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"CalExit" Initiative Cleared For Signature Gathering

California residents may have the chance to vote on whether the state should break off from the rest of the country and become its own nation.

Evangelina Padilla-Vaccaro, now cured of a serious genetic illness — thanks to a successful stem cell treatment — playing recently in a public park. The bubble around her is just for fun.

Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?

California alone has spent billions in state funds over the last 14 years to support stem cell research. Scientists want another round of cash. So, what exactly did voters get for their money so far?

The Trump administration is proposing changes to Obamacare that the White House says should stabilize the insurance marketplace. But critics of the proposal see big bumps ahead for consumers.

Get Set For Trump Revisions To Your Affordable Care Act Insurance

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will make big changes in Obamacare health plans and eligibility as soon as this summer. Will it stabilize the insurance marketplace, too?

FBI Director Christopher Wray defended the FBI and the special counsel's office before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

The Russia Investigations: Knife Fights Over Feds, Trump Jr., Manafort And More

The imbroglio lurched out of cruise and into hedgerow country. Trump Jr. declined to answer, citing attorney-client privilege. Trump had brickbats for the FBI. Mueller had some jujitsu for Manafort.

Schools are closed and thousands of Houston-area families are living in temporary shelters as the city starts the recovery process after Hurricane Harvey.

Harvey's Havoc On Schools; U.S. Hispanic Enrollment Soars; A Controversial DeVos Hire

New demographic figures on enrollment; hundreds of thousands of students in limbo while schools recover from Harvey; and more education news of the week.

Alexander Acosta testifies last month at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The Senate confirmed Acosta as labor secretary on Thursday.

Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary, First Latino Member Of Trump Cabinet

In a bipartisan vote of 60-38, the Senate confirmed President Trump's second choice for labor secretary. Trump's first nominee, Andrew Puzder, withdrew when it became clear he would not be confirmed.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reacts to an argument between the chairman and co-chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi during her testimony at a hearing last year.

Court Orders Government To Explain The Holdup With 7,000 Clinton Emails

A federal judge wants the Department of Justice to formally explain why it hasn't been able to meet a deadline set for releasing all of Hillary Clinton's emails from her time as secretary of state.

Taylor Swift said of the former radio host whom she has accused of groping her: "I'm being blamed for the unfortunate events of his life that are a product of his decisions." A judge has thrown out the man's lawsuit against her.

Judge Dumps Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift, Filed By Man Accused Of Groping Her

As the trial ended its first week, the judge ruled that a former radio host couldn't prove the singer had set out to get him fired. Swift's suit accusing him of grabbing her during a photo op remains.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks after a weekly meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Republicans Scramble For A Health Care Endgame Strategy

President Trump and Senate GOP leaders are making a last-ditch effort to try to piece together a health care proposal that can pass the narrowly divided Senate.

Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana takes photos with supporters during a Welcome Home Rally on Saturday in Zionsville, Ind. Pence is a passionate advocate for school choice and state control over federal oversight.

What Did Mike Pence Do For Indiana Schools As Governor? Here's A Look

Donald Trump has said: "Got to get rid of Common Core — fast." And a couple of years ago, it seemed Pence would be a trailblazer in doing that at the state level. It didn't totally turn out that way.

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