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How one Maine high school became the center of Trump's war on trans student athletes

After a showdown with Maine’s governor, the Trump administration is moving to pull federal education funding from the state.

Measles Outbreak

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Measles Outbreak

Map: Track the spread of measles in the U.S.

More than 700 cases have been confirmed so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals twice every week.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
Symbol map showing where measles cases have been reported in the U.S. — Texas has the highest concentration, with more than 400 reported cases. New Mexico is second with nearly 50 reported cases.
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3 people dead after small plane crashes near Boca Raton Airport in Florida

The plane's pilot reported rudder issues before the crash, sources said.
A small plane crashed in the area of Military Trail and Glades Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, on Friday.
A small plane crashed in the area of Military Trail and Glades Road, not far from Boca Raton Airport in Florida, on Friday.
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28 hikers, including 25 children, rescued on Arizona Hot Springs Trail from extreme heat

Three adults and 25 children with special needs attempted to make the trek Thursday "without adequate preparation," according to officials.
Lake Mead along the border of Nevada and Arizona.
Lake Mead along the border of Nevada and Arizona.
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N.J. mayor feuds with Jon Bon Jovi over restaurant providing food to unhoused people

Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick says too many unhoused people are coming to town for the free food.
Jon Bon Jovi  inside the restaurant
Jon Bon Jovi  inside the restaurant

130 Jewish Georgetown members slam Trump for 'weaponizing' faith in Badar Khan Suri arrest

The group of Jewish faculty, staff, students and alumni called the arrest and detentions of Suri and other scholars "an authoritarian move that harms the entire campus community.”
Flyers in support of professor Badar Khan Suri at Georgetown University in Washington.
Flyers in support of professor Badar Khan Suri at Georgetown University in Washington.
4h ago

South Carolina prepares for second firing squad execution

Mikal Mahdi was sentenced to die 20 years ago for the ambush killing of an off-duty police officer.
Mikal Mahdi.
Mikal Mahdi.
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Lori Vallow's brother says he had 'no doubt' she conspired to kill her fourth husband

Adam Cox also testified that his sister had been making strange religious comments about Charles Vallow before he was killed in 2019.
Adam Cox, brother of Lori Vallow, takes the stand on April 10, 2025 in Arizona.
Adam Cox, brother of Lori Vallow, takes the stand on April 10, 2025 in Arizona.

OUT Politics and Policy

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OUT Politics and Policy

Pronouns in some reporters' email signatures get a stony response from Trump administration

In one case, a reporter received an email reply from the White House press secretary, saying, “As a matter of policy, we do not respond to reporters with pronouns in their bios.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks with reporters

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WorldPride organizers caution international trans community about coming to U.S.

WorldPride in Washington, D.C., begins next month, and organizers have concerns about the Trump administration policies targeting transgender people.
Capital Pride Parade
Capital Pride Parade

Supreme Court ruling on Kilmar Abrego Garcia and helicopter crash in Hudson River: Morning Rundown

Plus, Ksenia Karrelina, a ballerina who was imprisoned in Russia over a donation to a Ukraine charity, is back in the U.S. after a prisoner exchange.
Helicopter crash in the Hudson river
Helicopter crash in the Hudson river