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30+ min ago (1123+ words) December 2, 2025 / 5:00 AM EST / KFF Health News Medication-delivering drones and telehealth at local libraries are among the ideas state leaders revealed in November for spending their share of a $50 billion federal rural health program. The Trump administration, which has promised "radical transparency," said in an FAQ that it plans to publish the "project summary" for states that win awards. Following the lead of federal regulators, many states are withholding their complete applications, and some have refused to release any details. Morgan said his members are interested in what states propose, which of their ideas are approved or rejected, and their budget narratives, which detail how the money could be spent. Improving rural health care is an "insanely complicated and difficult task," Morgan said. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly promised to open the government to the American…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago (98+ words) Episode: 3345 In which I learn that an old book is not about tachometry but tacheometry instead." Today, a set of misunderstandings. Episode: 3345 In which I learn that an old book is not about tachometry but tacheometry instead. Today, a set of misunderstandings. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!...

6+ hour, 23+ min ago (461+ words) December 1, 2025 / 11:07 PM EST / CBS News The Canadian publishing house behind the "Franklin" children's books appeared to condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday, after the top military official posted a cartoon image of the famous anthropomorphic turtle blowing up an apparent drug boat." A day later, Toronto-based Kids Can Press said in a statement posted to social media: "Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image, which directly contradicts these values." Kids Can Press is the publisher of more than a dozen picture books that depict Franklin navigating life with his parents and friends, with titles like "Franklin Rides a Bike," "Franklin Goes to School" and "Franklin Goes to the Hospital." The…...

9+ hour, 4+ min ago (27+ words) In Portland, Oregon, the lingering effects of coffee tariffs are impacting small businesses. Mark Strassmann reports. Portland coffee roasters and caf's still struggling after tariffs were lifted...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago (51+ words) Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, continues to draw a following of passionate supporters. A new Slate article examines Mangione's popularity. Elliott Gorn, the article's author and history professor at Loyola University Chicago, joins to discuss. Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione continues to draw supporters...

9+ hour, 8+ min ago (50+ words) CBS News has learned new details about the suspect accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C. As Nicole Sganga reports, Rahmanullah Lakanwal's former immigration case worker said that his mental condition deteriorated in recent years. New details about National Guard shooting suspect's mental health...

9+ hour, 27+ min ago (304+ words) December 1, 2025 / 8:03 PM EST / CBS News The Trump administration is looking into whether Minnesota tax money found its way to al Shabaab, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization and al Qaeda affiliate based in Somalia, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. Bessent wrote on X that the Treasury is "investigating allegations that under the feckless mismanagement of the Biden Administration and Governor Tim Walz, hardworking Minnesotans' tax dollars may have been diverted to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab." The Treasury secretary shared a Nov. 19 report in the conservative publication City Journal that alleged millions of dollars from Minnesota state welfare programs had "ultimately landed in the hands of the terror group Al-Shabaab," citing law enforcement sources. Several Minnesota Republicans, including Rep. Tom Emmer, pushed federal prosecutors to look into the allegations. Walz's office pointed CBS News to remarks last week in which the…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago (495+ words) December 1, 2025 / 8:00 PM EST / CBS News Washington " President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, a White House source confirmed, as Mr. Trump presses for an end to the fighting in Ukraine." The meeting comes after U.S. and Ukrainian officials held talks in Florida over the weekend. Witkoff has met with Putin before, as he has turned his focus toward Ukraine after he and Kushner helped broker the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas." Mr. Trump told reporters after Sunday's talks, "I think that there's a good chance we can make a deal." Mr. Trump told reporters over the weekend that the U.S.-backed plan, which was originally 28 points, has evolved, after some alleged it was heavily slanted toward Russia's priorities, with one provision calling for Ukraine to cede territory it…...

9+ hour, 33+ min ago (36+ words) Operation "Swamp Sweep," a monthslong immigration crackdown centered in New Orleans, is set to begin Monday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the details. Immigration enforcement operation "Swamp Sweep" set to begin in New Orleans...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago (61+ words) While promotions like Cyber Monday are often a way to save money on big-ticket items, there are some other ways to get even more bang for your buck this holiday season through "price matching" or "price protection." Kaitlin Mahar, staff writer at The New York Times' Wirecutter, explains. How to use price protection and price match guarantees to your advantage...