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Zaylin McAnelly is one of the youngest survivors of the storm system that struck Alabama 15 years ago, spawning 62 tornadoes on a single day and taking 252 lives.
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Gulf States Newsroom
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Jay Marcano for NPRIn the Mississippi Delta, a crucial agricultural region, farmers say their patience is wearing thin. Reeling from the effects of tariffs, they must now also navigate rising fertilizer and fuel costs. -
Maya Miller for the Gulf States NewsroomLawmakers adjusted funding amounts, added organizations that had not been vetted and gave themselves broader authority over how the money could be spent.
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Their experiences — of sudden financial insecurity, months of unemployment, and crippling anxiety — come as the administration seeks to restrict legal migration and boost mass deportation. -
Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when test scores nationwide are already at a dismal low. -
Trump seems to be looking forward to hosting, in recent weeks bringing up the royal visit multiple times. -
Florida Republicans have pushed hard to drop some vaccine requirements for children. But after many months, their efforts stalled out. Could this week's special legislative session get the job done? -
Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth both flew in Army Apache helicopters at a base in Virginia on Monday, weeks after military pilots drew scrutiny for hovering near the entertainer's home.
