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Florida Sixth District Special Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Florida special election.
Source: The New York Times
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FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Source: CBS News
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China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of ongoing surprise drills near Taiwan | CNN
The Chinese military practiced live-fire strikes in the East China Sea in an escalation of ongoing surprise drills near Taiwan, the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said in a statement Wednesday.
Source: CNN
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Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court has won, defeating President Donald Trump’s endorsed challenger.
Source: AP News
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are about to be announced. Here’s what to expect | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is here.
Source: CNN
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Report: 16 teams supported Packers’ tush push proposal
To ban the play, half of the other 16 will need to change their minds.
Source: NBC Sports
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Wisconsin judicial election: Liberal Susan Crawford wins court seat in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford’s supporters.
Source: BBC
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Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre was charged by cops days before crash
Virginia Giuffre, née Roberts, 41, posted a photograph on Instagram on Sunday night, allegedly from her hospital bed, claiming she had just four days left to live.
Source: Mail Online
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Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, defying Elon Musk
Liberals will maintain their narrow majority on the court after Crawford’s victory in the first battleground state election of Trump’s second term.
Source: NBC News
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Newsmax: Trump-endorsed news outlet sees 2,200% share surge
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
Source: BBC
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See photos from inside Connecticut home where police say woman held stepson for 20 years
Waterbury police released images of the home where they say a man was held captive by his stepmother for over 20 years. See the photos.
Source: USA TODAY
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Over 1,900 researchers describe ‘assault’ on science by White House: ‘We see real danger’
Nearly 2,000 scientists, engineers and researchers penned an open letter this week to the Trump administration calling for a stop to the “assault” on science.
Source: ABC News
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SpaceX Shares First-Ever View Of Earth’s Poles From Space, Elon Musk Reacts
The crew is capturing breathtaking views of our planet’s most remote regions on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience.
Source: NDTV
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‘NYPD Blue’ star Kim Delaney released from jail, won’t face charges after assault arrest
Kim Delaney, accused of assault with a deadly weapon over the weekend, and partner James Morgan won’t face charges \
Source: USA TODAY
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Wisconsin Spring Election Results 2025
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Wisconsin spring elections.
Source: The New York Times
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Major international law firm reaches deal with White House, becoming the latest to do so
Another major international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free legal services to causes such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism.
Source: AP News
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April snowstorm prompts school closings, e-learning days for Wednesday
April has arrived with a blast of winter weather for Minnesota — and that’s causing some school districts across the state to cancel classes or move to online learning days for Wednesday.
Source: MPR News
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With Painful Layoffs Ahead, Agencies Push Incentives to Quit
Another round of “deferred resignation” offers is part of the Trump administration’s stepped-up effort to rapidly downsize the government.
Source: The New York Times
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Jeffrey Lurie: Football is a chess match, let the chess match play out
Eagles owner talks safety and aesthetics of tush push.
Source: NBC Sports
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Trump Announces Deal With Doug Emhoff’s Law Firm
The deal is similar to ones struck with Mr. Trump over the past two weeks by the firms Paul Weiss and Skadden Arps.
Source: The New York Times
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Cardinals Bring Back Calais Campbell
Veteran lineman returns to team that drafted him
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Stock futures are little changed ahead of Trump tariffs: Live updates
During Tuesday’s session, the S&P 500 finished about 0.4% higher, seesawing between gains and losses throughout the chaotic trading day.
Source: CNBC
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Civil rights groups sue Trump over executive order requiring citizenship proof in registering to vote
A group of civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
Source: ABC News
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What time does voting end today in Wisconsin, polls close?
Only a few hours remain before voting ends for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and state superintendent elections, among other races.
Source: Journal Sentinel
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Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs amid federal funding cuts
The agency issued layoffs and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were supported by federal grants that have now been terminated.
Source: MPR News
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Trump is betting the economy on his tariff theory : Consider This from NPR
In President Donald Trump’s telling, tariffs are the political equivalent of duct tape: you can use them to fix anything. For example, they’re a negotiating tool — he used the threat of tariffs to pressure Canada and Mexico to implement border policies he liked. He also sees tariffs as a revenue source that might help offset his proposed $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and as a shield to protect American manufacturing jobs from overseas competition.With all of these potentially conflicting aims, and with another…
Source: NPR
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Automakers report stellar sales ahead of Trump’s tariffs taking effect
The major car companies say sales rose sharply in March, with most reporting double-digit gains. For some companies, the strong performance last month helped make up for a sluggish start to the year.
Source: AP News
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BROWN: Possible coaching candidates for Texas A&M men’s basketball
Where does Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts go next with the Aggie men’s basketball program?
Source: https://www.kbtx.com
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‘NYPD Blue’ actor Kim Delaney and her husband won’t be charged after arrest
The L.A. County district attorney said there was insufficient evidence to file charges after police were called to the pair’s home.
Source: NBC News
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Updated timeline for severe weather in Metro Detroit on Wednesday: What to know
Check your sump pump and move valuables out of the basement, as flooding, rain, and severe weather are expected on Wednesday.
Source: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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Calais Campbell, 38, returning to Cardinals for his 18th NFL season
Campbell, the NFL’s oldest non-quarterback, spent his first nine seasons with the Arizona Cardinals after being drafted by them in 2008.
Source: The New York Times
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Winter storm warnings continue north; sloppy snow, rain in Twin Cities
A strong April storm is dropping snow and rain across different parts of Minnesota. The highest accumulations will occur in the northern half of the state.
Source: MPR News
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Senate Republicans eye budget vote amid growing fight over Trump tax cuts
An expected high-stakes meeting with the Senate parliamentarian has been called off as GOP leaders consider proceeding without input from the nonpartisan referee on a rule dispute.
Source: NBC News
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Last US soldier found dead after Lithuania training accident. 3 others identified
The Army released the identities of the three soldiers recovered Monday: Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., of Joliet, Illinois; Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, of Glendale, California; and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, of Dededo, Guam.
Source: AP News
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Why gold prices are surging to record highs
Tariffs are roiling stock markets — but making gold hotter than ever.
Source: NPR
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Campbell reunites with Cards for 18th NFL season
Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has finalized a one-year deal to return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 18th NFL season, the team announced.
Source: ESPN
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Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok.
Source: AP News
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‘Made-up emergency’: Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States’ tariffs on Canada in place.
Source: ABC News
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Investors hope April 2 could bring some tariff clarity and relief. That may not happen
Stocks have been in turmoil, as investors struggle to price in the breadth of President Donald Trump’s policies that are shifting the lines of global trade.
Source: CNBC
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Breaking down chance of accumulating snow, 2 rounds of severe storms for SE Michigan on Wednesday
Accumulating snowfall and two rounds of severe storms are possible for Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, and some of those storms come with the risk of hail, flooding, and tornadoes.
Source: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs after federal cuts
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced layoffs on Tuesday that the state is blaming on federal funding cuts.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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‘Humiliating and degrading’: HHS employees learn of layoffs when their ID badges stop working
CMS employees who got RIF notices were directed to send employment discrimination complaints to an official who died last November.
Source: Federal News Network
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Minnesota schools announce closings, delays as winter weather moves through on April Fools’ Day
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued early closings or delays as another round of winter-like weather moves across the state Tuesday.
Source: CBS News
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Why Marine Le Pen should be allowed to run for president
Punish the offender without also punishing French democracy
Source: The Economist
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As RIFs get underway, several agencies renew deferred resignation offers
At least seven agencies have relaunched their deferred resignation programs to make a “fork in the road” offer to employees, Federal News Network has confirmed.
Source: Federal News Network
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Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a ‘climate of fear’ in research
Some 2,000 scientists, including dozens of Nobel Prize winners, have signed an open letter warning that the U.S. lead in science is being “decimated” by the Trump administration’s cuts to research.
Source: NPR
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Cornell University student activist whose visa was revoked announces departure from the U.S.
“I have lost faith that I could walk the streets without being abducted,” said Momodou Taal, a graduate student and dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia.
Source: NBC News
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US Justice Department to seek the death penalty for Mangione | CNN Politics
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department will seek the death penalty for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione.
Source: CNN
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The deadline for TikTok to be sold in the US is fast approaching. Here’s what we know | CNN Business
TikTok users may be experiencing a bit of déjà vu this week, with the app days away from a potential US ban and little concrete information available on its future.
Source: CNN
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The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch... - ESPN
Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN
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LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether states can cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Medicaid money generally can’t be used for abortions, but the group is a key provider of other reproductive health services for patients using the publicly funded insurance.
Source: PBS.org
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At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not
He wears his suits like armor, smiles like a pop star and has more than 2 million followers on TikTok.
Source: AP News
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Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi Says
The attorney general said the decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance executive, was in keeping with an executive order by President Trump.
Source: The New York Times
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Severe weather outbreak could unleash tornadoes, hail and high winds in central US ahead of a life-threatening flood risk | CNN
Volatile spring weather will kick into high gear this week as a potential severe thunderstorm outbreak and life-threatening flooding loom large for tens of millions of people in the central and eastern United States.
Source: CNN
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Rooney: Signs are positive on Rodgers
Steelers President feels team will know something soon with FA QB
Source: steelers.com
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Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, Isaiah Stewart, others suspended for Pistons-Wolves fight
There were seven technical fouls handed out during the incident.
Source: The New York Times
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US says it will seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare killing
Case involving murder of Brian Thompson has unleashed fraught debates over country’s for-profit healthcare
Source: Financial Times
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Williams leaves Aggies for Maryland hoops job
Buzz Williams has been hired as the new men’s basketball coach at Maryland, ending his six-year stint at Texas A&M.
Source: ESPN
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2025 NFL mock draft: Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders go 1-2; Steelers, Cowboys and Raiders add playmakers
There’s a shift at the top of the draft post-free agency
Source: CBSSports.com
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Can Trump’s Canada tariffs be reversed? Senate vote tests GOP support: Live updates
Senate Democrats are forcing their GOP colleagues to vote on a resolution that would end President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
Source: USA TODAY
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DOJ to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO Brian Thompson murder case
Luigi Mangione is accused of stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and killing him outside a New York hotel in December.
Source: CNBC
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Israel PM attacks Qatar probe as ‘witch hunt’ after aides arrested
Benjamin Netanyahu testified to police after two men were arrested over alleged payments from the Gulf Arab state.
Source: BBC
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Americans are scrambling to buy cars ahead of tariffs | CNN Business
Buyers flooded dealerships in March to snap up cars ahead of the threat of higher prices due to tariffs.
Source: CNN
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Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health funding
Attorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.
Source: AP News
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Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.
Source: The New York Times
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Transportation Dept sends new buyout offer to workers
The offer doesn’t apply to safety workers including air traffic controllers and railroad inspectors.
Source: USA TODAY
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NBA suspends 5 players for Pistons-Wolves scuffle
Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II and Minnesota’s Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid were all suspended for their roles in Sunday’s skirmish.
Source: ESPN
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Rooney: ‘Positive’ signs on Rodgers to Steelers
Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said he keeps “hearing” that Aaron Rodgers is “headed in our direction.”
Source: ESPN
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More billionaires than ever ranked in Forbes’ annual list. Here are the top 10
There are now more than 3,000 billionaires in the world, according to Forbes’ annual ranking of the wealthiest people. They collectively hold about $16.1 trillion in wealth.
Source: NPR
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Louisiana shock election sends message to Trump | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Sen. Cory Booker’s real-life ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’
Source: https://www.inquirer.com
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Connecticut man held captive for 20 years asks prosecutors why stepmother is free after being charged - The Boston Globe
An attorney reported the victim said, ”‘Why is she out walking around when I was locked up in a room for 20 years?’”
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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Prince Harry’s FRIEND Says He Has Gone From ‘Great Hope’ to ‘Pariah’
An old school chum who is in touch with Harry has given an interview, allegedly with the prince’s blessing.
Source: The Daily Beast
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Prince Harry charity insiders reveal cash worries at Sentebale
Financial worries and fundraising rows inflamed boardroom battle that engulfed Sentebale, insiders claim.
Source: BBC
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23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding | CNN
Democratic attorneys general in 23 states and Washington, DC, have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alleging that the department’s sudden rollback of $12 billion in public health funding was unlawful and harmful.
Source: CNN
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Tush push ban vote tabled; 16 NFL teams in favor
NFL owners have tabled voting on the Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the tush push in order to have further discussion.
Source: ESPN
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Stock market today: Wall Street falls as data suggests the trade war is hurting manufacturers
U.S. stocks are falling following weaker-than-expected reports on the economy. The S&P 500 sank 0.8% Tuesday.
Source: AP News
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Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 100% after massive debut
Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Source: CNBC
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U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court filing.
Source: The New York Times
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What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?
The White House and former USAID staff have differing views on the nature of the U.S. response to the earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighboring countries.
Source: NPR
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Supreme Court weighs whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a South Carolina case over whether states can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
Source: AP News
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High levels of carbon monoxide found in Miller Gardner’s hotel room: Costa Rican police
A high level of carbon monoxide was detected in 14-year-old Miller Gardner’s hotel room, Costa Rican Police revealed.
Source: ABC News
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China launches large-scale military exercises around Taiwan
Aircraft carrier Shandong makes closest pass as Taipei seeks to strengthen preparedness
Source: Financial Times
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Top draft needs for all 32 NFL teams: We picked the biggest holes and prospects to target
Our NFL reporters broke down the top three positional needs for all 32 teams, and our draft experts picked out prospects to fill them.
Source: ESPN
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Louisiana voters shot down Jeff Landry and the legislature’s tax plan. Will they try again?
Now lawmakers are back at the drawing board.
Source: NOLA.com
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Police release photos from inside the Connecticut home where a man was allegedly held captive for 20 years | CNN
Police in Waterbury, Connecticut, have released photos from inside a house where a man was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for 20 years.
Source: CNN
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Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood. They are asking for the Supreme Court’s help
A fight over Medicaid could lead to another big win for the anti-abortion movement. But the conservative Supreme Court may not follow the expected playbook.
Source: USA TODAY
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Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
A bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles.
Source: AP News
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Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain
U.S. President Donald Trump last Wednesday announced sweeping 25% tariffs on cars “not made in the U.S.,” sending shockwaves through global automakers.
Source: CNBC
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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Myanmar announces week of national mourning as hopes of finding quake survivors fade
More than 2,000 people have been killed and 3,000 injured after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar last Friday.
Source: BBC
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China’s military says it’s launching combined drills around Taiwan, testing US resolve | CNN
China’s military said Tuesday it had kicked off joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan as a “stern warning,” days after US defense chief Pete Hegseth vowed to counter “China’s aggression” on his first visit to Asia.
Source: CNN
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Trump administration to review $9bn in federal grants to Harvard
Latest escalation against elite universities follows recent withdrawal of funding to Columbia
Source: Financial Times
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Cornell University student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.
Source: BBC
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SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before | CNN
The four-person crew, led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, will spend three to five days on a rare flight path around Earth’s poles.
Source: CNN
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Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets brace amid trade war fears
President promises he will be ‘very kind’ but critics warn his strategy risks triggering chain reaction and global trade war
Source: The Guardian
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OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record
OpenAI on Monday announced the close of its $40 billion financing, the most money raised in a single round by a private tech company.
Source: CNBC
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Asia-Pacific markets rise after key Wall Street indexes gain overnight
Australia’s central bank is widely expected to stand pat on interest rates at 4.1% in its meeting later in the day as the country heads to the polls on May 3.
Source: CNBC
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First Alert Weather Day Tuesday night & Wednesday morning
A wintry mix of snow, ice, and rain on Wednesday morning
Source: https://www.wsaw.com
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Aaron Rodgers, Steelers WR DK Metcalf had throwing session; Mike Tomlin appreciates ‘intimacy’ with free-agent QB
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers WR DK Metcalf conducted a throwing session over the weekend, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. While there remains no timeline on Rodgers’ decision, Mike Tomlin said he appreciates “spending time together and getting t
Source: NFL.com
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GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says Speaker Johnson ‘held hostage’ by far-right members over remote voting fight | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who left the House Freedom Caucus over its opposition to her push for remote voting for new parents, accused some members of the conservative group of holding Speaker Mike Johnson “hostage” over the matter and acting “disingenuous.”
Source: CNN
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Scientists sound alarm on Trump administration’s dismantling of research funding
The Trump administration is waging a ‘wholesale assault on U.S. science’ that threatens the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence. That’s according to an open letter published by nearly 2,000 doctors, scientists and researchers. William Brangham discussed the letter with Dr. Steven Woolf, one of its authors.
Source: PBS.org
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University of Minnesota student lost visa for drunk driving, not protests, ICE says
News of the student’s detention — and the lack of an official explanation — sparked student protests and expressions of concern from university and political leaders
Source: NBC News
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ICE says a University of Minnesota student’s visa was revoked for drunk driving, not protests
Federal officials say a University of Minnesota student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement because of drunken driving, not student protests.
Source: AP News
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Trump signs executive order targeting ticket price-gouging | CNN Business
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at ending price gouging for ticket resales in the live entertainment industry.
Source: CNN
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Boston College stars Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault sign with NHL teams. Which players could be next? - The Boston Globe
The signings can come fast and furious in the days following a season-ending loss.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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The Strategy Behind Trump’s Repeated Musings About a Third Term
The president’s comments deflect attention from other controversies. And they freeze the field of potential successors who might steal the spotlight from a lame duck.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump admin reviewing billions in government contracts, grants for Harvard amid antisemitism allegations
The Department of Education announced a “comprehensive review” of federal contracts and grants for Harvard University as part of an effort to combat antisemitism on campuses.
Source: Fox News
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Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.
Source: The New York Times
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Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre seriously injured after wreck
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre says she is on her deathbed after a crash with a school bus in Australia left her with kidney failure.
Source: Fox News
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Trump Administration Set to Remake Reporters’ Seating Chart
The Trump administration is planning another encroachment into the day-to-day arrangements of the journalists who cover it.
Source: The New York Times
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Anna Paulina Luna resigns from House Freedom Caucus, says ‘mutual respect’ was ‘shattered’
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is resigning from the House Freedom Caucus, she said in a letter to colleagues.
Source: Fox News
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Profar suspended 80 games for PEDs
LOS ANGELES -- The 0-4 Braves received more bad news on Monday, when MLB announced that Jurickson Profar has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), a performance-enhancing substance that is in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension for
Source: MLB.com
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Parking chaos and no toilet paper: An inside look at the federal return-to-office
In Federal News Network’s latest return-to-office survey, nearly 80% said “none of the above” when asked what has improved since going to work fully on-site.
Source: Federal News Network
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Louisiana voters reject constitutional amendments championed by Republican governor
Louisiana voters soundly rejected four constitutional amendments championed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry related to crime, courts and finances.
Source: AP News
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Agency funding libraries and museums puts all employees on leave ahead of major cuts
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is one of seven agencies President Donald Trump is looking to cut “to the maximum extent.”
Source: Federal News Network
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White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move
The recent firings of career Justice Department lawyers by the White House is a sign of President Donald Trump’s tightening grip over the law enforcement agency known for its long tradition of political independence.
Source: AP News
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Farmworkers march against ICE raids on César Chávez Day at historic Delano grape strike site
Around half of California’s farmworkers lack legal immigration status, though the United Farm Workers union says the number is much higher.
Source: NBC News
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Braves’ Profar gets 80-game ban for PED violation
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug chorionic gonadotropin.
Source: ESPN
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Establishing the United States Investment Accelerator
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
Source: The White House
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Election watchdog groups sue Trump administration over executive order, calling it unconstitutional
Monday’s lawsuit marks the first major legal challenge to last week’s executive order, which election lawyers have warned may violate the U.S. Constitution and asserts power they say the president does not have over an independent agency.
Source: PBS.org
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NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space | CNN
The astronauts speak out after returning from an unexpected nine-month mission that was extended following vehicle issues en route to the International Space Station.
Source: CNN
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Sean McVay: Tush push “doesn’t look like football to me”
Rams coach wishes NFL had never allowed the play in the first place.
Source: NBC Sports
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Top advisers to Netanyahu arrested in corruption case – DW – 03/31/2025
Two high-ranking aides to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested in a “Qatargate” probe — an investigation into alleged foreign influence and security breaches.
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IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing | CNN Politics
As many as 50 senior IT professionals at the Internal Revenue Service, including some of the agency’s top cybersecurity experts, were placed on administrative leave Friday as the Trump administration finalizes controversial plans to share taxpayer data with federal immigration authorities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Source: CNN
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Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos Amid Return to Office
President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.
Source: The New York Times
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Gov. Jeff Landry, 50 Cent and Donald Trump Jr. suffer big loss in Louisiana’s amendment vote
A slate of MAGA-backed amendments failed mightily when put to Louisiana voters over the weekend.
Source: MSNBC.com
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Trump administration deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Move is latest in controversial method of deporting people from Guantánamo to prison abroad without US due process
Source: The Guardian
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‘Revolutionary’ or just ‘clever innovation’? MLB debates torpedo bat impact
The talk of opening week in Major League Baseball was all about the home run lightning rods.
Source: NBC News
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Nasa’s Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth - ‘It’s weird’
The duo’s eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.
Source: BBC
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Crypto billionaire among 4 people set for launch today aboard SpaceX rocket: Time, how to watch
A crew of four international spacefarers on a private mission will soon seek to become the first humans to travel over Earth’s poles.
Source: USA TODAY
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Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Source: NPR
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Trump signs executive order to protect Americans from ‘exploitive ticket scalping’ in entertainment industry
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to protect Americans from “exploitive ticket scalping” in the concert and entertainment industry, Fox News Digital has learned.
Source: Fox News
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Organizations file suit challenging Trump’s effort to overhaul election system
A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order that seeks to overhaul the U.S. election system.
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More than 1,900 scientists write letter in ‘SOS’ over Trump’s attacks on science
Members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine warned Americans of ‘real danger in this moment’
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Live results: Wisconsin Supreme Court special election
President Donald Trump’s narrow win last year and a highly competitive 2023 state Supreme Court contest could foreshadow the possible paths to victory for this year’s statewide campaigns.
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Packers awarded international marketing rights in Germany, Ireland, UK
Green Bay joins NFL Global Markets Program to further build brand internationally
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Live results: Florida special elections to replace Gaetz and Waltz
Control of the U.S. House is not at stake, but the outcome of the special elections could give congressional Republicans some breathing room in the narrowly divided chamber.
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White House insists it’s case closed on Waltz and Signalgate
“We’re moving forward,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Demand Answers on RFK Jr.’s Plans to Gut HHS - Senator Patty Murray
Top appropriators press Trump administration for details about its vast, illegal plans to unilaterally weaken and reorganize HHS—calling for the “radical transparency” it has promised but utterly failed to deliver Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations […]
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White House says it’s ‘case closed’ on the Signal group chat review
Last week, the White House said the National Security Council, the White House counsel office and President Trump adviser Elon Musk were all looking into the mishap. But now, that probe has wrapped
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Bondi instructs Justice Department to dismiss lawsuit challenging Georgia election law
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.
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Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption.
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The Proud Boys and Militias Come to Tesla’s Defense
After weeks of “Tesla Takedown” protests, the Proud Boys and other far-right extremist groups are showing up to back Elon Musk’s beleaguered car company.
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Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah
It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.
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Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.
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Trump Live Updates: Latest on Tariffs, Elon Musk and Federal Workers
Trump Live Updates: Latest on Tariffs, Elon Musk and Federal Workers
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Donald Trump’s plan for American carmaking is full of potholes
Taxing imported motors may not create many new jobs at home
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Capitals Sign Ryan Leonard | Washington Capitals
2023 first-round pick and NCAA’s leading goal scorer signs three-year entry-level contract
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What holiday is today? See whether banks, DMV are open today as Cesar Chavez is remembered
Cesar Chavez, the prominent labor rights activist and co-founder of United Farm Workers, is honored on Monday, March 31. Are schools open today?
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DOGE staffer who shared Treasury data now has more access to government systems
New court filings give more details about a small number of DOGE staffers granted sweeping access to sensitive government data systems.
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NFL’s Global Markets Program adds four new clubs, two new markets in 2025
The National Football League announced an expansion of its Global Markets Program, with four new clubs and two new markets set to participate in 2025.
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Democrats have never been so angry. Who will step up and lead them?
At rallies, town halls and protests, voters are unleashing their fury with Donald Trump, stoking what some believe is a populist backlash
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Live updates: Trump news on tariffs, Elon Musk and DOGE, Russia and Iran | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is expected to impose major new tariffs in the coming days, but uncertainty still surrounds his plans after weeks of trade war whiplash. Meanwhile, Trump has ramped up his fiery rhetoric on Russia and Iran. Follow for live updates.
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As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News
The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.
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Trump side says tariffs will raise $6 trillion, which would be largest tax hike in US history | CNN Business
White House aide Peter Navarro said Sunday that he expects President Donald Trump’s tariffs to bring in $6 trillion in revenue in the next decade, which could amount to the largest tax hike in US history.
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Russia still ‘working with US’ after Trump says he is ‘angry’ with Putin
In its first response to Trump’s criticism of Putin, the Kremlin tried to play down the tensions between the two leaders.
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France reacts to Donald Trump’s DEI ultimatum
French minister Aurore Bergé criticized the U.S. president’s move to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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What is a torpedo bat? How much does it help hitters? Inside MLB’s next big thing
After the Yankees’ home run barrage with bats that look like bowling pins, the innovation is sweeping baseball.
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Bodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered | CNN Politics
The bodies of three of the four US soldiers who were reported missing after their vehicle was submerged in a bog in Lithuania last week have been recovered, the Army announced on Monday. The vehicle has also been recovered.
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Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Workers on a mission to help colleagues were buried in mass grave in southern Gaza, says humanitarian office
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Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.
Source: The New York Times
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IRS cuts about 50 IT executives, sources say
The Trump administration has already hit the tax agency with thousands of firings.
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Wall Street is fed up with Trump’s tariffs. Stocks are on track for their worst quarter in years | CNN Business
As Wall Street heads into a new quarter, a flurry of President Donald Trump’s tariffs are set to go into effect. That has traders on edge and has helped put US stocks on track for their worst quarter in years.
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Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is instructing the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping 2021 election law in Georgia.
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Myanmar quake: ‘I feel guilty - our people need us the most now’
They fled war - now Myanmar’s diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.
Source: BBC
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‘Tush Push’ getting banned? Eagles’ Nick Sirianni explains why these head coaches ‘better vote’ to keep play
The league is voting on whether to ban the ‘Tush Push’ at the NFL’s annual league meeting
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Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment?
There are early signs that a Democratic revolt is on the horizon. But is it too early to say how it will play out?
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Trump tariffs pushing US Asia allies into China’s orbit
After their first trilateral economic meeting in over five years, China, Japan and South Korea vowed to strengthen their trading ties.
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Treasury Dept. Elevates Jeffrey King to Acting CIO
The Treasury Department has elevated Jeffrey King to serve as its acting chief information officer (CIO), according to the department’s website and the CIO Council webpage.
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Stanford Football Announces Frank Reich as Interim Head Coach for 2025 Season
Frank Reich has been named Stanford’s interim head football coach as announced Monday by Stanford Football General Manager Andrew Luck.
Source: Stanford University Athletics
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Democratic base’s anger puts some party leaders on shaky ground
The Democratic base is angry. Not just at Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the “Make America Great Again” movement imposing their will on Washington with remarkable speed.
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American auto jobs could be lost quickly in tariff war | CNN Business
Looming tariffs on imported cars could mean more than just higher prices for buyers and lower profits for automakers – it could also mean layoffs for American autoworkers.
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Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 2.0: Need for QBs will create some surprises
Cam Ward isn’t the only quarterback who might find out his fate in the top 10 of the 2025 NFL draft. Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders also are piquing interest.
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What we know about the college activists detained by federal agents | CNN
Nearly a dozen known students and faculty members at colleges across the country have been detained by federal agents amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, which on college campuses, has taken aim at pro-Palestinian student activists and Israel critics.
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Trump’s threat to bomb Iran would spark retaliation, its supreme leader says
Trump reiterated his threat that Iran would be bombed if it doesn’t accept his offer for talks outlined in a letter sent to Iran’s leadership in early March.
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400,000 without power as Midwest battered by severe weather
More than 400,000 customers across the Midwest were without power in the early hours of Monday after severe weather battered the region.
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Bodies of missing aid workers found in Gaza ‘mass grave’ following Israeli attacks | CNN
The bodies of more than a dozen aid workers have been recovered in southern Gaza from what a United Nations agency described as a “mass grave,” a week after they went missing following attacks by Israeli forces.
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Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about the U.S. economy
Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend.
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Missiles: Iran’s Response to Donald Trump’s “Bombing” Threat
Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with “bombing” over nuclear negotiations, the country has responded by “readying missiles”.
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Japan’s Nikkei slumps over 3% as fresh Trump tariffs due this week keep investors on edge
Asia-Pacific markets plunged Monday ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s fresh round of tariffs expected later in the week.
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Mensik, 19, shocks Djokovic in Miami Open upset
Phenom Jakub Mensik, 19, upset Novak Djokovic in a rain-delayed Miami Open final, keeping Djokovic at 99 career titles.
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Stray showers overnight; Impact Day Monday for strong/severe storms
Stray showers overnight; Impact Day Monday for strong/severe storms
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Stock markets tumble in Asia as Donald Trump’s tariffs loom
Japanese and South Korean equities hit by concerns over impact on exports
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Israel kills 64 in Gaza on Eid; bodies of 14 missing medics recovered
The bodies of 14 first responders were found buried a week after Israeli forces fired on them.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Martinsville race
William Byron retained the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season points lead after Sunday’s race at Martinsville.
Source: The Tennessean
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What drivers said after Denny Hamlin’s NASCAR Cup win at Martinsville Speedway
It was an emotional win for Denny Hamlin, who ended a 10-year winless drought at his home-state track.
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A 7.0 earthquake causes slight damage in Tonga and brief tsunami evacuations
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has caused slight damage in Tonga and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami passed.
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Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India
Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132
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Alabama schools announce delays, closings for Monday, March 31 from severe weather
Follow us here for the latest on school closings and delays.
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A 7th to forget: Bullpen implodes in 9-run inning, No. 5 Beavers drop series at Nebraska
The bullpen coughed up nine runs in a disastrous seventh inning as the Beavers lost the rubber match of a three-game series at the Cornhuskers.
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Newspaper headlines: Harry’s charity ‘row’ and ‘Roaster for 2 weeks’
The fallout from Prince Harry’s resignation from a charity he co-founded features in Monday’s papers.
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Dow futures drop as report says White House mulls global tariff of up to 20% on nearly all trading partners
Over the weekend, reports said Trump has pushed his advisers to get more aggressive on tariffs, including higher rates on a wider set of nations.
Source: Fortune
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7 ejected after skirmish between Pistons, Wolves
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Timberwolves’ game against the Pistons on Sunday.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects effort to block Musk’s $1M giveaways
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected state Attorney General Josh Kaul’s lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and America PAC from giving $1 million each to two town hall attendees.
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Greenland’s new PM rejects Trump’s latest threat: ‘We do not belong to anyone else’
Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen says ‘Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: the United States won’t get that’
Source: The Guardian
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Source: Tush push ban has support in committee
At the league meetings this week in West Palm Beach, Florida, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN that the Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the push sneak, popularly known as the tush push, has support within the NFL’s competition committee.
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Bodies of 8 Red Crescent medics found a week after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances
At least 14 bodies have been recovered in southern Gaza, including the bodies of eight medics, a week after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances.
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Stock futures slip as a jittery Wall Street awaits ‘Liberation Day’: Live updates
Traders nervously awaited “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, April 2, when the Trump administration’s tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.
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Trump Orders Firing of Prosecutor Investigating One of His Donors
A Los Angeles-based federal prosecutor was reportedly fired Friday on instruction of the White House, with sources saying that it was likely due to his part in a case involving one of Trump’s top donors. Citing several sources familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the Los Angeles Times reports that prosecutor Adam Schleifer was fired Friday morning at around 11 a.m. via an email that read “on behalf of President Donald J. Trump.” Carley Palmer, a former Los Angeles fe
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Albuquerque GOP headquarters targeted in alleged arson: ‘Direct assault on our values’
The Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters were targeted in an alleged arson attempt, according to the organization, who shared images of the alleged attack.
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Rodgers still in frame as Steelers weigh QB options
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t getting off the quarterback carousel anytime soon. Amid a public courtship of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that the team is still evaluating its options to add to the quarterback room.
Source: ESPN
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Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet
Since the plane crash that killed his parents, figure skater Maxim Naumov has become in many ways the face of the tragedy.
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Florida and Wisconsin elections: What to know as Democrats hope to rally
On April 1, voters in Florida’s 1st and 6th districts will decide two U.S. House races, while Wisconsinites will elect a state Supreme Court justice.
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France, Belgium scoff at anti-DEI letter from Trump administration
“We have no lessons to learn from the boss of America,” said Belgian Deputy PM Jan Jambon.
Source: POLITICO
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Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.
Source: The New York Times
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Lepodisiran, ALPACA, and Lp(a), with Steve Nissen, MD
Steve Nissen, MD, discusses the phase 2 ALPACA trial and how it informs the potential of lepodisiran for lowering Lp(a).
Source: HCP Live
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Richard Chamberlain, ‘Shogun’ star, dead at 90
Richard Chamberlain, known for his roles on “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” died on March 29 in Hawaii following complications from a stroke. He was 90.
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Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Source: The New York Times
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Legendary Heartthrob Richard Chamberlain’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Richard Chamberlain, the golden-voiced actor whose career spanned stage, screen, and the hearts of millions, has died at age 90.
Source: Yahoo
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Brewers’ Trevor Megill irked by Yankees’ torpedo bats: ‘It’s something used in slow-pitch softball’
It didn’t take long for someone to call out the Yankees’ newly designed torpedo bats with Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill calling them something out of “slow-pitch softball.”
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Size of ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest movement continues to grow
Over 1,000 demonstrators filled the street in front of a Tesla dealership Saturday in Berkeley, the Bay Area city synonymous with the free speech movement of the late 1960s. They were voicing their displeasure with Elon Musk’s efforts to dramatically scale down the federal workforce.
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Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is barreling toward a self-imposed April 2 deadline for sweeping tariffs and is threatening additional ones on foreign adversaries this weekend even as he’s expressed openness to making deals.
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ICE detains University of Minnesota international graduate student near Twin Cities campus
An international graduate student attending the University of Minnesota has been detained by ICE. The school did not say why the student was arrested.
Source: Fox News
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‘He played us like a drum’: Inside Kevin Willard’s turbulent Maryland departure
Highlighting a fight that is brewing on college campuses, Willard wanted a bigger piece of the pie than Maryland could offer
Source: CBSSports.com
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Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president
President Donald Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term. “I’m not joking,” he says in an NBC News interview.
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Desperate search for survivors continues in Bangkok high-rise collapse from 7.7 quake
A desperate search is on for survivors from the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand.
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Brooklyn Park plane crash: 1 person believed to be onboard flight
Authorities believe only one person was on the plane that crashed into a Brooklyn Park home on Saturday.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Minnesota officials seek answers in case of graduate student detained by ICE
Officials in Minnesota are seeking answers in the case of a University of Minnesota graduate student who’s being detained by U.S. immigration authorities for unknown reasons.
Source: AP News
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Brewers closer fumes over Yankees’ new ‘bowling pin’ bats: ‘Never seen anything like it’
The Brewers were on the wrong end of the Yankees and their new torpedo bats on Saturday.
Source: New York Post
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Statham’s ‘A Working Man’ upsets ‘Snow White’ to take No. 1 at the box office
In an unexpected upset, the Jason Statham thriller “A Working Man” has taken the No. 1 spot at the box office, besting the rapidly declining performance of “Snow White.”
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Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 3/29: Rocky Sasaki | Pitcher List
Nick Pollack reviews every starting pitcher performance from Saturday.
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Earthquake strikes near Pacific island nation Tonga, days after deadly Myanmar quake
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Tonga, a nation of more than 170 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Source: CBS News
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Morgan Wallen walks off SNL stage, returns to ‘God’s country’
Morgan Wallen abruptly left the “Saturday Night Live” stage and returned to “God’s country,” five years after he was removed from “SNL” lineup during COVID.
Source: Fox News
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Protests against Elon Musk’s role in Trump administration swarm Tesla showrooms
Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s richest man.
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United Airlines Flight Hit by Kite Near Washington DC
A kite apparently hit United Airlines (UA) Flight 654 as it approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Fans Call Morgan Wallen ‘Disrespectful’ For Surprising Move on ‘SNL’
The country singer was previously uninvited from the show in 2020.
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Iran rejects direct nuclear talks with Trump, open to indirect negotiations
US president threatens Iran with bombings if Tehran does not come to a nuclear agreement with Washington.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Gov. Landry’s claim that Louisiana is ‘conditioned for failure’ rebuked by many on social media
Amendment 2’s failure ignites passions
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Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.
Source: The New York Times
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Wisconsin’s attorney general asks the state Supreme Court to stop Musk’s $1 million payments
Wisconsin’s attorney general has asked the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters.
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Richard Chamberlain, TV Heartthrob Turned Serious Actor, Dies at 90
An overnight star as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s, he achieved new acclaim two decades later as the omnipresent leading man of mini-series.
Source: The New York Times
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France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a ‘diktat’ about Trump’s DEI policies
A French minister has accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S.
Source: AP News
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Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight
In the early part of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.
Source: AP News
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Prince Harry Accused of ‘Bullying’ by Chair of Charity He Co-founded
Sophie Chandauka said Harry quit as patron of the organization to damage it after failing to oust her from the role following a series of board conflicts.
Source: The New York Times
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The Secret History of America’s Involvement in the Ukraine War
This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.
Source: The New York Times
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Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
Iran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Source: AP News
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Defense Secretary Announces U.S. Forces Japan’s Upgrade to Joint Force Command
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Defense Department has started phase one of upgrading U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Baseball Gameday: 3/30/25 vs. Nebraska - Oregon State University Athletics
Oregon State (20-5) vs. Nebraska (11-15)
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Prince Harry accused of ‘harassment and bullying’ by charity chairwoman | CNN
The chairwoman of a charity co-founded by Prince Harry has accused him of “harassment and bullying at scale” in a TV interview Sunday, after he and others involved with the charity quit this week.
Source: CNN
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Update Regarding Maryland Men’s Basketball - University of Maryland Athletics
Dear Terrapin Nation,
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Ukraine breaches US trust with operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, NYT says
The American side has viewed Ukraine’s operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast as a breach of trust, yet they chose not to halt their support in order to prevent the deaths of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers who were already on Russian territory.
Source: Українська правда
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Violent storms threaten tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail from Illinois to eastern Texas on Sunday | CNN
A volatile weather system is poised to unleash severe thunderstorms across the central United States on Sunday, with the potential for tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. Nearly 175 million people from Illinois to eastern Texas and beyond could be affected, as unseasonably warm air collides with a powerful cold front.
Source: CNN
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Florida’s special elections give Trump, GOP leaders more reasons to sweat slim House majority | CNN Politics
In a buoyant address to supporters moments after taking the oath of office in January, President Donald Trump ribbed House Speaker Mike Johnson over the number of Republican lawmakers he had tapped for administration posts — vacancies that only tightened the GOP’s already slender majority.
Source: CNN
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Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, an “indispensable” country against Chinese aggression.
Source: Fox News
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Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new “war-fighting headquarters.”
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Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents. They’re struggling to respond | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is using the power of the federal government to intimidate or neuter potential sources of opposition to him: The legal establishment, academia and prominent cultural institutions, the media, the judiciary, the Democratic Party, Congress and independent government oversight.
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5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar, the latest in a string of aftershocks
Emergency rescue teams on Sunday began trickling into the area of Myanmar hardest hit by a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people.
Source: AP News
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Louisiana voters reject 4 constitutional amendments, handing Landry major defeat • Louisiana Illuminator
In a stunning rejection of Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana voters turned down all four of his constitutional amendments Saturday.
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Sources: Maryland’s Willard takes Villanova job
Kevin Willard, who led Maryland to the Sweet 16 of this season’s NCAA tournament, has accepted Villanova’s offer to become the program’s head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.
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March Madness: Duke’s Jon Scheyer filled the biggest shoes of all after Coach K left, and he appears to be a perfect fit
Duke is in the Final Four in Jon Scheyer’s third season in charge, and his team has shown it’s much more than Cooper Flagg. The Blue Devils have a collection of NBA prospects, and Scheyer has them peaking at the right time.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Roki Sasaki’s growing pains are extreme. Dodgers are prepared to live with it (for now)
With how raw Sasaki looks, it’s a good thing the 5-0 Dodgers have a wealth of talent around him.
Source: The New York Times
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Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his control
Roki Sasaki’s home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in the second inning Saturday night after the touted right-hander again struggled with his control.
Source: AP News
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Duke looks a cut above as it beats Alabama to reach 18th Final Four
The Blue Devils were dominant in the East Region final Saturday night, pulling away from the Crimson Tide, 85-65.
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I attended 2 Tesla Takedown protests in Michigan. The generation that showed up was the one I least expected.
At Tesla Takedown protests in Michigan hundreds of people gathered to voice their concerns about the new administration.
Source: Business Insider
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Rescuers in Myanmar race to find survivors as quake death toll tops 1,600
Search for survivors continues as death toll in Myanmar climbs to 1,644 and at least 11 are killed in Thailand.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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2025 March Madness highlights: Duke dominates Alabama; Florida rallies past TTU
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Tournament continued with two Elite Eight matchups on Saturday evening. Here are the highlights!
Source: FOX Sports
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Photos show how angst against Elon Musk went global during Tesla protests
Protesters from New York to Berlin called for a boycott against Tesla, denouncing the company’s CEO, Elon Musk.
Source: Business Insider
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China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs
China, South Korea and Japan struck a deal on Sunday to strengthen their free trade ties with each other in a bid to fend off the steep tariffs that have been put in place by US President Donald Trump.…
Source: France 24
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Duke tames Tide for school’s 18th Final Four bid
The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils took the next step in their seasonlong quest Saturday night, defeating the East’s No. 2 seed, the Alabama Crimson Tide, 85-65, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., to advance to next week’s national semifinal in Texas.
Source: ESPN
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Cybersecurity expert weighs in on reported Signal usage by Trump admin
A local cybersecurity expert weighed in on the use of Signal, an encrypted messaging application.
Source: WHAM
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Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech
Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.
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Donald Trump wants to take control of cultural institutions to restore ‘truth to American history’
The US president has signed an executive order aimed at taking control of the contents of Washington’s Smithsonian museums, an institution dating back to 1846, which he accuses of being ‘subjected to ideological indoctrination.’
Source: Le Monde.fr
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Feds cancel $4.3M worth of poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks
The government’s decision to cancel the food shipments has caught food banks off guard, and could lead to shortages.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Clayton’s late flurry sends Florida into Final Four
Florida All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. caught fire late, leading a comeback over Texas Tech that has the Gators in the Final Four.
Source: ESPN
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RESULTS: March 29 election in SWLA
Polls in Louisiana closed at 8 p.m. for the March 29 municipal primary election.
Source: https://www.kplctv.com
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Kink and LGBT dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images online
The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack.
Source: AOL.com
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Over a million private photos from dating apps exposed online
The often-explicit pictures are being stored without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to a hack.
Source: BBC
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Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts
Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.
Source: BBC
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NSA Warning—Change Your iPhone, Android Message Settings
Do not make this dangerous mistake—what to do now.
Source: Forbes
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Two teens killed in mass shooting at Washington state house party, several others wounded: police
A house party at a home in Washington state took a tragic turn after gunfire erupted overnight, killing two teenagers and wounding several others.
Source: Fox News
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Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 4 South Texas counties amid flooding
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for four South Texas counties impacted by rainfall and flooding, according to a press release.
Source: San Antonio News, Texas News, Sports, Weather from KSAT.com, Expect More
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Ceasefire plan back on table
Hamas reportedly agrees to proposals that would see five more hostages released in exchange for a 50-day truce.
Source: BBC
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Texas Democrats elect Dallas’ Kendall Scudder as new state chair after 2024 losses
Dallas political consultant Kendall Scudder stresses unity after being elected chairman of the Texas Democratic Party.
Source: Dallas News
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‘What a performance’: Judge rips 3 of Yanks’ club-record 9 HRs
The crowd was already buzzing when Aaron Judge stepped in for his first at-bat Saturday afternoon, with Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger having swatted Nestor Cortes’ first two pitches for home runs. The Yankees captain made history by following with a third consecutive homer, and there would
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Mom charged after naked boy with bound hands runs into grocery store
The child and his sister have been placed with child protective services
Source: The Independent
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Judge homers 3 times as Yanks go deep on Cortes’ first 3 pitches and hit 9 HRs vs. Brewers
Aaron Judge combined with Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger to go deep on the first three pitches from Nestor Cortes, then hit two more homers as the New York Yankees set a team record with nine home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Source: AP News
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Chair of charity Harry quit calls prince’s brand ‘toxic’
The Duke of Sussex left his role with Sentebale after the relationship between its trustees and chair broke down.
Source: Yahoo
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Sabalenka, ‘best player in the world,’ wins Miami
Aryna Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, defeated Jessica Pegula on Saturday to cap off an impressive run at the Miami Open with a title, as the No. 1 seed from Belarus rolled to a 7-5, 6-2 victory in a rematch of the 2024 US Open final.
Source: ESPN
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Turkey: Hundreds of thousands join growing Istanbul protest – DW – 03/29/2025
Demonstrators flooded Istanbul’s streets, heeding the call of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party. The mass protests, ongoing since top CHP figure Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest, are among the biggest against Erdogan.
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Turkey protests: Pro-democracy demonstrators return to Istanbul’s streets for huge rally
Pro-democracy protesters gathered in support of jailed opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu.
Source: BBC
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Hamas reportedly agrees to release five living Israeli hostages for ceasefire
Militants release video of Israeli captive Elkana Bohbot pleading for freedom as they seek a 50-day halt to conflict
Source: The Guardian
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UFC on ESPN 64 loses Joe Pyfer vs. Kelvin Gastelum hours before Mexico event
One of the biggest fights on UFC Mexico has been canceled.
Source: MMA Junkie
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2 dead, 4 injured after mass shooting in Washington neighborhood
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a large house party just south of Tacoma. Dozens of young people were reportedly running and screaming.
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American woman detained in Afghanistan released by Taliban, source says
Zalmay Khalilzad, a former U.S. envoy to Kabul who is working on Taliban hostage releases, posted a picture of Faye Hall smiling with Qatar representatives ahead of her departure from Afghanistan on Saturday.
Source: CBS News
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Amber Ruffin: Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents’ dinner
Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration.
Source: BBC
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Southwest border mission has cost $330M so far -- with over $40M for Guantanamo Bay alone: Sources
The southwestern border mission and the detention operations at Guantanamo Bay have cost close to $330 million through mid-March, according to a U.S. official.
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Immigration officials silent after another graduate student detained – this time, at the University of Minnesota | CNN
Local, state and national leaders are demanding answers from immigration enforcement after the detention of yet another university student.
Source: CNN
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US citizen detained in Afghanistan by Taliban released to Qatari embassy
Faye Hall had been detained since February along with a British couple before a court order led to her release
Source: The Guardian
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Plane crash near Minneapolis sends home up in flames
Dramatic video captured the aftermath of a home being engulfed in flames near Minneapolis after a small plane crashed into the home on Saturday afternoon.
Source: Fox News
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Faye Hall, American detained by Taliban, has been released
Faye Hall, an American woman who had been detained by the Taliban since February, has been freed, a source with knowledge of the release told Fox News Saturday.
Source: Fox News
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Yankees record historic inning with home runs on three consecutive pitches
The New York Yankees had a historic first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, as they hit four home runs for the first time in franchise history.
Source: Fox News
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Novo Nordisk’s diabetes pill slashes risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% after four years
The results pave the way for Rybelsus to become a new treatment option for people living with diabetes and established heart disease.
Source: CNBC
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Top FDA official resigns, criticizes RFK Jr. ‘misinformation’
Dr. Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official who played a crucial role in the development of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, has resigned, with one source telling ABC News that he was pushed out of his position by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
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White House Correspondents’ Association cancels plans to have a comedian headline annual dinner | CNN Business
The White House Correspondents’ Association is reversing course and canceling its plans to have comedian Amber Ruffin headline this year’s annual fundraising dinner in Washington, DC.
Source: CNN
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Clinical Trial Shows Novel Drug Safely and Significantly Treats Uncontrolled Hypertension
Participants showed a double-digit drop in blood pressure readings during 24-hour monitoring.
Source: Cleveland Clinic Newsroom
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Huge Istanbul protests over Imamoglu’s arrest and imprisonment in Turkiye
CHP leader calls for former mayor’s release, denounces arrests of protesters in growing clashes over Turkish democracy.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert
Four jets came close enough to the Delta flight, which was taking off from Washington’s Reagan National Airport, to set off a collision-avoidance alert.
Source: The New York Times
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Table Rock Fire officially crosses into Transylvania County, reaches 11,000 acres burned
Transylvania County remains under a State of Emergency as three significant wildfires threaten the area, including the Table Rock Complex fires.
Source: WLOS
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Plane crashes in Brooklyn Park, house engulfed in flames
A plane crashed in Brooklyn Park on Saturday afternoon.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Texas Democrats select Kendall Scudder as state party chair
Scudder takes over after a difficult 2024 election for the party.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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Yankees slug 9 HRs, 4 in 1st in ‘crazy’ 20-9 win
The Yankees slugged nine home runs against the Brewers, four of them coming off Nestor Cortes in the first inning of Saturday’s 20-9 romp of the Brewers.
Source: ESPN
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How to Watch Miami Open Women’s Final: Live Stream Sabalenka vs Pegula, TV
The World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, takes on No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the 2025 Miami Open Women’s final on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Source: Newsweek
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Hamas agrees to Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel counters | CNN
Hamas has agreed to a new Egyptian proposal to release 5 hostages, including the American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, a Hamas source tells CNN.
Source: CNN
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Updates to UFC Mexico
Key Updates To UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Erceg, Live From Arena CDMX In Mexico City On March 29, 2025
Source: UFC
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Pete Hegseth Is Bringing His Wife and Brother to Work
Jennifer Hegseth has attended high-level meetings with foreign defense officials, and Phil Hegseth is now a top aide at the Pentagon.
Source: New York Magazine
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Detained Tufts student can’t be deported to Turkey without court order, judge says
A Tufts University doctoral student who was detained this week can’t be deported to Turkey without a court order, a federal judge in Massachusetts said on Friday.
