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With a record number of international students in the U.S., Trump brings uncertainty

Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what’s to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.

A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather’s old office after a little lobbying

After he’s sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born.

Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you

From “no tax on tips” to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.

Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. Here’s what to know

“We rarely come out and say, ‘You should not do this.’ But this is one of the exceptions,” consumer advocate Teresa Murray says, warning against the lure of rock-bottom prices from unfamiliar sellers.

Gospel-focused racial reconciliation in the Deep South

Two former leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention, one Black and one white, want to bridge the Deep South’s racial divide with faith-based discussions in cities once active in the slave trade.

Texas officials aim to help Trump deport millions of undocumented migrants

Texas is preparing to help Donald Trump carry out his plan to deport undocumented immigrants. The state offered the incoming president 1,400-acres on the border to prepare for mass deportations.

A look at a pilot program in Georgia that uses ‘jailbots’ to track inmates

A county jail in Georgia is testing out AI equipped rolling robots to help monitor inmates. Supporters say it helps with staff shortages, while opponents say it could present a privacy violation.

Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies

Conservative groups have filed lawsuits against workplace diversity initiatives that prioritize historically marginalized groups.

Was the Infowars auction fair? A judge wants to hear arguments in December

The Onion’s bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was “rigged” against them.

Menendez brothers appear virtually in court for next steps in resentencing hearing

Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared virtually in court as a judge decided next steps in their resentencing hearing, which is more uncertain now that the DA who recommended it has been voted out of office.

Judge grants dismissal of Jan. 6 case against Trump

The move came after federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss both the Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents cases against Donald Trump.

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