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A government program made to lift the poorest disabled and elderly people out of poverty is so out-of-date and complex that people often get kicked off. The agency that runs the program responds. Read More

As the justices were announcing opinions on other matters, the court briefly posted a decision that would reinstate a lower court order allowing hospitals in Idaho to perform emergency abortions. Read More

Julian Assange avoids a trial or further jail time in the U.S. for posting classified documents, but his plea deal suggests journalists cannot count on sidestepping prosecution for publishing such government secrets. Read More

The CDC warns of increased risk of dengue in the U.S. This been a record-breaking year for cases of this mosquito-borne virus in Central and South America, with more than 9 million cases reported. Read More

California’s wildfire risk is so high, numerous insurance companies have left the state. Now, the insurance commissioner has presented a new plan to entice them to return. Read More

A military coup attempt is underway in Bolivia. Hundreds of troops and armored vehicles have taken to the streets of La Paz, surrounding the governmental palace and using tear gas on demonstrators. Read More

Rep. John Curtis beat out a crowded GOP primary field in Utah to win his party’s nomination for U.S. Senate. While he’s viewed as a moderate conservative, he’s also trying to define his own identity. Read More

Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. (Image credit: Juan Karita) Read More

Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other groups. Now it could allow a group of child patients and guardians to evacuate. (Image credit: AFP) Read More