

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The Hermits Peak fire approaches Highway 434 at Christmas Tree Canyon in New Mexico in 2022

The Hermits Peak fire approaches Highway 434 at Christmas Tree Canyon in New Mexico in 2022 Andy Lyon/Inciweb hide caption

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National

Trump's Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge

by Kirk Siegler

4 min

Trump’s Forest Service cuts have people in tinder dry New Mexico on edge

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Cascarones — hollowed-out eggs filled with confetti — are a festive tradition often cracked over loved ones’ heads during spring celebrations.

Cascarones — hollowed-out eggs filled with confetti — are a festive tradition often cracked over loved ones' heads during spring celebrations.
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National

Cascarones, a playful and colorful tradition that unites friends and family around Easter

by Lucio Vasquez

2 min

CASCARONES

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