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News Wrap: State Department lays off more than 1,300 in latest cuts to federal workforce

News Wrap: State Department lays off more than 1,300 in latest cuts to federal workforce

Summary

The State Department is cutting around 1,300 jobs to reduce the federal workforce. A court rejected a plea deal for a person accused of planning the 9/11 attacks. In Baltimore, police are looking into a possible mass overdose incident that sent over 24 people to the hospital.

Key Facts

  • The State Department plans to lay off about 1,300 workers.
  • This is part of the Trump administration's plan to reduce the number of federal employees.
  • An appeals court denied a plea deal for the person thought to be behind the 9/11 attacks.
  • Police in Baltimore are investigating a suspected mass overdose.
  • Over two dozen people were hospitalized in Baltimore due to this event.

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