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Newly discovered aspects of Russia's active measures apparently reveal an effort to exploit Americans' greater trust in local news than in national news organizations.

Russian Influence Campaign Sought To Exploit Americans' Trust In Local News

Russian influence-mongers appear to have created a number of fake local news Twitter accounts — and spent years posting real headlines.

China currently buys nearly a third of the U.S. soybean crop — but the country plans to impose tariffs, in response to a Trump administration plan. Here, a worker takes a sample from a truckload of soybeans in Fargo, N.D., last December.

China's $50 Billion Tariff Threat Targets U.S. Soybeans, Cars, Whiskey

China listed 106 items it could hit with tariffs, this time including America's biggest export to the country: soybeans.

More Americans would prefer that President Trump compromise on funding for his border wall rather than risk a government shutdown, a new poll finds.

Poll: Americans Want Trump To Compromise On Border Wall To Avoid Possible Shutdown

Fifty-seven percent don't think demanding funding for the wall is worth the gridlock, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll finds. Many do not consider the wall a top priority for the next Congress, either.

Michael Locksley, seen here in 2015 during a previous stint with the Maryland Terrapins, has been hired as head coach of the university's football team. He replaces DJ Durkin, whose tenure ended in controversy over a player's death earlier this year.

U. Of Maryland Hires Michael Locksley To Lead Football Team In Time Of Tumult

The new head coach is replacing DJ Durkin, who was fired after a player died under his watch. Now, Locksley must revive a program mired in controversy, though he has a spotty coaching past of his own.

As new, more transmissible variants of the coronavirus spread, the CDC says wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask offers increased protection against the virus.

CDC Says Double-Masking Offers More Protection Against The Coronavirus

New research found that wearing a cloth mask over a medical mask significantly boosts protection against droplets that can transmit the virus. Knotting the ear loops of surgical masks also helps.

Rubio and Hegseth brief lawmakers on 'threefold process' for Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Wednesday on a threefold process for Venezuela's future.

Roger Stone Pleads Not Guilty In D.C. Federal Court Following Florida Arrest

The longtime GOP consultant and self-described "dirty trickster" was indicted on charges of obstruction, making false statements to Congress and witness tampering. He says he has done nothing wrong.

Vietnamese celebrate 50th anniversary of end of the Vietnam War

People in Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.

U.S. colleges received more than $5 billion in foreign gifts, contracts in 2025

New data from the U.S. Education Department show the extent of international gifts and contracts to colleges and universities.

Howlin' Wolf: A Blues Legend With An Earthy Sound

Sam Phillips once referred to Howlin' Wolf's voice as "where the soul of man never dies." Phillips, who worked with dozens of great Memphis musicians, never changed his mind. Rock historian Ed Ward examines the evolution of Wolf's singular talent.

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