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Today in history: Jan. 18 In 1993, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was observed in all 50 states for the first time.
Today in sports history: Jan. 18 In 1976, Lynn Swann's spectacular catches lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to victory in Super Bowl X. See more sports moments from this date.
They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employm…
Trump administration urges Congress to diminish public transportation The Trump administration is urging Congress to deprioritize bicycle lanes and mass transit, cut funding for electric vehicle charging stations…
Drought in US West pits farms against towns and industry Decades of drought, compounded by this year's record-low winter snowpack and the hottest March on record, have deepened water shortages across…
US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran…
House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite concerns The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in spending for the military, passed 216 to 212.