Source: PBS.org
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Box Office Upset: Blue-Collar Drama ‘A Working Man’ Declares Victory Over ‘Snow White’
Disney isn’t standing down just yet, and says the race is too early to call even if the troubled movie is falling off a steep 65 percent or more in its second outing.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Big Law fights back against Trump’s retribution | CNN Politics
In recent weeks, some of America’s most powerful law firms have faced a defining choice: do a deal with the White House, or prepare to fight severe restrictions President Donald Trump has placed on firms and lawyers he opposes politically.
Source: CNN
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Boy, 15, Ran Naked into a Store After Escaping ‘Deplorable’ Home with ‘Feces and Urine Throughout.’ Now, 3 People Have Been Arrested
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of child abuse and neglect after authorities said a 15-year-old boy ran naked into a local California grocery store while ‘bound at the wrists.’ A welfare check allegedly led to the discovery of ‘feces and urine throughout’ his home.
Source: Peoplemag
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Disney faces US investigation over DEI practices
The probe is part of a wider crackdown on diversity and inclusion practices by the Trump administration.
Source: BBC
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Photos: Partial Solar Eclipse Captivates Much of the Northern Hemisphere
The moon slipped between the Earth and the sun on Saturday, casting a shadow on our planet in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa.
Source: The New York Times
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Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals
A Wisconsin judge has declined to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters in the state at a planned rally days before the closely contested Supreme Court election.
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Trump administration reportedly warns European companies to comply with anti-DEI order
The Trump administration has reportedly sent letters to European companies asking them to comply with a U.S. executive order banning DEI initiatives.
Source: CNBC
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Semaglutide, or Ozempic, reduces symptoms of feared diabetes’ complication, study finds
The results of the clinical trial show that Semaglutide improved quality of life and increased the distance that participants could walk without the debilitating calf cramping
Source: The Globe and Mail
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Trump order on federal unions could cripple groups fighting DOGE cuts
The move added to the list of actions by President Trump that use the powers of his office to weaken perceived enemies.
Source: The New York Times
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WATCH: Dems struggle to name the leader of the Democratic Party
Top voices in the Democratic Party, as well as average Americans, have struggled to answer who the party’s leader is when asked in interviews.
Source: Fox News
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Defiant Djokovic on verge of making more history against teenage star
Veteran proving his resilience once again but faces huge test against Jakub Mensik if he is to become third man to win 100 Open era titles
Source: The Guardian
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Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month | CNN
More than a dozen aid workers have been killed or gone missing in Gaza over the past few days, several groups say, as Israel’s complete blockade of humanitarian aid neared the one-month mark amid its renewed military assault on the Palestinian enclave.
Source: CNN
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RAV4 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres | Philadelphia Flyers
Interim head coach Brad Shaw’s Philadelphia Flyers (29-36-9) are some on Saturday afternoon to host Lindy Ruff’s Buffalo Sabres (30-35-6).
Source: NHL
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What is Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ for trade?
The US president has billed April 2 as the moment for a sweeping escalation of his tariff policy
Source: Financial Times
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U.S. Presses French Companies to Comply With Trump’s Anti-Diversity Policies
A letter from the American Embassy in France gave firms that do business with the U.S. government five days to indicate their agreement.
Source: The New York Times
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Israel admits firing at ambulances in Gaza after Palestinians say rescuers missing in Rafah
Body of team leader found almost a week after six rescuers went missing, Gaza’s civil defence agency says
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Elon Musk’s AI company buys X in blockbuster $33B stock deal
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been bought by tech billionaire’s artificial intelligence company xAI in a monster deal that values X at $33 billion.
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Musk flexes influence as Wisconsin Supreme Court race smashes spending records | CNN Politics
Campaign spending has smashed records in Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court race, as megadonors from both parties are directing millions to the closely watched election that’s set to decide ideological control of the battleground state’s high court. And tech billionaire Elon Musk is flexing his growing political influence after his key supporting role in President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Source: CNN
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Hegseth Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Iwo Jima to join other senior U.S. and Japanese officials in commemorating the 80th anniversary of that island’s major World War II battle.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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X-rays, mushrooms and more: The science riding on SpaceX’s Fram2 astronaut mission around Earth’s poles
Here’s a rundown of the science experiments that SpaceX’s Fram2 astronaut mission will conduct while orbiting Earth’s poles.
Source: Yahoo
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Mineralys Therapeutics Announces Late-Breaking Data from Advance-HTN Pivotal Trial of Lorundrostat in Uncontrolled and Resistant Hypertension Presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.25)
– Lorundrostat 50 mg dose achieved a 15.4 mmHg absolute reduction and 7.9 mmHg placebo-adjusted reduction (p=0.001), assessed by 24hr ABPM at week 12, with…
Source: GlobeNewswire
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Alysa Liu becomes first American woman in 19 years to win figure skating world title | CNN
Alysa Liu never expected to win the world championships. After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport three years ago, only returning to training again a year ago and international competition six months ago.
Source: CNN
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Trump’s southern border military mission cost over $300 million in first 6 weeks | CNN Politics
The Trump administration’s major military mission at the southern border focused on reducing immigration and drug flows has already cost taxpayers more than $300 million, according to sources briefed on data from the Defense Department comptroller — even as the administration has vowed to slash the size of government and cut 8 percent from the department’s budget.
Source: CNN
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Cowboys news: Updates from the Micah Parsons negotiations
The latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is here
Source: Blogging The Boys
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Targeting of Tufts Student for Deportation Stuns Friends and Teachers
The Trump administration said she “engaged in activities in support of Hamas.” Her friends and lawyers say all she did was co-author an essay critical of the war in Gaza.
Source: The New York Times
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Private groups work to identify, report student protesters for possible deportation
President Donald Trump’s efforts to deport foreign students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations are getting help from private groups that use facial-recognition technology to identify masked protesters
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A PhD student was snatched by masked officers in broad daylight. Then she was flown 1,500 miles away | CNN
Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was walking alone Tuesday night to meet friends at a dinner where they would break their 13-hour fast when six plainclothes officers suddenly encircled her on the street near her apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts, surveillance video shows.
Source: CNN
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New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry
U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity.
Source: AP News
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Critics see Trump attacks on the ‘Black Smithsonian’ as an effort to sanitize racism in US history
Civil rights advocates, historians and Black political leaders are sharply rebuking President Donald Trump for his order targeting the Smithsonian Institution.
Source: AP News
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth included wife in sensitive meetings: report
In a report by the Wall Street Journal, Hegseth is accused of bringing his wife to two meetings involving foreign officials.
Source: Newsweek
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Trump tones down Canada rhetoric after call with PM Carney
Trump also suggested to reporters that Canada was not among the nations he believed have treated the United States unfairly in trade.
Source: Deccan Herald
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Delta plane, Air Force jet nearly crash in ‘loss of separation’ during Arlington National Cemetery flyover
A Delta plane carrying 131 passengers nearly collided with an Air Force jet in a ‘loss of separation’ Friday leading up to a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery.
Source: Fox News
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Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge blocks dismantling of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, orders employees reinstated
The judge’s order requires the Trump administration to reinstate terminated CFPB employees among other steps.
Source: ABC News
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RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
In his resignation letter, Marks rebuked Kennedy for seeking “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies” about vaccines.
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Federal judge in New York says VOA journalists get jobs back for now
Friday’s order pauses efforts to dismiss staff at Voice of America while litigation continues, restoring the jobs of more than 1,200 journalists and other employees.
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International graduate student at U detained by ICE agents
In an email to students, university officials called it a “deeply concerning situation.”
Source: Star Tribune
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U of M grad student detained by ICE at off-campus residence
In their statement, the university stated they had no prior knowledge of the incident and did not share any information with federal authorities before it happened.
Source: KSTP-TV LLC
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University of Minnesota Student Detained by Immigration Agents
University officials said they had not been informed of the federal agents’ plans and called the situation “deeply concerning.”
Source: The New York Times
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Columbia University president steps down amid Trump’s crackdown
The resignation comes after Columbia caved to demands from Trump, who claims the school failed to fight antisemitism.
Source: BBC
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Delta jet’s near miss with military aircraft near DCA reignites safety concerns
A Delta Air Lines flight narrowly avoided a collision with a U.S. military jet shortly after takeoff from Washington National Airport on Friday.
Source: USA TODAY
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Columbia University’s President, Katrina Armstrong, Resigns
Katrina Armstrong is leaving the post a week after the university agreed to a list of demands from the White House.
Source: The New York Times
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University of Minnesota says ICE detained a graduate student
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Thursday detained a University of Minnesota graduate student at an off-campus residence. The international graduate student was enrolled at the school’s Twin Cities campus.
Source: MPR News
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Columbia University interim president steps down amid clash with Trump admin over federal funding
Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong is stepping down from her role leading the school, with board of trustees co-chair Claire Shipman taking her place.
Source: Fox News
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Judge Halts Deportation Of Tufts Student Arrested By DHS - CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip - Podcast on CNN Audio
Judges block two items on the Trump vengeance list. Number one involves law firms. Number two involves college students. Plus, when Donald Trump talks economic markets listen. Also, one man’s liberation is another man’s agitation.
Source: CNN
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4 deputies from same sheriff’s office die by suicide in 6 weeks, officials say
A Texas sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of four deputies in just six weeks, according to officials.
Source: https://www.fox10tv.com
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Column | Former Voice of America director blasts Kari Lake’s ‘untruths’
Amanda Bennett, who led VOA and its parent agency, says Lake was “provably wrong” in claims that $250 million in public funding were wasted late last year.
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Israeli officials furious that Signal group chat exposed intelligence, sources say
Sources tell CBS News the Signal chat involving senior Trump administration officials included sensitive intelligence Israel provided to the U.S.
Source: CBS News
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Collision warning sounds in cockpit of Delta plane due to close call with Air Force jet near Reagan National Airport | CNN
A close call between a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and a US Air Force T-38 jet, often used by the military for training, sounded alarms in the cockpit of the passenger plane Friday.
Source: CNN
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Visiting Greenland, Vance Finds the Weather and the Reception Chilly
The trip was both a reconnaissance mission and a passive-aggressive reminder of President Trump’s determination to fulfill his territorial ambitions, no matter the obstacles.
Source: The New York Times
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UAW’s Shawn Fain slams Trump executive order targeting federal unions
UAW president Shawn Fain said Trump’s order to end collective bargaining for swath of federal workers would cost 700,000 people their union contracts.
Source: CBS News
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Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon
The founder of an electric car start-up sentenced to prison for exaggerating the potential of his technology has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, potentially wiping out hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution that prosecutors were seeking for bamboozled investors.
Source: AP News
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Trump commutes sentences of Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson and company
Ozy had falsely claimed to have deals with Google and Oprah Winfrey before the company and CEO Watson were criminally charged.
Source: CNBC
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F.C.C. Chairman Orders Inquiry Into Disney’s D.E.I. Practices
The chairman, Brendan Carr, sent a letter to the company accusing it of violating equal employment opportunity regulations.
Source: The New York Times
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RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government’s efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Source: CBS News
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Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday.
Source: AP News
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Judge says he’ll grant a restraining order to temporarily protect Voice of America | CNN Business
A federal judge sided with silenced Voice of America journalists on Friday, the latest setback for President Trump’s push to shut down U.S. government-funded international broadcasters.
Source: CNN
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Israel strikes Beirut suburb in first attack on capital since ceasefire
Fears are mounting that the months-long ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is at risk of collapse, as conflicts elsewhere in the region expand.
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Charlie Javice says she can’t wear an ankle monitor prior to her JPMorgan fraud sentencing because she teaches pilates
Javice remains free pending sentencing in a $175M fraud against JPMorgan. Her lawyer says an ankle monitor would make teaching pilates “impossible.”
Source: Business Insider
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State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID | CNN Politics
The State Department on Friday formally notified Congress it is effectively dissolving the US Agency for International Development and moving some of its functions under the department.
Source: CNN
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Judge orders CFPB to reinstate fired employees, preserve records and get back to work
Judge Amy Berman Jackson sided with the CFPB employee union that sued acting CFPB director Russell Vought last month.
Source: CNBC
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3 dead after storms bring record-breaking Texas floods, officials say
A large part of South Texas is reeling from life-threatening flooding that began overnight and continued into Friday morning.
Source: ABC News
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Appeals court grants ‘striking’ temporary stay in Trump’s firing of board leaders
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., on Friday overturned district court rulings that had ordered the reinstatement of fired adjudicatory entity members.
Source: Fox News
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Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in ‘shambles’
President Donald Trump says U.S. officials are “going to be helping” with the response to Southeast Asia’s deadly earthquake.
Source: AP News
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Trump Takes Aim at California Six Times in 24 Hours
The Trump administration seemed to hold back immediately after the January wildfires. But its multipronged assault on California has now begun in earnest.
Source: The New York Times
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At least 3 people dead, hundreds rescued after severe storms flood streets in South Texas
Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.
Source: PBS.org
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Wisconsin attorney general sues Musk to block his $1 million payment offers to voters
Wisconsin’s Democratic attorney general asked a court on Friday to block billionaire Elon Musk from handing out $1 million checks to voters this weekend, just days before the state’s hotly contested Supreme Court race was to be decided.
Source: PBS.org
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After months of cuts, State Department says it’s officially shuttering USAID
The State Department said it’s officially shuttering the U.S. Agency for International Development, in what could deal a final blow to the beleaguered foreign aid agency.
Source: ABC News
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Governor signs ban on DEI in Ohio public colleges despite opposition by students and teachers
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges and universities in Ohio.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs higher ed bill that eliminates DEI, bans faculty strikes
Senate Bill 1 eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion programs, prevents faculty strikes and bans schools from weighing in on controversial topics.
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
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Stefon Diggs on Drake Maye: I’m excited, people say he’s like Josh Allen
Diggs played with Allen and will now be a target for Maye in New England
Source: NBC Sports
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Disney and ABC hit with FCC investigation over DEI policies | CNN Business
The Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC and its parent company Disney over its diversity, equity and inclusion actions, FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced Friday.
Source: CNN
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Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate USAID With Final Cuts
The staff of U.S.A.I.D. will be reduced to some 15 legally required positions. The agency employed about 10,000 people before the Trump administration entered office.
Source: The New York Times
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Dow Stumbles More Than 700 Points After High Inflation Report—As Tariffs Loom
The Dow is down more than 3,000 points from its December peak as economic anxiety pervades Wall Street.
Source: Forbes
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CoreWeave Disappoints on Opening of Trading
The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.
Source: The New York Times
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DeWine signs higher education bill SB1 into law
The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities.
Source: WSYX
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On Greenland visit, JD Vance criticizes Denmark, while reinforcing Trump’s desire to take over the territory
The vice president and his wife led a delegation of high-ranking officials amid a heated debate over the future of the. Arctic island.
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Nearly 500 cases of measles reported across 19 states: CDC
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400 cases amid reports of some children taking unhealthy amounts of vitamin A.
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Diggs: ACL, 1,000-yard history affected Pats deal
Stefon Diggs says his Patriots contract -- worth $69 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter -- is the range the wide receiver expected, in part because he is coming off a torn ACL.
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Half the US population could be in the path of severe thunderstorms early next week
Unseasonable warmth is setting the stage for damaging thunderstorms capable of bringing powerful wind, large hail and tornadoes to nearly 175 million people in the central and eastern United States Sunday and Monday.
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Student loan startup founder found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175m
Charlie Javice, who appeared in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for starting Frank, faked a list of 4 million customers
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Ohio Gov. DeWine signs higher ed bill regulating classroom discussion and banning diversity efforts • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a massive higher education bill that would ban diversity and equity and prohibit faculty from striking into law into law Friday afternoon. The bill will take effect in 90 days.
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Film Review: Examining WR Stefon Diggs’s Role in the Patriots Offense
Projecting a role for the four-time Pro Bowler inside OC Josh McDaniels’s offense in New England.
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Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in public drinking water
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill making the state the first in the nation to ban fluoride in public drinking water.
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Midwest, South, East Brace For Possible Strong Tornadoes, Hail, High Winds | Weather.com
The multiday severe weather threat will develop in the Midwest and South this weekend and then spread toward the East Coast by Monday. Destructive straight-line winds, large hail and strong tornadoes are all potential threats. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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Eric Edholm 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Browns snag Abdul Carter AND Shedeur Sanders; RB to Cowboys
In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm projects one team will land Abdul Carter AND Shedeur Sanders. Plus, the Cowboys fill a huge need. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32, and a bonus pick!
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Earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand: Heartbreaking photos, video show extent of devastation
The 7.7 magnitude quake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, damaging roads and bridges and leaving more than 150 people dead.
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What we’re hearing about John Tortorella’s final days with the Flyers
Tortorella was fired on Thursday, after his situation with the team had deteriorated.
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Joaquin Phoenix, Sandra Oh, Emma Thompson and More Sign Letter Condemning Academy for Lack of Support for Hamdan Ballal
“It is an attack on all those who dare to bear witness and tell inconvenient truths,” the group of more than 500 Hollywood leaders writes The post Joaquin Phoenix, Sandra Oh, Emma Thompson and More Sign Letter Condemning Academy for Lack of Support for Hamdan Ballal appeared first on TheWrap.
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Deion Sanders signs reported 5-year, $54 million contract extension with Colorado
Sanders is now one of the highest-paid college coaches in the country
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A troubling trend? 4 former and current Texas deputies take their own lives in last 6 weeks
The deputy’s passing marks the fourth suicide in just six weeks among current and former Harris County deputies, raising concerns about the mental health toll on law enforcement officers.
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CU Boulder Extends Coach Prime’s Contract Through 2029 - University of Colorado Athletics
After a transformational two years, the University of Colorado Boulder has extended Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’s contract as head football coach through the…
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Trump news; Vance’s Greenland visits; Tariff: Live updates | CNN Politics
Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and other Trump officials are visiting Greenland today as the US president continues to move ahead with his domestic agenda back at home. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
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Airbnb founder Joe Gebbia says DOGE is pushing to create an ‘Apple-Store like experience’ in government
Gebbia joined Elon Musk and six other DOGE members to share details of their planned federal overhaul in an interview with Fox News.
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Tufts student was not notified her visa was revoked shortly before masked ICE agents arrested her, defense says - The Boston Globe
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were named in an updated habeas petition and civil complaint filed Friday in Boston by an attorney for detained Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk, records show.
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Flyers fire John Tortorella after rebuilding comments, reported verbal altercation with Cam York
John Tortorella expressed frustration after the team’s sixth-straight loss.
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Ohio Governor signs bill banning DEI at universities
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1, a sweeping higher education bill, into law Friday afternoon.
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A look at who has been detained or deported in a US crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters
Supporters of Palestinian causes with ties to American universities have been detained in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants.
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On Delivering an America First Foreign Assistance Program - United States Department of State
Foreign assistance done right can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen our partnerships with key allies. Unfortunately, USAID strayed from its original mission long ago. As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high. Thanks to President Trump, this misguided and fiscally irresponsible era is now over. […]
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Trump Pardons Trevor Milton, Founder of Bankrupt Truck Maker Nikola
President Trump’s intervention came while Mr. Milton was appealing his conviction on securities and wire fraud charges.
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A second South Carolina death row inmate chooses execution by firing squad
A second South Carolina death row inmate has asked to die by firing squad just five weeks after the state carried out its first execution by bullets.
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Trump holds ‘extremely productive call’ with Canadian prime minister: ‘We agree on many things’
President Donald Trump said he held an “extremely productive call” with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, adding that “we agree on many things.”
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Trump asks justices to intervene on Alien Enemies Act removals - SCOTUSblog
The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Friday morning, asking the justices to allow it to enforce an executive order that directs government officials to quickly remove, without a hearing, noncitizens who are designated as members of a Venezuelan gang. The order relies on a 1798 law t
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West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns
At least 20 other states are considering bills restricting the use of certain food dyes and additives.
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Trump Live Updates: JD Vance to Visit Greenland as Trump Vows Island Takeover
Trump Live Updates: JD Vance to Visit Greenland as Trump Vows Island Takeover
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Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for permission to resume deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law, while a court fight continues.
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Search for Missing US Soldiers in Lithuania Continues as Crews Work to Extract Vehicle
The search in dense, muddy swampland came after the U.S. Army vehicle disappeared in a waterlogged area on Tuesday.
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Trump Deportation Fight Reaches Supreme Court
The Trump administration asked the justices to allow it to use a wartime law to continue deportations of Venezuelans with little or no due process.
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US consumers remained cautious about spending last month as inflation ticked higher
An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt.
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CoreWeave set to begin trading
CoreWeave received the most proceeds from a U.S. technology IPO since automation software maker UiPath went public in 2021.
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Here Are The Students Trump Wants to Deport Over Their Speech
Donald Trump’s administration is revoking student activists’ visas. Mahmoud Khalil, Ranjani Srinivasan, and Rumeysa Ozturk are among those detained.
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton receives full pardon from President Trump
Nikola’s Trevor Milton says he received a call from President Trump about a pardon for his fraud conviction.
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Pride flag ban: Utah becomes first state to outlaw pride flags in government buildings, schools
Utah becomes the first state in the nation to ban pride flags from government buildings and schools after Gov. Cox refuses to take action on the bill.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
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Core inflation in February hits 2.8%, higher than expected; spending increases 0.4%
The PCE price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February while spending was projected to rise 0.5%.
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Consumer spending rebounded in February, but inflation is still above target | CNN Business
Tariffs are looming, inflation is still sticky and US consumers are bracing themselves for the impact.
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2025 NFL mock draft: Shedeur Sanders falls to playoff contender, plus two AFC teams trade up
With every team holding its own first-round pick ahead of draft night, could we be in for a wild Round 1?
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Patriots mailbag: Readers have questions about new receiver Stefon Diggs - The Boston Globe
The offensive line and fullbacks are the other big topics.
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March Madness scores, bracket: Duke holds off Arizona; Texas Tech rallies past Arkansas in Sweet 16 OT thriller
March Madness continues on Thursday with four Sweet 16 games, including No. 1 seed Duke and Cooper Flagg facing No. 4 Arizona.
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How to watch the partial solar eclipse
Parts of the UK with clear skies will see the Moon take a ‘bite’ out of the Sun on Saturday morning.
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Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring
In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s special elections
Tuesday’s special elections to replace Florida’s Republican former U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz will be held in GOP strongholds.
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Josh Giddey hits halfcourt buzzer-beater over LeBron James to cap wild finale as the Bulls stun the Lakers | CNN
Josh Giddey hit a game-winning, halfcourt buzzer-beater over LeBron James as the Chicago Bulls stunned the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the wildest endings to an NBA game you are ever likely to see.
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The latest NFL draft buzz: Is Jaxson Dart going in Round 1? What will the Giants do at No. 3?
Here’s what our NFL draft experts are hearing on Jaxson Dart’s stock, pro day risers and how the Giants might approach their first-round pick.
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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
The quake hit central Myanmar with strong tremors felt as far as south-west China and Thailand.
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The vibecession is back. But a change in mood about the economy is often ‘a harbinger of things to come’: a drop in consumer spending and business investment, economist says
“If you believe the latest survey data…you would think the economy is on the cusp of a recession,” said Jeffrey Roach, LPL Financial chief economist.
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Opinion | Hillary Clinton: This Is Just Dumb
The Signal group chat is only the latest in a string of self-inflicted wounds by the new administration.
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Trump’s ‘state secrets’ claim over deportation flight details breaks with past practice | CNN Politics
The Justice Department’s decision to invoke the rarely used state secrets privilege in a bid to avoid giving a federal judge’s details on questions on two deportation flights has opened a complicated new front in the government’s ongoing resistance to turning over the information.
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Josh Giddey calls game on incredible half-court game-winner to defeat Lakers at the buzzer | Chicago Bulls
“It was a special moment,” Giddey said after his game-winning shot to beat the Lakers for the second time in less than a week. “Probably not anothe…
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NCAA Tournament: What Tommy Lloyd and Arizona players said after Sweet 16 loss to Duke
Arizona’s season came to an end on Thursday night at the hands of the juggernaut that is Duke. The Wildcats got an all-time performance from Caleb Love in his final college game and turned a…
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UCLA, UC Irvine being investigated for DEI admissions policies
Federal prosecutors have opened compliance review investigations into admissions policies at UCLA and UC Irvine.
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Florida 84-79 Texas Tech (Mar 29, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Florida Gators vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAAM game, final score 84-79, from March 29, 2025 on ESPN.
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Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order
The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.
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Lakers take worst loss of season after LeBron James turnover sparks preposterous Bulls comeback, Josh Giddey halfcourt buzzer-beater
How did the Bulls win that game? How did the Lakers lose it? How did Josh Giddey make that shot?
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Vance and wife to tour US military post in Greenland after diplomatic spat over uninvited visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife will be visiting an American military base in Greenland.
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Democrats outraged at Trump’s changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida
Democrats, with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump’s dramatic restructuring of the federal government, are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florida. While Democratic leaders aren’t predicting outright wins in such Republican-leaning districts, they say they think they’ll exceed expectations.
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Elon Musk mulls turning Trump government into an ‘Apple store-like experience’
Elon Musk and DOGE aim to modernize the U.S. government by streamlining operations and reducing inefficiencies.
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Analysis: A warning sign flares as the Trump White House refuses to moderate its shock politics | CNN Politics
Rep. Elise Stefanik’s swift rise was a barometer of the power of Trumpism.
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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US is ‘over’ amid raging tariff war with Trump
Mark Carney’s declaration marks a dramatic shift in Canada’s foreign policy. He said it is clear that the ‘US is no longer a reliable partner’.
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Stanford, Cal and UCLA investigated in Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
The Trump administration says it has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine.
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Viral Studio Ghibli-style AI images showcase power – and copyright concerns – of ChatGPT update | CNN
Social media is flooded with images imitating Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli, whose co-founder once called AI-generated art an “insult to life itself.”
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Giddey’s 47-ft, buzzer-beating heave stuns Lakers
Josh Giddey heaved a buzzer-beating 47-foot 3-pointer from half-court to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
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Wife of doctor accused of Pali attack: ‘He’s trying to kill me’
According to newly released court documents, Arielle Konig said her husband struck her with a rock 10 times on the head, grabbed her hair, and smashed her face into the ground.
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JD Vance expected to criticize Danish government on what had been second lady’s cultural visit to Greenland | CNN Politics
Only days after second lady Usha Vance’s trip to Greenland was announced, out are the dogs and mushers.
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Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 7103(b)(1) of title 5 and
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Elon Musk and DOGE Aides Try a Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview
Most of Elon Musk’s associates at the Department of Government Efficiency have kept a low profile. Democrats have repeatedly criticized his effort to shrink the federal government, warning that critical services will be cut.
Source: The New York Times
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Lithuanian, Polish troops aid in ‘search and recovery’ for 4 missing US soldiers from Fort Stewart
A Lithuanian official told Fox News Digital about ongoing search efforts to recover four missing U.S. Army soldiers in coordination with Poland.
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Live: France and Britain will lead mission to support a future Ukrainian peace deal, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France and Britain will lead a contingent of European countries to support any future peace deal in Ukraine despite a lack of unanimity among European…
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The Associated Press, banned from White House press pool, renews request to court for reinstatement
A lawyer for The Associated Press has asked a federal judge once again to reinstate the agency’s access to the White House press pool and some other official events.
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Aviation leaders testify and families react to DCA midair collision NTSB Senate report
Transportation officials are set to testify on Capitol Hill Thursday morning regarding the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River.
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Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller
Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.
Source: The New York Times
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A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump’s Crackdown
The tactics on display in the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk were not new — plainclothes officers, faces obscured — but as ICE actions ramp up, scrutiny may increase.
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Crosby breaks Gretzky’s point-per-game record
Sidney Crosby’s career-long point-per-game consistency has broken an NHL record he shared with Wayne Gretzky.
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TOLEDO REGION: Cornell stuns Michigan State with Mack goal in final seconds of NCAA regional game - College Hockey | USCHO.com
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Cornell just won’t let the Mike Schafer retirement tour end. The latest entry was punctuated with Sullivan Mack’s power-play goal with 10
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MSU hockey stunned as Cornell ends Spartans’ season on goal with 10 seconds left, 4-3
Top-seeded Spartans’ season halted in NCAA regional semifinal loss to Cornell.
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King Charles III briefly hospitalized for observation following side effects from cancer treatment
Buckingham Palace says King Charles III was hospitalized for observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects,’’ related to a scheduled cancer treatment.
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King undergoes hospital observation due to cancer treatment side-effects
Charles now back at Clarence House after ‘temporary side-effects’, with Friday engagements postponed, Buckingham Palace says
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Colorado wins Sundance Film Festival bid
The move follows a bid from the state and Boulder officials to woo one of the biggest independent film festivals in the world.
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MSU vs Cornell Instant Hockey Recap
Spartans fall as late penalty ices the season
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Trump has not asked Waltz to resign, but the Signal chat issue is “still a hot potato,” one official said
The Trump administration is still monitoring the fallout from the disclosure of attack plans, as a watchdog inquiry looms.
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Pentagon Officials Concerned About Hegseth’s Leadership - CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip - Podcast on CNN Audio
The Signal scandal renews questions about if Pete Hegseth is the right man to lead the Pentagon. Plus, the President says he is playing catch-up on his administration’s early mistakes. But, is it really plausible he doesn’t know or is it just a way to give him plausible deniability?
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Will Trump’s Gulf of America Power Trip Break the White House Press Corps?
The Associated Press had its day in court on Thursday, but free speech in this Presidency is already a big loser.
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‘Cuts to the Bone’: Leaked Trump Doc Shows Feds Plan to Slash Up to 50% of Agencies’ Staff | Common Dreams
The Washington Post reported on a leaked White House document showing U.S. officials are preparing to cut 8-50% of agency staff in “the first phase” of President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk’s effort to gut the federal bureaucracy.
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Judge orders Trump administration to keep Signal records amid Yemen attack chat controversy | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Thursday ordered key Trump administration agencies to preserve messages sent on Signal between March 11 to March 15.
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University of Alabama graduate student detained by ICE, school says
Federal immigration agents have detained a University of Alabama doctoral student who is a citizen of Iran, according to the school and ICE records.
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Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
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Knife-wielding man injures multiple people in Amsterdam, including 2 Americans
Dutch police are searching for a motive after five people, including two Americans, were stabbed in a busy shopping area of Amsterdam on Thursday afternoon.
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ChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.
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Signal Chat Leak Angers U.S. Military Pilots
Men and women who have taken to the air on behalf of the United States expressed bewilderment after the leak of attack plans. “You’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
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‘It’s a mistake;’ Utah leaders fume over Sundance decision to leave
Like those who have sat through a terrible movie, Utah leaders did not hold back in their harsh critiques over the decision by Sundance Film Festival organizers to leave the state.
Source: FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU)
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Addressing Risks From WilmerHale
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Background.
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Flyers GM: Fired Tortorella a ‘complicated man’
Flyers GM Daniel Briere said differences of opinion with John Tortorella led to the coach’s firing on Thursday, calling him a “complicated man.”
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What we know about the deadly air crash between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter
A congressional hearing has reinforced the idea that the January collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft could have been prevented.
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EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals
As part of a push to roll back dozens of environmental regulations, the Trump administration is offering coal-fired power plants and other industrial polluters a chance to receive exemptions from rules requiring them to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals, including mercury, arsenic and benzene.
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Judge in crosshairs of Trump deportation case orders preservation of Signal messages
Judge James Boasberg ordered all Signal chats linked to a planned military strike in Yemen preserved after American Oversight filed a records lawsuit.
Source: Fox News
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Six Russians dead after tourist submarine sinks in Egypt
Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning.
Source: BBC
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Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification
The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.
Source: The New York Times
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US-Canada relationship faces fundamental change amid trade threats, Canadian PM warns | CNN
“It’s clear the US is no longer a reliable partner. It is possible that with comprehensive negotiations, we could reestablish an element of confidence but there will be no going backwards,” the Canadian leader said.
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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US ‘is over’
The Canadian leader said his country’s relationship with the US had changed due to Trump’s tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.
Source: BBC
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A child said there was a monster under the bed. The reality was even more horrifying.
A 27-year-old man in Kansas was arrested after a babysitter found him hiding under a child’s bed, according to authorities.
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NBA ready to move to ‘next stage’ for planned league in Europe
The NBA may soon significantly expand its presence in Europe, partnering with basketball’s world governing body, Fiba, on a new league
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King Charles taken to hospital after cancer treatment ‘bump in the road’
(Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles spent a brief time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said, with royal sources saying it was just a “minor bump in the road”. The 76-year-old king has been undergoing treatment since he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in February last year following tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. The palace said he had returned to his home Clarence House, and…
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Civil rights groups say push to dismantle Education Department will undo hard-won gains
President Donald Trump has reopened a debate in the fight over the federal government’s role in education policy after signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S.
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Tea party’s champions agonize over spending cuts
It’s not clear if fiscal conservatives are willing to oppose a Senate budget that doesn’t slash as much as they want.
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How to watch, stream the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 March Madness 2025 live online free without cable
Brackets are busted, but the drama is starting to heat up.
Source: Fortune
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King Charles experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment
Charles returns to Clarence House after a short period in hospital, palace says, but postpones Friday engagements in Birmingham.
Source: BBC
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NBA, FIBA move forward on exploration of new professional men’s basketball league in Europe
The new league would be integrated into the current European basketball scene, with teams also playing in their national leagues.
Source: beIN SPORTS
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Carney says Canada will fight US tariffs ‘with retaliatory trade actions of our own’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday called President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on auto imports “unjustified,” and said Canada would impose “retaliatory trade actions of our own.”
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Amsterdam stabbing: Five people injured, police say
Police say the suspect was arrested after being overpowered with the help of a local resident.
Source: BBC
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Texas GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending Abortion Ban Linked to Deaths and a Rise in Sepsis Cases
The bill comes after ProPublica’s reporting on the deaths of three Texas women. It specifies that doctors don’t need to wait until an emergency is “imminent” to terminate pregnancies but leaves in steep penalties for those who violate the law.
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NBA, FIBA take next steps exploring Euro league
The NBA and FIBA are exploring partnering on a new league in Europe and further expanding their roles there, they announced on Thursday.
Source: ESPN
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‘There will be slowdowns’: How RFK’s health department cuts will affect you
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s overhaul of federal health agencies will likely impact how Americans get health care, prescription drugs and more.
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US car tariffs help Chinese EVs to race ahead
BYD’s technological advances show where the centre of innovation now lies
Source: Financial Times
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Top MS-13 leader arrested in Virginia
The FBI says it arrested one of the top three leaders of the MS-13 gang in the U.S. on Thursday.
Source: Fox News
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Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it ‘corrupt’
Billionaire Elon Musk says a Wisconsin voter has been awarded $1 million just days before the conclusion of a fiercely contested state Supreme Court election.
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I switched to the premium dumbphone everyone’s talking about, and it puts E Ink to shame
The third iteration of the Light Phone ditches the E Ink display for a crisp AMOLED and color camera but retains its commitment to minimalism.
Source: ZDNET
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Cassidy says RFK Jr. briefed him on HHS job cuts, but reported study on vaccines, autism didn’t come up
Sen. Bill Cassidy says that health secretary RFK Jr. briefed him on his plans for HHS job cuts but that a reported study on any link between vaccines and autism didn’t come up.
Source: STAT
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California under investigation by Trump admin for allegedly hiding ‘gender identity’ of kids
The Department of Education is investigating California for allegedly hiding minor students’ “gender identity” and failing to comply with President Donald Trump’s transgender sports ban.
Source: Fox News
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US pushes for expansive new deal to control Ukraine’s minerals and energy
Latest draft sent to Kyiv steps up demands and offers no security guarantees
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OpenAI says “our GPUs are melting” as it limits ChatGPT image generation requests
The company is quickly trying to make the feature more efficient.
Source: The Verge
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Bondi Suggests Signal Chat Episode Is Unlikely to Be Criminally Investigated
The attorney general said the focus should be on the success of the U.S. military strike in Yemen, not on military information being shared in advance in a group text among top officials.
Source: The New York Times
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Bondi signals probe into Signal chat is unlikely, despite a long history of similar inquiries
FBI Director Kash Patel may not have been part of a Signal chat in which other Trump administration national security officials discussed detailed attack plans.
Source: AP News
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Rubio confirms he revoked Tufts student’s visa, says he pulls visas ‘every day’
A Tufts University doctoral student arrested by immigration enforcement agents Tuesday was sent to a detention center in Louisiana before a judge ordered the government to keep her in Massachusetts, federal prosecutors said in a court filing Thursday morning.
Source: WBUR
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Babysitter finds man under bed after child complains of ‘monster’
After a child said there was a “monster” under the bed, the babysitter in Kansas checked and came face-to-face with a man.
Source: BBC
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This Is the Land of Wolves Now
Masked agents snatching people off the street. Government officials using caged prisoners for propaganda videos. We are the villains.
Source: The Bulwark
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Trump is driving American scientists into Europe’s arms
But the continent will have to invest more to lure top talent
Source: The Economist
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Flyers fire John Tortorella after 3 seasons, name Brad Shaw interim coach
Tortorella had been the Flyers’ coach since 2022-23, going 97-107-33 with the rebuilding team.
Source: The New York Times
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Light Phone III review: everything in moderation
Nailing the minimalist smartphone formula is tough — but Light is getting closer.
Source: The Verge
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Flyers fire John Tortorella with 9 games left in Year 3 of tenure
John Tortorella was fired Thursday. The head coach, stewarding the Flyers’ rebuild, was 28-36-9 in Year 3 behind the team’s bench.
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Charles Davis 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Patriots nab Travis Hunter; Cowboys, Commanders select WRs
In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Charles Davis projects the New England Patriots to land two-way star Travis Hunter. Plus, a pair of NFC East squads get WR help. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com
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The latest on Trump’s presidency: Live updates | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all cars and car parts shipped to the US, drawing global criticism. This comes as the administration grapples with the fallout from reports of a group chat involving Cabinet officials discussing US battle plans in Yemen revealed that the chat included a journalist. Follow for live updates.
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Several killed after submarine carrying Russian tourists sinks off Egyptian coast, embassy says | CNN
Four people were killed Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, according to a Facebook post by the Russian embassy in Egypt.
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Trump is on a losing streak in the courts. How will he respond?
The administration’s war on the judiciary, explained by a law professor.
Source: Vox
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HHS Announces Transformation to Make America Healthy Again
HHS announces dramatic restructuring to Make America Healthy Again.
Source: HHS.gov
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US stands on the brink of a constitutional crisis as Donald Trump takes on America’s legal system
If the US Supreme Court rules any of Donald Trump’s executive orders unconstitutional then the scene is set for a confrontation.
Source: The Conversation
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Tortorella fired as Flyers coach, replaced by Shaw | NHL.com
Philadelphia last in Metropolitan Division, without regulation win since Feb. 25
Source: NHL
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The Latest on Columbia University; NPR and PBS in the Hot Seat; Elie Mystal’s List of Laws that Need to Go | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
The Latest on Columbia University and the Trump Administration; NPR and PBS in the Congressional Hot Seat
Source: WNYC
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Babysitter checking for monsters finds man hiding under child’s bed
The babysitter came face-to-face with a man hiding underneath the child’s bed, Kansas’ Barton County Sheriff’s office said.
Source: CBS News
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2025 NFL three-round mock draft: Shedeur Sanders taken in top three, Steelers address future at QB
At least three quarterbacks have been taken in the first round in eight of the past nine drafts
Source: CBSSports.com
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Trump says US will ‘go as far as we have to’ to get control of Greenland
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “go as far as we have to go” to get control of Greenland, ahead of a planned visit to the Arctic island by the vice president.
Source: ABC News
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Adam Silver to pitch NBA owners on new European pro league: How it might look, who could join
The venture could include 16 teams, defectors from the EuroLeague and new franchises in major markets like Paris and London.
Source: The New York Times
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NATO clarifies comments that four missing US soldiers had died during training in Lithuania
NATO is clarifying comments that Secretary-General Mark Rutte made when he suggested that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania had died.
Source: AP News
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Ukraine updates: France and UK propose ‘reassurance force’ – DW – 03/27/2025
France and the UK told European leaders in Paris their plan for a military presence in Ukraine after any potential ceasefire with Russia. It comes as Russia continues deadly airstrikes. DW has more.
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Miller’s seven-round NFL mock draft: Let’s project landing spots for 257 top prospects
From the Titans’ selection at No. 1 to the Chiefs’ slot at the end of Round 7, Matt Miller predicted every single pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Source: ESPN
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What we know about Rumeysa Ozturk, the Tufts University student detained by federal agents | CNN
Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk was on her way to meet friends at an Iftar dinner where they would break their Ramadan fast when she was detained by plainclothes immigration officers.
Source: CNN
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Kristi Noem tours El Salvador’s hell-hole CECOT prison ahead of negotiations for more gangbanger deportation flights
Noem, 53, arrived at the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), where 250 suspected Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gang members were shipped from the US by President Trump earlier this month.
Source: New York Post
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FBI director avoids committing to investigate Signal leak and tells Congress he hasn’t reviewed the chat
As Trump says it’s ‘not really an FBI thing’
Source: Fortune
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Arizona vs. Duke (Mar 27, 2025) Live Score - ESPN
Live coverage of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils NCAAM game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
Source: ESPN
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Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright issues can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
Source: CBS News
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Stock futures rise even as investors weigh Trump’s auto tariffs: Live updates
Stocks are clinging to marginal gains this week.
Source: CNBC
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Why Ushe Vance’s Greenland adventure got derailed by a dogsled race across ice and snow
Usha Vance had been set to visit Greenland to see cultural sites, including a major dogsled race - the Avannaata Qimussersua. Not now. What happened?
Source: USA TODAY
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Federal Government detains international student at Tufts
A statement attributed to a senior spokesperson for Homeland Security claimed Wednesday that Ozturk had “engaged in activities in support of” Hamas considered “grounds for visa issuance to be terminated.”
Source: Deccan Herald
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Trump announces new auto tariffs in a major trade war escalation | CNN Business
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the United States, a significant escalation in a global trade war.
Source: CNN
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Trump ‘not briefed’ on four missing US soldiers hours after search was announced
The president was asked on Wednesday if he had been briefed on the men, and sparked outrage online with his response
Source: The Independent
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held | CNN
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday visited the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump administration alleges are gang members have been held since their removal from the United States. The tour included two crowded cell blocks, the armory and an isolation unit.
Source: CNN
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Immunization funding pulled by Trump administration, Minneapolis Health Department says
Federal COVID-19 immunization funding has been pulled back by the Trump administration, the Minneapolis Health Department announced on Wednesday.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Journalist at centre of Trump’s Signal chat scandal speaks to BBC
Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic’s editor in chief, was mistakenly added to a chat of senior Trump officials. Now he’s a political target.
Source: BBC
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It’s Not Easy Being (Marjorie Taylor) Greene
A goofy Washington tradition devolves.
Source: The Atlantic
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Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
Foreign leaders were quick to criticize the tariffs, a sign that Trump could be intensifying a broader trade war that could damage growth worldwide.
Source: AP News
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Trump Floats Chinese Tariff Cuts in Exchange for TikTok Deal
The social media app could shut down on April 5 unless it is sold to a new non-Chinese owner. Mr. Trump issued an order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban, and told reporters he could extend that delay, if necessary.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge Allows New York Times Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI To Proceed In Key Ruling
A federal judge denied OpenAI’s motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit by The New York Times, a major development in a closely watched case.
Source: Deadline
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TikTok: Trump says he may cut China tariffs to help seal deal to sell the app
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
Source: BBC
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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah discusses talks with Aaron Rodgers, J.J. McCarthy’s path to starting
Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah discussed on Wednesday his team’s conversations with Aaron Rodgers and expectations for J.J. McCarthy this offseason.
Source: NFL.com
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Social Security Administration delays and curtails new anti-fraud policy | CNN Politics
The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that it is pushing back the rollout of a controversial anti-fraud measure by two weeks and reducing the number of applicants it will effect.
Source: CNN
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It’s the world’s hottest car company. You can’t buy one in America | CNN Business
In the world of electric vehicles (EV), a Chinese car maker has gotten the upper hand over Tesla in just a few years. And it seems to be just getting started.
Source: CNN
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LIVE UPDATES: Some containment achieved in Black Cove Complex fire
LIVE UPDATES: Black Cove Complex fire, other fires and evacuations.
Source: WLOS
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More than 2,000 rally in solidarity with Tufts student detained by immigration authorities - The Boston Globe
Some students expressed that, while they’d been aware of similar detentions of international students elsewhere in the country, it felt shocking to happen at Tufts.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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Lubbock health official says federal funding cuts will hurt efforts to contain measles outbreak
In Lubbock, federal grants helped hire workers to help with measles testing, vaccination to combat the outbreak that has spread to 15 counties.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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A Reddit community was referenced in the heart-shaped note found in Luigi Mangione’s socks
One note written to Luigi Mangione read in part, “know there are thousands of people wishing you luck,” prosecutors said in court documents.
Source: Yahoo
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Trump says Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn’t advise on auto tariffs ‘because he may have a conflict’
When asked by reporters whether the new tariffs would be good for Musk’s autos business, Tesla, President Donald Trump said they may be “net neutral or they may be good.”
Source: CNBC
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Trump administration pulls back billions in Covid-era funding for state, local health departments | CNN
State and local public health departments are bracing themselves as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pulls back about $11.4 billion in grants that were allocated to state and community health departments during the Covid-19 pandemic response.
Source: CNN
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NFL’s distinction between replay assist for fouls called and not called makes no sense
Competition Committee declines to fix problem of uncalled facemask fouls.
Source: NBC Sports
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Court Advances The New York Times Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The judge allowed the publication’s core copyright infringement theories to go forward while dismissing some other claims.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Another team emerges as a lurking threat for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers could see the Minnesota Vikings still as a potential destination.
Source: pennlive
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Trump Abolishes The Office That Supports Many Seniors And People With Disabilities
The elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) will be a major blow to older adults and people with disabilities.
Source: Forbes
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Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup
Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be tried over his role in a vast plot to cling to power after his 2022 election loss.
Source: The New York Times
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The Most Surprising Avengers and Marvel Characters Not Announced for Doomsday - IGN
Despite five hours of streamed casting announcements, there are still several characters and actors fans are surprised won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday. Some we knew about but the following omissions are notable given the cosmic cross-over nature of what’s shaping up to be an Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four cinematic extravaganza.
Source: IGN
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Prosecutors accuse Luigi Mangione’s lawyers of fanning publicity around him and call out hidden heart-shaped notes in socks | CNN
Luigi Mangione’s fashion choices at his latest court appearance have caught the attention of Manhattan prosecutors who are accusing his lawyers of encouraging the publicity around him.
Source: CNN
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The Denver Post’s lawsuit vs. OpenAI, Microsoft to proceed after judge turns back motions
A Manhattan judge rejected a majority of motions by OpenAI and Microsoft to dismiss parts of a lawsuit accusing the tech companies of swiping stories from The Denver Post and other newspapers to tr…
Source: The Denver Post
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Half of Russell Wilson’s Giants contract is tied to playing time and performance
Before Russell Wilson agreed to terms with the Giants, Jets quarterback (and former Wilson teammate) Justin Fields was the lowest paid starting quarterback on a non-rookie contract, at $20 million per year.
Source: NBC Sports
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Marvel Unveils ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast With MCU Mainstays and ‘X-Men’, ‘Fantastic Four’ Stars
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU with other confirmed actors including stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, ‘X-Men’ stars like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, and a good chunk from the studio’s ‘Thunderbolts.’
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Tariffs Could Give Tesla and Musk a Leg Up on Rivals
The company led by President Trump’s confidant Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States domestically and will be exempt from tariffs on finished vehicles.
Source: The New York Times
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A heart-shaped note was found in socks bound for Luigi Mangione
Someone tucked a heart-shaped note of encouragement into a pair of socks packed for Luigi Mangione to wear to a court recently in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case.
Source: AP News
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Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday reveal proves the MCU is just a machine for resurrecting Loki
I think Loki might be the most indelible character of the MCU
Source: Polygon
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Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Autombile Parts Into the United States
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION 1. On February 17, 2019, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report
Source: The White House
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New Giants QB Wilson: ‘I expect to be the starter’
Russell Wilson said he expects to be the starting quarterback of a Giants team that also signed Jameis Winston as a free agent and could be in the market for a quarterback in this year’s draft.
Source: ESPN
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Judge Howell Assails Trump White House Bid to Remove Her From Perkins Coie Case
The move to disqualify the judge was emblematic of the Trump administration’s broader attacks on the federal judiciary, which in recent weeks has pushed back against executive actions.
Source: The New York Times
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NFL competition committee proposes moving touchback to 35 and making dynamic kickoff permanent
The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even more returns.
Source: AP News
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Democrats take hope from upset win in a GOP-leaning Pennsylvania state Senate district
Democrat James Andrew Malone has narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a stretch of Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities.
Source: AP News
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Tracking showers and storms in San Antonio area
Heavy rainfall to affect the area through Friday morning.
Source: San Antonio News, Texas News, Sports, Weather from KSAT.com, Expect More
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Judge says Justice Department attacked her character to ‘impugn the integrity’ of US judicial system
A federal judge accused the Justice Department of attacking her character in an effort to undermine the integrity of the judicial system, forcefully pushing back against the Trump administration’s criticism of the courts for blocking parts of the president’s agenda.
Source: AP News
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Education Department reopens applications for student loan repayment plans
The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Source: AP News
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New evacuations issued in western Carolinas due to wildfires
Evacuations are in effect across the northern Upstate of South Carolina and the mountains of western North Carolina due to wildfires burning in multiple locations.
Source: https://www.foxcarolina.com
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Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash
The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office.
Source: AP News
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Judge rips DOJ for attempting to remove her from case challenging Trump’s executive order on law firm | CNN Politics
A federal judge sharply rejected a Trump administration request that she recuse herself from a case challenging an executive order targeting Democratic-tied law firm Perkins Coie, accusing the Justice Department of attacking the messenger because it could not attack the message.
Source: CNN
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RFK Jr. Is Hiring a Vaccine Skeptic at HHS to Analyze Vaccine Studies
The Health and Human Services department is bringing in a researcher known for pushing the debunked notion that vaccines cause autism.
Source: Esquire
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Trump signed an order to reshape how elections in the US are run. Is it constitutional?
Election officials, state attorneys general and legal experts say President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to reshape election processes throughout the U.S. will likely face legal challenges for violating the Constitution.
