Religion

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Pope’s rebuke of Trump deportation appears to conflict with Catholic catechism teaching

The Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes political leaders have the capacity to regulate immigration to the country for the common good of its citizens.

Science

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Merck virologist recalls becoming whistleblower over maker's blockbuster MMR measles, mumps vaccine

Scientist Stephen Krahling worked on a project at Merck called “Protocol 7”

From the States

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DHS ends collective bargaining for some TSA workers, citing productivity concerns

The decision strips collective bargaining power from unionized Transportation Security Officers (TSO) in particular, who are responsible for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo at airports and other transportation places.

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Newsom signs executive order protecting renters, homeowners affected by fires, from price gouging

The governor on Feb. 4 ended an anti-price gouging provision that limited the supply rentals in higher-end Los Angeles neighborhoods where fire-displaced families were searching for homes.

From the States

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Ohio legislation would toughen fentanyl sentences, teach students of danger

Sponsors Reps. Cindy Abrams, R-Harrison, and Phil Plummer, R-Dayton, say the new proposed legislation comes as a response to increases in drug overdoses, specifically fentanyl poisoning, in Ohio and throughout the country.

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Wisc. Rep. Steil plans to continue town halls despite left-wing protesters

A number of Republicans have recently seen angry crowds at town halls protesting potential Medicaid cuts. GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, including President Trump, have called them “protesters professionals.”

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Maine declared in violation of Title IX over trans athlete policy

In a letter to Gov. Janet Mills and other state leaders, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights said an investigation has determined that Maine’s Department of Education is in violation of Title IX, a 1972 civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding.

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Musk supports plan to disempower CA panel that blocked rocket expansion

The California Coastal Commission has notably been a major hindrance in recovery from natural disasters, such as the 2018 Woolsey Fire that devastated much of Malibu.

Crime

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FBI arrests US Army soldiers over alleged sale of national defense info to China

FBI Director Kash Patel said those charged will face "American justice."

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Tennessee first state to ban AI app Manus

The apps pose a threat to data privacy and cyber security, the governor said.