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Oakland mayor’s race shows tech money influence in city politics

The mayor’s race in Oakland, Calif., pits tech money against union support in a battle over who gets to call themselves progressive in a city of mostly Democratic voters.

El Salvador President Bukele says he will not return wrongly deported man to the U.S.

The president of El Salvador said during a meeting with President Trump at the White House on Monday that he’s not returning a Maryland man wrongfully deported to his country back to the U.S.

Americans impacted by 2024 natural disasters may qualify for extension to file taxes

Americans in at least nine states qualify for automatic IRS tax filing extensions, according to the agency.

Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being ‘normalized’

Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It’s also extremely preventable. There’s a vaccine. It’s highly effective.

For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen more than 700 measles cases this year, and 3 deaths so far with active outbreaks across six states.

The federal response is under scrutiny because Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has made a career spreading false information about vaccines.

What are this administration’s views on vaccines, and what do they mean for what is already one of the worst U.S. measles outbreaks this century.

Kennedy publicly promised he would support vaccines. Dr. Peter Marks, who was forced out as the nation’s top vaccine regulator says his department isn’t doing enough.

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Hot off her NCAA title, Paige Bueckers is the 1st pick in the WNBA draft

Monday’s WNBA Draft is the latest jewel in the crown of Bueckers, the 6-foot guard who barely a week ago led her UConn Huskies to their first national championship in a decade.

Trump administration freezes more than $2.2 billion after Harvard rejects its demands

The government announced it is freezing more than $2.2 billion, hours after the university refused to make changes it said would “dictate what private universities can teach.”

Millions watch as underwater camera documents daily life on a Miami coral reef

For five years, the Coral City Camera has given viewers a live look at aquatic reef life near Miami. It’s documented the declining conditions and shown a surprising vitality among some coral species.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Southern California

A series of aftershocks followed the initial 5.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Julian, Calif., continuing for several minutes.

A day in the life of one migrant seeking to stay in the U.S.

Yasmelin Velazquez has waited 10 months for her immigration court date. But a last-minute hospitalization and confusion over Trump’s changing immigration policies lead to more hurdles and anxiety.

Troops arrive at the border to help with enforcement despite fewer migrant crossings

According to the U.S. Army, soldiers won’t be arresting people suspected of being in the country illegally, and instead will offer “logistical support” to Border Patrol agents.

Should I stay or go? Immigrants across U.S. consider self-deportation

In the face of raids and threats to previously safe spaces, some immigrants in the U.S. without legal status are weighing whether to heed Trump’s call to voluntarily leave the U.S.

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