Source: AP News
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Trump Allies Grill PBS and NPR During Congress Hearing
Dark pronouncements by Republicans about a “communist agenda” espoused by public media were intercut with lighter references to “Sesame Street” and “Curious George.”
Source: The New York Times
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Evacuation orders issued for Rutherford County as fires burn in western North Carolina
Evacuations underway in Rutherford, Swain, Polk counties
Source: https://www.wbtv.com
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Search ‘ongoing’ for 4 American soldiers missing from training area in Lithuania: NATO
Four U.S. soldiers who went missing from a training ground in Lithuania during scheduled tactical training, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Wednesday.
Source: Fox News
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‘The Studio’ Bosses Evan Goldberg And Seth Rogen Talk Hollywood, Inspiration & Killing Martin Scorsese’s Fake Movie
‘The Studio’ co-creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg talk writing what they know for their Hollywood workplace comedy satirizing the industry.
Source: Deadline
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Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.
Source: The New York Times
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The Supreme Court hands a rare loss to gun companies
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s “ghost guns” opinion is extremely narrow, but it is correct.
Source: Vox
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Rays unveil rebranded stadium
TAMPA, FL: Today the Rays gave the media its first look inside the Tampa Bay Rays home for the 2025 season. Essentially the team has a little more than four days to turn the Spring Training home of…
Source: DRaysBay
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EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk | CNN
European Union citizens should stockpile enough food and other essential supplies to sustain them for at least 72 hours in the event of a crisis, the EU Commission has said.
Source: CNN
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Vikings GM: McCarthy as QB1 is what ‘we want’
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says J.J. McCarthy earning the starting quarterback is what the team wants, but he also wouldn’t rule out future talks with free agent Aaron Rodgers.
Source: ESPN
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South Texas faces half a year’s worth of rain as rare severe storms threaten the Pacific Northwest | CNN
The Pacific Northwest is staring down a rare spring severe thunderstorm threat and Texas is preparing to see up to half a year’s worth of rain by the weekend as March continues its streak of unusually disruptive weather.
Source: CNN
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Republican Abortion Laws Are ‘Torturing Women.’ Can the GOP Fix Its Own Crisis?
Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear the current bills could also pose a new threat.
Source: The Texas Observer
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Democrats narrowly win a Pennsylvania Senate seat, scoring an upset in Republican-leaning suburbs | CNN Politics
Democrat James Andrew Malone narrowly won a special election for a Pennsylvania state Senate seat in a stretch of Republican-leaning suburbs and farming communities, scoring an upset in a territory that a Democrat hasn’t represented in the chamber for 136 years.
Source: CNN
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What Is Happening to Social Security Under Trump?
Here’s what you need to know about where things stand.
Source: Time
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Vehicle Carrying 4 U.S. Soldiers Is Found in a Lithuanian Swamp, Officials Say
A U.S. military official said the soldiers were on a training mission when their heavy vehicle sank in a swamp in eastern Lithuania, near the border with Belarus.
Source: The New York Times
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COLUMN: Wren Baker paid a dear price by choosing Ross Hodge over Jerrod Calhoun as WVU men’s hoops coach - Dominion Post
The wait is over, as sources told The Dominion Post Wednesday that North Texas head coach Ross Hodge will be the next head basketball coach […]
Source: The Dominion Post
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‘Enough war’: Why Gazans are protesting Hamas now | CNN
Belal Abu Zaid, a Palestinian from northern Gaza, took to the streets alongside hundreds of others on Tuesday to protest against Israel’s war and the Palestinian militant group Hamas – both of which he blames for bringing destruction to the enclave.
Source: CNN
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4 American soldiers killed while training in Lithuania, NATO leader says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have died, but that he does not yet know the details.
Source: PBS.org
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US Supreme Court upholds rules curtailing access to ghost guns
The Biden-era regulations require gun makers to perform background checks on people who purchase the weapons kits.
Source: BBC
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Gaza protesters demand ‘Hamas out’ as Israel presses military campaign
Hundreds of people rallied in northern Gaza on Tuesday.
Source: ABC News
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NFL expects more returns if kickoff pitch passes
The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even more returns.
Source: ESPN
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Top-five mock draft with Stefon Diggs in New England, Russell Wilson in New York
Inside: Why the Giants signed Wilson, Patriots added Diggs and mocking the top five picks of the 2025 draft. Yesterday saw a receiver finally take the Patriots’ money and the Giants add Russell Wilson to a room with Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito and DeVito’s agent. This deserves a Netflix series titled “Quarterback?” This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Late yesterday evening brought two anticipated…
Source: The New York Times
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Trump’s Latest Executive Order is a Sham—and a Warning
From Marc | The greatest threat to Donald Trump’s authoritarian dream is not the courts — it is free and fair elections.
Source: Democracy Docket
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The European Union just issued a dire warning to its 450 million citizens: Stockpile supplies and prepare for disaster
Citizens across the continent should stockpile food, water, and other essentials to last at least 72 hours, the EU says.
Source: Fortune
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Austin borrower sues Education Department after monthly student loan payments increase by over 300%
Ashley Morgan filed the federal lawsuit after the agency quietly halted access to income-driven repayment plans. Morgan’s payment of $507 per month is skyrocketing to $2,463.
Source: KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
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23andMe customers struggle to delete their data
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.
Source: BBC
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West Virginia hires UNT’s Hodge as new coach
Ross Hodge, who has led UNT to the NIT Final Four, has been announced as the new men’s basketball coach at West Virginia.
Source: ESPN
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Handwritten notes found in Luigi Mangione’s argyle socks at court, violating his ‘special treatment’: Prosecutors
Luigi Mangione violated the “special treatment” he was afforded for his last court appearance when handwritten notes were secreted inside a pair of argyle socks.
Source: ABC News
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2025 World Figure Skating Championships: How to watch, full TV schedule and more
It’s time for the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Federal judge blocks detention of Columbia anti-Israel protester Yunseo Chung
Columbia student Yunseo Chung does not have to fear being arrested and deported by ICE for now. A federal judge issued a restraining order preventing authorities from going after Chung.
Source: Fox News
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Stock market today: Nvidia, Tesla and other Big Tech drag Wall Street lower
Drops for Nvidia, Tesla and other former superstars are dragging Wall Street lower. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Wednesday.
Source: AP News
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The Studio Recap: Back to One!
A brilliant and exhausting half-hour of television digs into Matt’s insecurity as an executive.
Source: Vulture
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Flood watch Thursday, Friday in Southeast Texas: What to know
A Flood Watch is in effect for some Southeast Texas counties starting Thursday morning with waves of storms expected to move across the Houston area through Friday. Here’s what to expect.
Source: FOX 26 Houston
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Supreme Court upholds Biden admin ‘ghost gun’ regulation
The Supreme Court upheld the federal regulation of “ghost guns,” or kits that enable buyers to assemble guns at home using parts that are often purchased online.
Source: Fox News
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Ross Hodge Named West Virginia Head Men’s Basketball Coach - West Virginia University Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Ross Hodge, who has won 80% of his games as a head coach and is considered one of the nation’s top defensive masterminds, has been named the
Source: West Virginia University Athletics
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Change in itinerary for Vice President Vance brings cautious relief for Greenland and Denmark
Greenland and Denmark appeared cautiously relieved early Wednesday by the news that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife are changing their itinerary for their visit to Greenland Friday
Source: PBS.org
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Weaponizing starvation, Israel seeks full control over Gaza aid
The acute hunger crisis in the Strip is part of a deliberate Israeli strategy to cripple Hamas’ governance capabilities and banish humanitarian groups.
Source: +972 Magazine
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Marjorie Taylor-Greene attacks NPR and PBS as ‘communist,’ calls for funding to ‘end’ | CNN Business
For Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other House Republicans, today’s DOGE subcommittee hearing is about tarnishing PBS and NPR with accusations of bias and targeting them for defunding.
Source: CNN
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Supreme Court upholds rules requiring background checks for ‘ghost guns’ | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Biden-era federal regulations on “ghost guns,” mail-order kits that allow people to build untraceable weapons at home – handing gun control groups a rare win at the conservative high court.
Source: CNN
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Every ‘X-Men’ Actor in the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast: Channing Tatum, Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, Ian McKellen and More
From Channing Tatum’s Gambit to Ian McKellen’s Magneto and James Marsden’s Cyclops, here are all the X-Men stars joining “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Source: Variety
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Gaza: No aid has reached war-torn enclave for more than three weeks
It has now been three and a half weeks since Israel imposed a complete blockade on all aid into Gaza, despite daily efforts by UN humanitarians to secure fresh access, they said in an update from the shattered enclave.
Source: UN News
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Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
Source: The Atlantic
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See the Star-Studded Cast of ‘The Studio’ Side-by-Side with the Eccentric Characters They Play
Here’s everything to know about the cast of ‘The Studio,’ the celeb-packed Apple TV+ show that stars Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn and more.
Source: Peoplemag
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The NFL Continues To Become A Pansy Flag Football League With Latest Move
The NFL continues to ruin the game we all fell in love with.
Source: OutKick
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Treasury Department is set to lay off a ‘substantial’ number of employees, official says
The department is planning to furlough workers as part of Elen Musk’s efforts to shrink the size of the federal government
Source: CNBC
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23andMe Confirms All Potential Buyers Must Agree to Comply With Privacy Policy and Applicable Law
Receives Court Approval for First Day Motions to Support Ongoing Business Operations…
Source: GlobeNewswire
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GameStop Announces Proposed Private Offering of $1.3 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes
GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop”) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market…
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GameStop is closing a ‘significant number’ of stores and will invest heavily in bitcoin | CNN Business
After GameStop closed about a quarter of its locations within the past year, shuttering 1,000 stores across the world, the company said it’s not close to done. And as the struggling company closes stores, it will invest cash in cryptocurrencies.
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The Trump administration has a new way to pressure companies to ditch DEI | CNN Business
Wall Street cheered President Donald Trump’s election because businesses expected a massive deregulation effort. Trump knows this — and his administration appears to be leveraging that to get something in return: rollbacks of companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
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EU calls for households to stockpile 72 hours of food amid war risks
Commission issues 30-step plan for dealing with increased threats including Russian aggression
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Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar, ending its disastrous merger | CNN Business
Dollar Tree is ending its short-lived and ill-fated Family Dollar experiment, offloading the discount brand for $1 billion – just a fraction of its purchase price from a decade ago.
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FDIC ‘plans to eradicate’ focus on reputational risk
Two bank regulators and the head of the Senate Banking Committee have called to put an end to a regulatory focus on reputational risk this month.
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Identifying the Major Red Flags with Potential WVU Candidate Ross Hodge
Whoever Wren Baker ultimately hires will likely turn out to be a quality coach who helps the West Virginia men’s basketball program get back on track. That is i
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Tufts international graduate student taken into ICE custody
A Tufts University international graduate student was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and remains in federal custody, according to an email sent by the university Tuesday evening.
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NFL mock draft 2025: AI predicts the entire first round
USA TODAY Sports had Microsoft Copilot predict the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. The chatbot’s mock had some surprising selections and omissions.
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DHS secretary set to visit infamous migrant prison on trip that includes stops in El Salvador
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will visit the prison in El Salvador that took in migrants at the center of the deportation battle playing out in U.S. courts.
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Doctor arrested after attempting to kill his wife while on Oahu hiking trial, police say | CNN
A 46-year-old anesthesiologist was arrested after he attempted to kill his wife while hiking in Oahu, the Honolulu Police Department said Monday.
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Dollar Tree Announces Agreement to Divest Its Family Dollar Business to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management
Transaction completes previously announced review of Strategic Alternatives for Family Dollar Business CHESAPEAKE, Va.--(BUSINESS……
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Analysis: The politics of the Yemen chat scandal is obscuring key foreign policy shifts | CNN Politics
The White House switched from stunned inertia over its Yemen group chat scandal to its regular truth-trashing, brutal attacks on its critics and a perennial defense — that President Donald Trump is the victim of a witch hunt.
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What is deep vein thrombosis — and why do a number of NBA players like Damian Lillard and Victor Wembanyama have it?
The Bucks announced Damian Lillard will be sidelined indefinitely with the condition. He is not alone.
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Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard diagnosed with ‘unfortunate’ blood clot in right calf | CNN
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, a form of a blood clot, in his right calf, the team announced Tuesday night.
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Pennsylvania State Legislature Special Election Results 2025
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Pennsylvania state senate and state house special elections.
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QB Russell Wilson signing with Giants on one-year, $10.5M deal
Russell Wilson is signing a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the New York Giants, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday.
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Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs to three-year, $69 million max deal
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots have reached a three-year, $69 million max deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.
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Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions
The United States reached deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow in its latest step toward endorsing Russia’s positions.
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Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
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Patrick Crusius: Shooter who killed 23 in attack at Texas Walmart offered plea deal to avoid death penalty | CNN
The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart in 2019 in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history has been offered a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, a Texas prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Lillard out indefinitely due to blood clot in calf
Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is out indefinitely.
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Texas Prosecutors Will No Longer Pursue Death Penalty in El Paso Shooting
The gunman, who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019, was previously sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms after pleading guilty to federal hate crimes.
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GOP struggles over measure to allow lawmakers who are new parents to vote remotely
House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes a bill to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely, but he’s not willing to keep the measure from receiving a vote.
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Pope Francis’ Doctors Worried After Breathing Crisis and Considered Stopping Treatment to ‘Let Him Go’
Just days after Pope Francis was released from the hospital following a lengthy hospitalization, one of his doctors revealed that after a particularly series breathing crisis, his medical team briefly considered ending treatment
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GOP senator says Dr Oz ignored his questions on transgender issues, abortion
Josh Hawley still has concerns about where Dr. Oz stands on abortion and transgender treatments for minors, and he says the nominee isn’t answering.
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‘Buckle Up’—Bitcoin Price Suddenly Braced For A ‘Cambrian Explosion’
Traders are braced for meme stock darling GameStop to make a bitcoin-related announcement when it reports fourth-quarter results after Tuesday’s market close—potentially following in the footsteps of Michael Saylor’s Strategy…
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Annotating the Trump administration’s Yemen war plans from their Signal group chat
Read a line-by-line analysis of the war plans shared over a Signal group chat, with additional reporting and context from CNN national security reporters.
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Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death for former Yankees player Brett Gardner’s son: Costa Rican National Police
Costa Rican authorities have ruled out asphyxiation as the cause of death of the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
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With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on board, Giants could still draft a quarterback early
A week ago, the Giants had one quarterback on the roster.
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Is Turkey’s Declining Democracy a Model for Trump’s America?
After purging the judiciary, cracking down on the media, and jailing political opponents, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces protests on a scale not seen in a decade.
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Sources: Diggs, Pats agree on 3-year, $69M deal
Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots reached an agreement on a three-year, $69 million deal that includes $26 million guaranteed.
Source: ESPN
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Republicans consider action against judges as Trump rails against court rulings
They have proposals to limit the reach of its rulings, cut funding and even impeach judges. House GOP leaders say all options are under consideration as they rush to rein in judges who are halting President Donald Trump’s actions at a rapid pace.
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Sources: Wilson reaches 1-year deal with Giants
The Giants and free agent QB Russell Wilson reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal eliminates New York as a potential option this season for Aaron Rodgers.
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A person with measles traveled in D.C. while contagious, officials say
D.C. health officials reported Tuesday that a person with a confirmed case of measles recently traveled around the District while contagious after coming from Minnesota.
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GOP lawmaker to file censure resolution against Crockett over Abbott comments | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Randy Weber is planning to introduce a resolution to censure Rep. Jasmine Crockett over recent comments the Democratic congresswoman made about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, according to a draft of the resolution shared with CNN.
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Analysis: The US may have a deal with Russia and Ukraine. But with the Kremlin, there’s always a rub | CNN
US President Donald Trump, who insists he remains determined to end the bloodshed in Ukraine, has found himself confronted with the complex reality of even pausing this brutal war, exploited by Putin’s tough and seasoned negotiators.
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GOP hardliners revolt as Johnson faces headache over push to allow new parents to vote remotely | CNN Politics
A fight is breaking out among House Republicans over whether to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely — a politically explosive issue that is gaining traction in the chamber at a critical time for Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Trump’s endless trade threats come at a growing cost
As “liberation day” nears, evidence of harm to America’s economy builds
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Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low
Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.
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Hundreds join protest against Hamas in northern Gaza
Demonstrators shout ‘Hamas out’ and carry banners saying ‘we want to live in peace’
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Doctor allegedly tries to kill wife at Hawaii hiking trail: Police
A doctor is suspected of trying to kill his wife by hitting her with a rock and attempting to push her off a hiking trail in Hawaii, according to police.
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Gazans Voice Frustration With Hamas in Rare Protest
One Gazan who attended the rally said the protesters wanted Hamas to end the war and leave the enclave.
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Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
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What will Stanford become under Andrew Luck? Troy Taylor’s abrupt firing brings more questions than answers
Luck seemingly initiated the firing of his football coach, but he reportedly stood behind Taylor during a recent team meeting
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Measles case confirmed in DC with exposures on Amtrak
DC Health confirmed a case of measles on Tuesday morning and said the person diagnosed visited several places while contagious, including Amtrak.
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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as ‘Gov. Hot Wheels’
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as “Gov.
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Hundreds join largest anti-Hamas protest since Gaza war began
Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.
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Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change | CNN Politics
The US intelligence community’s annual threat assessment led with the threat from drug cartels for apparently the first time in the report’s nearly 20-year history, according to Senate Intelligence Chairman Tom Cotton and a CNN review of previous assessments, highlighting a top agenda item for President Donald Trump.
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Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
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Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence
The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021.
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Protecting America’s Bank Account Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
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Resort Where Brett Gardner’s Son Miller Died Breaks Silence, Is ‘Fully Cooperating with Authorities’
The 14-year-old died unexpectedly while vacationing with loved ones on March 21, according to a statement shared by his parents Brett and Jessica Gardner
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Professors sue Trump administration over Columbia University overhaul
Legal challenge reflects concerns over pressure on US academic freedom
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Senate committee advances Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Educators’ unions sue Trump administration over revocation of $400 million in funding to Columbia University | CNN
Labor unions representing professors and other educators have sued the Trump administration over its revocation of $400 million in congressionally authorized federal research funding to Columbia University following campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war, accusing the administration of leveraging the funds to compel speech restrictions on campus and forcing the school to surrender its academic independence.
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Asphyxiation ruled out in death of Gardner’s son
Authorities in Costa Rica tell ESPN that possible asphyxiation has been ruled out in the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankee OF Brett Gardner, and that the investigation into the teen’s death continues.
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‘The Studio’ is the defining portrait of modern Hollywood
The new Apple TV+ series “The Studio” may be the definitive portrait of contemporary Hollywood. If movies like “Singin’ in the Rain” and “The Player” captured the movie industry in full swagger, “The Studio” belongs to a more desperate chapter where even the all-powerful feel impotent.
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Trump Administration: Live Updates and Latest News
Trump Administration: Live Updates and Latest News
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Greenlander’s Hilarious Anti-MAGA Hat Goes Viral Because Lots Of People Want It
Images of the hat’s blunt message are being shared as second lady Usha Vance gears up for her unwelcome and “highly aggressive” trip to Greenland this week.
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Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here
Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a global trade war — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.
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NIH cuts halt 24-year program to prevent HIV/AIDS in adolescents and young adults
NIH terminated grants for a program studying how to diagnose, treat, and prevent HIV and AIDS in adolescents and young adults.
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Pope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment
Pontiff, 88, spent more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia before being discharged on Sunday
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Sen. King Asks About What DNI Gabbard Considers Classified
Sen. Angus King (I-VT): “So the attack sequencing and timing and weapons and targets you don’t consider to have been classified?” DNI Gabbard: “I defer to the Secretary of Defense and the National Security Council...” King: “You’re the head of the intelligence community.”
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Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges
Republican lawmakers are setting their sights on the judiciary following court rulings that have halted Trump’s agenda.
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Voters will break 101-101 deadlock with special election for Pennsylvania House vacancy
The race will provide a glimpse of voter sentiment in the state that Republican President Donald Trump won narrowly in November.
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All work restrictions would be lifted on 16- and 17-year-olds in Florida under new bill
A year after Gov. Ron DeSantis loosened child labor laws, Florida lawmakers look to erase all limits on working 16- and 17-year-olds.
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Stanford ‘needs a reset,’ fires football HC Taylor
Stanford has fired football coach Troy Taylor amid allegations he mistreated staff members during his two years with the Cardinal.
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Democrat Jasmine Crockett laughingly mocks disabled Republican: ‘Governor Hot Wheels’
Progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked a wheelchair-bound Republican governor, calling him “Governor Hot Wheels” during a pro-LGBTQ benefit dinner this weekend.
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88 of the best deals during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 you can shop now
Save on a wide selection of deals during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025. Shop Amazon devices, TVs, vacuum cleaners, and power tools.
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Consumer confidence plummets to lowest level since January 2021 | CNN Business
America’s economic mood continues to deteriorate as President Donald Trump carries on with his sweeping economic agenda.
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Israeli Police Release Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Hamdan Ballal said he was struck as he guarded his home during an attack by settlers. The Israeli authorities said he had been detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denied.
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Vikings’ Harrison Smith talks retirement, ring-chasing and Aaron Rodgers
Smith is in Mexico for the NFLPA golf scramble and he was asked about Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings rumors.
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Trump reveals who was behind Signal text chain leak
President Donald Trump revealed a staffer with national security advisor Mike Waltz’s office added the editor in chief of the Atlantic to a Signal group chat.
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Amazon’s Spring Sale Is Bursting with Some of the Best Deals I’ve Seen as a Shopping Writer
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 just kicked off, and I found the best deals to grab as an Amazon shopping expert. Shoppers can save on Apple AirPods, Coach bags, Levi’s jeans, Estée Lauder skincare, and so much more, with prices starting at $15
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US says it brokered safe shipping in the Black Sea in talks with Ukraine and Russia
The United States says an agreement has been reached to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea as it wrapped up three days of talks with Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia.
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March Madness 2025: UConn is now the women’s title favorite as USC’s odds get longer after JuJu Watkins’ injury
The Trojans and Huskies are both in the same region and could meet in the Elite Eight.
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The Best Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale (and Across the Internet) This Week
Between Amazon’s Big Spring Sale and Walmart’s Spring Savings Sale, merchants are trying to make spring sales a thing—and we’ve found the best deals to shop.
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Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after he was attacked by West Bank settlers
An Oscar-winning Palestinian director and two others have been released by Israel, a day after he was badly beaten by Jewish settlers and detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
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Doctor treating Pope Francis says team considered ending treatment so he could die | CNN
The medical staff looking after Pope Francis considered ending his treatment so he could die, according to the doctor who led the team caring for the pontiff.
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Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion
China’s BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging Tesla as competition between the two EV rivals heats up.
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Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta - Vatican News
Pope Francis is continuing with treatment, physical therapy, and concelebrating Mass at his residence of Casa Santa Marta, the Holy See Press Office…
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Tesla sales fall by 49% in Europe even as the electric vehicle market grows
European sales of Tesla electric vehicles tumbled 49% in the first two months of the year even as overall sales of EVs grew.
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Death of former Yankees star Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son may have been caused by asphyxiation related to food poisoning | CNN
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, may have died from asphyxiation related to food poisoning, Costa Rican officials told CNN on Tuesday.
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D-Day in key battleground: Special election to determine if Democrats or Republicans control State House
It’s Election Day in a western Pennsylvania legislative district in a race that will determine whether the Democrats regain control of the battleground state’s lower chamber or if Republicans win back the State House majority.
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23andMe is looking to sell customers’ genetic data. Here’s how to delete it | CNN Business
Many 23andMe customers signed up to the genetic testing service in hopes of learning fun or interesting information about their past. But consumer advocates are now urging those users to request the deletion of their accounts and data from the site, to prevent their genetic information from ending up in unexpected hands.
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Columbia faculty hold ‘emergency vigil’ to protest university response to Trump
Activists at Columbia University are displeased the school has caved to demands from the Trump administration, and held an “emergency vigil” on Monday.
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Stanford Football Program Statement from Andrew Luck
Stanford Football makes head coaching change, effective immediately, as announced by General Manager Andrew Luck on Tuesday.
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Florida debates lifting some child labor laws to fill jobs vacated by undocumented immigrants | CNN Business
Florida has been working for years to crack down on employers that hire undocumented immigrants. But that presented a problem for businesses in the state that are desperate for workers to fill low-wage and often undesirable jobs.
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The Studio: Why you need to watch this ‘spot-on’, star-studded takedown of modern Hollywood
Launching on Apple TV+, a new film industry satire co-created by and starring Seth Rogen nails the business – and features Martin Scorsese, Charlize Theron and others as themselves.
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‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies | CNN
The NIH has eliminated funding for dozens of HIV-related research grants, according to a US Department of Health and Human Services database that was updated last week, halting studies and threatening patient care across the country. Several researchers said the cuts put a stop to hopes of ending HIV in the US and around the world.
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More than $100 million at stake for Wyoming in Trump’s fed grants freeze - WyoFile
The freeze, and legal chaos surrounding it, jeopardize much-needed investments that state lawmakers have not prioritized, advocates say.
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SpaceX launch like no other: First astronauts to orbit Earth’s poles liftoff next week
A privately funded crew will launch on a SpaceX rocket next week on a mission to orbit Earth’s poles - something that has never been done.
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USC Star JuJu Watkins Out for Season After Tearing ACL in NCAA Tournament
The Trojans’ guard suffered a catastrophic injury.
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Majority of Producer Rodney Jones’ Claims Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed
Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones’ RICO, emotional distress and breach of contract allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs were dismissed by a Southern District of New York judge on Monday, March 24. However, the judge also ruled that some of the producer’s claims against Combs can move forward.
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Cam Ward puts on a show at Miami Pro Day with Giants, rest of NFL watching: ‘All they need to see’
As he was going about his work on the field, Cam Ward did not have to sense that the eyes of those in the crowd were all fixed on him.
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Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island
Lisa Sólrun Christiansen gets up at 4 a.m. most days and gets to work knitting thick wool sweaters coveted by buyers around the world for their warmth and colorful patterns celebrating Greenland’s traditional Inuit culture.
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Analysis: Damning Yemen group chat reflects an administration indifferent to the rule of law | CNN Politics
It’s one of the most shocking national security indiscretions in years.
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DNI Director Gabbard, FBI Director Patel & Other Security Officials Testfy on Global Threats
DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard, FBI Director Kash Patel, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other national security officials testify on global threats before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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USC star JuJu Watkins carried off floor with knee injury against Mississippi State in March Madness
JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor in the first quarter of top-seeded USC’s game against Mississippi State in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump hints at softer tariffs, rallying markets
Markets rallied Monday, driven by Trump’s hint that countries could get a “break” from reciprocal tariffs.
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China’s electric carmaker BYD sales beat Elon Musk’s Tesla
The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.
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Cam Ward looked like NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick at pro day. Now a clear QB picture is emerging for the Titans, Browns and Giants.
Before the workout, Ward caught the glance of Titans execs and let them know where he expects to be selected. “I said, ‘I’m solidifying it today.’ They know what I said. I made sure they heard me.”
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Pilot, 2 children aboard missing plane found alive after hours on wreckage, family says
The pilot of a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser that was reported overdue Sunday night and two juveniles were found alive Monday after an overnight search for the plane on Tustumena Lake.
Source: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com
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Southern Cal superstar JuJu Watkins carried off the court with apparent knee injury | CNN
University of Southern California’s star sophmore guard JuJu Watkins had to be carried off the court in Monday’s game with an apparent knee injury.
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USC star Watkins carried off floor with injury
USC star JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor just five minutes into the Trojans’ second-round game Monday against Mississippi State with an apparent right knee injury.
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Samsung co-CEO Han Jong-Hee dies at 63 | CNN Business
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the South Korean tech giant. Han was 63.
Source: CNN
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JuJu Watkins injury update: USC star carried off court minutes into Mississippi game today
JuJu Watkins went down, grabbing her knee in pain, minutes into USC’s March Madness game vs. Mississippi State. Live updates
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Cal Fire releases updated maps showing where wildfires will most likely happen in SoCal
Cal Fire released updated maps on Monday showing where wildfires are most likely to occur within the next several decades.
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
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Columbia student protester who’s lived in the US since age 7 sues to stop deportation order
Another Columbia University student says that the Trump administration has targeted her for deportation over her pro-Palestinian views, accusing immigration officials of employing the same tactics used on Mahmoud Khalil and other college activists.
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US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns | CNN Politics
Louis DeJoy resigned from his role as head of the US Postal Service on Monday, leaving the independent government agency at a time when the 250-year old service faces calls for privatization and scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Source: CNN
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Columbia Student Hunted by ICE Sues to Prevent Deportation
Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7, participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Immigration agents visited residences looking for her.
Source: The New York Times
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Spartans Begin NCAA Tournament Thursday in Toledo - Michigan State University Athletics
No. 1/1 Michigan State (26-6-4; No. 1 seed ) at NCAA Toledo Regional Schedule Thursday, March 27 Boston University vs. OhioState; 2 pm Michigan State vs. Cor…
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More LA County land has ‘very high’ fire hazard severity under new state maps
CalFire’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, published Monday for Southern California, show fire hazard creeping farther into some the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica and even West Hollywood.
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Ward to Titans GM at pro day: ‘Solidifying’ top pick
Quarterback Cam Ward believes he solidified himself as the top pick in the 2025 NFL draft after throwing at Miami’s pro day Monday.
Source: ESPN
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
Source: The Atlantic
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Texas A&M can’t ban “Draggieland” drag show, federal judge rules
Judge Lee H. Rosenthal said the student group that organizes Draggieland, the Queer Empowerment Council, was likely to succeed in showing the ban violates the First Amendment.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director, elevating from acting role
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
Source: CBS News
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Stock futures are little changed after major averages post back-to-back gains: Live updates
The major averages closed higher on Monday as investors hoped the Trump administration would take a softer approach toward tariffs.
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Attempted murder suspect caught near Pali Highway
Gerhardt Konig is described as 5 foot 9 and about 160 pounds with green eyes.
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Alina Habba Is Trump’s Pick for Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
Alina Habba, who defended President Trump against E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation claims, will oversee the work of about 150 prosecutors.
Source: The New York Times
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Venezuela-hired lawyers file petition in El Salvador aimed at freeing Venezuelans deported by US
Lawyers hired by the Venezuelan government have filed a legal action in El Salvador aimed at freeing 238 Venezuelans deported by the United States.
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Trump’s portrait at Colorado Capitol to come down after president complains it was “purposefully distorted”
The portrait was paid for with a Republican-led fundraising effort and approved by Colorado Republicans before it was put on display in 2019.
Source: The Denver Post
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Column | Delete your DNA from 23andMe right now
The genetic information company declared bankruptcy on Sunday, and California’s attorney general has issued a privacy “consumer alert.”
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Chiefs star Xavier Worthy sues ex-fiancee who accused him of assault
Xavier Worthy has sued his ex-fiancee, Tia Jones, for extortion after claiming she stole $150,000 worth of cash and property and assaulted him.
Source: Fox News
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Venezuelans deported last week included 8 women who were returned to US, court filings say
The alleged Venezuelan gang members who were deported to El Salvador last week included eight female detainees who were later returned to the U.S., according to filings.
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Trump’s portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was ‘distorted’
State officials say a portrait of President Donald Trump hanging at the Colorado state Capitol will be taken down after Trump claimed it was “purposefully distorted.”
Source: AP News
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New fire maps put nearly 4 million Californians in hazardous zones
With a few notable areas where the orange and red tide receded, like the hills above Berkeley and Oakland, territory deemed “high” or “very high” hazard exploded across the state, increasing by 168% since 2011.
Source: CalMatters
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Columbia Faculty Protests as Trump Officials Hail University Concessions
While some professors rallied to criticize the changes, federal officials called the university’s actions a “positive first step” in maintaining a financial relationship.
Source: The New York Times
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Preliminary Cause of Death Revealed for Son of Yankees’ Brett Gardner
The day after Yankees alum Brett Gardner and his wife Jessica shared the death of their 14-year-old son Miller Gardner, Costa Rican officials announced the teen’s preliminary cause of death.
Source: Yahoo
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Elite US law firms brace for more retaliation from Donald Trump
Capitulation of Paul Weiss strikes fear in American legal boardrooms
Source: Financial Times
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ assaulted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank | CNN
The Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” Hamdan Ballal was beaten up by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and taken away by Israeli soldiers, his colleagues and eyewitnesses said.
Source: CNN
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested
No Other Land’s Hamdan Ballal attacked by armed settlers in West Bank and handed to Israeli military, witnesses say
Source: The Guardian
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What you need to know about Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race
The April 1 contest between liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel has drawn millions of dollars in outside money — most notably from billionaire Elon Musk, who is leading the administration’s efforts to dramatically slash the size of the federal government.
Source: PBS.org
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‘Absolutely gutted’: Cain Velasquez’s prison verdict ignites outrage, condemnation across MMA
The UFC legend’s plight had been the subject of intense debate and scrutiny over the past three years because of the sensitive nature of the case.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Trump Nominates Susan Monarez to Lead C.D.C.
Currently the agency’s acting director, Dr. Monarez would be the first nonphysician to head the agency in more than 50 years.
Source: The New York Times
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Ex-UFC champ Velasquez sentenced for shooting
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to prison time Monday for a shooting that took place in 2022.
Source: ESPN
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23andMe’s bankruptcy is the worst thing that could happen to just about everyone involved
The genetics company’s bankruptcy is bad for co-founder Anne Wojcicki and shareholders. But customers whose data may not be protected are worst off.
Source: STAT
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‘No Other Land’ co-director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested
The film is an Oscar-winning documentary collaboration by Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Xavier Worthy accuses his ex-fiancé of stealing, among other things, $30,000 in cash
We’ve gotten a look at the full lawsuit filed by Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy against his ex-fiancé, Tia Jones.
Source: NBC Sports
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Russia and US conclude marathon Ukraine war talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh
US officials now expected to meet Ukrainian counterparts again as Trump signals rare earth minerals deal in view.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Trump pledges auto, pharma tariffs in ‘near future,’ sowing more trade confusion
President Donald Trump has praised tariffs and announced an array of import duties on specific countries and products since taking office.
Source: CNBC
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UN agency warns of ‘surge’ in AIDS deaths without US funding
Amid continuing uncertainty about the impact of deep US funding cuts to humanitarian work worldwide, the head of the UN agency coordinating the fight against HIV-AIDS warned that an additional 6.3 million people will die in the next four years, unless support is reinstated.
Source: UN News
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Berkshire Hathaway employee wins $1 million in Warren Buffett’s March Madness bracket challenge
The 94-year-old Oracle of Omaha was finally able to give out the big prize after relaxing the rules multiple times since the competition’s inception in 2016.
Source: CNBC
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Judge allows drag show at Texas A&M despite the university’s ban
A federal judge has ruled that a drag show at Texas A&M University can go on as scheduled this week despite a Board of Regents effort to ban it.
Source: AP News
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Brett Gardner and Family Were on Vacation in Costa Rica When Son Miller, 14, Fell Ill and Died
Brett Gardner’s family was on vacation in Costa Rica when the former Yankee’s son Miller, 14, fell ill and died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, PEOPLE can confirm.
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Dozens of deported illegal migrants — including suspected Tren de Aragua gangbangers — grin as they land in Venezuela
Dozens of deported illegal migrants — including some suspected Tren de Aragua gangbangers — grinned and waved proudly as they landed in their native Venezuela early Monday after the…
Source: New York Post
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Trump administration cites new grounds for deportation in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Source: CBS News
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WATCH: Trump says ‘many’ of fired federal workers ‘didn’t come to work’ and are ‘being weeded out’
Trump said at a Cabinet meeting that he expects to finish his overhaul of the federal workforce in two to three months.
Source: PBS.org
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X’s head of engineering is out
X’s shifting engineering leadership is still working to transform it into an ‘everything app.’
Source: The Verge
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Trump says any country buying Venezuelan oil will face a 25% tariff | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said Monday that he will impose tariffs of 25% on any nation that purchases oil from Venezuela.
Source: CNN
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Hyundai announces a $20 billion investment in the United States | CNN Business
South Korea-based Hyundai and President Donald Trump announced a $20 billion investment in US on-shoring on Monday, which includes a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, at the White House Monday.
Source: CNN
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Worthy sues ex-fiancée, alleges extortion, abuse
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former fiancée in Williamson County, Texas, alleging she engaged in extortion and assaulted him.
Source: ESPN
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The year’s first major political test in Wisconsin becomes a referendum on Elon Musk
The election to fill a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat is quickly becoming a referendum on the Trump administration and a test of enthusiasm on both sides.
Source: AP News
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Columbia faculty hold ‘emergency vigil,’ urge students to wear mask, skip class to protest Trump
Activists at Columbia University are displeased the school has caved to demands from the Trump administration, and held an “emergency vigil” on Monday.
Source: Fox News
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Turkey detains journalists as protests grow over the jailing of key Erdogan rival
A media workers’ union says Turkish authorities have arrested several journalists at their homes. That’s while protests escalate after the jailing of a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Source: AP News
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Justices Seem Likely to Uphold Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Districts
A majority of the court appeared skeptical of a challenge to Louisiana’s voting map. The challengers had argued the state impermissibly relied on race to draw its map.
Source: The New York Times
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Police find ‘suspicious’ devices at Tesla showroom in North Austin
The bomb squad was called in around 8 a.m. Monday to the showroom off 183. APD says the devices found were intended to start a fire.
Source: KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
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Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien Subtly Skewers Trump
In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian mounted a bristling political attack artfully disguised as a tribute.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge Dismisses Five Charges Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ in $30 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed five charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in a sexual assault case filed in Feb. 2024.
Source: Variety
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Mia Love, 1st Black Republican woman elected to Congress, dies of cancer at 49
Mia Love made history in 2014 when she was elected as the first Black Republican woman to serve in Congress, representing Utah’s 4th District.
Source: USA TODAY
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Watch: Conan O’Brien honoured at Trump-run Kennedy Center
The comedian received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at one of the more prominent events since US President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center.
Source: BBC
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Tesla showroom in Texas targeted with ‘incendiary devices’, police say
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended a Cabinet meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump as news of the incident broke.
Source: CNBC
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US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives - UNAids chief
Funding cuts could lead to an added 2,000 new HIV infections each day, Winnie Byanyima warns.
Source: BBC
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Federal judge blocks DOGE from personal data, in another injunction against Trump
A federal judge is now blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing personal data from three federal agencies.
Source: Fox Business
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Texas A&M blocked from banning on-campus drag performances
A US district court sided with FIRE’s motion to block A&M from enforcing the ban.
Source: https://www.kbtx.com
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Austin Tesla dealership bomb investigation; suspicious devices found
The Austin Police Department says it is investigating after suspicious devices were found at a Tesla dealership in North Austin.
Source: FOX 7 Austin
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School choice programs divide Republicans as Trump moves to eliminate Department of Education
Todd Warner and other Trump supporters in Tennessee express their fears for public schools as the president moves to eliminate the Department of Education.
Source: ABC News
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Maryland’s March Madness buzzer-beater faces scrutiny on social media
Maryland Terrapins freshman Derik Queen lifted the team into the Sweet 16 but college basketball fans wondered if the refs missed a traveling violation.
Source: Fox News
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Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday. She was 49. Love had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer prior to her death.
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Fighting WNC wildfires a ‘nightmare’ due to Helene damage to roads, down trees
The Black Cove and Fish Hook fires started because of downed power lines after strong winds last week. The cause of the Deep Woods fire is still under investigation in Polk County.
Source: BPR
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Turkey protests are about far more than fate of Istanbul’s mayor
Freedom and democracy have been steadily eroded in the Erdogan era, writes Orla Guerin.
Source: BBC
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire probationary federal workers
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings across several agencies.
Source: AP News
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Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States.
Source: The New York Times
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Israel considers massive new ground offensive in Gaza as it ramps up pressure on Hamas | CNN
Israel is making plans for a potential major ground offensive in Gaza that would involve sending tens of thousands of troops into combat to clear and occupy large swaths of the enclave, an Israeli official and a second source familiar with the matter said.
Source: CNN
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Trump’s tariff obsession is a lose-lose proposition | Steven Greenhouse
The president thinks tariffs are ‘the greatest thing ever invented’ – but his trade war seems based on fiat and whim
Source: The Guardian
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Stocks rally as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is looking like yet another tariff retreat | CNN Business
For more than a month, President Donald Trump and his administration have been promoting April 2 as a kind of tariffs Super Bowl, during which all of his many promised import taxes will go into effect. But as he has demonstrated many times before, Trump once again appears to be offering a lot of hype and little action.
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Evacuations ordered as wildfires burn in Helene-ravaged western North Carolina
Three wildfires in western North Carolina are proving challenging for firefighters to beat because of rough terrain and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Source: FOX Weather
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Trump administration accuses pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of hiding info on his green card application | CNN
The Trump administration – after accusing Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil of being a Hamas sympathizer without providing evidence – now says Khalil’s deportation is justified because he did not reveal connections to two organizations in his application to become a permanent US resident, an argument his attorneys call weak.
Source: CNN
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US looks to make headway on Trump’s ceasefire hopes as Russia talks open in Saudi Arabia | CNN
A United States delegation led by real estate tycoon-turned-diplomat Steve Witkoff has begun a high-stakes meeting with Kremlin negotiators in Saudi Arabia, where the Trump administration is pushing for progress toward a ceasefire in separate talks with Russia and Ukraine.
Source: CNN
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Trump demands Colorado take down ‘purposefully distorted’ painting
President Trump is demanding Colorado take down its “purposefully distorted” painting of him hanging in the State Capitol. “Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colo…
Source: The Hill
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US-Russia talks focus on maritime truce in Ukraine war - reports
Negotiators in Riyadh are said to be trying to revive a deal that allowed safe Ukraine’s grain exports via the Black Sea.
Source: BBC
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Rallying Anti-Musk Donors, Liberal Judge Raises $24 Million in Key Court Contest
With Elon Musk backing her conservative opponent, a Wisconsin judge seeking a seat on the state’s top court has amassed what is believed to be a record war chest for a judicial campaign.
Source: The New York Times
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US deportation flights to Venezuela resume after spat
Nearly 200 people were on board the flight carrying Venezuelan migrants repatriated from the US.
Source: BBC
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Greenland PM decries ‘very aggressive’ US posture ahead of Usha Vance, Mike Waltz visit
Greenlandic and Danish politicians fume over trip by top allies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Source: POLITICO
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Dan Hurley must change. There’s no better time with UConn out of March Madness spotlight
Dan Hurley and Connecticut won’t be defending champions next season. Will that new outlook allow him get rid of the worst parts of himself?
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Mia Love: First black Republican congresswoman dies
Love made history when she was voted into the House of Representatives for Utah, but was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.
Source: BBC
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Wildfires in the Carolinas burn more than 6000 acres, prompting evacuations, a burn ban and National Guard deployment | CNN
High temperatures, strong winds and low humidity are causing a group of wildfires to spread rapidly through western North Carolina, risking further damage to areas already ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Source: CNN
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Greenland’s prime minister slams ‘highly aggressive’ visit by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance | CNN
Greenland’s prime minister said a planned visit to the island by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance, is “highly aggressive,” plunging relations to a new low after President Donald Trump vowed to annex the autonomous Danish territory.
Source: CNN
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Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress, Dies at 49
Ms. Love, who represented Utah in Congress from 2015 to 2019, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.
Source: The New York Times
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Europe’s War in Ukraine
The continent’s risky task of keeping Kyiv in the fight—and defending itself.
Source: Foreign Affairs
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Trump Officials Speak to Reporters at White House
Trump administration officials speak to reporters about the president’s agenda outside of the White House.
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President Trump Meets With Cabinet
President Trump meets with his Cabinet.
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To stop intimidation, Eisgruber needs your help
When targeting one institution is a bald attempt to divide and conquer, as is the case with Columbia, it is essential for a coalition or group of institutions and individuals to stand up together. 
Source: The Princetonian
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National Grid confirms Heathrow had power access during shutdown
Heathrow’s boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.
Source: BBC
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March Madness live updates, scores, bracket: Maryland wins at buzzer, Arizona-Oregon down to wire in NCAA tournament
The second round of the NCAA tournament wraps up on Sunday.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Mia Love, Utah’s history-making former congresswoman, dies at 49
Mia Love, who was the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress and the first Black member of Congress from Utah, is dead at age 49 after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
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South Korea top court reinstates prime minister suspended over martial law turmoil | CNN
South Korea’s Constitutional Court struck down the impeachment of the country’s prime minister Han Duck-soo and restored his powers on Monday, the latest twist in a political saga that started when the President declared martial law last year.
Source: CNN
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Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze
Emergency crews in at least three states are battling small wildfires. Fires forced a mandatory evacuation in North Carolina’s Polk County, an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Source: AP News
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Someone Finally Won Warren Buffett’s $1 Million March Madness Prize Thanks to Rule Change
It’s not a perfect bracket, but it’s close enough.
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Australia’s James Hardie to acquire U.S.-based AZEK in $8.8 billion deal
James Hardie Industries said on Monday it will acquire outdoor products manufacturer AZEK in a cash and stock transaction valued at $8.75 billion.
Source: CNBC
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Queen’s buzzer-beater lifts Maryland over CSU
Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to lift Maryland over Colorado State 72-71 and into the Sweet 16.
Source: ESPN
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South Korea’s Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after court strikes down impeachment
The ruling is the latest twist in months of political turmoil since suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration last year
Source: The Guardian
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What drivers said after Kyle Larson’s NASCAR Cup win at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Kyle Larson beat Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman, who bobbled with seven laps remaining.
Source: NBC Sports
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15-year-old boy now fourth suspect charged with homicide in New Mexico mass shooting
Las Cruces Police have identified the two suspects arrested and the three people killed following a mass shooting at a public park. The shooting happened Friday.
Source: Fox News
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Colorado woman arrested after dementia-stricken mother, 76, mauled to death in home with 54 neglected dogs
“Detectives learned that while LaVonne Hoff was left alone, she was attacked by the dogs that were loose in the home,” police said, citing an autopsy report that determined she died from a dog attack.
Source: AOL.com
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Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover
Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as President Donald Trump continues to suggest the U.S. could take control of the mineral-rich Artic island.
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Opinion | Trump Won’t Win a War Against the Courts
The judiciary will never surrender to the president its constitutional role to interpret the Constitution.
Source: The New York Times
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Tiger Woods confirms his relationship with Vanessa Trump in a social media post
Tiger Woods has confirmed his relationship with the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump. Woods posted two images of he and Vanessa Trump on social media.
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Live: James Hardie tumbles after inking $14b deal to buy US company
Investors have bailed out of building products manufacturer James Hardie after it announced a $14 billion takeover in the US. Having made solid gains last week, the ASX has lost ground this morning. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
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A Mom with Dementia Was Allegedly Left Home Alone with Dozens of Dogs That Killed Her. Now, Her Daughter Has Been Charged
Colorado resident Jessica Hoff is facing a criminal negligence charge and more than 50 counts of animal cruelty after she allegedly left her 76-year-old mother, LaVonne Hoff, home alone with dozens of dogs.
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Tiger Woods Goes Instagram Official with Vanessa Trump with Snuggled-Up Photo: ‘Love Is in the Air’
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., have made their relationship Instagram official, with the golf star sharing a snuggled-up photo of the pair. PEOPLE first confirmed on March 13 that Woods and Vanessa had been quietly dating for several months.
Source: Peoplemag
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‘Winning Time’ Proves So Sweet (16) for Gators - Florida Gators
Top-seeded UF rallied in the final four minutes to oust two-time reigning NCAA champion Connecticut 77-75 and in second-round play of the West Region to clinch the
Source: Florida Gators
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Law firm targeted by Trump could have been ‘destroyed,’ chairman says in explaining deal with Trump
The chairman of a prominent law firm who cut a deal with President Donald Trump last week to avert the consequences of a White House executive order has told colleagues that he did so because the order “could easily have destroyed our firm” and put it out of business.
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Tiger Woods goes official with Vanessa Trump via Instagram post
After weeks of rumors, Tiger Woods has officially announced his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump’s son.
Source: USA TODAY
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SWEET 16! Terps Rally Past Colorado State To Advance, 72-71 - University of Maryland Athletics
The No. 11-ranked and No. 4-seeded Maryland men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the 15th time in program history after defeating
Source: University of Maryland Athletics
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Turkey updates: Imamoglu’s wife addresses protesters – DW – 03/24/2025
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been suspended and sent to jail after being charged with corruption. His arrest has sparked Turkey’s largest demonstrations in over a decade. Follow DW for more.
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Marsch sent off during Canada win over USMNT
Canada coach Jesse Marsch was shown a direct red card during early in the second half of his team’s 2-1 Concacaf Nations League third-place match win over the United States on Sunday.
Source: ESPN
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James Hardie to buy building products group Azek for nearly $9bn
Investors bet on spending power of US homeowners as mortgage rates fall
Source: Financial Times
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Trading Micah Parsons: 7-round Cowboys mock draft nets top-5 pick in ransomware haul
While the Cowboys are working towards an extension, a brief exploration of what a draft-day trade would look like. 7 rounds.
Source: Cowboys Wire
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Lethal Israeli Strikes Halve Hamas’ Top Leadership in Gaza
Israel killed two members of Hamas’ de facto cabinet in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, both sides said, bringing to 11 the death toll within the 20-person forum during a renewed Israeli offensive aimed at destroying the Palestinian faction as a military and governing force.
Source: Bloomberg.com
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A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks
US negotiators are holding talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.
Source: BBC
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Israeli strike at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital kills Hamas official and aide
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.
Source: BBC
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Sen. Curtis speaks about Trump, Social Security reform and unruly town halls on ‘Meet the Press’
The Utah senator addressed Trump’s clash with judges. Here’s what he said.
Source: Deseret News
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Trump Administration Lodges New Accusations Against Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration is now accusing the Columbia University graduate and protest leader of having withheld information when he applied for permanent residency status.
