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Signs around the cafeteria at Martensdale-St. Marys remind students to eat a well-balanced breakfast and lunch.

Lucius Pham

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After terminating several farm-to-school programs, the USDA resurrects one

Rachel Cramer

The USDA said it will invest up to $18 million into a program that makes connections between schools and local farmers after canceling the program in March. The announcement was made alongside the release of the Make America Healthy Again report.

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Appeals court says Lisa Cook can stay on the Federal Reserve board -- for now

Scott Horsley

A federal appeals court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
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5 new members added to CDC vaccine advisory panel ahead of key meeting

Pien Huang

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks more new vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, days before a two-day meeting to consider COVID and hepatitis B shots.
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JD Vance hosts 'The Charlie Kirk Show,' paying tribute with top White House officials

Elena Moore

The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.

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