Word of the Week: How 'pride' shifted from vice to a symbol of LGBTQ empowerment The word pride has shifted over the millennia, from being first used to describe one of the seven deadly sins in Roman Catholic theology to becoming a global symbol for LGBTQ strength and empowerment. Juliana Kim
'We're in a holding pattern': Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty Would-be homebuyers are finding lots of reasons to wait. Laurel Wamsley
In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts Medicaid plays a vital role in many rural communities that favored President Trump in the 2024 election. But residents still seem open to Republican plans to cut perceived waste in the program. Noam Levey
U.S. stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said. The Associated Press
Ex-police chief sentenced for rape and murder escaped prison disguised as prison guard Law officers searched Arkansas' rugged Ozark Mountains for an ex-police chief and convicted killer who escaped prison by impersonating a guard and walking out through a gate a guard opened for him. The Associated Press
Noem urges Poles to elect Trump ally as CPAC holds its first meeting in Poland The Conservative Political Action Conference held its first meeting in Poland on Tuesday, just days before a presidential election between a liberal mayor and a conservative backed by President Trump. The Associated Press
Tuesday Evening Headlines Bartell Drugs gets a lifeline from CVS, townhouses are coming to a Seattle neighborhood near you, and Sonics legend Shawn Kemp pleads guilty over shooting incident. Paige Browning
In a county that backed Trump, people dependent on Medicaid are conflicted about cuts In an Arizona county that voted for Trump 2-to-1, many people rely on Medicaid, would hate to lose it, and are persuaded that there is fraud that can be cut from the program. Noam Levey
Clock is ticking for scientists to make the case against funding cuts Extensive funding cuts have reportedly created a culture of fear for researchers. It’s left scientists wondering: do I speak up about what’s happening? Or do I stay quiet, in hopes my funding might be restored? Libby Denkmann
A video of the French president's wife shoving him went viral. Here's why it matters Macron said that the video depicts the couple "joking" and dismissed it as part of a disinformation campaign. Experts say Russian accounts are trying to undermine his image as a strong advocate for the West. Rachel Treisman