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November 21, 2025

WORLD BRIEFLY Justice Dept. is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff, including the potential involvement of people who claimed to be acting at the behest or direction of two Trump administration officials who have been pushing the probe of the California Democrat, according to a document reviewed by The Associated Press.

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KeyBank’s branch in California to close Aug. 28
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
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A $10 million pot is being distributed to staterelated schools. The state budget approved Sunday includes almost $2.7 million in new performance-based funding for the University of Pittsburgh and more...