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Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs

Jan. 29, 2025 17:41 PM EST

A chaotic back-and-forth over President Donald Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans has farmers, activists, organizations and businesses wondering whether they will receive the funding they rely on. It's funding that among many other things is being used to address...

Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne

Jan. 27, 2025 00:16 AM EST

Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2025. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who...

Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne

Jan. 24, 2025 16:22 PM EST

Today is Thursday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2025. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who...

Puerto Rico natural resources chief grilled over order to shelve probe targeting governor's in-laws

Jan. 21, 2025 14:33 PM EST

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico senators grilled the island’s newly designated natural resources chief on Tuesday after critics rebuked his recent decision to shelve a probe into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area. The investigation targeted alleged...