Source: The New York Times
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Gulf in US and Russian expectations marks start of latest ceasefire talks
As Washington signals hope for ‘real progress’, Moscow warns ‘difficult negotiations’ lie ahead
Source: The Guardian
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Lindsey Vonn makes first podium of Alpine skiing comeback: ‘I proved everyone wrong’
Lindsey Vonn finished second in the World Cup Finals super-G in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Source: NBC Sports
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Viktor Hovland rallies past Justin Thomas to win a chaotic Valspar Championship
The win marks Hovland’s first since the 2023 season, when he won three times on Tour and claimed the FedEx Cup title.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Turkish court orders Istanbul mayor jailed pending trial on corruption charges
A court has formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s key rival and ordered him jailed pending trial on corruption charges
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Lindsey Vonn takes 2nd in the final World Cup race of her comeback season, Lara Gut-Behrami wins | CNN
Lindsey Vonn concluded her comeback season at age 40 with a second-place finish in a World Cup super-G race Sunday that was won by Swiss standout Lara Gut-Behrami.
Source: CNN
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Venezuela Accepts Flight Carrying Deportees From U.S. for First Time in Weeks
The Venezuelan government had come under intense pressure from the Trump administration to resume accepting deportation flights.
Source: The New York Times
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Russia and Ukraine to Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys met with Ukrainian officials on Sunday and were set to meet with Russian officials on Monday. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.
Source: The New York Times
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Rays say ace McClanahan to start season on IL
Rays ace Shane McClanahan will miss his Opening Day start and begin the season on the injured list with nerve irritation in his triceps.
Source: ESPN
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Lindsey Vonn gets emotional after winning World Cup medal. ‘It was relief.’
Four months after coming out of retirement, Lindsey Vonn became the oldest woman to win a World Cup medal.
Source: USA TODAY
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Baylor Bears vs. Duke Blue Devils Odds, Betting Lines, Expert picks, Game Projections, DFS Projections and Player Prop Projections - Sunday 03/23 19:04 PM - SportsLine.com
Picks, odds, and game forecast for Bears at Blue Devils on Sunday 03/23 19:04 PM in Blue Devils
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Questions after teenage son of MLB star dies in his sleep following illness during family vacation
‘We have so many questions and so few answers at this point,’ the family said in a statement
Source: Yahoo
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Former US Attorney who oversaw Russian war crime, MS-13 prosecutions found dead in VA home
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead at her Virginia home on Saturday morning, according to authorities. She was 43.
Source: USA TODAY
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March Madness: Dan Hurley heated after UConn’s loss to Florida, has expletive-filled warning for Baylor
Dan Hurley’s colorful season as UConn’s head coach has reached a fitting end.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport
Source: The Guardian
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Men’s NCAA hockey selection show recap: Bracket, schedule, 2025 Frozen Four predictions
See the final seeding, snubs, and Frozen Four predictions for the 2025 men’s NCAA Hockey Tournament
Source: USA TODAY
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Schumer Again Defends Decision to Avoid Shutdown Amid Calls to Resign
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said a government shutdown would have been “10 or 20 times worse” than the Republican stopgap spending bill.
Source: The New York Times
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Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats
Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28.
Source: The New York Times
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President Erdogan jails his rival, and endangers Turkey’s democracy
Ekrem Imamoglu’s supporters have chosen him to run anyway
Source: The Economist
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Education secretary says Columbia University’s changes put it on track to recover funding
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is “on the right track” to recover federal funding frozen by the Trump administration.
Source: AP News
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M’s cut Haniger, laud ‘significant’ impact on team
The Mariners released veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger on Sunday.
Source: ESPN
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‘Snow White’: How Controversial Disney Princess Fared In Blue & Red County Cinemas – Box Office
‘Snow White’ did better in blue states at the domestic box office, however, the Disney movie overperformed in red states.
Source: Deadline
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North Carolina Wildfires Scorch More Than 2,000 Acres
Forecasters posted an elevated fire-weather risk for an area from northern Georgia, through western portions of the Carolinas and into central Virginia.
Source: The New York Times
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Mariners Release Outfielder Mitch Haniger
Haniger’s 6 seasons with Mariners highlighted by All-Star appearance, bringing Postseason baseball back to Seattle
Source: From the Corner of Edgar & Dave
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George Foreman’s life was extraordinary, and his transformation fit for a giant
It wasn’t the victories that ultimately came to define George Foreman’s life. It was the defeats and epiphanies and genuine convictions, the leaps of faith he took which came to define him. It was the greatness he inspired.
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Garcia misses 3-footer, loses chance at The Open
Sergio Garcia’s missed 3-foot putt cost him a spot in the Open Championship.
Source: ESPN
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Pam Bondi warns Rep. Jasmine Crockett to ‘tread carefully’ over call for Elon Musk to be ‘taken down’
Attorney General Pam Bondi warned Rep. Jasmine Crockett to “tread very carefully” after the Texas Democrat said she wants to see Elon Musk be “taken down.”
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Josh Giddey nears historic quadruple-double in 146-115 blowout win over Lakers
ClutchPoints: Josh Giddey records a near QUADRUPLE DOUBLE as the Bulls take down the Lakers on the road🤯 🔸15 points 🔸17 assists (T-Career high) 🔸10 rebounds &#128312…
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Sources: Texas nearing deal with Xavier’s Miller
Less than a week after appearing in the First Four of the NCAA tournament, where it lost to Xavier, Texas on Sunday informed coach Rodney Terry that he has been fired, with athletic director Chris Del Conte later saying the decision was “very difficult.”
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Trump Lobs Dodgy ‘Conflict Of Interest’ Accusation At Judge
The president began calling for Judge James Boasberg’s impeachment after he unsuccessfully ordered deportations under the Alien Enemies Act to be paused.
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Mariners Release Mitch Haniger
The Mariners announced this morning that they’ve released outfielder Mitch Haniger. Haniger was owed $15.5MM this season, the last year …
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
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Will the Supreme Court Rein in Racial Gerrymandering?
In Louisiana v. Callais, the justices will have a chance to restore the 1965 Voting Rights Act to its original purpose.
Source: City Journal
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MAGA is already rewiring American education
The Department of Education is being dismantled; universities are being brought to heel
Source: The Economist
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Gérard Depardieu to appear in Paris court over sexual assault allegations
Actor, 76, denies claims made by assistant director and set designer who worked with him on Les Volets Verts
Source: The Guardian
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LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia Misses British Open Spot in Agonizing Fashion
Patrick Reed, Carlos Ortiz and Jason Kokrak qualified for the British Open but Sergio Garcia failed to by missing a short putt.
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Former US Attorney Jessica Aber found dead in Virginia at 43
Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber was found dead Saturday morning, in Alexandria, Virginia, according to police.
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Senate top Democrat Chuck Schumer says he is not stepping down
Some Democrats have openly criticised the Senate Minority Leader as the party debates how to oppose Trump.
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Why ships are the new chips
The Trump administration wants to make America’s maritime capacity great again
Source: Financial Times
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Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, contends the top lawyer sought to undermine him. His critics in Israel call it part of a purge of those he considers disloyal.
Source: The New York Times
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Disney’s ‘Snow White’ opens with a lackluster $43 million amid controversies, poor reviews
Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ debuts after weathering dust-ups around politics, race and its star’s comments about the 1937 original.
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DAVID MARCUS: Sanders-AOC comedy tour is sign of far-left desperation
Columnist David Marcus likens Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to George Burns and Gracie Allen, and says their tour of progressive poliitcs is hilarious - for all the wrong reasons.
Source: Fox News
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Noor Abdalla on the arrest of her husband, Mahmoud Khalil: “I was terrified”
In her first TV interview, Noor Abdalla, a U.S. citizen, says the White House is mischaracterizing Khalil and his role in campus protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, as the Trump administration seeks to deport him – a legal resident.
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GOP senator says it’s ‘not honest’ to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security
Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.
Source: Yahoo
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50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says | CNN
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began, the territory’s health ministry said Sunday, a grim milestone for a war with no end in sight as Israel resumes fighting and warns of even tougher days ahead.
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Boeing’s (BA) Fighter Jet Win Sends Shockwaves Through Lockheed (LMT) and Northrop (NOC) - TipRanks.com
Boeing ($BA) just scored a huge win. The U.S. Air Force picked it to build the F-47, a new top-tier fighter jet. This deal is worth over $20 billion, which <div…
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Oscar Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix while Lewis Hamilton and two other drivers disqualified | CNN
Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday and his teammate Lando Norris finished second in a dominant race for McLaren, while three drivers – including Lewis Hamilton – were later disqualified.
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Ebrahim Rasool: South Africa envoy has ‘no regrets’ after being expelled from US
Ebrahim Rasool arrives home to a jubilant crowd after being declared unwelcome in the United States.
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Pope Francis appears frail as he’s discharged from hospital to continue recovery at Vatican | CNN
Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he has been battling double pneumonia for the past five weeks, on Sunday, returning to the Vatican where he will continue his recovery.
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Bulls dominate Lakers behind Josh Giddey’s historic stat line, 146-115 | Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey was the first player in NBA history with 15+ points, 10+ rebounds, 15+ assists and 8+ steals in a game, coming just two steals shy of t…
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Venezuela to resume accepting US deportation flights
President Donald Trump’s administration has secured approval from Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro to deport Venezuelan migrants back to the country from the U.S.
Source: Fox News
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Pro-Trump senator meets Chinese Premier Li with U.S. executives
U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing with a group of seven American executives on Sunday.
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U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.
Source: The New York Times
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At least 19 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, including senior Hamas leader
Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader and several women and children.
Source: Fox News
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Piastri wins Chinese GP, leads McLaren 1-2 finish
Oscar Piastri beat teammate Lando Norris to victory at the Chinese Grand Prix as McLaren continued to look a cut above the competition at the second round of the new Formula 1 season.
Source: ESPN
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‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775
The phrase “Give me liberty or give me death!” was reportedly first used 250 years ago. Patrick Henry said it in a crowded Virginia church to persuade colonists to prepare for war against an increasingly punitive Great Britain.
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Video: High School Basketball Coach Fired For Pulling Player’s Ponytail
Northville High School coach Jim Zullo, 81, yanked Hailey Monroe’s ponytail after the team lost the match.
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Postal workers rally against privatization amid Trump’s call for USPS overhaul
A renewed push from President Donald Trump to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sparked concern among postal workers.
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‘Severance’ cast on the ‘complicated love tetrahedron,’ those Ricken goat theories, and what’s ahead for Season 3
If the Season 2 finale of Severance had you seeing red, that’s exactly what the producers intended. The bold new color palette — which was introduced so memorably in the final frame of the episode — was just one of the burning questions discussed in a standing room only Q&A on Saturday with the Apple …
Source: Yahoo
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Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
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March Madness continues: Live updates, highlights, results from round of 32
Follow along with the first day of the round of 32.
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Colorado woman with dementia attacked, killed by daughter’s sick dogs, police say; daughter charged
A Colorado woman is facing charges related to the death of her mother after police say the mom, who had dementia, was attacked by her daughter’s dogs. Police found a total of 54 dogs between two properties connected to the daughter.
Source: CBS News
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Trump, Musk attend Division I NCAA men’s wrestling championships in Philadelphia
President Trump traveled with Elon Musk to Philadelphia this weekend for the Division I NCAA men’s wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Trump makes NCAA men’s wrestling championships his latest sports-focused trip
President Donald Trump attended the NCAA wrestling championships for the second time in three years.
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Academia Confronts a Watershed Moment at Columbia, and the Right Revels
Threatened with losing $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to overhaul its protest policies and security practices.
Source: The New York Times
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St. John’s magical March Madness ride comes to crashing end with disappointing loss to Arkansas
St. John’s season is over — much earlier than it had hoped.
Source: New York Post
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Men’s Basketball program statement from Chris Del Conte and Rodney Terry - University of Texas Athletics
Official statements from Chris Del Conte and Rodney Terry.
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: ‘The Great Eight’ is 7 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
We’re tracking Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record of 894.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Trump receives raucous welcome at NCAA wrestling championships: Champ is here
Here’s everything to know about Donald Trump attending the final rounds of the 2024-25 NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia Saturday.
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Former US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead at 43
Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was found dead Saturday morning, the Alexandria Police Department said. She was 43 years old. The cause and circumstances of Aber’s death are still under investigation and will be determined by The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia, according to APD. After receiving a report of…
Source: NBC4 Washington
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Florida boat capsizes, leaving 1 person dead; Coast Guard searching for 3 others, including 2 children
Three passengers remain missing after a boat capsized in the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. Four others were rescued, and one person was found dead.
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South Korean family goes missing on drive between Grand Canyon and Las Vegas | CNN
Three members of a South Korean family visiting the United States have been missing for more than a week after driving through a winter storm while on a road trip between the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, according to Arizona officials.
Source: CNN
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Israel fires on Lebanon after rocket attack in the heaviest exchange since the truce with Hezbollah
Earlier, rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel for the second time since December.
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South Korean family disappears on drive from Grand Canyon to Las Vegas
Three South Korean women mysteriously disappeared on a road trip from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas on March 13, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said.
Source: New York Post
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Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts, dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addiction, has died.
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Maine girl involved in trans athlete battle reveals how state’s policies hurt her childhood and sports career
Maine high school student Cassidy Carlisle spoke to Fox News Digital about her experience with transgenders in the state and how they hurt her childhood and athletic career.
Source: Fox News
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Shane McClanahan Exits Start With Triceps Tightness
Rays southpaw Shane McClanahan exited his start today due to an apparent injury. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Venezuela to resume repatriation of migrants after deal with US
It announced the deal after the Trump administration deported over 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador
Source: BBC
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Violence flares on Israeli-Lebanese border as Israel steps up attacks in Gaza
The Israel-Lebanon border saw the heaviest exchange of attacks since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire four months ago. It comes as Israel says it will intensify its offensive in Gaza until Hamas releases the remaining Israeli hostages. Josef Federman of the Associated Press joins John Yang to discuss the latest developments.
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Trump Claims He Didn’t Sign Deportation Order He Definitely Signed
“Other people handled it,” the president said on Friday even though the proclamation bears his signature.
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“Maine man” Stephen King silent as home state universities cave to Trump
The best-selling author had previously thanked Maine’s governor for standing up to President Trump.
Source: Newsweek
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NFL QB Rumors: Rodgers, Wilson, Ward
The waiting game continues as we anticipate an Aaron Rodgers decision that should have a domino effect on other decisions around the NFL…
Source: profootballrumors.com
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Kirsty Coventry’s in-tray: six big issues facing IOC’s new president
From protecting women’s sport to the return of Russia and keeping the Olympics relevant, the former gold medallist has tough challenges ahead
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Projected Lineup: March 22 vs. Blackhawks | St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are seeking a season-best fifth consecutive win on Saturday afternoon when they host the division rival Chicago Blackhawks at Enterprise Center (FanDuel Sports Network, 101 ESPN). Thanks to their strong play since the 4 Nations Face-off break, the Blues have climbed into a playoff spot for
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‘Aura’ in the transfer portal? Viral McNeese manager Amir Khan likely to follow Will Wade to NC State
Wade has signed a six-year deal to coach at NC State, a source said, and his star manager may well join him later this year in North Carolina
Source: CBSSports.com
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Fired by Elon Musk’s DOGE, then reinstated by a judge, thousands of federal workers are living in limbo
“It’s beyond demoralizing.”
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George Foreman beat time by going from humiliation to vindication
Boxing is full of guys who fought past their primes. What Foreman pulled off was something entirely different.
Source: ESPN
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The Pentagon’s DEI purge: Officials describe a scramble to remove and then restore online content
The Pentagon has faced questions from lawmakers, local leaders and citizens over the removal of military heroes and historic mentions from Defense Department websites and social media pages.
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NASCAR qualifying results: Starting lineup set for Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami
Qualifying is over at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the starting lineup is set for Sunday’s Straight Talk Wireless 400. Alex Bowman won the pole.
Source: Daytona Beach News-Journal Online
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Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia playing for Open Championship spots in Macau
Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia and other members of LIV Golf are playing in Macau this weekend for something the breakaway league can’t provide.
Source: Golf.com
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George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight
The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.
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Pope Francis set to be discharged from hospital on Sunday: doctors
A doctor at a hospital in Rome where Pope Francis has been treated for “acute respiratory failure” said Saturday the Holy Father will be discharged on Sunday.
Source: Fox News
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On-ice ceremony to celebrate Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record will be limited to seven minutes
The NHL is reportedly deep into discussions and planning for what exactly will take place on the ice whenever Alex Ovechkin breaks…
Source: RMNB
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Arizona St. hires Grand Canyon’s Miller as coach
Arizona State is hiring Grand Canyon’s Molly Miller as its next women’s basketball coach.
Source: ESPN
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Arizona State tabs Grand Canyon’s Molly Miller as next women’s basketball coach
Arizona State is hiring Grand Canyon’s Molly Miller as its next women’s basketball coach. Miller replaces Natasha Adair, who was fired earlier this month after going 29-62 in three seasons.
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Israel-Lebanon truce in danger after fresh attacks
A new war “would be devastating for Lebanon,” Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said.
Source: POLITICO
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What the JFK File Dump Actually Revealed
A bunch of people’s Social Security numbers
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Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel launches fresh deadly strikes
Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon kill at least two people and injure eight.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Abortion once more plays a key role in a state political fight, this time in Wisconsin’s court race
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Beloved heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at 76
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before an inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, has died, his family said.
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Diverts Thousands Of Federal Agents
Homeland Security investigators who specialise in money laundering are raiding restaurants and other small businesses looking for immigrants who aren’t authorised to work.
Source: Strategic News Global
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Bernie Sanders, AOC rally crowd of 30,000 in Denver’s Civic Center
“We will not allow America to become an oligarchy,” Vermont senator says.
Source: The Denver Post
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How NASA’s waylaid astronauts finally got home | CNN
Two space missions reached their conclusion: one with a splashdown, the other with a quiet lunar death. And thrilling new studies expand our cosmic understanding.
Source: CNN
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Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 immigrants in the US
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans could face deportation from April 24.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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How Did George Foreman Die? What We Know About the Boxing Legend’s Cause of Death at 76
The boxing legend was also the face of the popular George Foreman Grill.
Source: Yahoo
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Reaction after Columbia University agrees to Trump administration demands to restore funding
Among the White House demands include Columbia implementing a mask ban for protests, giving campus officers the power to make arrests and adopting a formal definition of antisemitism.
Source: ABC7 New York
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‘Severance’ Team Talks Mark’s Divisive Choice, “Heartbreaking” Finale Shoot and Season 3 Status
The show’s stars joined director Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson for a PaleyFest LA conversation on Friday.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has promised “to act forcefully” after the rocket attack into northern Israel.
Source: BBC
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Trump floats idea of convicted Tesla arsonists serving sentences in El Salvador prisons: ‘Lovely conditions’
President Donald Trump suggested “terrorist thugs” convicted of Tesla arson attacks serve decades at El Salvador prisons notorious for bad conditions.
Source: Fox News
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NASCAR Saturday schedule at Homestead-Miami Speedway
A busy day of practice, qualifying and racing for the Cup and Xfinity series at the 1.5-mile oval.
Source: NBC Sports
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JFK files expose family secrets: Their relatives were CIA assets
New records about JFK’s assassination shed little new light on the killing. But they revealed the names of CIA assets whose spycraft had been a secret even to family members.
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Dismantling the Department of Education will strip resources from disabled children, parents and advocates say | CNN
With President Donald Trump signing an executive order kicking off the process of eliminating the Department of Education, parents of disabled children fear they will lose federal protection and enforcement of their children’s educational needs.
Source: CNN
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Trump finds new target in crusade against judges: Nationwide injunctions
President Trump on Wednesday wrote on social media the Supreme Court should “fix” the practice of district judges issuing orders that block policies nationwide.
Source: CBS News
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Israel Resumes War in Gaza With Plan To Conquer Strip
JERUSALEM—When Israel’s defense minister on Friday threatened to take the Gaza Strip from Hamas piece by piece, he was not just sabre-rattling. Rather, Israel Katz was describing a war plan that already appeared to be underway. Amid airstrikes across Gaza starting early Tuesday, Israeli ground forces on Wednesday retook much of the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza and on Thursday entered the cities of Beit Lahiya in the north of the strip and Khan Younis and Rafah in the south, according to military offi…
Source: Washington Free Beacon
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Trump’s “DEI purges”? Yeah, it’s just racist bigotry.
We’re telling the stories of Black military heroes the administration just wiped from history.
Source: Mother Jones
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Reaction to the death of two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman
The sports, entertainment and political world is reacting to the death of two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman. His family said he died Friday. He was 76.
Source: AP News
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ADDRESSING REMEDIAL ACTION BY PAUL WEISS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1.
Source: The White House
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Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUBJECT: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court Lawyers
Source: The White House
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Elon Musk’s China briefing highlights possible advantages for SpaceX and Tesla, which have billions in fed contracts and deep ties to China
Musk’s rocket company SpaceX has $22 billion in contracts with the federal government.
Source: Fortune
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Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and More
The tally of names read like President Trump’s enemies list, from Letitia James to Liz Cheney.
Source: The New York Times
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Jameis Winston’s contract suggests he’ll be a bridge quarterback, at best
The two teams in the country’s biggest market will be paying bargain-basement salaries to their veteran quarterbacks.
Source: NBC Sports
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Acting Social Security chief now says he won’t shut down agency after DOGE ruling
A federal judge blocked the agency from granting personnel affiliated with DOGE access to agency systems containing personally identifiable information.
Source: ABC News
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‘We don’t want to be here anymore’: Passengers left annoyed as Heathrow Airport remains shut - The Times of India
UK News: Passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport faced major disruption as fires broke out at the electrical substation, causing flights to be diverted midair.
Source: The Times of India
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Two-time heavyweight champ Foreman dies at 76
George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame boxer, died Friday at age 76.
Source: ESPN
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Historic U.S. Open Cup Matches Showcase Excitement And Milestones
March 21, 2025, saw a night of thrilling soccer action in the first round of the 2025 U.S. Open Cup as several teams made a mark, showcasing talent, determination,…
Source: Evrim Ağacı
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Jameis Winston is just a placeholder; the Giants’ fate rests on their next QB decision
Signing Winston isn’t the end of the Giants’ QB quest this offseason. In some ways, it’s just the beginning.
Source: The New York Times
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Penn State Becomes Second Team In D1 History With 10 All-Americans - FloWrestling
With three blood round victories Friday night, the Nittany Lions became the second team in NCAA Division I history with 10 All-Americans.
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3 Pacific Northwest bridges identified in federal report as potentially vulnerable to ship collisions
The Astoria-Megler and St. Johns bridges were among the dozens of spans across the country recommended to undergo “vulnerability assessments” by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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WATCH: Bernie Sanders and AOC are rallying against ‘oligarchy’ on the Front Range today
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will rally supporters in Greeley and Denver as part of their Fighting the Oligarchy Tour.
Source: Colorado Public Radio
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Cornell student protester told to surrender to ICE as he asks judge to block deportation | CNN
A Cornell graduate student who has been a prominent voice at pro-Palestinian protests — and who faced intense criticism for delaring “glory to the resistance!” after the deadly Hamas attack on Israel — is being told to surrender to ICE, according to a new court filing.
Source: CNN
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Willard: ‘No situation’ at Maryland amid AD exit
Maryland coach Kevin Willard bristled at reporters’ questions even as his players celebrated an 81-49 win over Grand Canyon in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.
Source: ESPN
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Federal judge pushes back on acting Social Security head over threat to close agency
Leland Dudek argued that a ruling blocking Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team from access to sensitive taxpayer data could apply to all employees.
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Musk’s China business ties complicate his U.S. national security role
The world’s richest man may be working for President Trump’s America, but he makes billions of dollars by playing nice with China.
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A federal lawsuit says the Trump administration has unlawfully shuttered the Voice of America
A lawsuit filed by Voice of America reporters, some unions and a press freedom group charged the Trump administration with unlawfully shutting down the news outlet.
Source: AP News
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Trump slashes homeland security civil rights jobs in ‘Black Friday’ cuts
A senior Homeland Security official says the offices established to protect against abuse were cut because they are \
Source: USA TODAY
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Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers
Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company. The California-based company has publicly reported that it is in financial distress and stated in securities filings that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Source: State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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DHS shuts down internal watchdog agencies that advocated for immigrants
The three agencies had about 300 employees and investigated complaints, including about detention conditions and delays in processing green-card and citizenship applications.
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Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
The Department of Homeland Security says it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about a month.
Source: AP News
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U.S. to revoke legal status of more than a half-million migrants, urges them to self deport
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
Source: CBS News
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Using funding to ‘force concessions’ threatens institutions, Princeton president says
Columbia University agreed to comply with a series of demands from the Trump administration about how it will handle protests, antisemitism and academic departments. The university faced a deadline to either comply or risk losing $400 million in federal funding. Jeffrey Brown discussed the broader crackdown on higher education with Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber.
Source: PBS.org
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2025 US Open Cup Round 1 Review: Six amateur sides pull off upsets, debut clubs also advance
You will find a brief recap of every First Round game of the 2025 US Open Cup with links to the full match report.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is sworn in as Namibia’s first female leader
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. She reaches the highest office in her land nearly 60 years after she joined the liberation movement fighting for independence from apartheid South Africa.
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Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet
Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet. President Donald Trump announced the choice Friday.
Source: AP News
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DICK’s Sporting Goods announces purchase of one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes rookie card
Just hours after the one-of-one Paul Skenes card was sold at auction for more than $1 million, DICK’s Sporting Goods announced they purchased the card.
Source: CBS News
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Thomas Tuchel’s first England game: Five talking points from Wembley win
BBC Sport has a look at some of the talking points from England’s win over Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge.
Source: BBC
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NCAA March Madness: 99.99% Of Brackets Now Busted On Second Day Of Tournament
The odds of achieving a perfect bracket for the college basketball tournament are about 1 in 9.22 quintillion.
Source: Forbes
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Trump cancels executive order against law firm after $40m promise
Paul, Weiss promised $40 million of free legal work to the White House and to change its diversity policies.
Source: BBC
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Social Security chief reverses stance, says he won’t shut agency because judge barred DOGE from records
A federal judge’s order may require the agency to terminate access for all employees to its IT systems, acting commissioner Lee Dudek told Bloomberg.
Source: CNBC
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Thousands rally in Istanbul as Erdogan issues warning against protests over mayor’s arrest
Protests erupted across multiple Turkish cities denouncing the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul even as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a stern warning that demonstrations would not be tolerated.
Source: AP News
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He Sued Trump Over Free Speech. Then ICE Demanded He Turn Himself In.
Cornell student Momodou Taal’s lawyers said the demand was “retribution” for his lawsuit against the crackdown on pro-Palestine speech.
Source: The Intercept
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Letter to the Editor: Finstad support for Trump hurting farmers - Austin Daily Herald
Many farmers voted for Finstad and Trump because he promised less regulation and greater prosperity for America’s farmers, but Trump’s DOGE efforts, tariff wars and the USAID shutdown are all hurting southern Minnesota farmers by: Provoking harmful trade wars: Canadian buyers can’t trust the stability of U.S. exports with Trump in office, and Canadians are […]
Source: Austin Daily Herald
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Trump Shuts Down 3 Watchdog Agencies Overseeing Immigration Crackdown
The move comes as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation campaign, in some cases removing people with little to no due process.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump signs order consolidating federal IT purchases
: White House touts massive savings, agencies brace for shake-up
Source: The Register
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U.S. detention of European and Canadian tourists creates fear over traveling to America
Since President Donald Trump took office, there have been multiple incidents of tourists being stopped at U.S. border crossings and held for weeks at U.S. immigration detention facilities before being allowed to fly home at their own expense.
Source: PBS.org
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Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone
The Trump administration is ending a key program providing legal help to migrant children entering the country alone, raising concerns they’ll be forced to navigate the complex legal system alone.
Source: AP News
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Migrant kids may have to face court alone, as Trump admin cancels legal contract
‘This brazen, heartless act endangers children’s lives,’ says lawyer who represents unaccompanied minors.
Source: USA TODAY
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England 2-0 Albania: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened
MBM: Fine finishes from debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly and captain Harry Kane secured a World Cup qualifying win for new head coach Thomas Tuchel. Scott Murray was watching
Source: The Guardian
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Flagg (ankle) comes out of Duke win fully healthy
Cooper Flagg had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks in about 22 minutes for Duke on Friday, later saying his ankle was no worse for the wear.
Source: ESPN
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Say goodbye to Center City Macy’s this weekend with Wanamaker Organ concert
The Macy’s in Center City Philadelphia is set to close its doors this weekend for good, but it’s going out with a musical bang.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia
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Violent clashes as Turkey protests continue over detention of Erdogan’s main political rival | CNN
Violent clashes erupted across several cities in Turkey between opposition supporters and state security forces for a second day, as demonstrators demand the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, according to videos and reports from Turkish media outlets.
Source: CNN
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12-year-old girl arrested for hate crime at Waterbury school
A 12-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly committing a hate crime against two Muslim classmates in Waterbury.
Source: https://www.wfsb.com
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Judge fumes over late-night deportation move signed ‘in the dark’
A court battle over the Trump administration’s deportation flights marks the latest twist in a legal clash that could land before the Supreme Court.
Source: Fox News
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Governor Hochul goes on bus ride to show that congestion pricing is working
Governor Kathy Hochul hopped on an MTA bus to show New Yorkers that congestion pricing is working.
Source: ABC7 New York
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Shoppers saying farewell to the landmark Macy’s store in Center City Philadelphia
While many try to find great bargains, most of the people are taking pictures with the famous eagle and listening to the organ play.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia
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US bars former president of Argentina from entering the country
Secretary of state accuses Cristina Fernández de Kirchner of ‘significant corruption’
Source: Financial Times
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Air Force Chief: How the New F-47 Will Improve on the F-22
The Air Force is promising upgrades in range, stealth, schedule, cost, and number of airframes for its F-47 fighter compared to the F-22.
Source: Air & Space Forces Magazine
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TE Conklin lands 1-year contract from Chargers
Veteran tight end Tyler Conklin has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, his agent, Mike McCartney, said Friday.
Source: ESPN
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Columbia bows to Trump administration, hoping to restore federal funding
The measures include a mask ban, new authorities for campus police officers and scrutiny of the Middle East studies department.
Source: Gothamist
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Trump Wants to Change ‘Suitability’ for Federal Employment
President Donald Trump wants to expand his administration’s power over how managers determine if a person is fit to work for the US government, making it easier to fire employees over their behavior outside the workday.
Source: Bloomberg Law
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Purchases Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch Card
/PRNewswire/ -- DICK’S Sporting Goods today announced its purchase of the one-of-one Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch card after winning the multi-week…
Source: PR Newswire
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Maryland Athletics Update - University of Maryland Athletics
Dear Terrapin Nation,
Source: University of Maryland Athletics
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Former Denver ICE official says immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra has been asked to leave for years
Despite strong support from advocates and politicians calling for Jeanette Vizguerra’s release, a former Denver ICE official sees it differently.
Source: CBS News
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Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest
Thousands gather near Istanbul’s town hall in support of the city’s recently arrested mayor.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Aaron Rodgers visits with Steelers and ‘deal could be forthcoming’ – report
Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, is visiting with the Steelers on Friday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported
Source: The Guardian
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Texas Measles Outbreak May Continue for a Year, Officials Say
Vaccination efforts have faltered, and many residents have turned to alternative treatments endorsed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump admin asks federal judge to dissolve injunction barring transgender military ban
The Trump administration on Friday filed a motion asking a federal district judge to dissolve a preliminary injunction barring the administration’s transgender military ban.
Source: Fox News
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Incoming IOC president to open talks on Russia’s potential return to Olympics
Kirsty Coventry, who will be the first African leader of the IOC, sees inconsistencies in the current approach of singling out Russia while there are conflicts on her own continent.
Source: Sky News
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Trump Gives Weird Response To Fox News Canada Statehood Question
After Peter Doocy pointed out that annexing Canada could benefit liberals, the president went on a tangent about the border being “an artificial line.”
Source: HuffPost
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Trump’s assault on the rule of law: ‘the speed and intent is remarkable’
The US president is testing constitutional limits and challenging the courts to stop him. Who will blink first?
Source: Financial Times
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Trump says ‘there’ll be flexibility’ on reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of tariff announcements since retaking the White House, fanning investor uncertainty and fears of a major trade war.
Source: CNBC
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Trump has ordered the dismantling of the US Education Department. Here’s what that means
President Donald Trump’s order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department has complex implications.
Source: AP News
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Politics have changed but the Democrats haven’t – they are old and out of touch | Moira Donegan
Leading Democrats vainly hope for a return to the politics of the past – they must engage with the realities of the present
Source: The Guardian
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U.S. Soccer Announces Matchups for Second Round of 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Sixteen Second Round Showdowns to Take Place April 1-2, All Broadcast Live @USSoccer on YouTube
Source: U.S. Soccer Federation
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Sources: Free agent QB Rodgers visits Steelers
Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers visited with the Steelers for approximately six hours at the team’s practice facility on Friday, sources tell ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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‘There’s an Awakening Happening’
Severance’s Tramell Tillman was reluctant to dance again, but Milchick’s season-two arc helped change his mind.
Source: Vulture
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Detentions at US border prompt UK, Germany, and Nordic nations to revise travel advice
European countries are updating travel advisories amid reports of detainments at U.S. borders.
Source: USA TODAY
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Trump administration cancels contract providing lawyers to kids in immigration courts
The move from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services comes as deportations increase.
Source: TPR
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What could happen next in Sudan’s civil war
The war in Sudan appears to be reaching a critical juncture after nearly two years of fighting that has killed tens of thousands, driven millions from their homes and spread famine.
Source: AP News
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Musk Comes for the ‘Third Rail of American Politics’
Donald Trump promised to protect social security. Elon Musk didn’t.
Source: The Atlantic
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Musk group offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of pivotal state Supreme Court election
The offer was made two days after early voting started in the race between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel, the preferred candidate of Musk and Republicans.
Source: CNBC
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Here’s how to tell if you need another measles shot as cases rise across the U.S.
A lot of it comes down to your age, but it’s not as simple as senior citizens should get a booster.
Source: Fortune
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Trump’s Newest Executive Order Gets Brutal Review in Fox News Poll
Even Fox News was forced to admit Donald Trump’s actions are wildly unpopular.
Source: Yahoo
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J&J Joins Pharma Peers With $55B US Manufacturing Boost Following Trump’s Tariff Threats
Johnson & Johnson follows Eli Lilly in spending billions on U.S. manufacturing after President Donald Trump threatened major tariffs on pharmaceutical products. Pfizer has also promised a similar commitment.
Source: BioSpace
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French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges
Movie star to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Heathrow Airport closed latest: Shutdown causes flight chaos and leaves thousands stranded
The fire which knocked out power to Heathrow is still burning, as sources tell the BBC counter-terrorism police are investigating as a “precautionary measure”.
Source: BBC
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Trump calls on Justice Roberts to stop nationwide injunctions against his policies
In a social media post, President Trump demanded the Supreme Court order lower court judges not to issue nationwide injunctions.
Source: USA TODAY
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Ovechkin’s Gretzky chase ‘a massive benefit’ for Capitals this season | NHL.com
Forward’s 888th goal in win against Flyers helps Washington become 1st to clinch playoff berth
Source: NHL
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Skenes MLB debut patch card sells for $1.11M at auction
Pirates ace Paul Skenes’ 1-of-1 Rookie Debut Patch Autograph card sold for $1.11 million at auction via Fanatics Collect early Friday morning, one of the highest prices paid for a baseball card. The buyer’s identity is not yet known.
Source: MLB.com
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Hegseth says he’ll meet with Musk at the Pentagon to discuss innovation and ‘efficiencies’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’ll be meeting with billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk at the Pentagon to discuss “innovation, efficiencies &amp; smarter production.”
Source: AP News
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Namibia swears in first female president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tells BBC she understands pressure she faces as Africa’s second directly elected female leader
Source: BBC
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Glacier melt threatens water supplies for two billion people, UN warns - Carbon Brief
Climate change and “unsustainable human activities” are driving “unprecedented changes” to mountains and glaciers, a UN report warns.
Source: Carbon Brief
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Texas is poised to make measles a nationwide epidemic, public health experts say
Public health experts say Texas needs better messaging on vaccinations and quarantining and more people conducting contact tracing to contain the spread.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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Strengthening the Suitability and Fitness of the Federal Workforce
MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: Strengthening the Suitability and Fitness of theFederal Workforce By the
Source: The White House
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FRIDAY DEBRIEF: What next after Hamilton’s surprise pole?
Lewis Hamilton tore the formbook to shreds to take a remarkable pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix as pre-event favourites McLaren slipped up. It sets up a tantalising weekend, kicking off with the first Sprint of the year, ahead of Qualifying and Sunday’s Grand Prix showpiece.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
Outgoing leader Mbumba hands power to Nandi-Ndaitwah at a ceremony coinciding with country’s 35th independence day.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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No cuts to Md. government workforce in budget deal that clears House committee hurdles
Maryland leaders reaffirmed their commitment to hiring new government workers in a budget compromise announced to tackle the state&rsquo;s historic $3.3 billion proje
Source: WBFF
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Opinion | ‘Severance’ Asks: What if We’re Not Paranoid Enough?
The Apple TV hit is just the latest of a particular kind of paranoid thriller, one that addresses the anxiety that our enemies are the people closest to us.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump, Hegseth Announce Air Force’s Next Generation Fighter Platform
President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Air Force would proceed with the production of the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet platform.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Defense Department Reassesses Archived Content
Defense Department personnel are reviewing archived content to determine if it was mistakenly removed or, in other cases, if it can be edited to make it eligible for reposting.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Air Force Awards Contract for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, F-47
The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.
Source: Air Force
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Is the Trump administration’s conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know
Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.
Source: ABC News
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‘Severance’ Creator and Ben Stiller Unpack the Finale: What’s Next for Mark and Helly? What’s Up With Reintegration? And How Long Until Season 3?
‘Severance’ creator Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller explain Season 2 finale: What’s next for Mark, Helly and reintegration? How long until Season 3?
Source: Variety
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Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum
Two years into a civil war, troops recaptured the palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the middle in a city with an apocalyptic air.
Source: The New York Times
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The Severance Finale Ends With a Big Twist. It’s Where the Show Was Always Going.
There’s more than one reason the season had to end like that.
Source: Slate Magazine
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Hamilton ‘gobsmacked’ by Sprint Qualifying pole in China
Lewis Hamilton was left “gobsmacked” after positioning himself at the front of the grid for the first time as a Ferrari driver by topping Sprint Qualifying.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
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New vacancy arises in Minnesota Legislature after Eichorn’s sudden Senate resignation
As it became clear senators would oust Justin Eichorn, he tendered his resignation.
Source: MPR News
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NCHC Set to Crown Final Frozen Faceoff Champion on Neutral Ice
Four top-17 teams will battle it out for the NCHC Tournament title during the Last Call in Saint Paul
Source: NCHC
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Skenes’ 1-of-1 rookie card fetches record $1.11M
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer’s premium.
Source: ESPN
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‘Snow White’ remake drags Walt Disney back into the culture wars
Controversial film appears to have dented box office prospects despite chief’s attempts to lower the political temperature
Source: Financial Times
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The transatlantic world will never be the same | The Strategist
Once upon a time, the United States saw the contest between democracy and authoritarianism as a singularly defining issue. It was this outlook, forged in the crucible of World War II, that created such strong…
Source: The Strategist
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Trump Admin Threatens to Stop Social Security If DOGE Can’t Have Personal Data
Lee Dudek, Trump’s interim Social Security chief, says he wants to turn off the program if Musk and DOGE can’t access Americans’ most sensitive data.
Source: Rolling Stone
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Tesla service center reopens after attack; suspect search continues
A local Tesla service center has reopened just two days after a targeted attack involving fires and gunshots aimed at several Tesla vehicles.Authorities are st
Source: KSNV
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Saltzman: US Can Overcome Hurdles to Develop Space-Based Interceptors
Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said he believe industry can figure out how to make space-based interceptors work.
Source: Air & Space Forces Magazine
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Food Banks Left in the Lurch as U.S.D.A. Shipments Are Suspended
A representative of a nationwide food pantry network, said U.S.D.A. officials had informed him that some food aid distributed by the federal government was under review.
Source: The New York Times
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Alaskans could pay heavy price as Social Security Administration moves to increase in-person identity checks
Residents in remote villages will have to pay several hundred dollars to fly into Social Security offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, Alaska leaders say. There are other challenges, including English language barriers and unreliable internet.
Source: Anchorage Daily News
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Deebo reveals three-word reason for wanting trade to Commanders
Former 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel explained why he preferred a trade to the Washington Commanders.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
Source: The White House
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Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu fires security chief over ‘distrust’
The Israeli PM cited Shin Bet’s failure to anticipate the 7 October attack - but the move has sparked outrage and protests.
Source: BBC
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Were the Kennedy Files a Bust? Not So Fast, Historians Say.
The thousands of documents posted online this week disappointed assassination buffs. But historians are finding many newly revealed secrets.
Source: The New York Times
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‘Hitting a fly with a sledgehammer’: Judge blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive Social Security records
The judge’s order blocks the agency from granting DOGE access to systems containing personally identifiable information.
Source: ABC News
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Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN
Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sources
Source: The Guardian
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FINCEN Eliminates Beneficial Ownership Information Requirements For Domestic Companies
Discusses the new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) rules that eliminate the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements domestically
Source: Forbes
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Ovechkin nets No. 888, 7 shy of breaking record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal Thursday to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record.
Source: ESPN
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Putting Missile Interceptors In Space Critical To Defending U.S. Citizens: Space Force Boss
The large-scale weaponization of space appears to be imminent as competition in orbit heats up between the U.S. and its adversaries.
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Two Men Are Convicted in Plot to Kill Iranian Dissident Masih Alinejad in New York City
The convictions brought some measure of resolution to what U.S. officials have described as an unrelenting retaliation effort against Masih Alinejad.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump executive order consolidates federal IT contracting under GSA
GSA will be given authority to “defer or decline” being the executive agent of IT governmentwide contracts “when necessary to ensure continuity of service or as otherwise appropriate.”
Source: FedScoop
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Maryland budget framework deal includes more cuts, fewer tax hikes on residents
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the state is making the largest amount of cuts from a budget in 16 years.
Source: CBS News
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McNeese social media star student manager has made it to NCAA tourney court — on socks
A student manager for McNeese is making the most of the Cowboys’ latest appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Source: AP News
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NYC jury finds 2 guilty in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad​, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Source: CBS News
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Family of Boeing Whistle-Blower Who Killed Himself Sues Company
The lawsuit argues that Boeing should be held responsible for the death of John Barnett, who had raised concerns about safety.
Source: The New York Times
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ESPN & ABC’s 2025 WNBA Regular Season Schedule
ESPN and ABC today, in conjunction with the WNBA, unveiled their 2025 regular season broadcast schedule. ESPN, which has aired the WNBA since the league’s inception in 1997, will tip off its 29th consecutive season on Saturday, May 17, with expanded coverage across ESPN, ABC, Disney+, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes (Spanish).
Source: ESPN Press Room U.S.
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Administration’s Details on Deportation Flights ‘Woefully Insufficient,’ Judge Says
In an angry order, the judge, James E. Boasberg, told the Trump administration to explain why he should not find that officials had violated his instructions for the flights to return to the United States.
Source: The New York Times
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Longtime FBI agent charged with disclosing confidential records
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
Source: CBS News
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Judge Bars Social Security Officials From Giving DOGE Unredacted Data
A federal judge in Maryland found that Elon Musk’s scrutiny of the agency’s data systems appeared to violate federal privacy laws.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge bars Musk’s DOGE team from Social Security records in scathing ruling
The judge said DOGE launched a “fishing expedition” and failed to give any reason why it needed to access vast swaths of Americans’ personal and private data.
Source: CNBC
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Dems who have spoken passionately against domestic terrorism go silent as Tesla torchers are charged
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday labeled the violent streak of vandalism against Tesla vehicles and showrooms as “domestic terrorism” — an issue Democrats have rallied against for years.
Source: Fox News
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What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?
The White House released an executive order instructing the secretary of education to begin shutting down the department — but not to cancel your debt.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump administration extends deadline for NYC to end congestion pricing
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on social media that the Department of Transportation is granting New York a “30-day extension as discussions continue.”
Source: ABC News
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Beloved Bald Eagle Lost Amid St. Louis Tornadoes | Weather.com
Experts from The World Bird Sanctuary believe severe storms and tornadoes that swept through the St. Louis area may have contributed to the death of a beloved bald eagle named Murphy. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Source: The Weather Channel
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Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to enable parents, teachers, and
Source: The White House
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USMNT vs. Panama: Starting XI & Lineup Notes
Tonight’s USMNT Starting XI vs. Jamaica: 1-Matt Turner; 3-Chris Richards, 4-Tyler Adams, 6-Yunus Musah, 8-Weston McKennie, 9-Josh Sargent, 10-Christian Pulisic, 11-Tanner Tessmann, 13-Tim Ream (capt.), 19-Joe Scally, 21-Tim Weah
Source: U.S. Soccer Federation
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Boston Celtics sale: NBA franchise agrees to sell for record-breaking $6.1 billion to Bill Chisholm
Massachusetts native Chisholm is the managing partner and co-founder of Symphony Technology Group, based out of California
Source: CBSSports.com
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Top Democrats reach deal on budget with more cuts, some tax increases
After weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations among top Democrats, an agreement on a new state budget appears imminent.
Source: The Baltimore Banner
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What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor
Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.
Source: The New York Times
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Zelensky tells Russia to drop ‘unnecessary’ demands ahead of peace talks
Ukraine’s leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a “big gift to Russia”.
Source: BBC
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Former Ravens and Michigan assistant Matt Weiss indicted on 24 counts
Matt Weiss, an assistant coach who worked for John Harbaugh on the Ravens and Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, has been indicted on 24 counts related to unauthorized access to computer data and identity theft as part of a scheme in which prosecutors say he downloaded individuals’ intimate photos and…
Source: NBC Sports
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ESPN to broadcast 26 WNBA games, 10 for Fever
ESPN/ABC will broadcast 26 WNBA games this season, including 10 involving the Indiana Fever.
Source: ESPN
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Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution
A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation has resigned under fire after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.
Source: AP News
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Ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn makes first court appearance: Here’s what happened
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn made his first court appearance on federal charges related to his alleged attempts to solicit a minor for prostitution.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Rhode Island attorney warns visa holders to ‘stay put’ after Brown doctor deported
A Rhode Island doctor with a valid work visa was detained and deported after arriving at Logan International Airport last week.
Source: WJAR
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Ex-Ravens and Michigan assistant charged with accessing thousands of college athletes’ ‘intimate digital photographs and videos’
Matt Weiss was fired in January 2023 after he was accused of computer crimes while at Michigan’s football facility.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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‘This Is Worse’: Trump’s Judicial Defiance Veers Beyond the Autocrat Playbook
The president’s escalating conflict with federal courts is even more aggressive than what happened in countries like Hungary and Turkey, experts say.
Source: The New York Times
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Oklahoma executes man who killed woman 20 years ago in home invasion
Wendell Grissom received a lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary and was pronounced dead at 10:13 a.m.
Source: CBS News
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In latest blow to Tesla, regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks
US regulators are recalling nearly all Cybertrucks, the eighth recall of the Tesla vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago.
Source: AP News
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GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns, makes first court appearance on underage prostitution charge
Upon his resignation from the Senate, Eichorn was also removed from his role as chair of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.
Source: Star Tribune
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Edible Arrangements introducing THAT type of edible to Texas
Edible Brands, the parent company behind the iconic Edible Arrangements, is introducing a new type of edible and launched its program in Texas.
Source: Click2Houston | Houston News, Texas News, Weather, Sports | KPRC 2
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Man Last Seen With Missing Student Leaves the Dominican Republic
The man, Joshua Steven Riibe, was never named as a suspect in the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki in Punta Cana, but he said he had not been allowed to leave the Dominican Republic.
Source: The New York Times
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Delta plane’s landing gear collapsed during Toronto crash-landing, investigators say
Investigators say a high-speed descent led to a landing gear collapse that caused a Delta Air Lines plane to flip upside down in Toronto in February.
Source: Fox News
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Social Security’s new in-person identification requirement angers retirees and advocates
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency’s online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
Source: CBS News
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Parents of child killed by measles appear in anti-vaccine video
Children’s Health Defense official says parents affected by measles outbreak ‘would rather have’ untested treatments ‘than the MMR vaccination’
Source: The Independent
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Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Israelis have been demonstrating against the move, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.
Source: The New York Times
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Live Blog: Suspect in Troy hospital parking garage shooting taken into custody in Macomb Township
One person was shot in a “targeted incident” in a parking garage at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital on Thursday morning. The shooting involved two employees, police say.
Source: WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase 8 goals from mark | NHL.com
Lightning can force 3-way tie for Atlantic lead; Canucks, Blues battle for 2nd wild card in West
Source: NHL
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Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee. She’s the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in global sports, and aged just 41.
Source: AP News
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Inside the Controversy Surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake
The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?
Source: The New York Times
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Georgetown University student detained by immigration authorities
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic on a student visa, is being held at a deportation facility in Louisiana.
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Finland ranked happiest country in the world. The U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position
The World Happiness Report released on Thursday says the top 20 happiest countries include 14 Western industrial countries, two countries from Latin America and one from the Middle East.
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How to Watch: USMNT vs. Panama Concacaf Nations League semifinal
The USMNT search for its fourth consecutive Concacaf Nations League title continues in the semifinal against Panama Thursday, 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Source: U.S. Soccer Federation
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Transgender military members open up about possible ban: “This doesn’t just affect me”
Active duty service members discussed what it means to potentially face the ends of their military careers under President Trump’s executive order.
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Delta plane that crashed at Pearson airport was travelling at high rate of descent, prelim report suggests | CBC News
The proximity warning system aboard the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed at Pearson airport last month sent an alert indicating a high rate of descent less than three seconds before the plane touched down, according to a preliminary report that’s part of an ongoing investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada
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Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn’t have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando
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Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Chinese companies over Iranian oil shipments
Measures from the US Treasury department are latest salvo in a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Tehran
Source: Financial Times
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Senate Democrats Release 2025 Revenue Proposal - Sen. Noel Frame
Putting People First
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Nike will report earnings after the bell. Here’s what Wall Street expects
Nike is trying to execute a turnaround under new CEO Elliott Hill.
Source: CNBC
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Why the parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki want their daughter declared dead
The parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki have asked for Dominican authorities to declare their daughter dead. Their request highlights the heartbreaking realities of losing a child and handling the legalities of a missing person case.
