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It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.
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Weinstein, 72, underwent emergency heart surgery Monday. The indictment will remain under seal until Weinstein's arraignment, which could happen as early as Sept. 18. -
New York's highest court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from former President Donald Trump to lift the remaining gag order in his hush money case. -
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