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As private schools proliferate, states are taking a hands-off approach to regulating them. School founders — in one case, a woman prosecuted for sexual abuse — often aren’t screened. Some states can’t ...

July 17, 2026 • Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states. July 17, 2026 • Recognizing Iran's ...