Source: Yahoo
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Polis defends school budget, calls out teachers for protesting on a school day
Tension over how and where to make cuts to education funding in tough budget year has educators protesting and lawmakers drafting alternate bills.
Source: Colorado Public Radio
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Feds accuse Minnesota state senator of soliciting a minor for sex
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn was charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after allegedly trying to hire a minor for sex.
Source: Fox News
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Postal workers rally against Trump plans to privatize postal service
A sale of the U.S. Postal Service would raise rates, shutter post offices and threaten service in rural Minnesota, unions say.
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In Rush to Release Kennedy Files, Personal Information Went Public, Too
Social Security numbers and other personal details were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration declassified this week.
Source: The New York Times
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Michigan hospital employee shoots co-worker outside building in ‘targeted attack’: Police
A hospital employee shot a co-worker multiple times in Troy, Michigan, at the building’s parking garage on Thursday in a “targeted attack,” according to police.
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Family traveling to Las Vegas from Grand Canyon disappears
A family has gone missing after leaving the Grand Canyon en route to Las Vegas.
Source: https://www.fox5vegas.com
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Columbia University nears deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
The demands include a mask ban and a major crackdown on anti-Israel protests on campus. The Trump administration says their demands protect Jewish students from harassment and empower campus police.
Source: ABC7 New York
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Chinese executions of four Canadians raise concerns for Robert Schellenberg
Canadian tourist arrested in 2014 had his sentence upgraded to death penalty following arrest in Vancouver of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
Source: The Globe and Mail
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The judges Trump scorns should stand their ground
The rule of law is at stake
Source: The Economist
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Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with ‘massive’ drone attack
Russian authorities reported a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast overnight.
Source: ABC News
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Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion, sources say
Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a valuation for $6.1 billion, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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Amid Japan Concern About Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft Confirms Day-One Patch That Makes Tables and Racks in Temples and Shrines Indestructible - IGN
IGN has confirmed that Ubisoft has quietly released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows that makes a number of important changes apparently in response to concern about the game in Japan. Check out the patch notes.
Source: IGN
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‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Emerges From the Mist on GeForce NOW
Ubisoft’s highly-anticipated ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ launches on GeForce NOW, leading 11 new titles joining the cloud.
Source: NVIDIA Blog
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Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency
The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums.
Source: The Conversation
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What’s at stake in Colorado’s school-funding fight as teachers descend on Capitol
Colorado legislators are considering giving districts less money than promised as they try to figure out how to plug a billion-dollar hole.
Source: The Denver Post
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Lia Thomas former teammates react to UPenn federal funding pause amid Trump’s vow to enforce Title IX
Three of Lia Thomas’ former UPenn teammates provided a statement to Fox News Digital commending the Trump administration for pausing funding to the university.
Source: Fox News
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Georgetown University researcher detained by immigration authorities, lawyer says
Indian national Badar Khan Suri was detained outside his Virginia home for spreading “Hamas propaganda,” DHS said. His lawyer said he was innocent.
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Edible Arrangements’ parent company is launching a marketplace for the other kind of edibles
Edible Brands is launching Edibles.com, an e-commerce marketplace for hemp drinks and gummies.
Source: CNBC
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Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.
Source: The New York Times
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This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.
Source: CNBC
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Canada Condemns China’s Execution of 4 Canadians on Drug Convictions
Canada’s foreign minister said the government would continue to ask for leniency from China for other Canadians in similar situations.
Source: The New York Times
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The Rundown: Nvidia’s GTC showcases new AI capabilities that span many industries
At its annual GTC conference, Nvidia’s unveiled a range of new technologies to power AI capabilities across a range of industries.
Source: Digiday
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Inside Israel’s Fresh Ground Ops In Gaza After End Of Ceasefire
Hundreds were killed in a series of airstrikes in Gaza over the past few days. The barrage of attacks accompanied ground operations in the restive strip under siege since the October 2023 attack that plunged the Middle East into crisis.
Source: NDTV
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Economic uncertainty present amid likelihood of more tariffs: local economist reacts
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged.
Source: KATV
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USA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark, internet calls it ‘Door to door begging’
The US, grappling with an egg shortage, is reaching out to Lithuania for egg exports after Finland declined. The situation has prompted ridicule online.
Source: Hindustan Times
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Never been closer to peace, says US as Putin, Zelenskyy agree to 30-day truce
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that a ‘lasting ceasefire’ is under discussion and that the two sides have never been closer to peace.
Source: India Today
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Congestion Pricing’s Big Winner? Bus Riders - Streetsblog New York City
Buses move faster in and around New York City ever since congestion pricing kicked in — spurring MTA officials to tweak some route schedules.
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Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in ‘Limbo’
More than a dozen federal agencies have reinstated employees and immediately placed them on administrative leave, according to court filings.
Source: The New York Times
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Partial ceasefire comes with warning from Kyiv: Russia breaches deals
Ukraine’s skepticism about Russian adherence to a ceasefire or longer-term peace agreement has been a major sticking point in Trump’s efforts to broker a deal.
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White House says it will halt funds to UPenn over trans athlete
The University of Pennsylvania says it has not been told of the plan to block $175m in federal funding.
Source: BBC
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Nuggets rule out both Jokic, Murray vs. Lakers
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will sit out for a second consecutive game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue to nurse nagging injuries, the team announced.
Source: ESPN
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Israel launches first ground offensive since Gaza ceasefire collapse, partially recapturing key area | CNN
The Israeli military said Wednesday that it had launched “targeted ground activities” in south and central Gaza, a day after launching an aerial bombardment of the Strip that shattered the two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas.
Source: CNN
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University of California Implements System-Wide Hiring Freeze Amid Budget Uncertainty
Between 500 and 600 jobs are filled annually by UCSB, the largest employer in Santa Barbara County.
Source: The Santa Barbara Independent
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Trump administration’s Social Security changes could limit access to benefits for millions
Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with disabilities. Advocates are raising concerns about the burden this could place on an already vulnerable population. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Kathleen Romig.
Source: PBS.org
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Judges Fear for Their Safety Amid a Wave of Threats
Federal judges are worried that online threats against those who oversee high-profile cases challenging Trump administration policies may lead to real-world violence.
Source: The New York Times
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College Student Last Seen with Sudiksha Konanki Returns to the U.S.
Joshua Riibe has returned home with his father, his lawyers said Wednesday. Riibe was the last person to see Sudiksha Konanki alive.
Source: Peoplemag
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Some taxpayers may still be able to get a $1,400 check from the IRS | Here’s who is eligible
Did you get an email from the IRS saying you’re eligible to receive the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit? Don’t miss this deadline!
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
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These are the world’s happiest countries in 2025 | CNN
The world’s happiest country has managed to keep its No. 1 ranking for eight years running. The picture in the United States isn’t so rosy.
Source: CNN
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Ukraine Triple Taps Russia’s Engels Bomber Base
The base has been hit three times in 10 weeks.
Source: Forbes
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Edible Arrangements Can Now Get You High—On Edibles
The company known for its festive fruit baskets just launched a new website for hemp-derived, THC-infused beverages and gummies.
Source: Forbes
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Pirate’s Booty founder Robert Ehrlich compares himself to Anne Frank after blowout election loss — and plans to start issuing ‘executive orders’
Voters threw him overboard — and he’s (still) making waves.
Source: New York Post
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Vikings add dynamic catch-and-run threat, agreeing to terms with receiver Rondale Moore
The Vikings added another receiver after Trent Sherfield signed elsewhere while Brandon Powell remains a free agent.
Source: Star Tribune
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Donations from Shaquille O’Neal, Draymond Green allegedly embezzled by Crips leader, who is also accused of murder
Donations worth a combined $40K allegedly went into Eugene Henley’s pocket.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Zelensky agrees to pause on attacks on energy, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out | CNN Politics
The White House is ramping up its efforts to make good on President Donald Trump’s long-held promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with Washington, Moscow and Kyiv all expected to send officials to Saudi Arabia for meetings in the coming days.
Source: CNN
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Vikings are reportedly not pursuing Aaron Rodgers. Here’s how NFL Twitter reacted
Brett Favre recently encouraged Aaron Rodgers to play for the Minnesota Vikings.
Source: Journal Sentinel
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5 Things to Know About New Vikings WR Rondale Moore
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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White House Expected to Pause $175 Million for Penn Over Transgender Policy
The decision is the latest clash between a university and the administration as it pushes schools to end diversity programming and adopt stricter discipline, among other things.
Source: The New York Times
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‘More Than a Hint’ That Dark Energy Isn’t What Astronomers Thought
New data further challenge the best scientific theory of the history and the structure of the universe. But a separate recent result reinforces it.
Source: The New York Times
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Vikings Agree to Terms with Receiver Rondale Moore
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine ‘booster’?
As measles cases continue to spread across the United States, experts reveal who may need another vaccine dose and who is protected from the virus.
Source: ABC News
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The power play behind Putin’s pause on Ukraine energy plant strikes
Strikes against energy facilities have been a key part of both Russia and Ukraine’s efforts to weaken the other, but a 30-day pause in strikes may be part of Russia’s overall power play.
Source: ABC
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Judge denies embattled government-funded agency’s restraining order request against DOGE
The U.S. Institute for Peace’s temporary restraining order request against DOGE was denied by Judge Beryl Howell on Wednesday, though she criticized DOGE in her ruling.
Source: Fox News
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Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal.
Source: The New York Times
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Spring break warning: Students, faculty advised to postpone international travel plans
International students are scared of losing their visas if they leave the U.S. following deportation efforts by the Trump administration.
Source: USA TODAY
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Lakers vs. Nuggets odds, how to watch, prediction, free 2025 NBA picks, props, bets for Wednesday, March 19
The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its best bets for Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on ESPN
Source: CBSSports.com
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Trump to sign executive order to abolish the Department of Education
President Donald Trump followed through on campaign promises to eradicate the Department of Education.
Source: Fox News
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Exclusive: Trump to sign order Thursday aimed at eliminating Education Department
Exclusive: President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.
Source: USA TODAY
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Immigrants disappear from US detainee tracking system after deportation flights
Weekend flights by U.S. immigration authorities set off a frantic scramble among terrified families after hundreds of immigrants disappeared from the government’s online locator for detainees.
Source: AP News
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Greenpeace Is Ordered to Pay Energy Transfer, a Pipeline Company, $660 Million
The environmental group had said the lawsuit, over its role in a protest movement, could mean an end to its operations in the United States.
Source: The New York Times
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Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas
Israel said it recaptured an area from which it withdrew in the recent cease-fire, in the most significant ground operation since the truce with Hamas collapsed.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump aides prep new tariffs on imports worth trillions for ‘Liberation Day’
The administration has already unnerved investors with duties on Canada, Mexico and China. Advisers are readying a bigger move.
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The Trump-Putin phone call gave the Kremlin leader a chance to pivot away from the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about the fighting in Ukraine, of course.
Source: AP News
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Commanders rework Deebo Samuel’s contract to guarantee $17 million in 2025 salary, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the move says the Washington Commanders have reworked Deebo Samuel’s contract to guarantee $17 million in salary this season with $3 million in additional incentives.
Source: AP News
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Donald Trump shoots his own global mouthpiece
The shutdown of VOA, RFE/RL and other broadcasters weakens America and supporters of democracy
Source: The Economist
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Far From Giving Ground, Putin Digs In With His Demands on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held.
Source: The New York Times
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Dark energy: mysterious cosmic force appears to be weakening, say scientists
Findings could open up possibility the universe will end in a reverse big bang or ‘big crunch’, say cosmologists
Source: The Guardian
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Dark Energy experiment shakes Einstein’s theory of Universe
New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time.
Source: BBC
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Trump’s firings at a corporate watchdog agency, briefly explained
The president removed all democrats from the Federal Trade Commission’s board.
Source: Vox
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Chuck Schumer Learns the Downside of Being on Top in the Senate
Leaders in the upper chamber of Congress occasionally have to take a political beating to protect their members in tough spots, like the showdown over government funding.
Source: The New York Times
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First responders drive through Miami-Dade brush fire
The fire, burning near the only two roads connecting the island chain to the mainland, is expected to burn for several days.
Source: BBC
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DOD says it ‘mistakenly removed’ Jackie Robinson, other content from website amid DEI purge
The DOD said in “rare cases,” it may have removed some webpages in efforts to eliminate DEI content after a tribute to Jackie Robinson was scrubbed from its website.
Source: ABC News
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Europe, Deterrence, and Long-Range Strike - War on the Rocks
It turns out Europe’s favorite American import isn’t fast food or Netflix. It’s missiles, and Europe needs to start making its own. Eight weeks into the
Source: War on the Rocks
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Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson goes down, then returns amid DEI purge
A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service has been restored.
Source: AP News
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Movie Review: ‘Snow White’ is no poisoned apple but it doesn’t whistle
Good intentions, like swirling bluebirds, flutter through the new live-action “Snow White.” But all those well-meaning efforts add up to a mishmash of a fable, caught in between now and once upon a time, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
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Suspect surrenders to police after hours-long standoff near CIA headquarters in Virginia
Police in Virginia shut down part of a roadway in response to a “barricade incident” near CIA headquarters in McLean, authorities said.
Source: Fox News
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Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
Source: FOX 7 Austin
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Texas Senate passes hemp ban, a Dan Patrick priority
Patrick says the measure will shut down the dangerous THC products business. The House’s proposal would tighten oversight of the industry without a full ban.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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Race for IOC Presidency Turns Increasingly Harsh as Decision Day Looms
With the winner instantly becoming the most prominent sports official in the world, the high-stakes campaign for president of the International Olympic Committee has turned increasingly harsh.
Source: The New York Times
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Jackie Robinson article on MLB legend’s Army history restored to Department of Defense website after removal
President Donald Trump announced last month that Jackie Robinson would be added to his planned National Garden of American Heroes.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Second Man Found Guilty of Stealing Golden Toilet from Winston Churchill’s Birthplace
That’s number two to take the plunge for the outlandish 2019 theft of a golden toilet that was being displayed in Winston Churchill’s birthplace.
Source: Peoplemag
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Riley Gaines, former Lia Thomas opponent, praises Trump admin for pausing federal funds to UPenn
Riley Gaines praised the Trump administration Wednesday for pausing $175 million in federal funding to UPenn over its inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports.
Source: Fox News
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U.S. Institute of Peace Sues DOGE and Trump Over ‘Lawless Assault’
The institute, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting peace, sued President Trump and Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting team over the administration’s attempts to dismantle it.
Source: The New York Times
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Who Are the Shadowy Figures Defending Mahmoud Khalil?
The accused Hamas sympathizer is shrouded in mystery—and so are his supporters.
Source: City Journal
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Colorado researchers warn of lost advances and a lost generation of scientists due to federal cuts
A collection of scientists, all pursuing breakthroughs in their fields, and top administrators, held a roundtable discussion to tell their stories to Senator Hickenlooper
Source: Colorado Public Radio
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Europe launches defense push amid Russia threat, US worries – DW – 03/19/2025
Concerned by the potential loss of US security guarantees in the face of an aggressive Russia, European countries are looking to rearm. A European Union blueprint aims to kick-start the process.
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The Boeing Starliner astronauts have returned to Earth after nine long months—but their $150,000 salary won’t come with overtime
In comparison, bankers in New York make an average of $111,000 annually, without the risk of being exposed to an indefinite stay in dark, noiseless, uninhabited space.
Source: Fortune
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Trump funding cuts will ‘kneecap’ US innovation, universities warn
Academic institutions have frozen new hires and limited PhD places
Source: Financial Times
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The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons
The European Union has announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States. The 27-nation bloc is urged to buy defense equipment in Europe.
Source: AP News
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As Vt. towns recover from flooding, Trump launches FEMA changes
As numerous Vermont communities continue to face the economic impacts of catastrophic flooding over the past two years, the Trump administration has begun plans to change how FEMA operates.
Source: https://www.wcax.com
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Jackie Robinson story restored at Defense Dept.
An article about Jackie Robinson’s military service was again available on the Department of Defense website after it was initially deleted with the URL redirecting to one that added the letters “dei.”
Source: ESPN
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EU slams the door on US in colossal defense plan
Bloc aims to build up military-industrial complex to deter Russia and brace for the U.S. shift away from Europe.
Source: POLITICO
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Hungary bans LGBT Pride marches sparking protests
The move from Orban’s conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.
Source: BBC
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Judge who blocked key Trump executive order has long history of left-wing activism, Dem donations
The federal judge who blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order on banning transgender troops in the military has a long history of progressive activism and donations.
Source: Fox News
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As cases climb in the US, do you need another measles shot?
Experts say some children can get vaccinated earlier and adults can get a second dose if the risk is high.
Source: BBC
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European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies
A European space telescope launched to explore the dark universe has released a trove of new data on distant galaxies
Source: ABC News
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Zelenskyy says Putin’s vow not to hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is ‘at odds with reality’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says President Vladimir Putin’s vow not to attack energy infrastructure was “very much at odds with reality” following an overnight barrage of drone strikes.
Source: AP News
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Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Source: CNBC
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Judge calls out military’s history of discrimination in blocking Trump’s transgender soldier ban
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration from enacting the policy and offered a scathing rebuke of the Pentagon’s development of the policy.
Source: ABC News
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Defiance and Threats in Deportation Case Renew Fear of Constitutional Crisis
Legal scholars say that the nation has reached a tipping point and that the right question is not whether there is a crisis, but rather how much damage it will cause.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump is trying to save Tesla from the anti-Elon Musk crowd
As protests against Tesla continue, the Trump administration is stepping in
Source: Quartz
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in ‘green bank’ grants
The order by U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from ending the grant program and freezing awards totaling $20 billion.
Source: PBS.org
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Vikings not pursuing Aaron Rodgers; team has rejected trade calls surrounding J.J. McCarthy
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday that the Vikings are not pursuing Aaron Rodgers, even though they remain in the market for a veteran QB.
Source: NFL.com
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Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
Source: The White House
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Scientists hail ‘avalanche of discoveries’ from Euclid space telescope
Data from European Space Agency’s mission has allowed researchers to create detailed catalogue of 380,000 galaxies
Source: The Guardian
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NCAA bracket 2025: Printable March Madness bracket, NCAA Tournament predictions, picks, scores, seeds
The 2025 NCAA Tournament is underway so get your printable 2025 March Madness bracket here
Source: CBSSports.com
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7,000 IRS workers ‘reinstated’ — but not yet returning to work
An email from the acting IRS commissioner, citing a federal court order, says certain probationary employees will receive salaries, back pay, and benefits but are “not [to] report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance.”
Source: Journal of Accountancy
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CU medical researchers lose federal grants to study vaccine hesitancy, Alzheimer’s
The National Institutes of Health are the world’s largest funder of medical research, distributing $35 billion in in grants in 2023.
Source: The Denver Post
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Disney’s Snow White First Reviews: Rachel Zegler Radiates Charisma in a New Take on a Classic Story
Critics say the latest Disney remake isn’t exactly the fairest of them all, but it’s a welcome update that takes chances and benefits from a magical lead performance.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
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The Cost of the Government’s Attack on Columbia
American universities have given the country prosperity and security. The Trump administration’s attack on academic freedom endangers all of that.
Source: The Atlantic
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EU to exclude US, UK and Turkey from €150bn rearmament fund
Victory for France-backed ‘Buy European’ approach to defence spending
Source: Financial Times
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What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.
Source: The New York Times
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Armed men release video denouncing group searching for missing relatives at site of suspected cartel training camp
Men claiming to be Jalisco cartel members questioned the motivations of the searchers who said they had found clothing, shoes and charred bones at a ranch.
Source: CBS News
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Euclid opens data treasure trove, offers glimpse of deep fields
On 19 March 2025, the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Here, hundreds of thousands of galaxies in different shapes and sizes take centre stage and show a glimpse of their large-scale organisation in the cosmic web.
Source: European Space Agency
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Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever ousted its boss over political activism
Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism
Source: BBC
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El Salvador’s Bukele weighs in after Trump’s call to impeach judge: ‘The U.S. is facing a judicial coup’
President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele declares “The U.S. is facing a judicial coup” after U.S. President Donald Trump calls for a judge to be impeached.
Source: Fox News
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Violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike as Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House
Attacks on property carrying the logo of Elon Musk’s electric-car company are cropping up from coast to coast and even overseas.
Source: AP News
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Holds News Conference
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a news conference on the U.S. economy, inflation and interest rates.
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Columbia University grad Mahmoud Khalil says his ‘unjust detention’ is part of Trump’s strategy to suppress dissent - The Boston Globe
Rampant anti-Palestinian racism is to blame for his detention, Khalil’s two-page letter to his family said.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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Teslas in Las Vegas set on fire and shot with guns in “targeted attack,” police say
At least five Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas were damaged Tuesday following a string of violence at Tesla facilities nationwide over Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.
Source: CBS News
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Trump says 30-day ceasefire ‘would have been tough’ after high-stakes call with Putin
President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.
Source: ABC News
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Putin Agrees to Limits on Energy Targets but Not Full Ukraine Cease-Fire
In a call with President Trump, Russia’s leader agreed to pause strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine also appeared willing to accept such a halt, though it fell short of the unconditional cease-fire the country had already agreed to.
Source: The New York Times
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Director allegedly spent $11 million in TV show funds on crypto, cars
Carl Rinsch used nearly money set aside to produce a sci-fi television show on cryptocurrency and luxury purchases, his indictment alleges.
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Israel’s Netanyahu warns deadly Gaza onslaught ‘only the beginning’
Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will ‘only take place under fire’.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Elon Musk congratulates SpaceX, NASA for ‘excellent work’ rescuing stranded astronauts
DOGE head and SpaceX founder Elon Musk describes his elation on ‘Hannity’ after two stranded astronauts returned to Earth after spending months in space.
Source: Fox News
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Fellow student sheds light on eerie conditions before Pitt student’s disappearance
It’s been about two weeks since 20-year-old Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic.Now, another Pitt student
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL’s all-time scorer?
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?
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Supreme Court declines to halt execution over religious claims as Gorsuch joins liberals in dissent | CNN Politics
A sharply divided Supreme Court declined Tuesday to halt the execution of a death row inmate in Louisiana who argued that the use of nitrogen gas would interfere with his Buddhist beliefs – an argument that drew interest from one of the court’s conservatives.
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
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Kupp ready for his ‘new adventure’ with Seahawks
Seattle wide receiver Cooper Kupp, 31, displayed his Seahawks jersey on Tuesday, telling reporters that he’s excited as he steps “into this new adventure, this new place, this new chapter in my career,” following a standout run with the Los Angeles Rams.
Source: ESPN
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Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’ – DW – 03/19/2025
The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens. DW has more.
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Pentagon history purge highlights which stories are told and why others are ignored
The Trump administration’s efforts to strip diversity, equity and inclusion prompted the Defense Department to remove thousands of pages and images honoring the contributions of women and people of color. The Pentagon is restoring some of those web pages, saying the removal was a mistake. For a deeper look at what stories are told and which are ignored, Geoff Bennett spoke with Don Moynihan.
Source: PBS.org
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DOGE plays hardball in U.S. Institute of Peace takeover
DOGE, which stands for Department of Government Efficiency, took over the U.S. Institute of Peace after threatening its officials with criminal prosecution.
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Trump Officials Say Deportees Were Gang Members. So Far, Few Details.
Families and immigration lawyers argue not all of the deportees sent to a prison in El Salvador over the weekend had ties to gangs.
Source: The New York Times
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Two Democratic commissioners fired from FTC
Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, the two Democrats of the Federal Trade Commission, were fired from their positions on the agency, which is supposed to be independent.
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GOP leaders call on Sen. Eichorn to resign after arrest for allegedly soliciting a minor
Bloomington police say state Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was arrested around 6 p.m. Monday for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. House and Senate Republican leaders called for Eichorn to step down.
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A look at the judge who blocked Trump’s deportations and is now facing calls for impeachment
The federal judge who ruled against Donald Trump’s deportation plans and is now facing White House calls for his impeachment is no stranger to politically fraught cases — including ones involving the president.
Source: AP News
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Pod of Dolphins Greets NASA Astronauts After Splashdown
The marine mammals swarmed around the recovery team and capsule, welcoming home the astronauts shortly after they splashed down off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Source: The New York Times
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Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians
The Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians -- and 21,000 voluntary resignations have been accepted so far.
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Maryland judge orders DOGE to stop efforts to dismantle USAID
The lawsuit on behalf of USAID workers alleged that Musk has assumed vast authority over federal agencies that, under the Constitution, could only be exercised by someone who’s been nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate as an “Officer of the United States.”
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Canada Bolsters Arctic Defenses as Trump Sets His Sights North
As President Trump talks about U.S. dominance of the Arctic, Canada says it will spend billions to defend the region, including buying new radar technology from Australia.
Source: The New York Times
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Players accuse tennis governing bodies of running ‘cartel’ in lawsuit
An organization founded by Novak Djokovic has launched a lawsuit against the ATP and WTA, which both vowed to ‘vigorously’ defend their positions
Source: The Guardian
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All smiles, Bengals’ Chase, Higgins eye fresh goal
The Bengals held a joint news conference Tuesday in the wake of their star receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins signing four-year contract extensions.
Source: ESPN
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Gold toilet heist: The inside story at Blenheim Palace
The BBC hears how five raiders escaped with a £4.8m gold toilet, as told by Blenheim Palace staff.
Source: BBC
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Hollywood Filmmaker Charged With $11 Million Conspiracy to Defraud Netflix
Prosecutors say Carl Erik Rinsch used funds for a science-fiction series for personal investments. An arbitrator ruled in Netflix’s favor last year.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge Blocks Policy That Would Expel Transgender Troops
The order allows soldiers to keep serving in the military under rules established by the Biden administration.
Source: The New York Times
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‘Snow White’ hits theaters — and the magic mirror couldn’t have predicted the controversy around the live-action film
Mirror, mirror on the wall ... has this been Disney’s most drama-filled release of all?
Source: Yahoo
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Australia’s ‘biggest defence export’ was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump
For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia’s world-leading JORN radar technology to the United States, but after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt.
Source: ABC
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‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, who made national news evading deportation in a church basement, is the latest activist to be taken into custody by federal immigration agents.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump rescinds ban on ‘segregated’ facilities for federal contractors
Despite Trump’s order, companies are still subject to the Civil Rights Act and state anti-discrimination laws
Source: The Independent
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Joe Burrow Savors Bengals’ Future: ‘For The Next Four Years, You Know What You’re Going To Get From Us And We’re Going To Be Right Here’
As always, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was there for his guys Tuesday.
Source: Bengals.com
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Justin Eichorn, Minnesota Lawmaker, Tried to Meet With Underage Prostitute, Police Say
The arrest of Justin Eichorn, a Republican senator, leaves both parties in the closely divided State Senate with a lawmaker facing felony charges.
Source: The New York Times
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Re-Entry and Splashdown
Coverage of the Deorbit Burn and Splashdown of the NASA/SpaceX Dragon “Freedom” and the Crew-9 Crew.
Source: NASA+
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Prince Harry’s immigration records made public amid court battle
The Heritage Foundation sought the release of Harry’s immigration records.
Source: ABC News
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Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.
Source: AP News
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Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief could be temporary.
Source: The New York Times
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Health impacts of 9 months in space as 2 NASA astronauts return home after extended stay on ISS
NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come with changes to human physiology and psychology.
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Former Missouri State University women’s head basketball coach hired to rebuild Mizzou
Kellie Harper coached at Missouri State University from 2019-2023.
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Prince Harry’s US visa documents unsealed after drug claims
They are heavily redacted, and no details have been given as to what he put on his immigration form.
Source: BBC
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Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders
Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ population
Source: The Guardian
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Families search for loved ones after hundreds taken on U.S. immigration flights disappear from online locator
Some turned up among the more than 200 Venezuelan immigrants flown over the weekend to El Salvador.
Source: PBS.org
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Woman linked to death of Super Bowl reporter charged with second-degree murder
The woman who was arrested in connection to the death of Adan Manzano, a reporter covering the Super Bowl, faces second-degree murder charges.
Source: USA TODAY
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Jets Eyeing 24-Year-Old Ex-Cardinals Second-Round Pick
The New York Jets clearly have a need in the wide receiver room and reportedly met with a potential option on Tuesday. New York has a lot of work to do and repo
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Michigan income tax would drop under House-passed bill
Every GOP lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives voted on a bill to cut the state income tax. Several Democrats joined them.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Nasa releases first high-def images of sunset on the moon
Scientists eager to examine images to research phenomenon known as lunar horizon glow, first documented in 1972
Source: The Guardian
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NC State alum Kevin Howell named new chancellor to lead Wolfpack Nation
Howell is the first graduate to lead the university since 1998.
Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
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Putin woos Trump with a partial ceasefire and big geopolitical deal
Russia wants to talk to America over the heads of Ukraine and other European countries
Source: The Economist
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What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call
The White House says a lengthy phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had achieved “movement to peace” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Source: AP News
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Here’s Where Trump’s Government Layoffs Are Targeted—As Pentagon Reportedly Plans 60,000 Job Cuts
The Trump administration has laid off thousands amid cost-cutting efforts.
Source: Forbes
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13-year-old boy arrested for murder in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist: Police
Police said they are searching for two other children -- a 15-year-old boy who also faces a murder charge and a 12-year-old boy -- in connection with the incident.
Source: ABC News
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U.S. Open Cup prize money doubles to record $1M
U.S. Soccer announced Tuesday it will be doubling the prize money for the 2025 U.S. Open Cup, reaching a record-breaking $1 million in an effort to continue building interest in the tournament.
Source: ESPN
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Cause of Death for Chiefs Reporter Adan Manzano Revealed, as Authorities Say Accused Murderer Had Accomplice
Manzano died as the result of the combined toxic effects of Xanax with alcohol
Source: Peoplemag
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Browns double down on Brook Park as best place for team, ask judge if they can update lawsuit
The Browns on Tuesday asked a federal judge if they could update their lawsuit that seeks to declare the Modell Law unconstitutional.
Source: cleveland
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Harper replaces Pingeton as Missouri head coach
Kellie Harper, who was fired by Tennessee at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, has been named as the new head coach at Missouri, the school announced Tuesday.
Source: ESPN
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Google to buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in the biggest deal in company’s history
The all-cash deal is set to boost Alphabet’s profile in the cloud computing market, a space currently led by Amazon and Microsoft.
Source: AP News
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Congressman Mike Flood greeted by hostile crowd at Columbus town hall
Attendees booed references to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Source: Nebraska Public Media
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Judge finds Elon Musk and DOGE’s shutdown of USAID likely unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled in favor of a group of more than two dozen unnamed former and current USAID employees and contractors.
Source: CBS News
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Parents of Missing Student Believe They Know What Happened to Her
Sudiksha Konanki’s parents have been forced to come to terms with their daughter’s disappearance, reverting to the likelihood that she drowned. The 20-year-old’s parents Subbarayudu and SreeDevi Konanki confirmed on Tuesday that they now believe they lost their daughter to the unpredictable ocean when she was strolling on the beach early on the morning of March 6, the New York Post reported. “Both sides of the authorities have shown us how high the ocean waves were at the time of the incident, a
Source: Yahoo
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Tigers have new women’s basketball coach
Mizzou has officially hired the fifth coach in program history and fourth since the NCAA added women’s basketball.
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Minnesota senator arrested, accused of soliciting minor for prostitution
A Minnesota Senator from Grand Rapids was arrested, accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Trump Reimagines the Kennedy Center: Elvis, ‘Cats’ and Babe Ruth
A recording of President Trump’s private remarks at a Kennedy Center board meeting shows that he mused about bestowing honors on dead celebrities and people from outside the arts.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump Tests Democrats’ Resolve to Oppose vs. Their Desire to Compromise
Leaders in the party appear to have a subtle but fundamental disagreement: Should they oppose President Trump at every turn, or try to find some common ground?
Source: The New York Times
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Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cuts
The number is less than half of the 5-8% cut in civilian employees the Pentagon is pursuing.
Source: Military Times
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Trump Tries to Fire Lina Khan’s Lieutenants at the FTC
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya have been illegally terminated. It’s a bid to centralize executive power.
Source: The American Prospect
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‘Hold the Browns hostage’: Browns’ new filing says city’s fight harms Clevelanders, taxpayers
The Cleveland Browns penned a letter to Northeast Ohio Cleveland Browns fans on Tuesday in conjunction with a new federal court filing.
Source: https://www.cleveland19.com
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Nvidia announces Blackwell Ultra and Rubin AI chips
Nvidia’s sales are up more than sixfold since its business was transformed by the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022.
Source: CNBC
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A letter to Cleveland Browns fans in Northeast Ohio and beyond on our stadium process
Cleveland Browns Home: The official source of the latest Browns headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information
Source: clevelandbrowns.com
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Signing With Seahawks ‘A Full-Circle Moment’ For Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp signed with the Seahawks Tuesday, making official a return home for the Yakima native.
Source: Seahawks.com
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DOJ insists El Salvador deportation flights did not violate court order
The Justice Department is insisting that deportation flights it conducted over the weekend that sent Venezuelan nationals to El Salvador did not violate a judge’s court order.
Source: Fox News
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France preparing ‘survival manual’ for every household, report says
Booklet to give guidance on preparing for ‘imminent threats’ including armed conflict and natural disaster
Source: The Guardian
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Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith & Jordan Goodwin Getting Acclimated To Lakers-Nuggets Rivalry
Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jordan Goodwin discussed the Los Angeles Lakers’ rematch with the rival Denver Nuggets.
Source: LakersNation.com
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Woman booked with murder in death of KC Super Bowl reporter, alleged accomplice arrested
Kenner police say Danette Colbert will face second-degree murder charges in the death of Kansas City reporter Adan Manzano.
Source: https://www.fox8live.com
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Proposed Trump policy could force thousands of citizens applying for Social Security benefits to verify their identities in person
While the move could potentially protect against fraud, it could also cause long wait times and mass disruption.
Source: Yahoo
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Two Men Found Guilty in Theft of $6 Million Gold Toilet
The glimmering commode, an artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen during a break-in at Winston Churchill’s ancestral home in 2019.
Source: The New York Times
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Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tournament Kicks Off Today; Increased Investment Leads to Record Purse of $1 Million
When the U.S. Soccer 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup kicks off with tonight’s opening First Round matches – all streaming live on U.S. Soccer’s YouTube channel – there will be more on the line than ever before.
Source: U.S. Soccer Federation
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Tracy Morgan: Food poisoning caused MSG illness
Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday’s Knicks-Heat game, and that he’s “doing OK.”
Source: ESPN
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Comedian Tracy Morgan says he’s OK, had food poisoning after vomiting on Madison Square Garden court during Heat-Knicks game
The game was delayed for about 10 minutes on Monday night after the courtside incident.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Germany votes for historic boost to defence and infrastructure spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.
Source: BBC
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‘Move Fast’: Inside Team Trump’s Furious Defiance of the Courts
Donald Trump’s advisers are attacking judges for daring to “control” him. Trump wants the one objecting to his deportation plans to be “IMPEACHED!!!”
Source: Rolling Stone
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Daniel Jeremiah 2025 NFL mock draft 3.0: Giants, Steelers, Titans pick QBs; Cowboys select WR
In his third mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has three teams filling voids at quarterback, while the Cowboys stay in-state to find their next playmaker. See his full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com
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Columbia University student and the US government spar over his detention in Louisiana
Khalil said in a declaration filed in Manhattan federal court that while he was held overnight at a detention center in New Jersey, “I did not hear anyone mention bedbugs.”
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Hartford Athletic to Begin Play in 2025 U.S. Open Cup
The Latics will take on NPSL side New York Shockers in the first round of the cup on Tuesday night
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Hungary: Pride ban is full-frontal attack on LGBTI people and must not be signed into law
Reacting to the passing of a bill that will ban Pride marches in Hungary and allow authorities to impose fines on organizers and participants as well as use facial recognition software to identify attendees, Dávid Vig, Director of Amnesty International Hungary, said: “This law is a full-frontal attack on the LGBTI community and a blatant […]
Source: Amnesty International
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Adam Kinzinger Dares Trump To Arrest Him: ‘Stop Pretending Like You’re Tough’
Trump declared Sunday that many of former President Joe Biden’s pardons are “VOID” due to unverified claims that he used an autopen to sign them.
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PTPA: Novak Djokovic co-founded player union launches legal action against tennis tours
The players’ union co-founded by Novak Djokovic begins legal action against tennis’ governing bodies, citing “anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare”.
Source: BBC
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Players file suits vs. ATP, WTA: ‘Tennis is broken’
Multiple lawsuits were filed Tuesday by the PTPA and 22 players against the ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA, alleging anticompetitive business practices, monopolizing of professional tennis and systemic abuse.
Source: ESPN
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Who are the NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for 9 months?
NASA’s stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space Station.
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Some of the worst US trading partners are coming to the table, Treasury Secretary Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes “pre-negotiated” deals with U.S. trade partners could be reached before President Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline.
Source: Fox Business
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France to distribute crisis survival pamphlets
The French government is reportedly planning to pass out survival manuals this summer, as the country reckons with increasingly tense international relations.
Source: The Local France
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MN weather: Blizzard warning, winter storm advisory issued for southern MN
A blast of winter weather pushing into parts of Minnesota on Wednesday is likely to bring blizzard-like conditions to much of southern Minnesota.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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2025 NIT bracket: Schedule, scores, TV channels for the men’s tournament
Here’s the schedule and bracket for the 2025 NIT, which begins with the first round on Tuesday, March 18 and goes through Thursday, April 3.
Source: NCAA.com
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What medical experts are saying about Texas’ ongoing measles outbreaks, treatments
The College of American Pathologists came together to discuss this measles outbreak to address some concerns, believing the number of measles cases in Texas is an underestimation of how much of the disease is actually out there.
Source: Click2Houston | Houston News, Texas News, Weather, Sports | KPRC 2
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Wiz to Join Google Cloud: Making Magic Together | Wiz Blog
Securing the future of cloud and AI
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Blizzard conditions and chances for severe storms expected in the Heartland
Blizzard warnings are in place for parts of Kansas and Nebraska, with winter storm watches stretching northeast into Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Source: ABC News
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Israeli strikes on Hamas amount to ‘death sentence’ for remaining hostages, terror group says
A nearly two-month-long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended when Israel carried out airstrikes in response to the terror group’s refusal to agree to a hostage release deal.
Source: Fox News
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NVIDIA Announces DGX Spark and DGX Station Personal AI Computers
NVIDIA today unveiled NVIDIA DGX™ personal AI supercomputers powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform.
Source: NVIDIA Newsroom
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Dickie V makes his March Madness picks for every game
The legendary broadcaster fills out his complete bracket ahead of the men’s NCAA tournament.
Source: ESPN
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Official: Roughly 21,000 DOD Civilians Volunteered for Deferred Resignation
As part of DOD’s effort to align its civilian workforce with national security priorities, the department has been actively processing Deferred Resignation Program applications while working to
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Welcome Home! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth After Science Mission - NASA
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, splashing down safely
Source: NASA
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NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra AI Factory Platform Paves Way for Age of AI Reasoning
NVIDIA today announced the next evolution of the NVIDIA Blackwell AI factory platform, NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra — paving the way for the age of AI reasoning.
Source: NVIDIA Newsroom
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ATP statement on PTPA lawsuit | ATP Tour | Tennis
Since the inception of the ATP Tour in 1990, ATP has played a leading role in the global growth of men’s professional tennis. Throughout more than three decades, ATP’s 50-50 governance structure has ensured that players and tournaments have an equal voice in shaping the sport’s direction at the highest level.
Source: ATP Tour
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BYD says it can charge an EV in 5 minutes. That’s yet another challenge for Tesla.
BYD’s superchargers are four times as powerful as Tesla’s current chargers, which Elon Musk’s firm says can add 200 miles of range in 15 minutes.
Source: Business Insider
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At least 12 dead in Honduras plane crash off Caribbean coast
Officials who took part in the emergency operations said that five people were rescued.
Source: BBC
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From France comes a call for Trump’s America to return Lady Liberty. Here’s why it won’t happen
A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty. Raphaël Glucksmann is a member of the European Parliament and co-president of a small left-wing party.
Source: AP News
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Measles is back — and more dangerous than you think. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
The troubling ripple effects of more measles outbreaks, explained.
Source: Vox
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German parliament to vote on historic debt reform
The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.
Source: CNBC
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The Last Time Pro-Palestinian Activists Faced Deportation
Mahmoud Khalil’s case is eerily similar to that of the L.A. Eight, in which a group of students were targeted, not because of any criminal activity but because of their speech.
Source: The New Yorker
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Chinese state media hails Trump cuts to Voice of America
State newspaper gloated that the network has “now been discarded by its own government like a dirty rag”.
Source: BBC
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White House says U.S. won’t return Statue of Liberty to France
French politician Raphaël Glucksmann called for the return of the Statue of Liberty — a gift from France — in a symbolic critique of the Trump administration.
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Small Plane Crashes Off Roatán Island in Honduras, Killing 12
The police said five people had survived the crash off Roatán Island, a tourist destination known for its diving spots.
Source: The New York Times
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What did Canada tariff before the trade war with the U.S.? | CBC News
Since U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to place massive tariffs on Canadian goods, the country has been embroiled in a whirlwind back and forth with its biggest trading partner. Here’s a quick look at how tariffs are set under normal circumstances.
Source: CBC
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Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America
Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.
Source: The New York Times
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BYD shares rally after rolling out new technology it claims charges EVs in five minutes
BYD shares jumped on Tuesday after the company announced a new technology that allows electric cars to be charged at a far faster rate than what rivals offer.
Source: CNBC
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US Responds To French Politician’s Calls For Returning Statue Of Liberty
Raphael Glucksmann recently said that France should take back the iconic statue, arguing that the US no longer upholds the values that inspired France to gift the monument.
Source: NDTV
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DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials
A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.
Source: The New York Times
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Heat-Knicks game delayed after Tracy Morgan gets sick at Madison Square Garden
Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan got sick in the second half of Monday night’s Heat-Knicks game, interrupting the action at Madison Square Garden.
Source: NBC New York
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NCAA Tournament 2025 bracket picks, upsets, best Cinderella teams: Model simulates March Madness 10,000 times
SportsLine’s college basketball model has called 24 first-round NCAA Tournament upsets by double-digit seeds
Source: CBSSports.com
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Ebrahim Rasool’s US expulsion: The diplomat at the centre of the row with South Africa
Pretoria’s envoy to Washington Ebrahim Rasool riled officials after accusing Trump of white supremacism.
Source: BBC
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Tracy Morgan Taken Out of Knicks Game in a Wheelchair After Courtside Medical Incident Delays Play
Tracy Morgan suffered a medical incident and was removed by wheelchair from his courtside seat during the Knicks vs. Heat game on Monday, March 17 game at Madison Square Garden.
Source: Peoplemag
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Proposal would force millions to file Social Security claims in person
The agency acknowledges the change could cause particular hardship for elderly and disabled Americans who have limited mobility.
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March Madness bracket updates, news, schedule for 2025 NCAA men’s tournament: Auburn gets No. 1 seed; West Virginia snubbed
Johni Broome will look to lead Auburn to the program’s first NCAA championship.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Trump warns Iran it will face ‘consequences’ of further attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels
U.S. President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran.
Source: AP News
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At Kennedy Center, Trump envisions remaking Honors, suggests he could host
Trump and his board suggested several artists for Kennedy Center Honors including Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Bocelli, Elvis Presley and Babe Ruth.
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Trump Administration Questions Law Firms Over DEI Employment Practices
The move by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission comes as the administration is taking aggressive steps to intimidate law firms.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump’s latest deportations test the strength of US courts
Two recent incidents have ignited fears that the White House is willing to defy court orders
Source: BBC
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Ceasefire over as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas refused to release hostages, officials say
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is over as Israeli fighter jets began striking the Gaza Strip after Hamas refused repeated hostage deal offers, officials said.
Source: Fox News
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NASA Astronauts Set to Return to Earth on SpaceX Capsule: Live Updates
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will board a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after problems with a Boeing vehicle set in motion a nine-month stay on the International Space Station.
Source: The New York Times
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Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.
Source: BBC
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Trump Visits the Kennedy Center and Muses on Hosting its Honors Gala
The president had harsh words for “Hamilton,” which canceled a planned tour there after he took over the center, but seemed excited about a long-planned “Les Misérables.”
Source: The New York Times
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Trump Pulls Secret Service Protection From Hunter and Ashley Biden
The president posted on social media that Hunter Biden would lose his security detail “effective immediately” and also identified the country he was vacationing in.
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Trump says ‘many elements’ agreed to ahead of Putin call
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to speak about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Trump revokes Secret Service protection for adult Biden children Hunter and Ashley
The adult children of former President Joe Biden will have their Secret Service protection ended, President Donald Trump said on Monday.
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Conor McGregor anti-immigration rant in White House condemned by Irish PM
Micheál Martin says MMA fighter’s comments before Trump meeting ‘do not reflect spirit of St Patrick’s Day’
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‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Review Scores Are In, And They’re What You’d Expect
Assassin’s Creed Shadows reviews have now come in ahead of launch, and this is what critics are saying about it.
Source: Forbes
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Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case
The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time health care providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
Source: The New York Times
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President Trump Approval Ratings: Latest Polls
Track the latest polls about Americans’ approval of President Trump.
Source: The New York Times
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Minneapolis withdraws violence interrupter from consideration for contract after shooting
The Rev. Jerry McAfee’s nonprofit was set to get a nearly $650,000 violence prevention contract, despite controversies. Then 70 shots rang out.
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Donald Trump’s approval rating enters uncharted territory
The president has a majority against his handling of the economy for the first time in a national NBC News poll.
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Stock futures are little changed after major averages book two straight winning days: Live updates
The three major indexes finished both Friday and Monday in the green.
Source: CNBC
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Fire danger continues for Oklahoma after deadly wildfires ravage state
Parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas face a critical threat of fire danger.
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Darnold’s center, a potential Seahawks target, now free agent
Garrett Bradbury, who was the starting center for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, is a potential fit for one of the Seattle Seahawks’ needs.
Source: Seattle Sports
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Houston-area woman arrested for providing illegal abortions, state attorney general’s office says
According to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the 48-year-old woman operated several clinics across the Houston area and was practicing medicine without a license.
Source: ABC13 Houston
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History-making Blue Ghost lunar lander sends one last message from the moon
Firefly Aerospace on Monday announced the conclusion of its Blue Ghost lunar lander mission, declaring it the first “fully successful” commercial operation on the moon.
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Eagles OT Johnson lands lucrative reworked deal
Eagles standout OT Lane Johnson reworked his contract to add $8 million dollars over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson is now under contract through the 2027 season.
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Lane Johnson agrees to one-year extension through 2027
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2027, the team announced Monday.
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa death: New evidence in timeline
Authorities say the actor’s wife called for medical help a day after she was thought to have died.
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Trump administration deports immigrants even after a judge orders their removals be stopped
Trump administration deports immigrants even after a judge orders their removals be stopped
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Here we go again: Winter storm watch Wednesday includes SE Twin Cities
Yet another powerful March storm will bring rain, highs winds, heavy snow and possible thunder to Minnesota Wednesday.
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2025 Valspar Championship picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from model that’s nailed 13 majors
SportsLine’s model simulated the 2025 Valspar Championship 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks
Source: CBSSports.com
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Eagles, Lane Johnson agree to terms on one-year contract extension
The All-Pro tackle will remain in Philadelphia through 2027.
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com
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Trump picks Fed Governor Michelle Bowman to replace Michael Barr as Fed’s supervision head
Bowman will have a key role in bank oversight as part of her new role.
Source: CNBC
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Lawyers Can Slow a Trump Dictatorship. They Have to Do Something Uncomfortable First.
The rule of law in America is in peril.
Source: Slate Magazine
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Trump EEOC Hits Big Law Firms With DEI Bias Investigations (2)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Kirkland &amp; Ellis, Ropes &amp; Gray, and Simpson Thacher, among other top law firms, for discrimination in their diversity programs.
Source: Bloomberg Law
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Vikings Release Center Garrett Bradbury After 6 Seasons
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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What’s Next for Mahmoud Khalil? A Fight to Keep His Case in New York.
The Trump administration’s effort to have his case heard in Louisiana could let some of America’s most conservative judges set a precedent on deportations.
Source: The New York Times
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Ovechkin handling pursuit of Gretzky’s record with ‘such class,’ Capitals coach says | NHL.com
Forward has 887 NHL goals, needs 8 to set all-time mark
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Deported Professor Rasha Alawieh Attended Hezbollah Leader’s Funeral, D.H.S. Says
Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained in Boston and denied entry when returning from a trip to Lebanon. The government says she attended a Hezbollah leader’s funeral.
Source: The New York Times
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Power Rankings: Valspar Championship - PGA TOUR
If you consider yourself knowledgeable as it concerns the courses on which the PGA TOUR drops anchor regularly over the years, then you already know that each o
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Urgent: Act Now to Save IMLS
NOW is the time to speak up for museums! On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, directing further cuts to the Instit…
Source: American Alliance of Museums
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2025 Valspar Championship odds: Three-way tie for betting favorite
Three players enter the week tied as betting favorites in the 2025 Valspar Championship odds. Here’s what you need to know.
Source: Golf.com
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‘Adolescence’ Ending: Is Jamie a Killer? Why Does He Change His Plea? Is the Netflix Show a True Story? And More Burning Questions
“Adolescence” on Netflix is inspired by the rise of knife attacks in the United Kingdom. But why did Jamie change his plea to guilty at the end?
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Firefly Aerospace Successfully Completes 14 Days of Surface Operations on the Moon
All 10 NASA CLPS instruments successfully operated on the lunar surface and collected their science data during Blue Ghost Mission 1.
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You can watch the Starliner astronauts return to Earth after an unplanned nine-month visit
Those stranded Starliner astronauts are finally coming back to the blue planet. You can watch their return live on Tuesday.
Source: Engadget
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Missing American in Dominican Republic: Key witness asks court to end de facto house arrest
American Joshua Riibe files writ of habeas corpus, seeking release from ‘irregular’ detention in Punta Cana amid search for UPitt spring breaker Sudiksha Konanki.
Source: Fox News
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Trump administration says South African ambassador has to leave the US by Friday
The State Department says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States has until Friday to leave the country.
Source: AP News
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Minneapolis violence prevention workers charged after one of them was shot
Two members of a Minneapolis violence prevention organization run by Rev. Jerry McAfee are now facing weapons charges after one of them was shot last week.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought
Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.
