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Trump administration’s universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

Trump administration’s universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won’t need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.
by Rob Stein

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Trump meets Syria’s interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Trump meets Syria’s interim president after pledging to lift sanctions

Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.
by Franco Ordoñez and Aya Batrawy

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Minnesota court scrutinizes gun law tucked into 2024 tax bill

Minnesota court scrutinizes gun law tucked into 2024 tax bill

A gun rights group argues that a ban on a certain type of trigger that DFLers added to the sprawling 2024 tax plan violates a prohibition on multi-subject bills.
by Matt Sepic

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Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue

The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan escalated a clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and local authorities over the Republican’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmakers look to change 2023 law that restricts keys containing lead

Minnesota lawmakers look to change 2023 law that restricts keys containing lead

A bipartisan group of lawmakers say the law needs to change so retailers and manufacturers aren’t shut out of the key making business in Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency supports a timely transition.
by Clay Masters

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Trump in Saudi speech urges Iran toward a 'new and a better path' as he pushes for nuclear deal

Trump in Saudi speech urges Iran toward a 'new and a better path' as he pushes for nuclear deal

President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes for a new nuclear deal. At a U.S.-Saudi investment conference, Trump says he wants to avoid conflict with Tehran.
by The Associated Press

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