The first lady is again planning an overseas trip to promote the program’s goals.
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Proposed tobacco ban sparks fiery debate in Beverly Hills
Proponents of the ban say the city of celebrities needs to promote healthy lifestyles.
White House launches new bid to overhaul immigration
But the effort faces an uphill battle in Congress, where competing interests seek opposing policies on immigration.
Venezuela’s top court targets opposition lawmakers
The move takes place as Venezuela’s embattled leader attempts to reassert his authority.
Pompeo travels to Iraq as tensions rise over Iranian influence
Iraq has extensive ties with Iran and several powerful Iraqi militias fought beside Iran against the U.S. in the past.
Scientists: Biodiversity threat puts everyone at risk
Even in urban areas a healthy environment is essential, they say.
Caps on family welfare lose favor in more states
Massachusetts is the latest state to reject the idea that capping cash assistance to low-income mothers encourages self-reliance.
Health care advocates push N.H. to address worker shortage
Filling an estimated 2,000 vacancies in the health care workforce is critical, they say.
Connecticut trooper suspended on drunken driving allegation reinstated to lieutenant
An anonymous complaint was filed against him the day after he pulled a wounded officer to safety during a shootout.
Student who charged campus gunman remembered as hero
Family and hundreds of friends and neighbors gather to remember Riley Howell, who died during the shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.