Source: The New York Times
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Nightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster
People in Kocani blame corruption after 59 people - many of them teenagers - died in a nightclub inferno.
Source: BBC
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Rory McIlroy turns frustration into triumph to conquer THE PLAYERS Championship - PGA TOUR
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – To dull the ache of a missed opportunity, Rory McIlroy ordered room service Sunday evening and streamed “The Devil Wears Prada.” He st
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Pepsi taps booming gut-health market with $2bn Poppi deal
Drinks group buys prebiotic brand initially funded by investor on ‘Shark Tank’ show
Source: Financial Times
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French Parliament member wants US to return Statue of Liberty
French Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty to France.
Source: FOX 5 New York
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Adolescence: Netflix drama hailed as ‘flawless’ TV
The show is called “an early contender for the best thing you will see on the small screen this year”.
Source: BBC
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Houston-area midwife arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions, Texas AG says
Maria Margarita Rojas, known as “Dr. Maria,” faces hundreds of thousands in fines if she is convicted.
Source: KERA News
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Firefly Aerospace wraps up successful Blue Ghost 1 mission
Firefly Aerospace says that its Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander mission has ended as expected, completing all its objectives.
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Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes hold
US shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
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Harvard Will Make Tuition Free for More Students
Harvard is the latest elite school to announce that families with incomes of $200,000 and under will not pay tuition as a way to bolster diversity.
Source: The New York Times
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PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks
PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. The acquisition gives PepsiCo a fast-growing brand in the popular functional beverage category.
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost falls silent on the moon after a 2-week mission
It’s lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science experiments for NASA.
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Rory cruises past Spaun in playoff to win Players
Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in a Monday finish over J.J. Spaun that featured three dynamic playoff holes at the TPC Sawgrass, a harsh wind and very little drama.
Source: ESPN
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Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people
Dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.
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Retail sales came in weaker than expected, another bad sign for the US economy | CNN Business
Spending at US retailers last month was much weaker than expected, in a troubling sign that the American shopper could be starting to tap out.
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Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Source: CNBC
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BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes
We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?”…
Source: Electrek
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Players Championship money: J.J. Spaun lost huge amount in Monday playoff
J.J. Spaun didn’t just lose the 2025 Players Championship trophy on Monday, he lost a massive amount of Players Championship money too.
Source: Golf.com
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‘Unnervingly on-the-nose’: why Adolescence is such powerful TV that it could save lives
The Netflix four-parter has touched many a nerve with its gut-punch power and staggering performances – but it’s also a vital call to action for parents and their teens
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Trump admin. expels South Africa envoy Ebrahim Rasool, calls him a “race-baiting politician who hates America”
Marco Rubio declared South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and accused him of being a “race-baiting politician who hates America.”
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At least 40 killed as dozens of tornadoes, storms swept the country over the weekend
A 3-day tornado outbreak tore through at least nine states. Twelve people were killed in tornadoes in Missouri.
Source: ABC News
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Retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for second time in 6 years
The U.S. company operating Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy, marking the second time in six years for the retailer with 350 stores remaining nationwide.
Source: Fox Business
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DOD Deploys Destroyer to Join Border Security Mission
The guided missile guided destroyer USS Gravely departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on a deployment to the U.S. Northern Command area of operations to assist with border security efforts.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Capitals Announce Initial Fan Initiatives Surrounding Alex Ovechkin and The Gr8 Chase Presented by Venture Global | Washington Capitals
Additional fan facing activations and events to be announced at a later date
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World shares rise, US futures slip after Trump vows to push ahead with tariff hikes
Shares are higher in Europe and Asia though U.S. futures have fallen after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to press ahead with more tariffs hikes despite worries over the economy and markets.
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The weight loss drug shortage is over — and some patients are ‘panicking’
Patients taking the affordable, off-brand versions of popular weight loss drugs made available during shortages are considering their next steps
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‘How gratifying’: Cheers in China as Trump dismantles Voice of America | CNN
One nationalist influencer called it “truly gratifying.” Another said he was laughing his head off. And a state-media editorial hailed the demise of what it called the “lie factory.”
Source: CNN
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Trump says he will be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday
President Donald Trump said he will likely be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday while speaking with reporters on Air Force One.
Source: Fox News
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NCAA tournament 2025: 4 Cinderellas ready to bring the Madness, highlighted by potential chaos in South region
Scott Pianowski reveals four double-digit seeds in position to pull off an upset in Round 1 of the NCAA men’s tournament.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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‘Second time in 24 hours’: Iran-backed Houthis claim another attack on US ships - The Times of India
Middle East News: Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed a second attack on the USS Harry S Truman and its warships within 24 hours. This retaliation followed US ai
Source: The Times of India
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China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China’s economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.
Source: CNBC
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Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday
In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center’s board of directors and named himself chairman​.
Source: CBS News
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‘I had one child and I lost him’ - North Macedonia mourns nightclub fire
Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia.
Source: BBC
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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return to Earth on March 18: NASA
A pair of U.S. astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS) will be returned to Earth on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) evening, NASA said.
Source: The Hindu
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NIT bracket 2025: Tournament schedule, dates, times as SMU, Dayton and UC Irvine highlight No. 1 seeds
The bracket is set for this year’s 32-team NIT field
Source: CBSSports.com
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Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket: UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, USC land No. 1 seeds
UCLA eclipsed 30 wins for the first time in program history, and the Bruins were rewarded with the No. 1 overall seed.
Source: The New York Times
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Serbia denies using sonic device as footage shows protesters fleeing
Serbian officials have denied the country’s security forces used a long range acoustic device to disperse and scare protesters.
Source: ABC
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Germany faces cuts along with financial package, Merz says – DW – 03/17/2025
The country’s likely next conservative CDU chancellor Friedrich Merz said cost-cutting must be discussed during coalition talks with the center-left Social Democrats. It comes after he backed a historic spending package.
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Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
Source: The New York Times
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March Madness 2025: Printable bracket, schedule for men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
After months of waiting, March Madness is finally here.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Scenes From Eight States Battered by Weekend Storms
A survey of the damage from a cross-country storm system that tore through the South and Midwest over the weekend.
Source: The New York Times
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DHS detains Lebanese doctor with a work visa to teach medicine in the US
Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at Boston’s Logan Airport, despite having a valid H1B visa and employment with Brown University.
Source: ABC News
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers think inflation will shoot up in the year ahead
The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan.
Source: CNBC
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North Carolina’s NCAA Tournament bid leads to social media backlash: ‘How did this even happen?’
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball’s bid into the NCAA Tournament sent social media through a whirlwind on Sunday night as many believed they shouldn’t have entered the bracket.
Source: Fox News
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Trump administration ignores judge’s order to turn deportation planes around: Sources
President Donald Trump’s administration decided to ignore a judge’s order to turn around two flights containing alleged Venezuelan gang members, sources said.
Source: ABC News
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South Carolina and the 67 teams in the March Madness bracket trying to stop a Gamecocks repeat
South Carolina seeks a repeat. UConn wants its first title since 2016. We look at every team in the women’s NCAA bracket.
Source: ESPN
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Severe Weather System Brings High Winds and Tornado Threat to the East Coast
The deadly storm system arrived on the East Coast on Sunday after thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest.
Source: The New York Times
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Brown Medicine doctor deported despite federal court order. What we know.
A court order that would have delayed the deportation of Dr. Rasha Alawieh was issued while her plane was on the tarmac, but it took off anyway.
Source: The Providence Journal
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “we’re going to keep doing it” after arrest of Columbia activist
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who is a green card holder, is being threatened with deportation.
Source: CBS News
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As Voice of America Goes Dark, Some Broadcasts Are Replaced by Music
President Trump’s executive order on Friday calling for the dismantling of the federal agency that oversees the broadcaster is part of a wider campaign to weaken the news media.
Source: The New York Times
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Rory McIlroy, J.J. Spaun tie at THE PLAYERS Championship to set up Monday playoff - PGA TOUR
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy built a three-shot lead on the back nine at THE PLAYERS Championship and unheralded J.J. Spaun didn’t blink. They wo
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Men’s March Madness Selection Sunday live updates: NCAA Tournament bracket, seeds, schedule
The bracket for the 2025 men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has been revealed, led by Auburn as the No. 1 overall seed
Source: The New York Times
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Players Championship playoff format: How Players winner is decided
The winner of the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass will be crowned on Sunday. Here’s the playoff format if it’s needed.
Source: Golf.com
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McIlroy, Spaun set for Monday playoff at Players
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun wound up tied after a four-hour rain delay Sunday at the Players Championship and have to return Monday for a playoff to decide who wins the richest tournament in golf.
Source: ESPN
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Oklahomans survey devastation after hundreds of homes are destroyed and damaged by wildfires
Oklahomans are assessing the devastation after wildfires damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes around the state during a severe weather outbreak.
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2025 March Madness odds, lines, favorites: Florida emerges as post-Selection Sunday national championship favorite
The Gators won the SEC tournament title on Sunday.
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5 reasons federal cuts are hitting veterans especially hard
For the past month, the Trump administration has been cutting federal spending, causing numerous hardships for government employees, the agencies they work for and the people they serve. But veterans are among those hardest hit, and the impact goes well beyond job loss.
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NYPD searching for suspect after man set on fire near Times Square
The 45-year-old victim told them that a male approached him and threw a liquid on him and proceeded to ignite a fire.
Source: ABC7 New York
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March Madness: Facts to help you fill out your men’s bracket
Whether you’re filling out your ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge bracket or just can’t get enough tourney intel, we’ve got plenty of historical facts and trends to get you ready for March Madness.
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2025 March Madness: Men’s NCAA tournament schedule, dates
Here is the schedule for March Madness 2025, which begins with Selection Sunday on March 16 and ends with the Final Four and the national championship on April 5 and 7.
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Houthi rebels claim retaliatory attack on US aircraft carrier
The attacks come just one day after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the group’s stronghold territories in Yemen.
Source: euronews
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Give back the Statue of Liberty, French MEP tells US
French Socialist MEP says Washington’s embrace of dictators negates the values that led France to bestow the iconic statue some 140 years ago.
Source: POLITICO
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Auburn, Duke top NCAA field; SEC gets record 14
Overall top seed Auburn was joined by Duke, Houston and Florida as 1-seeds, and a record 14 teams from the SEC were selected to participate in the NCAA tournament.
Source: ESPN
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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-9 Return, Splashdown - NASA
NASA will provide live coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with Dragon spacecraft hatch
Source: NASA
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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglet that disappeared died in storm, livestream operator confirms
The hatchling of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow died during a recent storm, the operators of the livestream tracking the birds’ nest said Sunday
Source: USA TODAY
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Baseball Defeats Missouri, 10-5
Baseball Defeats Missouri, 10-5
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North Sea collision: ‘Heroic action’ of Stena Immaculate crew praised
The owners of an oil tanker involved in a collision in the North Sea say its crew limited damage.
Source: BBC
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Trump tapped Kari Lake to run VOA. Then he dismantled it.
Lake had big plans to transform the outlet into a powerful “weapon” to fight an “information war.” Instead, the president has essentially shut it down.
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Maryland Earns 15th Straight NCAA Tournament Bid; Set To Host - University of Maryland Athletics
The Maryland women’s basketball team (23-7) earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship and will host a region at XFINITY Center this week.
Source: University of Maryland Athletics
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Carabao Cup final: Eddie Howe & Newcastle team will be legends after win
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and his players will assume legendary status on Tyneside after winning the club’s first major trophy in 56 years, says Phil McNulty.
Source: BBC
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‘Absolutely Ridiculous’: Democrats Seethe at Schumer for Backing G.O.P. Spending Bill
Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, continued to face criticism from members of his own party after he reversed course and allowed the stopgap spending bill to come to a vote.
Source: The New York Times
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Liverpool: Arne Slot says Newcastle’s strength in duels was a major factor in Carabao Cup final defeat
Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak helped Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 and win the Carabao Cup - their first piece of major domestic silverware in 70 years; the Magpies won 68 per cent of the games aerial duels and Reds boss Arne Slot said it was significant to the outcome
Source: Sky Sports
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Brown University advises all international community members to postpone, reconsider travel
One week before spring break, Brown advised international community members, including green card holders and permanent residents, to postpone international travel in a campus-wide email sent on Sunday.
Source: The Brown Daily Herald
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‘That’s a lie’: Judges around US calling out Trump admin for underwhelming defense
Several judges across the U.S. admonished the Trump administration this week for lying and ‘cherry picking’ data in its explanations for massive changes to the federal government.
Source: USA TODAY
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Soccer Star, 25, Dies After Reportedly Trying to Save Lives in Nightclub Fire: ‘His Heroic Act Will Remain in Our Memories’
Soccer player Andrej Lazarov died in the North Macedonian nightclub fire on March 16. The 25-year-old’s soccer team, FC Shkupi, claims he died attempting to save others.
Source: Peoplemag
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No more lost territory, return of deported children — Kyiv names red lines for peace deal, Independent reports
“It is not reasonable to demand that, for example, Zaporizhzhia or Kherson be fully handed over — that sounds like a f*** off to us,” a high-level Ukrainian official said.
Source: The Kyiv Independent
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What to know about El Salvador’s mega-prison after Trump sent hundreds of immigrants there
The crown jewel of El Salvador’s aggressive anti-crime strategy is a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed.
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Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says
Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.
Source: BBC
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Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital - Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office releases a photo of Pope Francis in prayer after having concelebrated the Eucharist on Sunday morning. This is the first…
Source: Vatican News
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Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks
President Donald Trump’s supporters are echoing some of the rhetoric and actions that elsewhere have preceded attacks on the judiciary as the courts deliver a series of setbacks to his dramatic attempt to change the federal government without congressional approval.
Source: AP News
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Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters
Serbian officials are denying that the country’s security forces illegally used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rally in the capital a day earlier.
Source: AP News
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French PM says EU hitting wrong targets with retaliation tariffs on US
“Kentucky bourbon has been included as if it were a trade threat,” François Bayrou said in an interview with France Inter.
Source: POLITICO
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Wall Street’s recession odds are starting to look like a coin flip as Trump refuses to back down on his trade war
“If we would continue down this road of what would be more disruptive, business-unfriendly policies, I think the risks on that recession front would go up.”
Source: Fortune
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Historic Lawsuit Filed by ADC and Partners Challenging Attack on Free Speech; National Injunction Demanded - ADC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2025 media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), along with co-counsel, filed a historic federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional campaign against free speech—particularly as it targets international students and scholars who protest or
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Starbucks Ordered To Pay $50 Million to Man Burned by Hot Tea in Drive-Thru Incident
Starbucks was ordered to pay Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who was burned by hot tea in a California drive-thru, $50 million, a Los Angeles jury decided on March 14, 2025. The coffeehouse chain plans to appeal the verdict, per the L.A. Times.
Source: Peoplemag
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Chihombori-Quao: USAID was ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ in Africa
Former African Union ambassador to the US says US government’s aid agency had a ‘major meddling agenda’ across Africa.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives
Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner welcomed the Crew-10 astronauts in a unique way to the International Space Station on March 16, 2025, and it was live streamed.
Source: Fox News
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MSNBC hosts, analysts unleash on Schumer for supporting bill to avoid shut down
Sen. Chuck Schumer was called out by multiple MSNBC hosts and panelists on Saturday after he supported the GOP bill to avoid a shutdown on Friday.
Source: Fox News
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South Africa ambassador: US should not bully us, say opposition parties
The calls come after South Africa’s ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.
Source: BBC
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Trump treasury secretary says ‘there are no guarantees’ about recession hitting the US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC on Sunday he is not worried about the stock market, despite a tumultuous week.
Source: USA TODAY
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Ukraine Retreats From Most of Russia’s Kursk Region
The daring campaign Ukraine launched last summer to seize and occupy Russian territory appears to be nearing an end.
Source: The New York Times
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North Minneapolis violence interrupter in jail days after being shot
The city of Minneapolis relies on volunteers known as violence interrupters to help keep the peace in the neighborhood, but Saturday night, one of them is in jail just days after he was shot.
Source: CBS News
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says White House is heading off a ‘guaranteed’ financial crisis
Bessent believes market pullbacks are benign, and Trump’s pro-business policies will boost the economy in the long run.
Source: CNBC
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US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economy
Source: Financial Times
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Newcastle 2-1 Liverpool (Mar 16, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the Newcastle United vs. Liverpool English Carabao Cup game from March 16, 2025 on ESPN.
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Putin ‘prolonging’ Ukraine war, Zelenskyy says after Trump peace appeal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “prolonging the war” and “ignoring” U.S.-led efforts to agree a ceasefire.
Source: ABC News
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Trump orders the dismantling of government-funded, ‘propaganda’-peddling media outlet
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the dismantling of a government-funded news agency called Voice of America.
Source: Fox News
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35 dead from monster storm system charging across US, spawning violent tornadoes, dust storm, blizzard
A powerful storm system that has been sweeping across the central and eastern U.S. has produced violent tornadoes, a dust storm, raging wildfires and even blizzard conditions, tragically leaving more than 30 people dead in its path.
Source: FOX Weather
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2025 NIT bracket: Schedule, TV channels for the men’s tournament
Here’s the schedule and bracket for the 2025 NIT, which begins with the first round on Tuesday, March 18 and goes through Thursday, April 3.
Source: NCAA.com
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Winners and losers from F1’s chaotic Australian GP
The Australian Grand Prix was an eventful season opener for Formula 1, and the wet/dry/wet conditions put drivers’ and engineers’ skills to the test. Here’s who impressed — and who didn’t quite make the grade
Source: Motorsport.com
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Trump dismantles Voice of America with executive order
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, “radical” and “leftist”.
Source: BBC
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‘It Got Everything’: Oklahoma Residents Who Escaped Fires Brace for Losses
Hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroyed in Oklahoma, as fierce winds and wildfires swept the region.
Source: The New York Times
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Opinion | Don’t Fool Yourself Into Thinking It Will Stop With Mahmoud Khalil
The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil show that the culture war is no longer just a culture war.
Source: The New York Times
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China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.
Source: The New York Times
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North Macedonia nightclub fire claims more than 50 lives in Kocani
As many as 1,500 people were attending a concert when sparks from pyrotechnics started the fire, officials say.
Source: BBC
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McLaren’s Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
The Melbourne race had a thrilling start with Racing Bull’s Isack Hadjar out on the formation lap, and Alpine’s Jack Doohan and Williams’ Carlos Sainz crashing out on the opening lap.
Source: AP News
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Will CT have to pick up the pieces of U.S. Dept. of Ed. ‘overhaul’?
States are bracing for cuts to services from early childhood education to college. CT hasn’t seen any disruptions, but the future is foggy.
Source: The Connecticut Mirror
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The Red Cross urges the French to get a survival kit ready as climate disasters become more frequent and severe - Futura Sciences
Faced with increasing climate challenges, the French Red Cross is calling for action. The humanitarian organization recommends that every household prepare an emergency bag. This initiative raises questions: is it a justified precaution or an ... Read more
Source: Futura
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Norris holds off Verstappen in dramatic Aus GP
Preseason favourite Lando Norris overcame Max Verstappen, changing weather, a trip across the grass and three safety car periods to win a frenzied Australian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
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Formula 1: Lando Norris wins wet Australian Grand Prix to open the 2025 season
Norris won from the pole. But it was hardly a straightforward win.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Tigers Take SEC Thriller Versus Missouri, 7-6
Casan Evans logged his fourth save of the season, working the final 2.1 innings and limiting Missouri to no runs on two hits with two walks and four strikeouts.
Source: LSU
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Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
Source: AP News
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US bombs Yemen, killing 24, after Houthis threaten Israel over Gaza
The Houthis had threatened to resume attacks on Israeli ships over Israel’s total blockade on the Gaza Strip.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrates Boston heritage in America’s most Irish big city
It’s that time of year again when more than a million revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade.
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Serbians stage huge protest in Belgrade against their president
Farmers and bikers join students in climax to movement that Aleksandar Vučić labels an ‘imported revolution’
Source: The Guardian
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Ovechkin gets goal to go before Capitals return home | NHL.com
Returning to Washington 8 away from passing Gretzky after going scoreless 1st 2 of 3-game road trip
Source: NHL
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Dragon Crew Enters Station and Joins Expedition 72 Crew - NASA
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov entered the International Space Station shortly after opening the hatches between the space station and the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft at 1:35 a.m. EDT.
Source: NASA
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NFL news roundup: 49ers re-signing FB Kyle Juszczyk to two-year, $8 million contract; WR JuJu Smith-Schuster returning to Chiefs on one-year deal
NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown.
Source: NFL.com
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What’s the Final Four path for Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins? The biggest questions facing the women’s selection committee
Where the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds play in the regionals is as big of a question this Selection Sunday as which bubble teams will be in the field.
Source: ESPN
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Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say a series of airstrikes have hit the capital, Sanaa, on Saturday evening. U.S.
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One of three eaglets belonging to Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow has died, says wildlife organization
Friends of Big Bear Valley says that one of Jackie and Shadow’s three eaglets that recently hatched has died.
Source: CBS News
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Vikings acquiring RB Mason in trade with 49ers
The Vikings added a young veteran running back to pair with starter Aaron Jones, landing Jordan Mason in a trade with the 49ers.
Source: ESPN
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Jordan Mason is headed to the Vikings
The 49ers are trading Jordan Mason to the Vikings. The teams will swap 6th round picks
Source: Niners Nation
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2025 Big Ten tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores for men’s basketball
Here’s what you need to know for the 2025 Big Ten men’s basketball tournament, which is being played in Indianapolis.
Source: NCAA.com
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What Is Tren de Aragua?
A gang with roots in a Venezuelan prison, the criminal group was at the center of President Trump’s order invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Source: The New York Times
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One of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks has died. Volunteers tell fans: ‘Grieve and feel whatever you feel’
Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that manages the popular YouTube livestream of the nest, confirmed the news Saturday.
Source: LAist
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Fear of Trump’s Tariffs Ripples Through France’s Champagne Region
Merchants worried that a trade war could wreak financial havoc in a region that has a robust business exporting the world’s finest bubbly to the United States.
Source: The New York Times
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SpaceX Dragon Docks to Station With Four Crew-10 Members - NASA
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the orbiting complex at 12:04 a.m. EDT, while the station was roughly 260 statute miles over the Atlantic Ocean.
Source: NASA
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2025 Players Championship Sunday tee times: Round 4 groupings
2025 Players Championship tee times for Sunday’s final round at TPC Sawgrass, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more.
Source: Golf.com
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Senate Democrats call for hearing on Musk’s Social Security actions
Senate Finance Committee Democrats, led by Ron Wyden, to convene a hearing to investigate recent developments at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Source: KATU
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Ovechkin nets 887th, now 8 away from NHL record
In Washington’s 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks Saturday, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal, moving within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, as the Capitals captain deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary with 9:06 left in the third period.
Source: ESPN
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Wisconsin ends Michigan State’s Big Ten tournament run off clean no-call block by John Tonje in final seconds
The Spartans were looking for the foul, but Tonje’s well-timed strip helped the Badgers secure a 77-74 win.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Minnesota weather: Saturday’s snow totals, top wind gusts
After record-high temperatures in Minnesota on Friday, parts of the state got snow on Saturday.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Serbia’s largest-ever rally sees 325,000 protest government
The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.
Source: BBC
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: ‘The Great Eight’ is 8 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
We’re tracking Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record of 894.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Trump invokes wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target violent illegal immigrant street gangs
President Donald Trump invoked an 18th century law, used only during the War of 1812, World War I and World War II Saturday to curb illegal immigrant gangs.
Source: Fox News
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Michigan eyes Big Ten title after buzzer-beater
With some heroics just before the buzzer, No. 22 Michigan posted an 81-80 victory over No. 11 Maryland in the Big Ten tournament semifinals Saturday in Indianapolis, giving the Wolverines 24 wins and a date with No. 18 Wisconsin in Sunday’s title game.
Source: ESPN
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US tornadoes: At least 19 dead as storms tear through southern US
The unpredictable storms have hit Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma, whipping up fires and overturning trucks.
Source: BBC
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Protest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet
The rally on Saturday in the capital, Belgrade, came as protests have spread to towns around the country and have drawn increasingly insistent calls that President Aleksandar Vucic step aside.
Source: The New York Times
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March Madness 2025: Printable bracket for men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
After months of waiting, March Madness is finally here.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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No. 2 LSU Edges Baseball in See-Saw Battle, 7-6 - University of Missouri Athletics
Second-ranked LSU used the familiar formula of a big fourth-inning rally and a shutdown pitching performance against University of Missouri baseball to notch its
Source: University of Missouri Athletics
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Over 16K sign Democrat petition against Chuck Schumer: “Enough is enough”
“I have not seen such uniting anger across the party in a long, long time,” Charlotte Clymer, the Democrat behind the petition, said.
Source: Newsweek
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Falcons keep Kirk Cousins on roster through Saturday, allow 2026 $10 million bonus to become guaranteed
More money coming due did nothing to move the Falcons off Kirk Cousins. Atlanta is keeping him on its roster through Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, meaning his $10 million roster bonus for 2026 becomes fully guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
Source: NFL.com
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Thunder 113-107 Pistons (Mar 15, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons NBA game from March 15, 2025 on ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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At least 8 dead in Kansas dust storm as 55 vehicles crash during interstate pile-up
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Saturday that eight people died in an interstate pile-up after a dust storm caused a 55-car pile-up.
Source: CBS News
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Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know before the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will face the Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Souhan: Except for Aaron Rodgers-generated quarterback drama, Vikings did good work
The Vikings’ effort in March loaded the roster by filling the gaps. Now let’s get on with the J.J. McCarthy era.
Source: Star Tribune
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Gene Hackman’s children not named in actor’s $80m will
The legendary actor’s three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.
Source: BBC
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Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Tren de Aragua (TdA) is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization with thousands of
Source: The White House
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Over 100,000 people rally in massive anti-corruption protest against Serbian government | CNN
At least 100,000 people descended on Belgrade on Saturday for a mass rally seen as a culmination of months-long protests against Serbia’s populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.
Source: CNN
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DeMarcus Lawrence pens goodbye letter: This is not the end of my life as a Dallas Cowboy
DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons had a disagreement after Lawrence signed with the Seahawks.
Source: NBC Sports
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American linked to missing student has passport ‘confiscated’ by Dominican authorities, lawyers say
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — The passport of Joshua Riibe, an American linked to the disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student, has been confiscated by Dominican authorities as part of an ongoing investigation, his attorneys told NBC News.
Source: Yahoo
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Hiker Finds Body of Woman, 21, Missing Since August in South Dakota
A hiker in South Dakota discovered the body of a 21-year-old woman, whom local authorities say had been missing since August 2024. The case is now being investigated as a homicide.
Source: Peoplemag
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The Terrifying Truth Behind Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’
The harrowing four-part series follows a 13-year-old accused of killing a classmate The post The Terrifying Truth Behind Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ appeared first on TheWrap.
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Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan | CNN
Pope Francis has approved a new three-year reform process for the Catholic Church, sending a strong signal he plans to continue in the post despite spending a month in hospital battling pneumonia.
Source: CNN
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Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB fallback plan just got much harder
Kirk Cousins as a fallback plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers just became much harder.
Source: pennlive
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The Aaron Rodgers waiting game: Two QBs, three teams wait on Kevin O’Connell and Vikings’ call
O’Connell must decide if he’s committed to signing the future Hall of Famer rather than starting 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.
Source: The New York Times
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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Trying to Trap Ukraine’s Forces Amid Cease-Fire Talks
The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.
Source: The New York Times
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Department of Education cuts expected to have ‘huge impacts’ on teachers
After the Department of Education gutted nearly 50% of its workforce, educators have expressed deep concern -- not only for students’ futures but for their own as well.
Source: ABC News
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Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Source: AP News
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Falcons keep Cousins, triggering bonus guarantee
The Falcons kept quarterback Kirk Cousins on their roster past 4 p.m. ET Saturday, triggering a guarantee on a $10 million roster bonus that is due in 2026.
Source: ESPN
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Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website
The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump’s orders on ending diversity while restoring information.
Source: BBC
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FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook Users About Data Stealing Scheme That Asks for Ransom — Here’s How to Stay Protected
The FBI, MS-ISAC and CISA released a joint cybersecurity advisory about the Medusa ransomware variant, advising people and organizations to use multifactor authentication and other strategies to prevent attacks from the ransomware-as-a-service provider that has targeted hundreds since 2021.
Source: Peoplemag
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Military planning for Ukraine peace moves to ‘operational phase’, says Starmer
Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine’s security.
Source: BBC
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Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who “posed a threat to Israeli troops”.
Source: BBC
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Zelensky says ‘no encirclement’ of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region, accusing Putin of lying | CNN
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian troops have not been encircled by Russian forces in Kursk region, accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin of “lying” about the situation on the ground.
Source: CNN
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US prepares to deport about 300 alleged gang members to El Salvador
El Salvador is agreeing to accept from the United States about 300 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang for one year.
Source: AP News
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Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce
In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.
Source: The New York Times
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Netanyahu to hold talks as Hamas officials say Gaza talks have ‘failed’
Talks continued throughout the weekend as a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Khayya visited Cairo for updates on the negotiations in Qatar.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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R.I. doctor prevented from returning to US after visiting her parents in Lebanon - The Boston Globe
Dr. Rasha Alawieh works at Brown Medicine and Rhode Island Hospital, and she had secured an H-1B visa, her lawyer said.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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Monster storm across the US sparks threat of tornadoes and fire, killing at least six people
At least six people have been killed in a monster storm sweeping across much of the U.S. Three people were killed in southern Missouri after a tornado outbreak.
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At least 13 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest
Almost 300,000 are without power across five states -- Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Arkansas.
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Hamas official to Al Jazeera: Israel demanded 11 living hostages for ceasefire continuation
The Israeli government voted to shut down the Qatari outlet in the country in May of last year.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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Trump’s Justice Dept. Speech Shows a Renewed Quest for Vengeance
The sole offense of those President Trump singled out in remarks at the Justice Department appeared to have been trying to hold him accountable for his actions.
Source: The New York Times
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‘Coalition of the willing’ to intensify pressure on Russia on Ukraine truce
Russia is driving Ukrainian forces out of Kursk where they took control of about 100 Russian settlements last summer.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Trump targets law firm Paul Weiss, restricting government access
President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances of Mark Pomerantz and those who work at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
Source: ABC News
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Trump visits Justice Department for speech that breaks all norms
Donald Trump railed against the federal prosecutions he once faced during a rare presidential visit to the Justice Department.
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Trump’s tariffs will be paid by the poor – while his tax cuts help the rich | Robert Reich
The math doesn’t work in the president’s economic promises, which will create a giant upward transfer of wealth
Source: The Guardian
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Russian captain in North Sea ship crash appears in court on gross negligence manslaughter charges | CNN
The Russian captain of the Solong cargo ship that crashed into a US-flagged tanker earlier this week in the North Sea appeared in an English court on Saturday on charges of gross negligence manslaughter.
Source: CNN
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Trump’s Canadian tariffs are having a chilling effect on Vermont’s small business owners
The Green Mountain State’s small businesses are getting caught in the tariff crossfire between the United States and Canada.
Source: CNBC
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Even Trump’s Sister Would Have Said Mahmoud Khalil’s Abduction is Unconstitutional
If Trump can target Mahmoud Khalil for free speech, he can come after anyone.
Source: Slate Magazine
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2025 SEC tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores for men’s basketball
Follow along all tournament long for updates on the 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament.
Source: NCAA.com
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The Covid pandemic was catastrophic. But don’t overlook what went right.
From mRNA vaccines to remote work, the technologies that blunted the worst of the pandemic.
Source: Vox
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Pittsburgh Steelers lose sweepstakes for All-Pro fullback
Kyle Juszczyk is heading back to the 49ers.
Source: pennlive
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Source: 49ers, Juszczyk reunite after brief split
After a brief parting, fullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the 49ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, a source told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK’s Most Important Coastlines
An explosive crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea could have huge consequences for ecologically and commercially crucial marine areas.
Source: WIRED
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Watch SpaceX’s Crew-10 astronaut mission arrive at the ISS tonight
Crew-10 is expected to dock with the station today (March 15) at about 11:30 p.m. EDT.
Source: Space.com
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USS Gravely Deploys to U.S. Northern Command Area of Responsibility
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown for a scheduled deployment to the U.S.
Source: United States Navy
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Russian captain of a cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision appears in UK court
The Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker earlier this week appeared in a U.K. court where he was remanded in custody over the death of a crew member, who is missing and presumed dead.
Source: AP News
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Is TikTok Getting Banned on April 5? Here’s Why the App’s Future Is Still Unclear (and Which YouTuber Wants to Buy It)
ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has until April 5 to sell it or be banned in the United States. Here’s everything to know about what will happen to TikTok on April 5 and what President Donald Trump has said about the app’s future.
Source: Peoplemag
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Hamas says American-Israeli hostage will only be freed if ceasefire is implemented
Hamas said Saturday that it will only release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Source: Fox News
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North Sea collision ship captain appears in court
Vladimir Motin, 59, is remanded in custody to appear in court in London on 14 April.
Source: BBC
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Mixed bag of weather expected for Saturday: blizzard, winter storm and high wind warnings
Our spring storm system continues to bring a myriad of weather conditions, including blizzard warnings, gusty winds, freezing rain, heavy rain, and accumulating snow. Numerous warnings remain in effect statewide as this powerful system moves through.
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Here Are the Democrats Who Voted to Avert a Shutdown
Nearly a dozen Senate Democrats joined Republicans to avert a shutdown with just hours to spare.
Source: Time
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When does March Madness start? NCAA Tournament schedule, dates
The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed on Selection Sunday. Here’s when March Madness starts, including time, dates, and schedule.
Source: USA TODAY
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One year after interpreter’s scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity
The Tokyo Series and its celebration of Shohei Ohtani begins this week in a festive atmosphere. The Japanese two-way star is among the most beloved athletes in the world and coming off one of the best seasons in the history of Major League Baseball while earning his third MVP award for the World Ser
Source: AP News
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LSU baseball vs. Missouri: How to watch, first pitch time for Saturday’s Game 2 in Baton Rouge
Here’s how you can watch LSU baseball’s second SEC game on Saturday against Missouri.
Source: NOLA.com
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US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.
Source: BBC
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I was fired by DOGE after I moved across the country for a job with the VA. I’ve been laid off before, and it was nothing like this.
DOGE terminated Navy veteran Ben Gibson after he moved from Idaho to Washington, DC, for a VA job. He said the process was unbelievable.
Source: Yahoo
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Trump’s Clash With Maine Gov. Janet Mills Fuels Tensions Across State
​Funding cuts, a censured lawmaker, citizen protests: The state has had a bumpy month since Gov. Janet Mills tangled with President Trump over transgender athletes.
Source: The New York Times
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War in Ukraine: What is Putin’s negotiation strategy? – DW – 03/15/2025
Russia’s president says he supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, “in principle.” But Vladimir Putin has attached various conditions to his agreement — which critics say reveal Russia’s true aims.
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CENTCOM forces kill ISIS’ chief of global operations in precision airstrike
A U.S. airstrike in western Iraq on Thursday killed the ISIS’ chief of global operations who also served as ISIS’ second in command, known as “Abu Khadijah.”
Source: ABC News
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UConn-Creighton ends in scuffle over ‘fancy’ dunk
A scuffle broke out at the end of Creighton’s victory over UConn in a Big East tournament semifinal after Jamiya Neal threw down a needless dunk for the Bluejays in the final seconds.
Source: ESPN
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In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains
The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara.
Source: The New York Times
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UConn-Creighton game at Big East tourney ends with heated skirmish
A scuffle broke out at the end of Creighton’s 71-62 victory over UConn in the Big East Tournament semifinals after Jamiya Neal threw down a needless dunk for the Bluejays in the final seconds.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley Provide Update on Jackie, Shadow, and Their Chicks - Victor Valley News
BIG BEAR, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) have provided an update regarding the current situation of Jackie, Shadow, and their three chicks. As of 5:30 PM, on March 14, 2025, the team has been closely monitoring the nest, but due to snow accumulation around the nest bowl, the full view is …
Source: VVNG - Victor Valley News Group
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Gene Hackman’s dog likely died of starvation and dehydration: Reports
Officials have released a report on the death of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s Australian Kelpie mix, Zinna, who was found in a crate near Arakawa.
Source: USA TODAY
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Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
Source: The White House
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Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Source: The White House
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US arrests second pro-Palestinian Columbia University protester
A Palestinian woman was arrested in New Jersey, while another activist from India chose to “self-deport”, US officials say.
Source: BBC
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Piastri leads Russell and Verstappen during final practice
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri posted the fastest time during final practice for the Australian Grand Prix, leading the way from Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, while Haas rookie Ollie Bearman endured a second costly incident of the weekend.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
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Injunction lifted on Trump executive orders slashing federal DEI support
An appeals court on Friday overturned a previous judge’s decision to block President Donald Trump’s executive orders surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Source: Fox News
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Rubio says South African ambassador to U.S. ‘no longer welcome’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called South Africa’s U.S. ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, “a race-baiting politician who hates America” and declared him persona non grata.
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Twin Cities hit record high on Friday ahead of overnight thunderstorms, snowfall
The Twin Cities hit a record high temperature on Friday ahead of potentially severe storms arriving in the evening — with rain turning to snow overnight.
Source: CBS News
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Opinion | How Far Gone Are We?
A typology of constitutional crises and constitutional rot.
Source: The New York Times
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The Senate votes to avert a shutdown after Schumer relents.
After days of Democratic agonizing, the Senate voted to keep federal funds flowing through Sept. 30 just hours before a midnight deadline.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups
The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other policies.
Source: AP News
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Idaho college killings: Dramatic 911 call revealed
The dramatic 911 call has been released from the University of Idaho quadruple killings.
Source: ABC News
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Marco Rubio Essentially Expels South Africa’s U.S. Ambassador
The secretary of state lashed out on social media over comments the ambassador reportedly made in Johannesburg that were critical of the Trump administration.
Source: The New York Times
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Xcel provides update on power restoration efforts
Several thousand customers are without power today as high winds continue to pick up.
Source: https://www.newschannel10.com
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Citing its private demands, Witkoff rejects Hamas offer to free Edan Alexander, 4 dead hostages
Dismissed by Israel, Hamas terms said to be belated response to its aborted direct talks with US; Trump envoy reveals details of his ‘bridge’ proposal; Rubio calls Hamas ‘savages’
Source: The Times of Israel
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US government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill
The passage of the funding bill came hours before a shutdown, with Democrats under fierce pressure to oppose the measure.
Source: BBC
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Trump administration targets college and university budgets in DEI crackdown
The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding for considering race in admissions, scholarships, or any aspect of student life. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sarah Brown.
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State Farm can hike rates on California homeowners — if it pauses cancellations and proves need
If State Farm is successful at proving its need for rate hikes at next month’s hearing, its interim rates will climb on June 1 an average 22% for homeowners, 15% for renters and condos, and 38% for rental dwellings.
Source: CalMatters
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Video shows moment Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil is detained
Officials from President Donald Trump’s administration have said Mahmoud Khalil was detained for his purported support of Hamas, a claim his attorneys deny.
Source: ABC News
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California regulator to approve State Farm’s 22% home insurance rate hike, but with a catch
California’s top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could justify the hike at a public hearing.
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
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Ukraine-Russia war: Does Kyiv think a ceasefire would work?
The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.
Source: BBC
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FBI Warning—Gmail, Outlook And VPN Users Need To Act Now
As Medusa Ransomware continues to gather pace, the FBI has warned that 2FA must be enabled for all webmail and VPNs as a matter of urgency. Here’s what you need to know.
Source: Forbes
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U.S. Arrests 2nd Person Tied to Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia
The action came less than a week after Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and a prominent figure in campus demonstrations, was arrested.
Source: The New York Times
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Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the US ‘is no longer welcome’ in the country
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the United States.
Source: AP News
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches crew to rescue stuck NASA astronauts from ISS
Four SpaceX astronauts blasted off in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Friday afternoon to the International Space Station to rescue two stuck NASA astronauts.
Source: Fox Business
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Trump, addressing DOJ attorneys, says that those who fight him in court are ‘scum’
President Trump made a rare visit to DOJ headquarters Friday, where he addressed many of the lawyers tasked with defending his policies across more than 120 lawsuits.
Source: ABC News
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Judges Have Ordered Federal Workers Back on the Job. Now What?
Fired employees expressed excitement about the prospect of reinstatement, as well as back pay. But there’s no template for rehiring en masse.
Source: The New York Times
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Rubio boots South African ambassador from US: ‘persona non grata’
South African Ambassador to the U.S. Embrahim Rasool was criticized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday over his remarks about President Donald Trump.
Source: Fox News
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Seahawks agree to terms with ex-Rams WR Cooper Kupp on three-year, $45 million contract
Cooper Kupp is staying in the NFC West. The Seattle Seahawks have agree to terms with the former Los Angeles Rams wideout on a three-year, $45 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Friday.
Source: NFL.com
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Launches to International Space Station - NASA
Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched at 7:03 p.m. EDT Friday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a
Source: NASA
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Video Golden retriever can’t pass local bodega without saying ‘Hi’ to his girlfriend
Duke’s owner, Zarah Kelleher, told “Good Morning America” the bodega gave Duke a sense of home when they moved to the area.
Source: ABC News
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Donald Trump says US had productive talks with Putin over Ukraine war
But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of dragging out ceasefire talks so it can continue the war.
Source: BBC
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Democrat Party infighting exposes struggle to unite against Trump
Sharp divides over how to push back against Trump and Republicans have been laid bare in Congress, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Source: BBC
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Source: Kupp to join Seahawks on 3-year deal
Wide receiver Cooper Kupp has reached agreement on a three-year, $45 million contract with the Seahawks, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday.
Source: ESPN
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Arlington Cemetery website scrubs links about Black and female veterans
Pentagon leaders have ordered that their websites and social media pages remove articles and images that “promote” DEI.
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Town hall descends into chaos as GOP lawmaker is heckled about Musk, Trump
“Would you give me a chance to answer this question, and you can start yelling after?” Rep. Chuck Edwards urged at one point during the raucous encounter.
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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
Source: AP News
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Fact check: Trump’s false claims on immigration, Biden, Ukraine in DOJ remarks | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump made multiple false claims in a Friday speech at the Department of Justice in which he discussed the legal system and crime but also a wide range of other topics, including immigration, the war in Ukraine, and former President Joe Biden.
Source: CNN
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National average wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row
The combination of prices scaring off customers, slowed outbreaks and a later Easter this year is resulting in less demand.
Source: ABC News
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Arrested Russian captain of a cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision charged
British police said the Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker has been charged over the death of a crew member, who is missing and presumed dead.
Source: AP News
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Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball’s 74-64 win over Oregon in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals
Columnist Graham Couch shares his thoughts on MSU’s Big Ten tournament performance and win against Oregon on Friday afternoon with three quick takes.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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After JD Vance is booed, Kennedy Center head urges ‘diversity and inclusion’
Interim president Richard Grenell, a Trump ally, in a staff email condemned a chorus of boos that met the vice president and his wife at a concert Thursday night.
Source: Yahoo
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Photos Show Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Around the World
The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years lit up the sky last night as humanity, forever fascinated with the Earth’s only natural satellite, watched.
Source: The New York Times
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Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Trump wants a fast end to the fighting, but Putin wants a “painstaking” discussion about details.
Source: BBC
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Ship captain charged over North Sea collision
The Solong cargo ship and Stena Immaculate tanker collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday.
Source: BBC
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Federal agents raid Columbia dorm rooms as university expels students
Columbia University and the Department of Homeland Security are continuing their crackdowns on pro-Palestinian students.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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As NOAA braces for more cuts, scientists say public safety is at risk
As severe weather season kicks off for large portions of the country, climate scientists warn cuts at NOAA and NWS could put public safety in jeopardy.
Source: PBS.org
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45 Schools Under Federal Investigation Over a Small Diversity Project
The Ph.D. Project works with universities to increase the racial diversity of professors in business schools. Schools like Yale and Ohio State were named in the investigation.
Source: The New York Times
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs looks bloated, old in NYC court — as he faces 3 more sex abuse allegations
Sean “Diddy” Combs looked bloated and old in Manhattan court Friday — where he faced fresh allegations that he sexually abused three more victims.
Source: New York Post
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Iowa coaching candidates: Ben McCollum, Darian DeVries among options to replace Fran McCaffery
Here are some of the first calls that should be made by athletic director Beth Goetz
Source: CBSSports.com
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Dow surges over 650 points to cap off chaotic week sparked by Trump tariff war
But all three major indexes finished with weekly losses.
Source: New York Post
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ICE arrests another individual who participated in anti-Israel Columbia protests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a second person who participated in the anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.
Source: Fox News
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s wills are filed as estate seeks to block the release of bodycam footage, autopsy reports
Their wills were written 20 years ago, and the person they both selected to settle their estates died in 2019.
Source: Yahoo
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3 ways the EPA’s rollback of environmental regulations could affect Americans’ health if air pollution worsens
This week the EPA announced the rollback of a wide swath of regulations, many of which could worsen air quality. Experts say that could have implications for health.
Source: CBS News
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Euro gains after German fiscal deal; dollar underpinned by government shutdown likely averted
The euro rallied on Friday on rising prospects that German parties will agree a historic fiscal deal.
Source: CNBC
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Gold price rises above $3,000 an ounce for first time amid economic uncertainty
Gold prices surpassed the $3,000 an ounce threshold for the first time in history on March 14 as investors moved into the safe-haven asset amid mounting uncertainty over the economy.
Source: Fox Business
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People Are Laughing At The Red Carpet Used For Marco Rubio’s Canada Visit
“We decided to only give him 25% of the carpet.”
Source: Yahoo
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Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024 | CNN
Three months into 2025, the United States has surpassed the total number of measles cases in the country for all of last year.
Source: CNN
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Pope Francis’ condition remains stable as recovery progresses - Vatican News
Given the Holy Father’s stable condition, doctors have not issued a medical bulletin on Friday evening. Noting that this is a “a positive sign” the…
Source: Vatican News
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Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.
Source: The New York Times
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Vladimir Putin says Ukraine must surrender after Donald Trump calls for soldiers to be spared
The developments come a day after ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Russia in Moscow.
Source: ABC News
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Forecast for weaker weather service: Americans will die, businesses will lose billions
The critical infrastructure provided by NOAA and NWS cannot and will never be duplicated by the private sector.
Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Timeline of Pope Francis’ hospitalization for pneumonia at the 1-month mark
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, after suffering a bout of bronchitis for weeks and after increasingly finding it hard to speak publicly.
Source: AP News
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‘Conditions for Ukraine’s surrender’ — Why Putin’s demands for ceasefire make no sense
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire are unrealistic and tantamount to demanding that Ukraine disarm itself and surrender, analysts say. Putin said on March 13 that Russia was ready to agree to the U.S.-backed 30-day-long ceasefire in Ukraine but then followed by listing a number of
Source: The Kyiv Independent
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Trump-Greenland row: Politicians unite against Trump’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they “cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland.”
Source: BBC
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Father of Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Fired From Prominent Job
Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffery is an assistant coach on Butler’s men’s basketball team, so they have a lot in common when it comes to sports. The two met while both of them were students and college athletes at the University of Iowa, where McCaffery played on the men’s basketball team…
Source: Yahoo
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Iowa dismisses coach McCaffery after 15 seasons
Iowa’s men’s basketball program dismissed McCaffery after 15 seasons as coach of the Hawkeyes, the school announced Friday.
Source: ESPN
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Diddy pleads not guilty again, shocks with new look in court: Live updates
Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court – with a shocking new look – ahead of his federal sex-crimes trial later this year.
Source: Yahoo
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Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court.
Source: PBS.org
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DOE reinstates fired employees
A memo viewed by POLITICO’s E&E News shows the Department of Energy rehired employees late Thursday, obeying a court order.
Source: E&E News
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Hamas says it will free Israeli-US hostage in potential breakthrough in ceasefire talks
Soldier Edan Alexander could be released along with remains of four other Israeli-US nationals, but unclear what Hamas will ask for in return
Source: The Guardian
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Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.
Source: The New York Times
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First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria
Its overtures towards the Druze is part of strengthening its defences against Syria’s new leaders.
Source: BBC
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Whipsawed by Trump’s tariffs, the US public is getting a lot more nervous about the economy
President Donald Trump’s volatile tariff threats are unleashing historic jumps in public anxiety. This has the potential to undermine his pledges to strengthen a U.S. economy that is increasingly weakened.
Source: AP News
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Exclusive | Egg, poultry ‘price gouging’ reports in NY up more than 840% amid bird flu outbreak
It’s time to crack down. Complaints of illegal egg and poultry price gouging in New York state are up more than 840% in 2025 amid the recent bird flu outbreak, compared to just 16 similar reports m…
Source: New York Post
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Harvard expands financial aid — Harvard Gazette
New effort ensures that more undergraduates, especially from middle-income families, will receive support.
Source: Harvard Gazette
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Trump administration demands Columbia overhaul academic courses in extraordinary ultimatum
The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies. In a letter sent Thursday night, federal officials said the university must immediately place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department…
Source: NBC New York
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DOGE lease cancellations: These government offices could be closed in Minnesota
The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices and buildings in the coming months — including a dozen in Minnesota.
Source: MPR News
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Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.
Source: The New York Times
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Mark Carney vows to get ‘straight to work’ as Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada’s PM
Arriving at Rideau Hall to officially become Canada’s 24th prime minister, Mark Carney is pledging to get ‘straight to work.’
Source: CTV News
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Record warmth, severe thunderstorms and snow — all in the next 24 hours
A very impressive spring storm is pumping record warmth ahead of it and creating a severe storm threat later Friday. Rain will turn to snow Friday night into Saturday.
Source: MPR News
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A strengthening storm threatens intense, long-lasting tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and a wildfire outbreak starting today | CNN
A cross-country storm will explode in strength as it moves over the central United States Friday, delivering extreme weather to millions through the weekend, including the chance of multiple strong tornadoes.
Source: CNN
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Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister - live updates
The former Bank of England boss replaces Justin Trudeau and will lead his party in a looming election.
Source: BBC
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US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approached
Source: Financial Times
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Feds searched 2 Columbia student residences but made no arrests, university says
Department of Homeland Security agents had judicial warrants to conduct the searches, according to Columbia’s interim president.
Source: Gothamist
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Trump says ‘very good chance’ of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats
Russia struck a sedate tone on Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the “idea” of a U.S. brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.
