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Bill Clinton is hospitalized for observation and testing after developing a fever; Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump takes office; Proposed post office 'slowdown' threatens rural Americans; Report: Tax credits shrink poverty for NM kids, families; Tiny plastic pieces enter the body in ways you'd never think of.

American Airlines is boarding flights again, and the FAA lifts its nationwide ground-stop; Santa Cruz, CA wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water; Toxic 'forever chemicals' taint rural CA wells. Has Ohio lost its battleground state status? Opponents of factory farms regroup after mixed election results.

Suspect held after woman set on fire in NY subway car dies; Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal over 'ridiculous' fees; A year of growth for juvenile diversion programs in SD; The ups and downs of combating rural grocery deserts in ND; Report: AZ one of eight Western states that could improve conservation policies.

Trump dismisses the notion that Musk is in charge; KY public schools: Large employers who help meet community needs; A giant policy question mark lies before smaller, independent farms; Historic Iowa gravesites at risk of being forgotten.

Government shutdown looms after Trump-backed bill fails; Environmental groups sue CA Air Resources Board over biogas credits; NY elected officials work to electrify municipal buildings; Need a mental health boost? Talking hot dog is here.

A whirlwind day for Luigi Mangione ends with new charges and transfer to a federal prison Food insecurity prompts ND advocates to eye universal school meals; FL coastline sinking: New study questions safety, future of construction; MA state grants boost rural economies, climate resilience.

Republicans reject spending bill under pressure from Trump and Musk; TX group works to give Latinos seat at table in fight against methane; Clean Trucks Campaign touts benefits of electric vehicles for PA; Child labor in agriculture is a growing concern in FL.

EPA allows CA to implement strict clean-car rules; Bernie Sanders blasts 'President Elon Musk' for derailing spending deal; protections; An Eau Claire small business braces for Trump tariffs; Maine voters who backed Trump still want EPA.

Push for paid parental leave for KY state employees; Trump sues Des Moines Register, top pollster over final Iowa survey; Doula Alliance of AR works to improve maternal health; MT wildland firefighters face a drastic pay cut.

Congressional leaders unveil short-term spending bill tied to disaster aid; MO farmers work to stop 'Farm Act' from becoming law; Increasing recycling access in rural CO communities; OH students fight for fair, livable on-campus wages.