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What is Social Security and what benefits does it offer?
Here’s what you should know about the benefits offered by the federal agency that administers Social Security.
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US and China agree to pause their recent tariffs for 90 days
The two sides agreed to cancel 91% in tariffs on each other’s goods and suspend another 24% in tariffs for 90 days.
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What was the Fall of Saigon?
The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces.
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TSA to start enforcing Real IDs next month
TSA to start enforcing Real IDs next month
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Real ID deadline is just a month away
The deadline to get your Real ID is quickly approaching, with just a month away. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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Feeling bummed? You're not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in the World Happiness Index
Nordic countries continue to dominate the rankings while Afghanistan is once again the world’s unhappiest nation.
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Losing smiles? The United States is increasingly unhappy
The United States recorded its worst position on the list of happiest countries, dropping to 24th place, after occupying 11th place in 2011.
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Trump is dismantling the Department of Education. What does it mean for student loans?
The Department of Education distributes billions in federal money to colleges and schools and manages the federal student loan portfolio. Closing the department would mean redistributing each of those duties to another agency.
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Fans in Montreal loudly boo US anthem prior to Americans' 4 Nations Face-Off game vs. Canada
Fans in Montreal loudly booed the U.S. national anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off game between the Americans and Canada on Saturday night.
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US seizes Venezuelan president's plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit
The Trump administration on Thursday seized a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic.
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Donald Trump to be sworn in on Monday as the 47th president
Donald Trump will be taking the oath Monday for the second time to become the 47th president of the United States. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2025.
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USPS suspending service on Thursday for Jimmy Carter observance
As the nation mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the United States Postal Service will halt operations for the national day of observance.
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Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel, citing national security
His decision comes after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal last month, and sent a long-awaited report on the merger to Biden.
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House Ethics Committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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5 things to know about the USPS
Here are five things to know about the United States Postal Service.
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
The U.S. saw its fastest growth of population rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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‘It's overwhelming': Gershkovich, Whelan back in US, speak after release in Russian prisoner swap
“Yeah, it’s overwhelming,” Evan Gershkovich said as he spoke to reporters amid cheers.
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What are tariffs?
Tariffs or customs duties are a tax on products purchased from abroad, and they are used by practically all countries
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US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years.