Source: CNBC
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VP Vance jeered at Kennedy Center concert: video
Richard Grenell blasted leftists as “intolerant” after jeers erupted when Vice President JD Vance attended a Kennedy Center concert.
Source: Fox News
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American consumer sentiment plunges on trade war fears | CNN Business
The Trump bump in consumer sentiment is now a Trump slump.
Source: CNN
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Gold price hits $3,000 mark for first time
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.
Source: BBC
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German stocks lift European markets higher after lawmakers reportedly agree to spending boost; Kering down 11%
European markets were higher on Friday, with geopolitical developments, economic updates and corporate earnings in focus.
Source: CNBC
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D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.
Source: The New York Times
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What Legal Experts Say About Trump’s EPA Deregulations
The EPA’s announcements do not mean that the agency has legal authority to institute the proposed rollbacks.
Source: Time
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Towering Wyoming statesman Alan Simpson dies at 93 - WyoFile
Former U.S. Senator and storied politician was known for folksy bon mots, hard-nosed politics and a signature straight-shooting style.
Source: WyoFile
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Father of a child who died from measles would prefer the spotlight were less bright
He is a member of a Seminole-based Mennonite community, where many other measles cases have been reported.
Source: Texas Standard
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Trump Is Unleashing a Chaos Economy
Businesses cannot thrive under this much uncertainty.
Source: The Atlantic
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Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights
Dozens of clerics and others from Syria’s minority Druze community have crossed into the Israeli-controlled side of the Golan Heights Friday for the first time in decades.
Source: AP News
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‘Ruined this place’: chorus of boos against JD Vance at Washington concert
Attendance of vice-president – who once disbelieved that people listened to classical music for pleasure – strikes sour note at Kennedy Center in light of Maga takeover
Source: The Guardian
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Gulaal, thandai and happy faces | Holi 2025 in pics
India on Friday celebrated Holi – festival of colours and joy, which is widely celebrated across India.
Source: Hindustan Times
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North Carolina town hall erupts in boos as congressman escorted from building, angry constituents
Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by angry constituents about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts across the government at a town hall on Thursday night.
Source: ABC News
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Starbucks hit with $50 million jury verdict for hot tea that scalded and disfigured Postmates driver’s penis
A Starbucks spokesperson called the verdict
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Tesla, Tariffs and a Market Meltdown
Even Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker is bracing for pain from the trade wars, as stocks fall into correction territory.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump tariffs: Elon Musk’s Tesla raises concern over retaliation risk
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss’s key position in the Trump administration.
Source: BBC
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DOGE, without warning, cancels leases on buildings across Nebraska - Flatwater Free Press
The cost-saving moves left federal employees in the dark and landlords frustrated. They also may affect eastern Nebraska farmers, tax help in western Nebraska and tourists in Valentine.
Source: Flatwater Free Press
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If the Marshals Go Rogue, Courts Have Other Ways to Enforce their Orders
Opinion | Even a rogue marshal’s service is not an insurmountable obstacle to courts enforcing the rule of law.
Source: Democracy Docket
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Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs
Source: The Guardian
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World shares advance, despite Wall Street’s tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending
Asian markets have shrugged off another decline on Wall Street, with markets in China advancing after banks and other financial institutions were ordered to do more to help spur more consumer spending.
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Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.
Source: The New York Times
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Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years
An infection can also leave children and adults with other long-term health problems.
Source: The New York Times
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DHS agents search two students’ rooms at Columbia University, leaving interim president ‘heartbroken’
Columbia University’s interim President Katrina Armstrong said that she was “heartbroken” by Homeland Security agents searching two students’ rooms on campus Thursday night.
Source: Fox News
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Happy Holi 2025: Top 200+ wishes, messages, quotes and images to celebrate the festival of colours | Today News
Happy Holi 2025: Celebrate Holi 2025 today with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and stunning images. Share Happy Holi 2025 wishes in English to spread joy and positivity this festive season. Here are top 200+ wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with loved ones.
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Late Night Takes Shots at Trump’s Liquor Tariff Threat
Jimmy Kimmel pointed to the irony of President Trump “making it very expensive to get drunk. He’s the reason we need to get drunk!”
Source: The New York Times
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Attacking a young tourist over her treatment of a wombat is hypocritical – and misses the point | Georgie Purcell
What’s happening to our native wildlife across the country is just as horrific as what we witnessed in that video – it’s just occurring behind closed doors
Source: The Guardian
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DeMarcus Lawrence takes shot at Cowboys, sparking tiff with Micah Parsons
The new Seahawks defensive lineman said of Dallas: “I’m not going to win a Super Bowl there.” His ex-teammate offered a pointed response.
Source: The New York Times
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S&P 500 futures bounce after benchmark closes in correction territory: Live updates
The three major averages are all heading for another losing week.
Source: CNBC
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First They Came for Columbia | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
We must learn from the past. We cannot remain silent in the face of authoritarian attacks on our peers, even if they have not yet come for us.
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Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule
A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass reductions.
Source: The New York Times
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Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers petition for the Columbia activist’s immediate release
A new petition from Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers claimed that his arrest violated his First and Fifth Amendment rights, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act.
Source: ABC News
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Dr. Oz Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
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Cloud cover could spoil total lunar eclipse viewing in Philadelphia area
Starting at 1 a.m. Friday, the moon will begin to disappear as it falls into Earth’s shadow.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia
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End Of An Era: Donatella Versace Exits Versace, Names Her Successor
Donatella Versace has taken her last bow as chief creative officer of Versace
Source: NDTV
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New Seahawks DE Demarcus Lawrence on leaving Dallas: ‘I know for sure I’m not going to win a Super Bowl there’
Having signed with the Seahawks, Demarcus Lawrence believes a Super Bowl is in reach for him now, a goal he thinks would have been unreachable had he re-signed with the Cowboys.
Source: NFL.com
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American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.
Source: ABC News
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Trump Live Updates: News on Government Shutdown, Federal Workers and More
Trump Live Updates: News on Government Shutdown, Federal Workers and More
Source: The New York Times
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Oz avoided Medicare taxes, Democrats allege. Oz says the move is allowed.
Senate Finance Committee Democratic tax staff who reviewed Mehmet Oz’s tax returns said the nominee to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services avoided paying some Medicare and Social Security taxes over three years.
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Former regulators say EPA rollbacks would reverse 50 years of environmental progress
The former regulators’ warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
Source: WHYY
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NFL free agent predictions: Projecting landing spots for best players still available
The first wave of NFL free agency is in the books. Where will the best players still available sign? We make some predictions.
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Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke
Duke coach Jon Scheyer says it’s a “real long shot” that freshman star Cooper Flagg will be able to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals because of an ankle sprain.
Source: AP News
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Schumer backs down on fight against GOP’s government funding bill as Democrats face reckoning over Trump strategy | CNN Politics
Veteran Democrats privately believed Chuck Schumer’s decision on the shutdown was inevitable. Others were ready for the top Senate Democrat to lead them into their first big battle against President Donald Trump — and instead have been left fuming.
Source: CNN
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Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he’s ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending bill to prevent a midnight Friday government shutdown.
Source: AP News
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WR Metcalf ‘ecstatic’ over landing in Pittsburgh
DK Metcalf said he immediately felt welcomed by the Steelers as his trade from the Seahawks unfolded this week.
Source: ESPN
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The EPA is rolling back environmental regulation, but most Americans support climate policies, study finds
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.
Source: CBS News
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Seahawks wanted to keep Geno Smith and DK Metcalf but had to pivot, GM says
GM John Schneider thought he could resolve DK Metcalf’s trade request, while it was “pretty evident” Geno Smith and Seattle were far apart.
Source: The New York Times
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Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren’t made before crash
The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C., revealed an alarming number of recent close calls just outside the nation’s capital.
Source: AP News
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Donald Trump says he won’t bend on tariffs; stocks end lower: Live updates
Trump tariffs. DOGE cuts. Government shutdown talks. Recession fears. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network’s live coverage.
Source: USA TODAY
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Who can see the total lunar eclipse tonight? How to get the best views
The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 is tonight and all U.S. states have some ability to see the \
Source: USA TODAY
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Republican lawmakers block push to end same-sex marriage via Supreme Court
On Thursday, the North Dakota State Senate rejected a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark ruling on same-sex marriage.
Source: Newsweek
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Monster March storm will rage across the US with tornadoes, snow and more
On Thursday, the storm was bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the Sierra Nevada and heavy rainfall over parts of coastal southern California.
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Columbia students who occupied Hamilton Hall in pro-Palestinian protest expelled, suspended
Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last year have been suspended, expelled or had their degrees temporarily revoked.
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Lucas: Rock With It - University of North Carolina Athletics
In a game it had to have, Carolina won a classic ACC quarterfinal.
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Rory McIlroy takes phone after being heckled by NCAA winner at The Players
A University of Texas men’s golfer was reportedly escorted out of TPC Sawgrass following an incident with Rory McIlroy during Tuesday’s practice round for The Players.
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Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Reaches the Supreme Court
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that issued nationwide pauses on the policy.
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Colorado joins 20 states in suing Trump administration over U.S. Department of Education cuts
Colorado’s Attorney General has joined 20 other states in suing the president’s administration to stop what they call the “illegal dismantling” of the U.S. Department of Education.
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2025 NFL mock draft 6.0: Latest update has Cam Ward going first, compensatory picks announced, full draft order set
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald spent last week at the 2025 NFL combine. Here’s their sixth mock draft of this year’s cycle.
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Putin responds to U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal with his own demands
Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to a U.S. and Ukraine offer for a temporary ceasefire with his own demands and questions about what a 30-day pause in the war would mean for his long-term ambitions. Putin is meeting with President Trump’s envoy as Ukraine says Putin’s words indicate he is not ready for peace. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Donatella Versace steps down: From Jennifer Lopez’s ‘jungle dress’ to Britney Spears’ ‘butterfly dress,’ a look back at her best fashion moments.
Hollywood’s biggest stars have worn Donatella’s legendary creations — and made fashion history in the process.
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Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams ‘sham’ government declaration
The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Almonds, whiskey, auto parts: EU’s retaliatory tariffs set up these U.S. states and local products as the biggest losers
From California almonds to Tennessee whiskey and Michigan auto parts, some states and sectors will be hit hardest by U.S.-EU ‘tit for tat’ tariffs war.
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Wife of ex-Rams star Cooper Kupp pens emotional message after wideout’s release: ‘Lucky to have you’
Cooper Kupp’s wife posted an emotional message to her husband on Instagram after the veteran NFL receiver was officially released by the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday.
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Fear and resignation after ‘world’s most powerful company’ pays Trump a $100 billion ‘protection fee’ | CNN Business
It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment from what he called the world’s most powerful company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk
The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.
Source: The New York Times
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Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva dead at 77
Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., died of lung cancer-related issues on Thursday morning, his office announced in a statement.
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S&P 500 Dips Into Correction as Stock Market Sours on Trump
The S&P 500 is now more than 10 percent below its last record high — a line in the sand for investors worried about a sell-off gathering steam.
Source: The New York Times
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He heckled Rory McIlroy. Now this college star is facing consequences
When a fan chirped Rory McIlroy at the Players Championship this week, McIlroy took action. Here’s what happened next.
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Trump Takes Birthright Citizenship To Supreme Court: Here’s Where Trump And Musk Are Winning—And Losing—In Court
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging the Trump administration’s policies.
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Seahawks Sign QB Sam Darnold
The Seahawks made a big splash early in free agency, signing Pro Bowl quarterback Sam Darnold.
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Ukraine loses a ceasefire bargaining chip as its troops cede ground in Russia
As momentum builds for a ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine has lost a valuable bargaining chip. The Ukrainian army stunned Russia in August by attacking across the border and taking control of more than 1,300 square kilometers of land.
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North Dakota could be first state to ask SCOTUS to repeal same-sex marriage
North Dakota lawmakers are close to making their state the first to formally ask the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges.
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Ukraine war latest: Russia needs war, Zelensky says in response to Putin’s preconditions for ceasefire
Key developments on March 13: * ‘Russia needs war,’ Zelensky says in response to Putin’s preconditions for ceasefire * Russia claims to retake Sudzha; Ukraine hasn’t confirmed * Ukrainian drones strike covert UAV plant in western Russia, sources claim * Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant part of peace talks, Trump says Russian President Vladimir
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Australian meat could be next on the menu for Trump’s ‘bonkers’ tariffs
Farmers sweat as they await word on whether Donald Trump will extend tariffs to $6.2bn in meat exports
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The Trump administration demands UN agencies disclose any ‘anti-American’ ties
The Trump administration is demanding U.N. humanitarian agencies that receive or disburse U.S. funding to fill out a questionnaire disclosing any ties to communism, socialism or anti-American beliefs.
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Patriots are definitely among Cooper Kupp’s suitors, but with a caveat
The Patriots are showing interest in a former All-Pro receiver, but some things need to change before they land their target. Here’s more
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Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US
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Flagg ‘long shot’ for ACC semis after ankle injury
Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg is a “real long shot” to play in the ACC tournament semifinals after suffering a sprained left ankle, coach Jon Scheyer said.
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Migrants held at Guantanamo transferred to US, Pentagon confirms
It is unclear why the migrants have been removed from the US military base.
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Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Michigan State 74-64 Oregon (Mar 14, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Michigan State Spartans vs. Oregon Ducks NCAAM game, final score 74-64, from March 14, 2025 on ESPN.
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See protesters gathered inside Trump Tower in support of Mahmoud Khalil | CNN Politics
CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez is on the scene near Trump Tower, where a group of protesters filled its lobby in support of student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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In the hospital, pope celebrates anniversary of election with cake
Hundreds of cards sent by children from around the world were also delivered to Pope Francis March 13, the Vatican press office said.…
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Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
American retailers say President Donald Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wine would harm consumers.
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Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say
Waterbury, Connecticut police said the stepson, now 32, weighed just 68 pounds when they found him. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, has been charged with kidnapping and cruelty.
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Dow slides and S&P enters correction territory as Trump’s trade war escalates | CNN Business
US stocks slid Thursday and the S&P 500 entered correction territory, down 10% from its record high in February, as President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on the European Union.
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Adam Schefter names three teams to watch in WR Cooper Kupp sweepstakes
The New England Patriots were named as one of three teams to watch as a possible landing spot for wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
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Raiders acquire QB Geno Smith
As part of the trade terms, Las Vegas will send the Seahawks a third-round selection (92nd overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Trump expected to invoke wartime authority to speed up mass deportation effort in coming days | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is expected to invoke a sweeping wartime authority to speed up the president’s mass deportation pledge in the coming days, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.
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What to Know About Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s Pick to Lead CMS
One of the world’s most famous doctors and TV personalities could soon run the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Source: Time
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Pakistan’s leader meets survivors of deadly train hijacking and the commandos who ended the siege
Pakistan’s prime minister has commended the country’s armed forces for successfully rescuing 339 passengers after a deadly train hijacking by insurgents in the southwest.
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Miami Beach mayor proposes ending O Cinema’s lease over showing Oscar winner ‘No Other Land,’ calling it antisemitic - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - An Oscar-winning movie has become the center of a film fight brewing in Miami Beach pitting the city’s mayor against<a class=“excerpt-read-more” href=“https://wsvn.com/entertainment/miami-beach-mayor-proposes-ending-o-cinemas-lease-over-showing-oscar-winner-no-other-land-calling-it-antisemitic/”>Read More</a>
Source: WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
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Pete Buttigieg passes on bid for Michigan Senate and governor, setting up possible 2028 run | CNN Politics
Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he will not run for Michigan’s governorship or the state’s open US Senate seat in 2026, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028.
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Israel strikes Syrian capital in warning to new leader
Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established control
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Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan
The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.
Source: The New York Times
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Versace: Donatella steps down as creative director, Dario Vitale to take over
Versace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.
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White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.
Source: The New York Times
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When is Holi 2025? Find events in North Jersey for India’s Festival of Colors
Holi, the annual colorful festival that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, will be celebrated later this month across North Jersey.
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Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department
The Trump administration cut about half the work force of the agency, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the move “reckless and illegal.”
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How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse | CNN
A total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon red on Thursday evening and Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere, depending on where you live.
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How Trump is creating an American caste system
If the administration’s birthright citizenship executive order is implemented, “there will be a new kind of stratification” in the United States.
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Ukraine’s Out of ATACMS – AP
Ukraine reportedly received fewer than 40 ATACMS missiles
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‘Blood Worm Moon’ US weather forecast: Best places to see tonight’s total lunar eclipse
Most of the U.S. should be able to see the total lunar eclipse tonight, but clouds will be problematic for many.
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.
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Ukraine loses grip on key Russian territory, as Trump says peace ‘is up to Russia now’ | CNN
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to Moscow, threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining chip amid pressure to negotiate an end to the war.
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Steve Witkoff has gone from spotting Trump cash at a deli to helping him navigate Ukraine and Gaza
Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow for high-level talks. That’s according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly.
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Israel-Hamas Talks Deadlocked as Trump Envoy Turns to Ukraine
The two sides are supposed to negotiate a second phase of the cease-fire agreement that would end the war, but they remain far apart on how to move forward.
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‘Killed in front of our eyes’: How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape.
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Can Europe cope with a free-spending Germany?
Pity the continent’s exporters
Source: The Economist
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Minnesota fires Johnson after 4 years as coach
Ben Johnson had served as Minnesota coach since 2021-22 but was unable to return the Gophers to the NCAA tournament.
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NOAA fires, then rehires crew members who flew planes into hurricanes
National Hurricane Center forecasts rely on hurricane hunters, including flight crews who fly into hurricanes to gather data.
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CNN Poll: Optimism about the economy sags as 55% say cuts to federal programs will cause harm | CNN Politics
Concerns about the nation’s economy have grown in the first months of President Donald Trump’s return to office, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, as few Americans see his policies as having helped economic conditions and 55% say his cuts to federal programs will do economic harm.
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Israel to occupy Syrian southern territory for ‘unlimited time’, says minister
Israel Katz reaffirms IDF will continue holding Mount Hermon area beyond contested northern Israeli borders
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Meta Seeks to Block Further Sales of Ex-Employee’s Scathing Memoir
An arbitrator has prevented the employee from promoting her book and disparaging the company until private arbitration concludes.
Source: The New York Times
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Influencer who snatched baby wombat from its mother has visa reviewed
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says it’s unlikely the influencer would return to Australia in the future, due to the “level of scrutiny” her visa application would receive.
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Pakistan train attack: Why is there an increase in attacks in Balochistan? - The Times of India
Balochistan’s long-standing insurgency reached a new level, with the Baluch Liberation Army seizing a passenger train. The militants killed 21 passeng
Source: The Times of India
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TSMC’s $100 billion U.S. investment won’t shake up the supply chain: ‘Most of TSMC’s capacity is still in Taiwan’
In recent days, Taiwan’s government and TSMC have come out to say that the chipmaker’s decision was not due to Washington pressure.
Source: Fortune
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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore likely to have ‘baby feet’ after arrival on earth: What is this strange condition and why does it happen to astronauts? | - The Times of India
Astronauts returning from space experience ‘baby feet,’ where their soles become hypersensitive due to microgravity. This is caused by the lack of wei
Source: The Times of India
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I was naive: Wife of Palestinian Columbia student thought he was safe from arrest
Khalil was born and raised in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria and came to the US on a student visa in 2022, getting his US permanent residency green card last year.
Source: India Today
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SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA’s stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
A launch pad problem has forced a flight delay to replace NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The new crew needs to get to the International Space Station before Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can head home after nine months in orbit.
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Watch These Intel Price Levels as Stock Soars After Chipmaker Names New CEO
Intel shares soared 10% in extended trading Wednesday after the beleaguered chipmaker named former board member and chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO. Monitor these crucial chart levels.
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Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
President Donald Trump is hosting Ireland’s prime minister, Micheál Martin, for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the White House.
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NFL free agency live updates: Latest news, rumors, signings, cuts, best available players
The countdown is on until the new NFL league year hits at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, when players can officially sign. Here’s the latest news and more.
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Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department
President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— …
Source: The Hill
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Three Mountain Hawks Earn Top Eight NCAA Seeds - Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh’s six NCAA qualifiers learned their seeds and first round opponents Wednesday night as seeds and brackets for next week’s NCAA Championships in Philad…
Source: Lehigh University Athletics
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Key takeaways from Irish leader Micheal Martin’s visit with Donald Trump
Trump once again used ‘Palestinian’ as an insult against his rivals, while describing Ireland’s housing crisis as good.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Takeaways From the Irish Leader Micheál Martin’s Visit With Trump
In a meeting with Ireland’s prime minister, President Trump gave no hint of backing down from actions that have caused fissures in the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Source: The New York Times
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Donald Trump’s USDA reverses freeze on funding to Maine’s public universities
It was an abrupt reversal of the funding freeze that was announced in a Monday notice to the University of Maine System.
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Victim intentionally starts fire in room he was held captive in for over 20 years in attempt to escape
A man intentionally started a fire in a home he had been held captive in for more than 20 years.
Source: https://www.wfsb.com
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Return of stuck astronauts delayed as SpaceX, NASA scrub launch
SpaceX launch scheduled for Wednesday will carry replacement crew for astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since their troubled Starliner mission.
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Intel found someone brave enough to be its new CEO—but is Lip-Bu Tan a change maker or more of the same?
Tan is the Goldilocks CEO pick. He checks all the boxes to make everyone happy. Whether that’s what Intel actually needs is the question.
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US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal
That comes a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its war against Russia and Ukrainian officials signaled they were open to a 30-day ceasefire backed by Washington.
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Robert Morris indicted on child sex charges, Oklahoma Attorney General says
Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office said on Wednesday.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Donald Trump approval ratings: What the latest polls show in U.S., Ohio
How is President Donald Trump doing? New polls nationwide and one in Ohio have slightly differing views.
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SpaceX launch to help stranded astronauts home postponed
Nasa’s SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
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SpaceX launch scrubbed hours after Hegseth shares message to rescue mission crew: ‘Wish you Godspeed’
The planned launch of SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, hours after Secretary of Defense Hegseth said he was praying for members of the crew.
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E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, reframed his agency’s mission, saying it is to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump accuses Ireland of stealing US companies in meeting with taoiseach
US president claims Dublin ‘took’ pharma industry as he holds White House press conference with Micheál Martin
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Trump officials to reconsider whether greenhouse gases cause harm amid climate rollbacks
Activists horrified as EPA reverses pollution laws and reviews landmark finding that gases harm public health
Source: The Guardian
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Dowdle, fresh off 1K-yard season, joins Panthers
The Carolina Panthers bolstered their backfield Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with free agent running back Rico Dowdle.
Source: ESPN
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Remaining migrants at Guantanamo Bay moved to Louisiana to await deportation
All of the remaining migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba have been moved to Louisiana over the last two days, according to a U.S. official.
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EPA head announces sweeping plan to revoke dozens of environmental regulations
In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
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The Balochistan Separatist Movement in Pakistan: What to Know
A dramatic escalation in the tactics by a Baloch separatist group came with the hijacking of a passenger train on Tuesday.
Source: The New York Times
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Another quiet day before severe storm risk arrives Friday
Warmth continues to build in eastern Iowa before a strong storm system to end the week.
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Saudi Arabia Buys Pokémon Go, and Probably All of Your Location Data
A company owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund just bought the most popular AR video game of all time.
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The Elon Musk company you should be worried about right now
The Trump administration appears to be giving Starlink, a division of SpaceX, preferential treatment.
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Trump takes an ax to more than a dozen pollution rules in rapid-fire deregulation | CNN
The Trump administration is rolling back several major climate policies, including two rules that target planet-warming pollution from vehicles and power plants, in a major blow to America’s progress on climate action.
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Senate Democrats get jammed by Republicans in lose-lose shutdown dilemma
Democrats are stuck between a rock and a hard place as they must choose between shutting down the government or folding to pressure from Republicans and President Donald Trump.
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Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to orchestrate turnaround at struggling chipmaker, stock jumps 12%
Intel said on Wednesday that Lip-Bu Tan is taking over as CEO, three months after Pat Gelsinger resigned from the post.
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Vikings Agree to Terms with DL Javon Hargrave
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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Iran leader rejects nuclear talks with US as Trump letter arrives
The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.
Source: BBC
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Cowboys trade for Buffalo Bills CB Kaiir Elam
The Cowboys have made their first trade of the 2025 offseason, sending a pair of draft picks to the Buffalo Bills for cornerback Kaiir Elam and a 2025 sixth-round pick.
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Inside Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent: Obscure Laws, ICE Agents and Fear
President Trump is clamping down broadly on dissent using the tools of the federal government.
Source: The New York Times
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Broncos get their TE with 2-year deal for Engram
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram, who had 47 catches for 365 yards in injury-riddled 2024 season with Jaguars, has a 2-year deal with the Broncos.
Source: ESPN
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Hargrave lands with Vikings after exit from 49ers
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave has agreed to a two-year, $30 million deal with the Vikings, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
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Rams release Kupp after failing to trade star WR
The Rams have officially released Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for their star wide receiver.
Source: ESPN
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Broncos agree to two-year contract with Evan Engram
The Broncos have found the upgrade at tight end they’ve been looking for in Evan Engram.
Source: NBC Sports
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Severe Weather Outbreak Likely, Including Tornadoes | Weather.com
The setup Friday through the weekend is a dangerous one in parts of the South, Midwest and East. Some tornadoes could be strong and widespread damaging winds are also a threat. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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Cowboys get Titans’ Murray, Bills’ Elam via trades
The Cowboys pulled off a pair of trades Wednesday to bolster their defense, acquiring former first-round picks LB Kenneth Murray Jr. from the Titans and CB Kaiir Elam from the Bills.
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U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
Source: The New York Times
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Buffalo Bills agree to terms to trade CB Kaiir Elam to Cowboys in exchange for fifth and seventh-round draft picks
Bills receive 2025 fifth-round pick and 2026 seventh-round pick from the Cowboys
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EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants
Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.
Source: The New York Times
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Education Dept. cuts are here. What happens now to student loans, FAFSA and IEPs?
How mass buyouts and layoffs at Trump’s U.S. Department of Education might impact millions of students, teachers and administrators.
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Angry response to how transgender lawmaker Sarah McBride introduced
A Democrat clashed with a Republican who introduced the only transgender member of US Congress as “Mr McBride”.
Source: BBC
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Harvard Medical physicians sue over removal of articles mentioning ‘LGBTQ’ from government website
The ACLU, which represents the plaintiffs, says that the Trump administration has “no business dictating what facts are permissible, or dictating what views researchers....can express.”
Source: STAT
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EPA says it’s cutting back on ‘waters of the United States’ rules ag interests oppose
After a U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowing wetland protections, the EPA says it will revamp rules many farmers have long opposed.
Source: The Des Moines Register
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Who are the BLA – the group behind Pakistan’s deadly train hijack?
The group’s train attack is the latest in a series of increasingly audacious assaults it has launched.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Rodrigo Duterte: Ex-Philippine leader in The Hague after drug war arrest
Duterte, who led a “drug war” that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.
Source: BBC
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Measles cases are still rising in Texas. Here’s what you should know about the contagious virus
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have more than 250 cases total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
Source: AP News
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State Farm executive fired over comments on premium hikes after California wildfires
A State Farm executive was fired over an undercover video of comments he made about the insurer’s California rate hike request in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles area wildfires.
Source: Fox Business
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Iran’s Khamenei says nuclear talks with US won’t lift sanctions
Supreme leader criticises the US for abandoning the nuclear deal and imposing sanctions, questions the value of talks.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Greenlanders say no to Trump as rare earths loom over coalition talks
Election throws up surprise result as independence from Denmark remains tough to define.
Source: POLITICO
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Lean In, said Sheryl Sandberg – but after this week, can we ever see her or Facebook in the same light again? | Emma Brockes
The new memoir about Sandberg and Mark Zuckerberg is billed as an exposé – but it feels like a morality tale for our times, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
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Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming
Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
Source: AP News
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Federal judge rips DOJ lawyers, demands written retraction from Hegseth over transgender military policy post
U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes demanded that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offer a retraction over a repost he made about transgender military policy.
Source: Fox News
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Wisconsin clerk who failed to count almost 200 ballots is suspended
The mayor of Wisconsin’s capital city has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how almost 200 ballots in the November election went uncounted
Source: ABC News
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E&E News: Trump admin to roll back pivotal Clean Water Act rule
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to redefine “waters of the U.S” and promised a “consequential day of deregulation.”
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Prosecutors say Kohberger’s defense will argue evidence was planted in Idaho student murders case
Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will argue at his murder trial that someone else could have planted a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the home where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022.
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Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train
More than 30 militants were killed in the operation, a military spokesperson says.
Source: BBC
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Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go
It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.
Source: BBC
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Why health experts fear the West Texas measles outbreak may be much larger than reported
Why do health experts fear the West Texas measles outbreak may be much larger than reported? For some, it’s a question of simple math.
Source: STAT
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EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion
The Environmental Protection Agency said it has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance climate-friendly projects.
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Morning Report: Roster Moves Ahead of Free Agency 🗞️
Catch up on the latest San Francisco 49ers headlines, powered by Cisco.
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Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts
The deep cuts across federal agencies since Donald Trump’s return to the White House include reductions in force, which mean not only layoffs but also elimination of positions altogether.
Source: AP News
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Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases
Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.
Source: The New York Times
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Pressure is now on Putin as Ukraine agrees to Trump’s ceasefire proposal
Ukraine has agreed to a United States proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, representing a potentially significant breakthrough in US-led diplomatic efforts to end the largest European conflict since World War II, writes Peter Dickinson.
Source: Atlantic Council
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27 hostages killed after hijacked Pakistan train rescue ends in bloodbath | CNN
Nearly 350 hostages have been rescued at the end of a deadly standoff between Pakistan’s military and armed militants who hijacked a train in the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan, a security source told CNN Wednesday. The incident, which began Tuesday left dozens dead.
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Trump Live Updates: Federal Worker Cuts, Ukraine News and More
Trump Live Updates: Federal Worker Cuts, Ukraine News and More
Source: The New York Times
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Ceasefire ‘in Russia’s hands,’ Ukraine says after US meeting in Saudi Arabia
The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine “is in Moscow’s hands,” a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.
Source: ABC News
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New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won’t seek reelection in 2026 | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced Wednesday that she will not seek reelection in 2026, setting up a potentially competitive race in the Granite State to replace her.
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Here’s Where Trump’s Government Layoffs Are Targeted—As Education Department Cuts Nearly 50% Of Workforce
The Trump administration has laid off thousands amid cost-cutting efforts.
Source: Forbes
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Kremlin says it needs ‘detailed information’ on ceasefire proposal as U.S. arms begin flowing to Ukraine again
For Moscow, more American aid spells potentially more difficulty in achieving its war aims and likely will be a tough sell in Moscow for Washington’s peace efforts.
Source: PBS.org
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March’s full “Blood Worm Moon” arrives with a lunar eclipse. Here’s when and where to see it.
A total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear red during the across the Western Hemisphere during the “Blood Worm Moon” this week.
Source: CBS News
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Judges Are Pushing Back on Trump’s Actions. Here’s a Look at Key Rulings.
Taken as a whole, the rulings represent an effort to thwart President Trump’s serial attempts to increase his power and the executive branch’s dominion over the government.
Source: The New York Times
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Greenland’s election winners push back against Trump’s wish to take control of the island
Demokraatit’s upset victory over parties that have governed the territory for years indicates that many in Greenland care just as much about social issues such as healthcare, education, cultural heritage and other social policies.
Source: AP News
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FBI’s warning to iPhone, Android users: Delete these ‘smishing’ texts now
“Smishing” is a combination of “SMS” and “phishing,” referring to deceptive tactics used to manipulate individuals into providing confidential info.
Source: Yahoo
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Search intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic | CNN
Authorities have ramped up their efforts by air, sea and land to track down the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who went missing six days ago while vacationing in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana.
Source: CNN
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New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy | CNN Politics
Americans are not impressed with President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the economy, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, putting him underwater on the nation’s top issue even as he sees ratings among the best of his presidential career on other key priorities.
Source: CNN
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Trump dealt an unexpected blow to Wall Street
Wall Street thought the stock market would act as a check on the president. It’s not panning out.
Source: Business Insider
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Greenland’s center-right party pulls off upset victory as Trump seeks control
Greenland’s center-right Demokraatit party saw a sharp increase in support as it won the country’s election on Tuesday. Independence became a central issue as President Trump talked of a U.S. takeover.
Source: Fox News
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Harvard Medical School doctors sue Trump administration to restore censored articles
The group claims papers including the words “LGBTQ” and “trans” were removed from the Patient Safety Network, a government-run website for doctors and medical researchers to share information.
Source: GBH
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A message to the “Pokémon GO,” “Pikmin Bloom,” and “Monster Hunter Now” communities
Today we shared our agreement to welcome the games business of Niantic to Scopely, and would like to introduce ourselves to “Pokémon GO,” “Pikmin Bloom,” and “Monster Hunter Now” players.
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Military-Crewed SpaceX Flight Set to Bring Back Astronauts
The SpaceX Crew-10 mission will launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on a quest to bring back a pair of NASA astronauts who have been on the International Space Station since June 2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Measles outbreak holds higher risk for pregnant women, babies | CNN
A newborn with measles is among the cases reported in the growing West Texas outbreak, Lubbock public health officials say. Experts say the case serves as a reminder that the disease can be especially dangerous for pregnant women and very young children.
Source: CNN
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South Africa’s US ambassador shut out of Washington
Ebrahim Rasool, a veteran diplomat who was Pretoria’s envoy to the US during the Obama administration, has failed to secure routine meetings.
Source: Semafor
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Cargo ship captain arrested in North Sea collision is Russian national, owner says | CNN
The captain of the Solong cargo ship who was arrested after crashing into an oil tanker off the English coast is a Russian national, the vessel’s owner said Wednesday, as maritime experts search for answers.
Source: CNN
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Musk’s DOGE shutters $1 billion affordable housing program
“Projects will fail, and these are projects that are already difficult to finance.”
Source: Newsweek
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Elon Musk confidante James Murdoch becomes the latest Tesla insider to sell, cashing in $13 million amid the historic single-day plunge
The estranged son of Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch exercised some of his stock options, contributing to the worst single day loss for Tesla since September 2020.
Source: Fortune
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Third climate nonprofit takes Citibank to court
Lawsuits are piling up against the bank as it faces pressure from the Trump administration to freeze climate funding.
Source: E&E News
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Military helicopter pilots ‘switching off life-saving safety system’
Military commanders are telling helicopter pilots to switch off a safety system in a move that makes them “practically invisible” to passenger jets, a whistleblower has claimed.
Source: Yahoo
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How Rodrigo Duterte went from boasting about killing drug dealers to ending up in the Hague | CNN
An elected leader once dubbed “The Punisher” is on his way to The Hague to face trial for crimes against humanity during a brutal war on drugs, in a breathtaking reversal of fortune for a politician who once openly boasted about killing people and placing opponents on hit lists.
Source: CNN
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Greenland’s opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump
The voting was dominated by US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take over Denmark’s autonomous territory.
Source: Yahoo
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Hotel horror stories emerge after American college student goes missing as resort insists no connection
The Dominican Republic resort where University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki went missing experienced a lengthy power outage just hours before Virginia resident vanished.
Source: Fox News
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Measles in the U.S.: Latest Maps and Cases
As new cases are reported, our maps and illustrations show the spread of the virus and how infections can run through a community.
Source: The New York Times
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The first thing we do, let’s kill all the (Democratic) lawyers … - The Boston Globe
Disparaging the legal community and courts is a move right out of the autocrats’ playbook.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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With Australian steel and aluminium set to incur US tariffs, global uncertainty will be our next challenge
The tariffs pose a fundamental challenge to Australia’s trade strategy in a protectionist world.
Source: The Conversation
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Balochistan train hijack: Separatists bomb tracks, over 100 hostages rescued; 20 Pakistan soldiers, 16 militants killed - The Times of India
Pakistan News: In Pakistan’s Balochistan province, armed militants hijacked a passenger train, killing three people and taking over 450 hostages. Security forces res
Source: The Times of India
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After governor’s clash with Trump, USDA freezes millions for University of Maine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture froze millions in funding for the University of Maine this week as the feds review its athletic policies.
Source: USA TODAY
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Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Go Into Effect
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.
Source: The New York Times
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Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.
Source: The New York Times
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A prominent Palestinian activist’s case heads to court days after he was arrested and his green card revoked | CNN
When attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil enter the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York on Wednesday, they will have one mission in mind: to get their client, a Palestinian activist, released from an ICE facility in Louisiana and back to New York to be closer to legal counsel and family.
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2025 NFL free agency Day 2 grades: Falcons get ‘A+’ for Leonard Floyd deal, Bills get ‘C’ for adding Joey Bosa
Which teams are doing the best out of the gate in free agency?
Source: CBSSports.com
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Five years later, Long COVID patients still battle life-altering impacts
Five years after COVID-19, some of the hardest-hit North Texans are still struggling to reclaim their lives.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Indiana woman found alive after six days missing
An Indiana woman was found alive inside her car off the side of the road on Tuesday, nearly a week after she was reported missing.
Source: FOX 32 Chicago
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New York fires 2K prison officers who refused to return to work after strike
The strike that paralyzed New York prisons for three weeks ended with most workers returning to their jobs and the state firing 2,000 who stayed out.
Source: USA TODAY
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Millionaire Tax Hikes? Inflation Rebate Checks? New York’s 2025…
Here’s what the key players in the state budget process are proposing on spending and taxes.
Source: New York Focus
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Former district attorney discusses details of 1996 Holberg case
A federal appeals court has reversed an Amarillo woman’s death sentence after 27 years on death row.
Source: https://www.newschannel10.com
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White House insists Musk cuts to Social Security, Medicare won’t affect benefits
Elon Musk alleged that up to $700 billion in entitlement spending could be “waste and fraud,” raising alarm among Democrats.
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Video | Donald Trump Slaps Double Tariffs On Canada, Then Reverses Plan
Donald Trump has halted a plan to double US tariffs on Canadian steel and metal imports to 50%, just hours after first threatening them. NDTV’s Maha Siddique joins Parmeshwar Bawa with the details of reactions in Canada.
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Pro-Mahmoud Khalil demonstrators arrested after clash with NYPD as ‘pro-Hamas’ Columbia graduate faces deportation
Cops blared a message on the loop warning protesters if they remained in the roadway, they were going to be arrested.
Source: New York Post
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Daniel Jones chooses Colts over Vikings in NFL free agency
Former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has chosen his new team.
Source: New York Post
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Minnesota House is tied after DFL wins special election. Here’s what changes.
DFLer David Gottfried won the suburban Ramsey County seat and is expected to be sworn in to the House of Representatives next week.
Source: MPR News
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Lunar eclipse to grace pre-dawn sky
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.
Source: BBC
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Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce
Mass layoffs are impacted 1,315 employees of the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.
Source: ABC News
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2025 NFL Draft: NFL awards 35 compensatory picks to 15 teams
The NFL has awarded 35 compensatory picks to 15 teams for the 2025 NFL Draft. How many did Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys snag? Which teams landed the most extra selections?
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Education Department cutting nearly half of workforce | CNN Politics
The US Education Department said it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, according to senior agency officials, as President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the agency altogether.
Source: CNN
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Pakistani insurgents attack a train carrying hundreds of people and take hostages
Pakistani insurgents have attacked a passenger train carrying several hundred people and claimed to have taken more than 100 hostages.
Source: AP News
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After House votes to avert government shutdown, Senate Democrats face ‘stark’ choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a “stark” choice.
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Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.
Source: The New York Times
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USAID staff told to shred and burn classified documents
USAID’s acting executive secretary told staff to use shredders and burn bags to dispose of files
Source: BBC
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Couch: What I thought of the All-Big Ten basketball teams and awards and who I chose on my ballot
A look at my ballot for the All-Big Ten basketball teams and awards and what I thought of the choices by other writers and the coaches.
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An archaic European face more than one million years old
Fossilized midface is thought to be from a hominin species not previously found in Europe.
Source: Nature
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4 employees arraigned after 5-year-old boy killed in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion
Four workers have been arraigned in connection to the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hyperbaric explosion in Oakland County.
Source: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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I-TEAM: Newly released warrants show the role each suspect played hazing SU pledges
Arrest warrants released by Baton Rouge Police Tuesday for three suspects tied to the hazing death of Caleb Wilson reveal it was only Caleb McCray who punched Caleb Wilson.
Source: https://www.wafb.com
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House passes funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline in win for Republicans | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday succeeded in a high-stakes House vote to pass President Donald Trump’s plan to fund the government into the fall, overcoming far-right opposition as the GOP scrambles to avert a government shutdown Friday at midnight.
Source: CNN
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Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by US
President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.
Source: BBC
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Four arraigned on charges in hyperbaric chamber explosion, accused of creating ‘time bomb’
Tamela Peterson, owner and founder of the Oxford Center, was given a $2 million bond. Three other employees also charged.
Source: The Detroit News
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Blue state suing sheriff’s office for helping enforce immigration law
Washington AG Nick Brown is suing a sheriff’s office in his state for “illegally collaborating” with federal officials and the Trump administration to enforce immigration law.
Source: Fox News
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California Forecast Sees More Rain and Snow
Areas around Los Angeles and San Francisco could receive up to an inch and half of rain in the middle of the week.
Source: The New York Times
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Law firm sues over Trump executive order that seeks to suspend security clearances
A law firm targeted by President Donald Trump over its legal services during the 2016 presidential campaign has sued the federal government over an executive order that seeks to strip its attorneys of security clearances.
Source: AP News
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Ontario’s Ford suspends U.S. electric surcharge after Lutnick agrees to trade talks
President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada beginning April 2.
Source: CNBC
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US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump is once again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada.
Source: AP News
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Chiefs Defender Leaving to Join Forces With Former KC Standout in Free Agency
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid reportedly signed with the New Orleans Saints, joining forces with Tyrann Matthieu in the NFC.
Source: FanSided
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DC plane crash: NTSB calls for immediate changes at Reagan airport
Investigators issued their preliminary report Tuesday in the probe into the devastating crash between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Source: ABC News
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Trump Turns White House into Tesla Lot to Boost Struggling Stock
President Trump shops for a Tesla in the White House driveway with CEO Elon Musk as company faces protests and market downturn
Source: Rolling Stone
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Trump reverses new tariffs threat on Canada after Ontario rescinds electricity charges | CNN Business
President Donald Trump backed down from an extraordinary trade war escalation Tuesday that had threatened a massive surge in Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs and new tariffs on Canadian electricity. In turn, Ontario paused surcharges on electricity to US customers.
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Key takeaways from NTSB’s preliminary report on deadly midair collision between DC plane and military helicopter | CNN
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday recommended that helicopter traffic be banned from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River when flights are landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Source: CNN
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Argentina puts seven of Maradona’s healthcare professionals on trial
An Argentine court started on Tuesday its trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer great Diego Maradona, at age 60. (AP video shot by Victor R. Caivano)
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Dow Sinks Nearly 500 Points To New 6-Month Low—As Trump Brandishes Another Set Of Tariffs
“Markets are going to go up and they’re going to go down but, you know what, we have to rebuild our country,” Trump said Tuesday, addressing the recent stock market woes.
Source: Forbes
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Floyd signs with Falcons after exit from 49ers
The Falcons signed defensive end Leonard Floyd, who was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN
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U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
A union representing career diplomats demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Some documents could be relevant in court cases.
Source: The New York Times
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University of Maine system’s funding from USDA paused after clash between governor and Trump - The Boston Globe
In fiscal year 2024, the USDA awarded $29.7 million to the UMaine system.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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Stocks cut losses. Tariff war averted. Canada reverses energy surcharge after Trump threat
US stocks pare steep losses after Ontario halts 25% tax on electricity to avert trade war. US says it won’t proceed with its retailiatory levy now.
Source: USA TODAY
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KaVontae Turpin ‘blessed’ to land Cowboys’ extension, hungry for more: ‘I’m a weapon’
Having already overcome a mountain of challenges to become one of the best players in the NFL, KaVontae Turpin is still starving to eat more for the Dallas Cowboys.
Source: Dallas Cowboys
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Should only seniors be eligible for rebate checks? NY lawmakers think so.
Gov. Hochul wants to send $300 checks to most New Yorkers. Legislative leaders say they favor a more “targeted” approach.
Source: Gothamist
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Security researchers aren’t buying Musk’s spin on the cyberattack that took down X
A new report raises questions about Elon Musk’s explanation for a “massive cyberattack” that brought down X Monday.
Source: Yahoo
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RFK Jr. Rattles Food Companies With Vow to Rid Food of Artificial Dyes
Mr. Kennedy told executives of major food companies that he wants synthetic colors removed from their products. “Decision time is imminent,” a trade group warned its members.
Source: The New York Times
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Purdue’s Smith named Big Ten’s player of year
Purdue’s Braden Smith was named the Big Ten player of the year and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo coach of the year by coaches and the media in voting coordinated by the conference. Smith and Izzo won the same honors from <a…
Source: ESPN
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Two more arrested in connection with Southern University fraternity hazing death
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a Southern University student after a fraternity hazing ritual involving repeatedly punching pledges.
Source: AP News
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Opinion | The ‘Chain Saw’ at the Veterans Agency
Readers react to the deep staff cuts at the V.A. Also: How State Department reductions will hurt Americans abroad.
Source: The New York Times
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Nine takeaways from Day 1 of NFL free agency, including what’s next for Seahawks, Vikings
Inside: Nine things you should know about the first wave of free-agent signings, plus the best short-term rentals still available. Let&#8217;s jump in. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic&#8217;s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. The top 20 signings prior to today, according to The Athletic’s Top 150 (grades by Mike Jones): !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelect…
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Pope Francis shows slight improvements in overall complex medical picture - Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office provides a health update on Pope Francis on Tuesday evening. He continued the high-flow oxygenation therapy throughout the…
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PGA Tour willing to adopt elements of LIV Golf to get a deal with the PIF done
“We’re doing everything that we can to bring the two sides together,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said Tuesday.
Source: The New York Times
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At Southwest Airlines, checked bags will no longer fly for free
Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers a fee to check bags. It’s a significant change for the budget carrier, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free.
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Jet fuel has spilled into the North Sea. Hear why it could be an environmental disaster | CNN
Environmental agencies are concerned about a potential disaster off the coast of England after a cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military, sparking a huge fire that is still burning in the North Sea. Paul Johnston, principal scientist at Greenpeace Research Laboratories, spoke to CNN about the potential environmental impact.
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Ukraine accepts deal, says Rubio: ‘We’ll take this to the Russians’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine has accepted the U.S. 30-day ceasefire proposal and now Washington will take it to Russia which it will ‘hopefully’ accept before more negotiations can begin.
Source: Fox News
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DC plane crash: NTSB recommends ban on some helicopter flights at Reagan airport
The deadly crash took place in January when a military helicopter collided with a passenger jet, killing 67 people.
Source: BBC
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Georgescu barred from Romanian vote in final court ruling
Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May’s vote.
Source: BBC
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SpaceX mission set to launch on Wednesday will bring home Starliner astronauts
An upcoming SpaceX mission on Wednesday will bring home a pair of astronauts who have been on the ISS since June.
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SpaceX Dragon meets sunrise at launch pad for Crew-10 flight | Space photo of the day March 11, 2025
The Dragon capsule will launch atop a SpaceX rocket to carry 4 astronauts to space on March 12.
Source: Space.com
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Sources: Cowboys, Turpin agree to 3-year deal
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin, sources tell ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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Third suspect surrenders in Caleb Wilson hazing death case
Three suspects accused in the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson are now in custody.
Source: https://www.fox8live.com
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Tesla Stock Surges Tuesday After Major Sell-Off
Tesla shares climbed Tuesday after losing more than 15% of their value a day earlier.
Source: Investopedia
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Rodrigo Duterte’s downfall marks dramatic end to Philippines power struggle
The ex-president is on his way to the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila.
Source: BBC
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Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.
Source: The New York Times
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3 charged with second-degree murder after 5-year-old killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion
The operator of the hyperbaric chamber also faces a charge of involuntary manslaughter, officials said.
Source: ABC News
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Corrections officers flood state Supreme Court for Taylor Law hearing
Officials from DOCCS and NYSCOPBA were on hand state Supreme Court in Erie County for a hearing regarding the state’s Taylor Law.
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Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company
In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the U.S.
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Donald Trump’s Tweet From Last Year Is Going Viral Because It Literally Predicted The Future
“That didn’t age well...”
Source: Yahoo
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House Republicans Work to Hold Together in Vote on Spending Bill
Republicans were pressing rank-and-file lawmakers to fall in line behind a stopgap measure that would mostly keep government funding at current levels through September.
Source: The New York Times
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Tesla owners offloading their cars over Elon Musk backlash are in for a nasty surprise
Resale values have collapsed in recent years, with the average price of a used Tesla now $10,000 less than that of a non-Tesla electric car.
Source: Business Insider
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Cowboys agree to terms with former Jets DT Solomon Thomas
The Cowboys agreed to terms with their first defensive free agent in the 2025 offseason, as former Jets defensive tackle Solomon Thomas gives Dallas more depth on the defensive line.
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DOJ attorney fired over refusing Mel Gibson’s gun rights request, she says: Reports
Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former U.S. pardon attorney, reportedly says she was fired after she opposed restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights.
Source: USA TODAY
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2025 NFL free agency: Vikings set to sign Javon Hargrave, per report; Minnesota adding Will Fries on $88M deal
Minnesota is bulking up in the trenches as it continues its free agency spending spree
Source: CBSSports.com
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‘Unlawful’ suspension of USAID funding probably violated Constitution, judge says
The Trump administration probably violated separation of powers by withholding nearly $2 billion in Congress-approved foreign aid funds, a U.S. district judge ruled.
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Tesla’s Sales Have Been Hit Around the World
Recent data shows that the EV maker’s sales have seen major drops in markets around the world.
Source: Time
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Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack
The attack came as a Ukrainian delegation was set to meet with America’s top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about ending the three-year war with Russia.
Source: AP News
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Red-letter day: Worm moon becomes a spooky blood moon this week
This week’s full worm moon will come with a special treat – a total lunar eclipse, which will turn the moon a blood red color.
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Cargo ship crash details revealed by crew member who says vessel rammed tanker “out of the blue”
A crew member tells CBS News “a massive ship came from out of the blue” and rammed a tanker apparently carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military.
