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Lauren King
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Apple News editor based in Washington, D.C. Previously at ABC News, Stars and Stripes, and The Virginian-Pilot.
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The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing the 1st Amendment.
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
bit.ly
April 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur in Mongolia's Gobi Desert.

Duonychus tsogtbaatari belonged to a group of dinosaurs which were characterized by huge claws, leaf-shaped teeth, backward-facing hip bones, a long neck, small head, and covered in down and quill-like feathers.
Scientists discover weird Mongolian dinosaur that wielded 'sharp, huge' claws
The specimen belonged to the group called Therizinosaurs, feathered ground-dwellers known for their huge claws, leaf-shaped teeth and long necks ending in small heads.
nbcnews.to
March 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Lindsey Vonn is back on the podium.

Four months after coming out of retirement, Vonn finished second in the super-G at the World Cup finals on Sunday. It’s her first podium appearance since March 2018, and makes the 40-year-old the oldest woman to win a World Cup medal.
Lindsey Vonn is back. American is oldest woman to medal at a World Cup
Lindsey Vonn retired in 2019 but came back this season at age 40. Sunday she landed her first World Cup podium since her return.
www.usatoday.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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FLORIDA ENDS UCONN'S REIGN ‼️

The two-time defending champs are out as Walter Clayton (23 PTS) leads the No. 1 Gators to a comeback win and a Sweet 16 berth.
March 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas will open its doors to the public Saturday with a free event featuring live performances, food vendors and speeches from Medal of Honor recipients, ahead of its official opening on March 25.

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National Medal of Honor Day marked by the opening of a new museum
This year’s Medal of Honor Day, which is on Tuesday, March 25, will be marked by the formal opening of The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, which is also having a free event on Satu...
www.stripes.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline.
A VA rescue effort saved 15,000 veterans' homes. Some in Congress want to scrap it
An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline
www.npr.org
March 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent over a month being treated for double pneumonia.

Francis has been in the hospital since February 14.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday | CNN
Pope Francis will be discharged on Sunday from the hospital where he has spent more than a month being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican said.
www.cnn.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
When John Nordgaard returned home from Vietnam in 1971, he was reunited with his family and his college sweetheart, Eleanor. But he wasn't reunited with a box of mementos and medals he had sent home — until May, more than 52 years later. USA Today via Apple News: apple.news/A4EOaXL7OTc6...
November 10, 2023 at 1:23 PM