As congressional lawmakers scramble to respond to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal government, one group is already taking a front and center role: military veterans.
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23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki resigns
23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the struggling genetic testing company continues its push to cut costs.
Today in History: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić convicted of genocide
On March 24, 2016, a U.N. war crimes court convicted former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadžić of genocide and nine other charges for orchestrating a campaign of terror that left 100,000 people dead during the 1992-95 war in Bosnia; Karadžić received a sentence of 40 years in prison, later increased to life.
Chuck Schumer says he won’t step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won’t resign his post, despite pressure from some in his party after he voted to move forward with a Republican spending bill that avoided a government shutdown.
Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries
Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones.
Elon Musk and Gov. JB Pritzker among billionaires spending in pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion among key issues in Wisconsin high court race that become the most expensive state judicial race in the nation.
Today in History: Obama signs the Affordable Care Act
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, a $938 billion health care overhaul.
Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court race
As the candidates for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat squared off in a recent debate before early voting, one issue came up first and dominated at the start: abortion.
Today in History: The Beatles release their first album
On March 22, 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, “Please Please Me,” was released in the United Kingdom on the Parlophone record label.
President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the US Education Department. Here’s what that means for students and teachers.
The Republican president has argued the federal office hasn’t improved student outcomes and is unnecessary in a country where states and local districts primarily control education from funding to hiring and curriculum.