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RFK Jr. says he suffered from a parasitic brain worm and mercury poisoning -- Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."

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The federal government can do more about home costs than you think -- The cost to buy a home is historically high, but Congress and the administration can do much more, experts say.

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White House pauses shipment of some weapons to Israel -- A senior administration official linked the pause to Israel's operation in Rafah.

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Georgia court will review decision allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump case -- Judge Scott McAfee allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case involving former President Donald Trump if Nathan Wade resigned, which he did.

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Public school district leaders face questions from Congress on antisemitism school policies -- Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.

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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter -- Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.

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While illegal crossings drop along border, migrants in Mexico grow desperate -- Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juarez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.

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Minnesota makes ticket transparency law, cracking down on hidden costs and re-sellers -- Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.

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Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial -- The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust speaker -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat - for now.

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