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Greetings from Porto, whose lanes are lined with colorful textiles
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Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing.
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought appears before the House Budget Committee at the U.S. Capitol on April 15. The budget office recently proposed a rule change that would give political appointees more decision-making power over research grants.
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President Trump seeks control of science funding
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A plumes of black smoke is seen over the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, after a Ukrainian drone attack.
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Ukrainian drones strike a St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin visit
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An AT&T crew installs a new cable at a railroad crossing in Hayward, Calif., after the segment got cut down by suspected copper wire thieves.
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Thieves are targeting the world's copper. This phone company is fighting back
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Congo’s soccer team will make World Cup history in Houston. Ebola could upend fans’ plans
The U.S. is blocking some international travel amid an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those restrictions will be in effect when the team makes...
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Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down
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