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Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition
Vice President JD Vance is visiting Capitol Hill to rally support as Republicans face a critical test of their unity.
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‘Big one to eliminate’: Elon Musk spotlights cost of federal entitlements amid fear of cuts to programs | CNN Politics
Elon Musk on Monday highlighted the cost of federal spending on entitlement programs, the latest sign of the tech billionaire and presidential adviser’s focus to downsize the federal government amid fears of cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
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What Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down X
Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works.
Source: WIRED
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Inbox: Never a dull moment anymore
It’s built into it, literally and figuratively
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Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force
Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries meet in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is established.
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C.E.O.s Will Meet With Trump Amid Fears About Tariffs’ Fallout
The president is set to meet with corporate leaders on Tuesday, as concerns over his protectionist trade policies weigh on markets and the economy.
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Cardiovascular Health and Space Botany Day Before Crew-10 Launch - NASA
The Expedition 72 crew kept up its space research activities on Tuesday while also preparing to split up after the SpaceX Crew-10 mission arrives this week. Spacesuit checks and lab maintenance duties rounded out the day aboard the International Space Station as the orbital outpost reached a milestone 150,000 orbits around the Earth.
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Trump’s DOGE campaign accelerates 50-year trend of government privatization
The president’s executive orders are part of a decades-long trend of shrinking government’s role while expanding private sector control over public services.
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Vikings add Allen, Fries to strengthen both lines
The Vikings strengthened their defensive and offensive lines Tuesday, agreeing to deals with free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and guard Will Fries.
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Navy Intends to Ramp Up Shipbuilding Through Collaborative Efforts
At a time when adversaries around the globe challenge the maritime commons, the U.S. shipbuilding industry is challenged to produce the quantity of ships at the rate required, Brett A. Seidle said.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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How Trump’s stock market rhetoric has shifted over the years
From boastful to distanced - a look back at the president’s changing confidence in the performance of the US stock market.
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Southwest is getting rid of its most recognizable perk | CNN Business
Months after ditching its open seating policy, Southwest Airlines is ending its most recognizable perks: Free checked baggage.
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What we still don’t know about COVID 5 years after the WHO declared a pandemic
Five years after the WHO declared COVID to be a pandemic, questions remain including how many people have died.
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Trump’s Bid for Greenland
The president says America will “get” the island, “one way or the other.” What does he really want, and how likely is he to get it?
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Katie Porter enters California governor’s race as Harris’ possible entry looms | CNN Politics
The California governor’s race isn’t waiting for former Vice President Kamala Harris to make up her mind whether she’s going to run. Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who represented Orange County in the US House for three terms, announced Tuesday she’s entering the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited from running again.
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Who Gets to Determine Greenland’s Future?
Trump’s comments about purchasing the island sent shock waves through the Danish territory, and enlivened its independence movement.
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What Trump actually wants from tariffs | CNN Business
President Donald Trump says he believes tariffs are a panacea: a catch-all economic tool that can restore America’s manufacturing prowess, bring foreign nations to heel on key disputes, restore the balance of trade and bring in gobs of money that can help pay off the US deficit and reduce Americans’ tax burdens.
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What time is the ‘Blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse this week?
A dramatic total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for millions across North America overnight on March 13-14. Here are the best times to watch the show unfold.
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American college student missing in Dominican Republic didn’t drown, Natalee Holloway private eye believes
University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance from a Punta Cana resort should be seen as suspicious, according to a private investigator.
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The Pandemic Turns 5. We Are Still Not Prepared for the Next One
“Sadly, if anything, we are less prepared than before,” writes Simon Williams, a public-health researcher.
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Map: 4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu, California
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
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‘Uncharted territory.’ Harvard and MIT freeze hiring as Trump widens crackdown on universities. - The Boston Globe
“We need to prepare for a wide range of financial circumstances,” Harvard president Alan Garber and other university leaders said.
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What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.
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S&P 500 futures flat after recession fears triggered a market sell-off: Live updates
Stocks sank during Monday’s session, extending the recent market rout.
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X was down for a couple of hours: Was it a cyber attack?
X was down twice on March 10, here’s what Elon Musk said about the major outage.
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The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia | CNN
All but one of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities last year were in Asia, a new study shows.
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House Democrats push to sink GOP spending bill but Senate Dems act coy | CNN Politics
Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats are ready to seize on the first big leverage point of President Donald Trump’s second term, lining up against a bill to avert a government shutdown this week.
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As his policies crash US stock markets, netizens mock Donald Trump for ‘psychic prediction’. Here’s what was said… | Today News
As Donald Trump’s divisive policies around job cuts and tariff war crashed the US stock markets and continue to impact the economy, users on social media mocked the US President using his own older social media post.
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Arrest of Columbia Palestine activist is ‘first of many’, Donald Trump says
Detention of former graduate student and US green card holder Mahmoud Khalil sparks outrage
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Financial advisor discusses stocks plunging amid Trump’s tariffs and possible recession
U.S. stocks cratered Monday amid growing U.S. economic concerns and after President Trump declined to rule out a recession that investors worry could be triggered by his aggressive trade policies.
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Medical transport helicopter crash leaves crew members, pilot dead
A University of Mississippi Medical Center medical transport helicopter crashed into a wooded area in Madison County on Monday.
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Judge rules Trump admin can’t freeze foreign aid
President Donald Trump spoke with reporters on Air Force One, where he defended tariffs, saying they will be the “greatest thing we’ve ever done as a country.”
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NFL free agency winners and losers: Sam Darnold up, Patrick Mahomes down as frenzy kicks into gear
Will Seattle be an ideal next stop for Sam Darnold? Has Ryan Poles done enough to upgrade Caleb Williams’ protection? How will the Chiefs handle a huge uncertainty up front? Jeffri Chadiha runs through the winners and losers of NFL free agency so far.
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Source: 49ers to release Juszczyk after 8 seasons
The 49ers informed Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk on Monday night that he is being released, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
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Prison closures on the table for legislature in response to Governor’s State Budget
The New York State Assembly and Senate responded to Governor Hochul’s FY2026 Executive Budget proposal on Tuesday, unveiling their One-House Budgets.
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Supreme Court rebukes 19 Republican attorneys general
The justices declined to hear a GOP effort to challenge Democratic states for using their own courts to sue fossil fuel companies.
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NFL free agency, offseason updates: Sam Darnold is Seattle’s $100.5M man, per reports
Here’s the latest news and everything you need to know about the first major wave of NFL player movement this spring.
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Chris Olave Hyped Over Reunion of Ohio State Teammates Garrett Wilson, Justin Fields
The three former Buckeyes will meet on the field next year.
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Yates projects the NFL draft’s top 10 picks: How free agency could change each team’s direction
How has NFL free agency impacted early-Round 1 draft plans? Here are Field Yates’ updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
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Why China isn’t as worried about Trump’s trade war as in 2018
Beijing is much better positioned to withstand US tariffs than during Trump’s first administration, analysts say.
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Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s’mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s’mores, police said.
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Trump Officials Warn 60 Colleges of Possible Antisemitism Penalties
The administration’s warning came just after it pulled hundreds of millions of dollars from Columbia University.
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49ers 2025 free agency tracker: Niners to sign backup tight end Luke Farrell
Keep track of all the 49ers free agent moves throughout the 2025 offseason.
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Texas Tech star Toppin named Big 12’s top player
Texas Tech sophomore forward JT Toppin was selected by Big 12 coaches as the league’s best player and newcomer of the year in a vote revealed Monday.
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Broncos reportedly land former star 49ers defenders Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga
The Broncos will sign both former 49ers with the hope they can stay healthy and upgrade a defense that’s already one of the NFL’s best.
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Ukraine partial ceasefire plan ‘has promise’, Rubio says ahead of talks in Saudi Arabia
Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.
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Source: Busy Broncos to add linebacker Greenlaw
The Denver Broncos reached an agreement with linebacker Dre Greenlaw, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night, a veteran who now rejoins his former San Francisco 49ers teammate, Talanoa Hufanga, on coach Sean Payton’s new-look team.
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White House: Stock market plunge is not as ‘meaningful’ as business activity
The Trump administration argues that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.
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Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials.
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Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight from Wichita to D.C. referenced Trump to FBI
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
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Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.
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Video verified by CNN shows graphic extent of violence in Syria | CNN
Eyewitness testimonies and video verified by CNN shows Syrian government loyalists carrying out field executions, with some speaking of “purifying” the country during a, now ended, military operation against remnants of the former Assad regime. CNN’s Paula Hancocks explains what we know.
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Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China, claims ex-director
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.
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New York prison strike ends as 75% of officers return to work, officials say
The wildcat strike led to lockdowns, National Guard deployments and at least seven prisoner deaths.
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U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. Here’s what to know
The outcome of the case, expected in 2026, could either protect or roll back conversion therapy bans across the nation.
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Musk Melts Down as Tesla Stock Price Plunges
Tesla backlash continues as the stock nosedives and Musk pushes conspiracy theories about protests and arsons at dealerships.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Directs FDA to Explore Rulemaking to Eliminate Pathway for Companies to Self-Affirm Food Ingredients Are Safe
HHS is taking steps to enhance the FDA’s oversight of ingredients considered to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) so Americans know what is in their food.
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Delta provides investor update
Delta CEO Ed Bastian appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell: Overtime to discuss an investor update and other news ahead of Delta presenting at the J.P. Morgan Industrials conference.
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Rocket’s Varun Krishna on Redfin deal, expansion of broker network
Krishna says Rocket’s strength in mortgage will couple with Redfin’s home search capabilities to benefit the mortgage broker channel.
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Sources: Eagles trading QB Pickett to Browns
The Eagles are trading quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns for a 2025 fifth-round pick and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.
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Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’ on X originated from the ‘Ukraine area’ | Fox Business Video
Billionaire Elon Musk discusses a reported ‘cyberattack’ on the social media platform X on ‘Kudlow.’
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Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower
Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.
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Ex-Raiders CB Hobbs joining Pack with $48M deal
Free agent cornerback Nate Hobbs is signing a four-year, $48 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, his agent, Gregg Linton, told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
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Analysis | Trump’s recession comment betrays a dicey tariff pitch
Trump is pleading for lots of patience, but there’s little reason to believe Americans will give it to him.
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Harvard Announces a Hiring Freeze as Trump Threatens Funding
The hiring pause at one of the nation’s wealthiest schools comes after other schools have also announced efforts to save money.
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Paris planning talks on security force for Ukraine expected to draw more than 30 nations
Such an international force would aim to dissuade Russia from launching another offensive after any ceasefire in Ukraine comes into effect.
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THE PLAYERS Championship: Tee times, groupings announced for Rounds 1-2 - PGA TOUR
Tee times have been announced for the first two rounds of the 51st edition of THE PLAYERS Championship, which gets underway Thursday at TPC Sawgrass’ THE PLAYER
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Rubio offers olive branch to Musk after reported Cabinet blowup
Marco Rubio thanked DOGE for pushing cuts to USAID after media reports of quarreling between the secretary of State and Elon Musk.
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EPA froze ‘green bank’ funds worth billions, climate group suit says
A nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued the Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of improperly freezing its account.
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Commanders 2025 free agency tracker
Stay up to the minute with all the latest reports, and be sure to check back with Commanders.com and the Commanders app for continuing 2025 free agency coverage.
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Florida EF-2 tornado destroys homes after hitting FOX 35 Orlando TV station during live newscast
A tornado destroyed two homes north of Orlando on Monday morning after hitting the FOX 35 Orlando television station in what a meteorologist called a rare event.
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Tesla tumbles again as investors bail on Elon Musk’s suddenly struggling electric vehicle company
Shares of Tesla slid again Monday as confidence in Elon Musk’s electric car company continues to disintegrate following a post-election “Trump bump.”
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Chris Godwin Agrees to Terms on Extension with Buccaneers
Wide receiver Chris Godwin agrees to terms with the Buccaneers on a three-year contract extension, keeping the slot phenom in the Bay
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There’s a total lunar eclipse coming. How will these 2 solar-powered moon probes survive the darkness?
The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 will plunge moon missions into darkness. What will happen to the lunar spacecraft?
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Small named to All-Big 12 first-team; Harris honored for defense - WV MetroNews
Texas Tech’s JT Toppin is Big 12 Player of the Year.
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A Huge Triumph of the LGBTQ+ Movement Is Suddenly in Peril at the Supreme Court
When this Supreme Court extols the virtues of democracy, pay attention to which debates it withdraws from the democratic process.
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L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers
Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.
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Syria merges Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions
SDF controls much of northeastern Syria, and has held out against control from Damascus for years.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Buccaneers re-sign WR Chris Godwin, adding pass rusher Haason Reddick
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing wide receiver Chris Godwin to a three-year, $66 million contract and adding pass rusher Haason Reddick on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
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Top-rated free agent Milton Williams agrees to four-year contract with Patriots
NFL.com’s No. 1 rated free agent Milton Williams has agreed to a four-year deal worth $26 million per year, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
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‘Anchors, Under Your Desks!’: Tornado Hits Orlando TV Station
Crews at the Fox 35 station were on the air sharing updates about tornado warnings for Seminole and Volusia counties when one struck their news studio on Monday morning.
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Patriots spend a fortune on defense, making multiple moves including DT Milton Williams
The Patriots agreed to new deals with more than $250 million.
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Elon Musk says X hit by ‘cyber-attack’ as thousands report outage
Platform outage monitor Downdetector said it had seen more than 350,000 reports of issues from US users on Monday.
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Justin Fields reportedly reaches 2-year deal with Jets to replace Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets and quarterback Justin Fields have reached agreement on a two-year deal, according to multiple reports.
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Wait, so are we really headed for a recession? | CNN Business
President Donald Trump says his administration is making “very big” moves and has acknowledged there’s likely a “period of transition” or “disturbance” that could result.
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Elon Musk’s X hit by waves of outages in what he claims is ‘a massive cyberattack’ | CNN Business
Elon Musk’s X has been hit by three waves of outages since this morning, which the billionaire said was due to a cyberattack.
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy
Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.
Source: The New York Times
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Menendez brothers: Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman asks to withdraw predecessor’s motion to free killers
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman is seeking to withdraw his predecessor’s motion to seek reduced sentences for the Menendez brothers, serving life.
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Firm Targeted by Trump Over Clinton Campaign Work Hires Top Litigators
President Trump stripped Perkins Coie of access to federal buildings and personnel, citing its work for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. The firm hired Williams & Connolly, which is skilled in fighting the government, to represent it.
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Clean energy group sues Trump admin for freezing funds Congress passed into law | CNN
Climate United Fund sued the administration this weekend to unfreeze a $7 billion of congressionally appropriated funds that will help pay for clean energy projects.
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US energy groups call on Donald Trump to take steadier approach on policy
Executives seek more predictable long-term rules after executive order whirlwind on climate, LNG, drilling and wind
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Religious slaughter in Syria shows need for US, Europe to ‘keep a close eye’ on Islamist regime: Greek FM
Greek Foreign Minister Giorigios Gerapetritis warned Europe and the U.S. to “keep a close eye” on Syria’s new governing regime after hundreds died in conflict over the weekend.
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Trump’s Excuses for Dire Economic Outlook Are Getting More Ridiculous
President Donald Trump is making excuses as stock markets continue to tumble amid his trade war against some of America’s closest allies.
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Giants 2025 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings
Keep track of all the Giants’ free agent moves throughout the 2025 offseason.
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Washington Post columnist quits after her opinion piece criticizing owner Jeff Bezos is rejected
Columnist Ruth Marcus said publisher Will Lewis killed her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos’ new editorial policy.
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China strikes back at Trump tariffs with 15% levies targeting US farmers
China is retaliating against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China by imposing additional 15% taxes on key American farm products, including chicken, pork, soybeans and beef.
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Barred from Romania’s presidential election rerun, Calin Georgescu appeals decision at top court
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has appealed the decision to bar him from running in the country’s presidential election rerun.
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Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More
Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.
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DE Reddick reaches deal with Bucs, sources say
Defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $14 million, including $12 million guaranteed, with the Buccaneers.
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Stopgap budget bill includes extra funds for military, VA programs
The six-month budget bill must be approved by lawmakers before Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown.
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2025 Players Championship: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times
How to watch the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week, including a full Players Championship TV schedule and streaming info.
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Severe Weather Outbreak, Blizzard Conditions Possible Later This Week | Weather.com
This storm will enter California and the West Coast on Wednesday with rain and mountain snow. It will then head into the central and eastern states late this week into the weekend with severe weather, snow and high winds. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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American college student believed to have drowned in big wave: report
Sudiksha Konanki, an American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic last week while on a spring break trip, reportedly drowned in the ocean.
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Cargo vessel collides with oil tanker off UK coast, causing huge fire | CNN
An cargo ship has collided with an oil tanker off the northeastern coast of England, causing a huge fire and prompting an emergency response from the British coastguard.
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Supreme Court turns away red states’ bid to block blue states’ climate change lawsuits
A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.
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What to know about March’s full “Blood Worm Moon,” a total lunar eclipse
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
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Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards Announced
Texas Tech’s JT Toppin was named Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year to highlight the 2024-25 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 men’s basketball awards, voted on by the league’s head coaches. Houston’s Joseph Tugler (defensive player), LJ Cryer (Scholar-Athlete) and Kelvin Sampson (coach) earned league superlatives after a 19-1 regular season. Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe (freshman), BYU’s Richie Saunders (most improved) and Iowa State’s Curtis Jones (sixth man) completed the Conference’s superlatives.
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Elon Musk’s Tesla facilities in the US face ‘Takedown’ protests
It is part of an effort to protest the role Tesla’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, has played in the Trump administration.
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Where storms, potential floods and record heat will hit the U.S. this week
Extreme weather will affect many regions of the country this week. Here are the places that will be hardest hit.
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Player Championship tiers: Ranking all 144 players from favorites to hopefuls
Can Rory McIlroy or Colin Morikawa keep Scottie Scheffler from winning his third straight? Who could surprise? We rank every golfer in the Players Championship.
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‘Leave now’: Trump admin repurposes controversial CBP One app to encourage self-deportations
The Department of Homeland Security is announcing a new app to replace the controversial CBP One app, allowing illegal immigrants to facilitate their self deportation.
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2025 NFL mock draft: Raiders take Ashton Jeanty in top 10 after Geno Smith trade, Panthers get Bryce Young WR1
All 32 teams’ drafts needs will become a lot more clear with free agency kicking off
Source: CBSSports.com
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Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.
Source: The New York Times
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Big Ten Announces 2025 Men’s Basketball Postseason Honors
Big Ten Announces 2025 Men’s Basketball Postseason Honors
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The Diseases Are Coming
Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.
Source: The Atlantic
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Rocket Companies to Acquire Redfin, Accelerating Purchase Mortgage Strategy
/PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), the Detroit-based fintech platform consisting of mortgage, real estate and personal finance businesses, today…
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With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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What is the NFL’s legal tampering period? Explaining the process before free agency begins
Everything you need to know about how the NFL’s legal tampering period works in 2025.
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Rollbacks Gut Environmental Justice Gains, Former EPA Official Says - Inside Climate News
“The worst outcome I feared is happening,” says Matthew Tejada, the former director of EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, reflecting on changes the Trump administration has brought to the agency.
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China says it will grow relations with Canada on basis of mutual respect
BEIJING (Reuters) -China will continue to grow bilateral relations with Canada on the basis of mutual respect and equality, the foreign ministry said after Mark Carney won the race to lead Canada’s ruling party and become the next prime minister. Carney, a two-time central banker who has never held elected office, won the leadership race with 86% of the votes cast on Sunday and will succeed Justin Trudeau who resigned in January. Speaking at a regular press conference on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry s…
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Photos: Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate
Romania’s electoral bureau rejected Calin Georgescu’s candidacy for the rerun of last year’s annulled vote.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Who is Mark Carney, the crisis-handling former central bank governor turned Canada’s next leader? | CNN Business
Canada’s next leader is a relative political newcomer, coming instead from a decades-long career in finance where he steered governments through major global crises and periods of upheaval – experience he’s hoping to now leverage as he prepares to take over from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Death Stranding 2 PS5 to release on June 26: All details - The Times of India
GAMING News: Sony and Kojima Productions have announced that Death Stranding 2 will release for PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. Pre-orders, starting March 17, offe
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Bills lock down QB Josh Allen with record-breaking $330 million extension
The Buffalo Bills have made a bold statement by securing their quarterback, Josh Allen, with a monumental six-year, $330 million extension, marking one of the most lucrative deals
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Trump says US economy in ‘transition’ as trade war escalates
New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday.
Source: BBC
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‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine
Tesla and SpaceX CEO insists he will not cut Ukraine’s access to internet service despite his disagreements with Kyiv.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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2025 NCAA DII men’s basketball: Bracket, schedule, how to watch
The 2025 DII men’s basketball championship kicked off with a selection show on Sunday, March 9 at 11 p.m. ET. The tournament will begin on Saturday, March 15 at 12 p.m. ET.
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Anonymous NYS corrections officer dissatisfied with new agreement
Rochester, N.Y. &mdash; (WHAM) Leaders from the (DOCCS) and the NYSCOPBA have announced a new agreement aimed at ending the ongoing strikes outside prisons.
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease | CNN
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg has died after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disorder known as POLG mitochondrial disease.
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Meta braces for ex-Facebook employee’s tell-all book
Meta is pushing back particularly hard on some of the author’s claims about the company’s dealings abroad.
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Small plane crashes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; multiple injuries reported
According to authorities, the plane went down for unknown reasons quickly after taking off.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia
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WR Davante Adams signing two-year, $46 million deal with Rams
Davante Adams and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.
Source: NFL.com
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Big Ten Wrestling Championship 2025 Results. Here’s Every Champion - FloWrestling
Penn State Wrestling won the team title at Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2025. Here’s a recap with results, team scores, brackets and every 2025 champion.
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‘Cheap blackmail’: Hamas slams Israel for cutting off Gaza’s power supply
Hamas says Israel is trying to ‘impose a new roadmap’ and is using cuts to electricity, food, as ‘cheap blackmail’.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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New Deal Reached to End Wildcat Strikes by N.Y. Prison Guards
The state and the correctional officers’ union agreed that officers should return to work Monday and that some provisions of a solitary confinement law would be put on pause.
Source: The New York Times
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Romania blocks frontrunner from postponed presidential race
Protests have erupted in Romania after authorities barred Calin Georgescu, a candidate critical of NATO, from running in May’s presidential election re-run.
Source: Fox News
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What NASCAR drivers said after Phoenix Cup race won by Christopher Bell
Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Phoenix Raceway.
Source: NBC Sports
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College basketball rankings: Duke takes over No. 1; St. John’s enters top 5
FOX Sports’ John Fanta breaks down what stood out most from the weekend and reveals his latest top 25 rankings.
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Penn State wins the 2025 Big Ten wrestling tournament
Complete results and analysis from every match of the 2025 Big Ten wrestling tournament
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Rams WR Puka Nacua reacts to Davante Adams news with Taco Bell on his mind
Puka Nacua hopes Puka Nacua brings Taco Bell with him to the Rams
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Man charged after climbing Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower
Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.
Source: BBC
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Instant grade for Patriots signing Harold Landry in NFL free agency
The Patriots made their first move of free agency.
Source: Pats Pulpit
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Small plane crashes with 5 aboard in Pennsylvania
The plane went down near a retirement village in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Source: ABC News
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Bell rings up first Cup 3-race win streak since ’21
Christopher Bell became the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races since 2021, holding off Denny Hamlin by 0.049 seconds at Phoenix Raceway.
Source: ESPN
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Trump declines to rule out recession amid tariffs’ effects on markets
Trump’s acknowledgment of economic turbulence was a reversal from previous cheering of his policies, and it contrasted with reassurances from his own advisers Sunday.
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Grading Rams’ addition of Davante Adams: LA makes the big splash it needed on offense
The Rams badly needed another playmaker on offense and they got one by bringing in Davante Adams. Here’s our grade for the signing.
Source: Rams Wire
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Rams, WR Davante Adams agree to terms on 2-year deal
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with wide receiver Davante Adams on a 2-year deal.
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Chaos in Romania’s capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo
Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital as supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential election redo.
Source: AP News
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Virginia woman Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic and the United States are searching for a missing Virginia woman who disappeared while on a trip to Punta Cana.
Source: FOX 5 DC
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Missing Univ. of Pittsburgh student believed to have died by drowning in Dominican Republic
Sudiksha Konanki was traveling with six other female students in Punta Cana when authorities said she drowned in the ocean.
Source: ABC News
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Sources: QB Allen, Bills reach record $330M deal
The Bills and Josh Allen have reached agreement on a record-setting six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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Buffalo Bills and MVP QB Josh Allen reach agreement on a new deal through 2030
Allen has the most wins (76), total TDs (262) & total yards (30,595) by any player all-time in their first seven seasons
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Sources: Landry reunites with Vrabel, joins Pats
LB Harold Landry III, who led the Titans with nine sacks in 2024, has a three-year, $43.5M deal with the Patriots, where he’ll reunite with Mike Vrabel, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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Patriots sign Harold Landry
It didn’t take pass rusher Harold Landry long to find a new team after the Titans cut him.
Source: NBC Sports
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Stock futures fall on Sunday evening after S&P 500’s worst week since September: Live updates
The stock market is off to a rough start in March, and key economic data is due out this week.
Source: CNBC
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches June 26, Collector’s Edition revealed
All the news from today’s SXSW 2025 Special Panel.
Source: PlayStation.Blog
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Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.
Source: The New York Times
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Vikings Reach Deal to Return Running Back Aaron Jones, Sr.
Minnesota Vikings Latest News
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State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in Long Island, New York
Several roads were shut down as several brush fires erupted in Long Island spewing smoke into the air.
Source: ABC News
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Forget what Joe Mazzulla said, and look at how he coached: Celtics-Lakers was something special - The Boston Globe
This was more than just game No. 64 of 82. Saturday made clear the push for playoff form is underway, even if Mazzulla would never admit it.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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Ukraine war latest: Trump won’t resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal; Kursk situation ‘difficult but under control’
Key developments on March 8-9: * Trump won’t resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal, NBC News reports * Ukraine releases video of Russian attack via gas pipeline in Kursk Oblast * Ukrainian drone reportedly attacks oil depot in Russia’s Chuvashia for first time * France to provide $211 million in military aid
Source: The Kyiv Independent
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.
Source: CBS News
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Syria’s worst violence in months reopens wounds of the civil war
An ambush on a Syrian security patrol by gunmen loyal to ousted leader Bashar Assad escalated into clashes that a war monitor estimates have killed more than 1,000 people over four days.
Source: AP News
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Florida State hires Seminole alum Luke Loucks as new head basketball coach, succeeding Leonard Hamilton
Loucks played for outgoing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton from 2008-12, making the NCAA tournament in each of his four seasons.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket raised on KSC Pad 39A ahead of NASA’s Crew-10 launch
The rocket that will launch NASA’s Crew-10 is on the pad. This comes after a spacecraft swap and Falcon 9 incidents required additional testing.
Source: Yahoo
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Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House
President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.
Source: The New York Times
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Aaron Jones re-signs with Vikings
Jones stays in Minnesota on a two-year deal.
Source: NBC Sports
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Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.
Source: The New York Times
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Sources: Vikes keep RB Jones with $20M deal
Running back Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Source: ESPN
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Syrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts | CNN
Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to eyewitnesses and video, providing a gruesome picture of a crackdown against remnants of the former Assad regime that spiraled into communal killings.
Source: CNN
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Trump Declines to Rule Out Recession as Tariffs Begin to Bite
President Trump said that Americans would be better off in the long run from his tariffs, which he said would prevent the country from being “ripped off.”
Source: The New York Times
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Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.
Source: The New York Times
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Noem taps new ICE leaders and moves to identify leakers
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced new immigration enforcement leadership as she pledged to step of polygraph tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information about immigration operations to the media.
Source: AP News
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Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group.
Source: The New York Times
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Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup
As Europe prepares for a world without American military aid, the E.U. plans to invest €800 billion on defense.
Source: Fortune
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Bills to release LB Von Miller in salary cap cost-saving move
Releasing Miller will save the Bills $8.5 million in salary cap space.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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America and Ukraine prepare for brutal negotiations
To get a deal in Jeddah Ukraine must first make peace with Donald Trump
Source: The Economist
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Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks
Zelenskyy in bid to persuade Trump he wants an end to war with Russia after freeze on military and intelligence aid
Source: Financial Times
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Case of measles confirmed in Maryland after international travel
A Howard County resident has measles after returning from international travel, according to officials. Here are where people might’ve been exposed.
Source: NBC4 Washington
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Transcript: Fiona Hill on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill, former White House Russia expert, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 9, 2025.
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Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada ‘could go up,’ declines to rule out possible recession
Trump said tariffs on some goods from Canada and Mexico planned for April 2 “could go up” and would not predict whether the United States will have a recession.
Source: Yahoo
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Men’s Basketball Will Open ACC Tournament Wednesday In Charlotte - University of North Carolina Athletics
Carolina will open play in the 2025 ACC Tournament on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. against either Pitt or Notre Dame.
Source: University of North Carolina Athletics
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Missing teenager killed, dismembered after Florida couple lured her on app
St. Petersburg police detectives said the remains of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette were found in a dumpster after she was reported missing last month.
Source: CBS News
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Israel cuts electricity to last facility in Gaza receiving Israeli power | CNN
Israel says it has cut the flow of electricity to the last facility in Gaza that was still receiving power from the Israel Electric Corporation.
Source: CNN
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Authorities traced this Myrtle Beach wildfire to a South Carolina woman’s backyard. She is now facing charges | CNN
A South Carolina woman faces charges after igniting yard debris that burned out of control and allegedly sparked a wildfire that has scorched more than 2,000 acres near Myrtle Beach, the state’s forestry officials said.
Source: CNN
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Pope’s health remains stable amid slight improvements - Vatican News
Pope Francis continues to gradually improve as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office…
Source: Vatican News
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Florida State Hires Luke Loucks as Men’s Basketball Head Coach - Florida State University
Florida State has hired former player and two-time NBA champion Luke Loucks as its men’s basketball head coach, FSU Vice President and Director…
Source: Florida State University
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‘Meant to be’: FSU hires Loucks as hoops coach
Luke Loucks will succeed Leonard Hamilton as Florida State men’s basketball coach, signing a five-year deal. “It’s like it was meant to be,” Loucks said.
Source: ESPN
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Should Dallas Cowboys pursue recently released future Hall of Famer?
The Cowboys need help everywhere, and a future Hall of Famer is now available.
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Browns announce new Myles Garrett deal with statement that glosses over a few things
Most problems can be solved with a gigantic pile of cash.
Source: NBC Sports
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People gather at Edmund Pettus Bridge for 60th Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Thousands gathered at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge to celebrate and memorialize Civil Rights leaders who marched in the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965.
Source: https://www.wsfa.com
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Myles Garrett inks record-breaking contract to end Browns saga
The saga between him and the Browns has come to a lucrative end.
Source: New York Post
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NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts a year after improbable ACC title and Final Four run
The firing comes less than a year after the Wolfpack’s improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship and the Final Four.
Source: AP News
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When is March Madness? Here’s when 2025 NCAA tournament brackets come out
NCAA tournament bracket will be revealed Sunday, March 16. Michigan and Michigan State basketball are both projected top-5 seeds. Here’s what to know.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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5 reasons veterans are especially hard-hit by federal cuts
Former service members already face stark challenges as they integrate back into civilian life. Cuts to veterans’ services will make that only worse.
Source: The Conversation
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Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence
One of the three media witnesses to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina on Friday describes what he saw.
Source: The New York Times
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Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik Dies at 22 from Rare Genetic Condition: ‘He Is My Superhero,’ Says Dad Prince Robert
Prince Frederik, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, died at age 22 on March 1 from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease.
Source: Peoplemag
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US Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House
President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time.
Source: BBC
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Bills cut eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Miller
The Bills released eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Von Miller on Sunday.
Source: ESPN
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NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run
NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school’s men’s basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.
Source: ESPN
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Here’s Where Trump’s Government Layoffs Are Targeted—As NOAA Reportedly Set To Cut 20% Of Staff
The Trump administration has laid off thousands amid cost-cutting efforts.
Source: Forbes
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Total lunar eclipse 2025: What to know about this week’s ‘blood moon’
When and where will the total lunar eclipse be visible? We show who will have the best views and when you should watch.
Source: USA TODAY
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Tracking all 31 NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments, auto bids for 2025
Follow along here for the brackets, schedules, automatic qualifiers and more for all 31 DI men’s basketball conference tournaments.
Source: NCAA.com
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Officials and experts warn that Pentagon plans to cut climate programs will hurt national security | CNN Politics
As the Pentagon and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency set their sights on climate-related programs at the Defense Department, officials and experts are warning that slashing them could put US troops and military operations at risk, both in the near and long term.
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NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe’s Beginning - NASA
NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the
Source: NASA
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Musk and DOGE try to slash government by cutting out those who answer to voters
The dynamic of cutting government while also cutting out those who answer to voters has alarmed even some fiscal conservatives who have long pushed for Congress to reduce spending.
Source: AP News
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Pope Francis resting following a calm night - Vatican News
Pope Francis continues to rest on Sunday morning, 9 March, following a peaceful night. The medical update yesterday evening reported that his clinical…
Source: Vatican News
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Another Albany ‘Agreement’
85% of COs must return Sunday & Monday
Source: https://www.wwnytv.com
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Box Office Misfire: Big-Budget ‘Mickey 17’ Stumbles With $24 Million Overseas, $53 Million Globally
“Mickey 17” generated $53 million at the global box office, but the film cost too much to ever turn a profit in this lifetime.
Source: Variety
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Lucas: More - University of North Carolina Athletics
Even as this team has turned into one we want to watch play, Carolina enters the postseason likely needing to do a little more in order to play more.
Source: University of North Carolina Athletics
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China’s consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing’s stimulus measures can help to boost the country’s struggling economic recovery.
Source: CNBC
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Prelim Results | UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev
See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Prelim Winners And More From UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev, Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas
Source: UFC
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Julia Benbrook shares details about Speaker Johnson’s bill to fund the government through September | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson formally unveiled plans for a government funding stopgap through September 30 — a measure intended to stave off a potential March 14 shutdown and buy time for Donald Trump and GOP leaders to steer key pieces of the president’s agenda through Congress this summer. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports.
Source: CNN
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House Republicans unveil spending bill likely to draw opposition from Democrats
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is teeing up the bill for a vote on Tuesday despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, essentially daring them to vote against it and risk a shutdown. He also is betting that Republicans can muscle the legislation through the House largely by themselves.
Source: PBS.org
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Climate United Sues E.P.A. Over Frozen $20 Billion
In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration.
Source: The New York Times
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NORAD continues to intercept planes violating flight restrictions over Palm Beach
On Saturday, a NORAD F-16 fighter jet responded to a civilian aircraft that was violating the restrictions at around 8:50 a.m. and was escorted out of the area
Source: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
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Daylight Saving Time: Clocks Spring One Hour Forward Tonight—As Trump Suggests He Won’t Change It
President Donald Trump said when something is as “50-50” as daylight saving time, it’s “hard to get excited about” changing it.
Source: Forbes
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UFC 313 odds, picks: MMA analyst releases picks for Pereira vs. Ankalaev and other matchups for March 8 showcase - SportsLine.com
Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira defends his title Saturday in the main event of UFC 313 against top-rated challenger Magomed Ankalaev. Th…
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Arming Ukraine: A closer look at US military aid as Trump freezes further shipments | CNN
President Trump recently halted all future shipments of military aid to Ukraine after a heated meeting with Ukraine’s president Zelensky in the Oval Office last week. Here’s a look at what military hardware US has sent.
Source: CNN
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Daylight saving time 2025: When to ‘spring forward’ for time change and why we do it
Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, meaning most Americans will lose an hour of sleep as we \
Source: USA TODAY
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DOGE is searching through Social Security payments looking for fraud
DOGE is sifting through Social Security payments in an anti-fraud effort that has some worried the administration could deny payments to vulnerable older Americans.
Source: ABC News
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Cyclone Alfred live updates: Four rushed to hospital after poisoning, Woolworths stores remaining shut for now
Follow along as we bring you all the latest as Tropical Cyclone Alfred edges towards the coast.
Source: Yahoo News Australia
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Expert tells judge to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams without letting them be refiled
A court-appointed lawyer has advised a federal judge to let the Justice Department drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams but prevent prosecutors from ever reviving the case so it doesn’t hang over him “like the proverbial Sword of Damocles.”
Source: AP News
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‘She deserves to have consequences’: Neighbors react to woman arrested in Carolina Forest fire
Some Carolina Forest residents were feeling a range of emotions after a woman was held accountable in connection to the area’s massive wildfire.
Source: https://www.wmbfnews.com
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NHL trade deadline: Grading every deal completed this trade season
Check out all our NHL trade grades from trade deadline season in one place.
Source: The New York Times
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Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes about a week apart
The 95-year-old actor’s Alzheimer’s means it is “quite possible he was unaware of his wife’s death, say officials.
Source: BBC
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A firing squad is executing Brad Keith Sigmon in South Carolina today. What to know.
Three volunteer corrections staff members will point rifles at Sigmon’s chest and fire live rounds as he sits strapped to a chair, a hood over his head.
Source: USA TODAY
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UFC 313: Two Massive Last-Minute Fight Cancellations
The UFC 313 card just got two fights lighter. Two fighters were forced to pull out on Saturday with illness. Here’s what’s left of the card.
Source: Forbes
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Firing squad executes Brad Keith Sigmon in South Carolina in ‘bloody spectacle’
Friday’s execution was the first by firing squad in modern South Carolina history and only the fourth in the U.S. since 1977. Sigmon’s attorney called it a “bloody spectacle.”
Source: Yahoo
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Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia University
The Trump administration says it’s pulling $400 million from Columbia University. Multiple federal agencies announced Friday that they’re canceling grants and contracts because of what the government describes as the Ivy League school’s lackluster efforts to squelch antisemitism on campus.
Source: AP News
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Intuitive Machines’ Athena moon lander mission ends prematurely | CNN
The Houston-based company that was set to deliver a historic water-hunting mission to the lunar south pole says its Athena lander is dead on the moon.
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Tariffs are likely to push auto prices higher. Should you buy a new car now?
Experts say you could save thousands of dollars by buying a car now, versus later in 2025 if tariffs are enacted.
Source: CBS News
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Missing Gulfport teen killed, dismembered after meeting man on dating app: Police
A missing teen from Gulfport is dead after police say she met a man on a dating app.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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Trump scales back tariff orders: Here is the latest tariff news, explained
Donald Trump put into place tariffs against Canada and Mexico earlier this week. But after the stock market slipped, he has carved out big exemptions.
Source: USA TODAY
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Rubio and Trump Officials Clash With Elon Musk in an Explosive Meeting
Simmering anger at the billionaire’s unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting. The president quickly moved to rein in Mr. Musk.
Source: The New York Times
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Federal health agency offers $25,000 employee buyouts—with ramifications for millions of Americans
The downsizing coincides with disease outbreaks and Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts.
Source: Mother Jones
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Ukraine updates: US firm blocks access to satellite imagery – DW – 03/08/2025
US aerospace company Maxar Technologies company disabled access to its satellite imagery for Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump’s administration suspended intelligence sharing with Kyiv. DW has more.
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Takeaways from the EU’s landmark security summit after Trump said Europe must fend for itself
European Union leaders are trumpeting their endorsement of a plan to free up hundreds of billions of euros to inject into their defense budgets.
Source: AP News
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Daylight Saving 2025 time change: Get free food when clocks spring forward Sunday
Are you ready to spring forward? Clocks will change this weekend. Be ready. Learn how you can get free food to ease the transition in Mississippi.
Source: The Clarion-Ledger
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Intuitive Machines’ Athena space craft declared dead after landing sideways in a crater on the moon
Officials at Houston-based Intuitive Machines announced Friday morning that its robotic lander, Athena, was no longer working after it accidentally landed sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole.
Source: Yahoo
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Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France
Eurostar trains to London, including all trains heading to northern France, stopped abruptly on Friday morning after an unexploded bomb dating to World War II was found.
Source: ABC News
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Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles
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A Plan for Peace Through Strength in Ukraine
Europe must step up, but America still has a role to play in ending the war.
Source: Foreign Affairs
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Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire agreed – Europe live
US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social media
Source: The Guardian
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Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Mixed After Jobs Report as Market Looks to Rebound From Sell-Off; Broadcom Soars on Earnings
Stock futures were mixed Friday morning after the release of closely watched employment data, as the market looks to cap off a volatile week on a high note.
Source: Investopedia
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U.S. soldiers arrested in scheme to send classified data, missile documents to China
Two active-duty soldiers and one former service member were charged in plots that prosecutors say were linked to Beijing.
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The Public’s Views on Potential Changes to Medicaid | KFF
Amid discussion of changes to the Medicaid program, most of the public say that Medicaid is important to their local communities. About two in ten favor cuts to Medicaid spending. Support for Medicaid cuts remain low even among typically conservative groups such as Republicans, Trump voters, and those living in rural communities. The poll also gauges the impact of arguments for and against Medicaid work requirements and reductions to federal spending on ACA expansion.
Source: KFF
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Lakers survive Knicks in OT for eighth straight win; Jalen Brunson suffers ankle injury
On a night when the Lakers’ supporting cast struggled to make shots, they were carried by superstars Luka Dončić and LeBron James.
Source: The New York Times
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Russia bombards Ukraine’s energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the US
The bombardment took place hours after Zelenskyy said talks with the U.S. on ending the 3-year war will happen next week.
Source: AP News
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Clashes in Syria’s coastal region between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 70
A war monitor says that clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country’s coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and the area outside government control.
Source: AP News
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Pope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalization after giving world a sign of his frailty
Pope Francis has hit the three-week mark in his hospitalization for double pneumonia. The Vatican said the 88-year-old pope had a good night’s rest and woke up Friday morning just after 8 a.m.
Source: AP News
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Body of missing Bronx woman found inside suitcase in Yonkers, sources say
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning, sources say.
Source: CBS News
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The time change for daylight saving 2025 hits tomorrow night. Here’s what to know when we “spring forward.”
Daylight saving time​ in 2025, when clocks change by an hour, is starting this weekend. Here’s a look at when exactly we “spring forward.”
Source: CBS News
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Pope has a restful night in hospital - Vatican News
In the Friday morning update on the Pope’s health, the Holy See Press Office reports Pope Francis had a restful night.
Source: Vatican News
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China’s exports miss forecasts as U.S. tariffs hit, imports record sharpest decline since July 2023
Chinese exporters have been rushing to front-load outbound shipments on anticipation of more tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Source: CNBC
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China Says It Will ‘Resolutely Counter’ U.S. Tariff Pressure
China’s top foreign affairs official, Wang Yi, cast his country as a force for peace and order even as Beijing provokes its neighbors and fuels trade tensions.
Source: The New York Times
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2025 NFL Free Agency: 5 moves that just make sense
Zoltán Buday breaks down the five potential free-agent moves that just make sense.
Source: PFF
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Key players, match-ups, pitch: Your guide to the ICC Champions Trophy final
When and where is the final? Who are the key players and match-ups? What’s the team news and prize? Al Jazeera answers.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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South Korea Grounds All F-16 Fighters After Bombing Its Own People; Comes After Crash Of Korean-Made Aircraft
After being in the limelight for all the good reasons, South Korean fighter jets may have suffered a massive upset this week. A day after a South Korean-origin FA-50 fighter jet belonging to the Philippines Air Force (PAF) crashed, a South Korean F-16 accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian location. In light of the circumstances, […]
Source: The EurAsian Times
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House Minority Leader Jeffries calls Rep. Ogles a ‘fraud’ for suggestion to remove Dems from House committees
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Rep. Ogles, R-Tenn., is a “fraud” and won’t be stripping any Democratic lawmaker of their committee assignments.
Source: Fox News
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Deadline looming for Trump and GOP leaders to avoid a government shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are likely to face off next week as a government shutdown looms during for the Trump administration.
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Brad Sigmon: South Carolina man to be executed by firing squad
Brad Sigmon will be the first person in the US to be killed by firing squad in 15 years.
Source: BBC
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Canadian snowboarding star and ex-Olympian added to FBI’s 10 most wanted
Ryan Wedding ‘went from shredding powder on the slopes at the Olympics to distributing powder cocaine on the streets,’ the FBI says
Source: The Independent
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Like ‘Mickey 17?’ Watch These Movies About Clones Next.
Mickey is the latest addition to the world of expendable doppelgängers created to perform all sorts of dangerous and unpleasant tasks humans would rather not do.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook
Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.
Source: The New York Times
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Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.
Source: The New York Times
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Who’s getting involved in NYC Mayor Adams’ criminal case? Turns out, a lot of people.
Legal experts across the political spectrum urge the judge to take action.
Source: Gothamist
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From scholarships to housing, college students struggle with the effects of Trump orders against DEI | CNN
For Daniela Pintor-Mendoza, the efforts to abolish diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives in higher education literally hit home.
Source: CNN
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Democrats Should “Do Something.” And They Are. | Washington Monthly
The opposition party doesn’t have to form a circular firing squad. What they have been doing to respond is working.
Source: The Washington Monthly
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How Democrats Can Win This Shutdown Fight
The party may be out of power, but it is not powerless. Here are a few suggestions for what to do about government funding.
Source: The Bulwark
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Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains
Trains in France, including the Eurostar, were disrupted for hours as the authorities worked to remove the old device near tracks north of the French capital.
Source: The New York Times
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South Korean court orders release of President Yoon Suk Yeol as he awaits impeachment ruling | CNN
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who lawmakers voted to impeach and was indicted on criminal charges for declaring martial law last December, was cleared to be released from detention on Friday.
Source: CNN
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House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency
The chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee spoke with Fox News Digital this week about the possibility of President Trump abolishing the Department of Education.
Source: Fox News
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The Ed Department Is Coming For Diversity | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
The threat to inclusivity is more real than ever — and DEI is far from the only thing in danger.
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Macron calls Putin an ‘imperialist’ after Russian president’s Napoleon comments
French President Emmanuel Macron branded his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin an “imperialist” who was trying to “rewrite history” after Putin compared Macron’s proposal to extend France’s nuclear…
Source: France 24
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Trump signs executive order yanking security clearances of lawyers from Perkins Coie
Trump says he’s suspending security clearances of lawyers at Perkins Coie, which was involved in launching oppo research during the 2016 campaign into any ties between Trump and Russia.
Source: CBS News
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China slams Trump’s ‘return to the law of the jungle’ | CNN
China’s top diplomat didn’t name the United States directly when warning against the return of the “law of the jungle” at a news conference in Beijing, but his meaning was crystal clear.
Source: CNN
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory
The Trump administration seems to be doubling down on tariffs, even as it acknowledges — and dismisses — the repercussions of such levies.
Source: CNBC
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Doncic and James power Lakers to another win as Curry shines
Star duo Luka Doncic and LeBron James combine again as the LA Lakers extend their winning streak to eight games
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South Korea court cancels President Yoon’s detention as insurrection case continues
Ahead of his potential release, police and supporters of the impeached president were seen gathering around the presidential residence in Seoul
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China slams ‘two-faced’ Donald Trump as export growth slows
Beijing’s foreign minister Wang Yi criticises US president over increasingly hostile trade relations
Source: Financial Times
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Women in Afghanistan: Spend a day with those living under Taliban rule
The BBC is spending the day with women across Afghanistan to understand what their lives look like under the Taliban government.
Source: BBC
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Nelson traded to Avalanche by Islanders | NHL.com
Forward has 43 points this season; New York receives Kylington, Ritchie, 2 draft picks
Source: NHL
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South Korean Court Orders Impeached President’s Release From Jail
Yoon Suk Yeol, who is being tried on insurrection charges over his imposition of martial law last year, was not immediately freed, pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.
Source: The New York Times
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Slender Man stabber to be released despite concerned pleas
Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser will be released from a psychiatric facility despite new concerns about her behavior while institutionalized.
Source: Mail Online
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Europe scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to know | CNN
European leaders have vowed to rearm the continent at historic emergency talks held after the United States threatened to rip up 80 years of security guarantees over the trajectory of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Source: CNN
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Bulk of big Broadcom customers sign for VMware private cloud
Now working with seven hyperscalers for custom AI silicon. Not working on acquiring bits of Intel
Source: The Register
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After Curry’s highlight heave in a 40-point game, Green says the ‘NBA is lucky’ to watch the showman
Perhaps only Stephen Curry could describe his basket as the first half was ending as a “rhythm shot.”
Source: AP News
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China’s foreign minister criticizes US tariffs and accuses the country of ‘meeting good with evil’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China will continue to retaliate to the United States’ “arbitrary tariffs” and accused Washington of “meeting good with evil” in a press conference Friday on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session.
Source: AP News
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Working women in the US and the new corporate culture
Underlying trends will make it hard for politics to halt the feminisation of work
Source: Financial Times
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Surviving roommate in house where Idaho college students were slain was ‘freaking out,’ texts show
One of the survivors told the other surviving roommate that no one was answering calls and that they were really confused.
Source: AP News
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Cryptocurrency Fort Knox: Trump creates US bitcoin reserve
Bitcoin in the Reserve will come from assets seized in court proceedings. An administration official said the U.S. has an estimated 200,000 Bitcoin.
Source: USA TODAY
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NHL trade deadline 2025 live updates: Rumors, news and analysis of every deal
Teams across the NHL are running out of time to make deals ahead of Friday’s looming trade deadline.
Source: The New York Times
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Bitcoin reserve: Why did Trump just order US to set up a crypto stockpile
The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.
Source: BBC
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Stephen Curry makes one of the wildest shots of his career in 40-point night as Warriors win again
The Warriors, and Stephen Curry, have been red-hot since trading for Jimmy Butler.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Retired Olympian Accused of Running an International Drug Network and Ordering Murders Added to FBI’s Most Wanted List
Retired Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding has been added to the FBI’s ten most wanted fugitives list for allegedly running a transnational drug trafficking network and orchestrating multiple murders and attempted murders, the FBI said.
Source: Peoplemag
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SpaceX loses another Starship in latest launch, with debris seen streaking across
SpaceX said it lost contact with its massive Starship rocket during its highly anticipated test launch on Thursday evening.
Source: ABC News
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Elbows up: How Canadians are fighting back against Trump’s tariffs | CNN
Replacing California tomatoes for Italian tomatoes. Ohio-made pepperoni for meats produced in Ontario and Quebec. Coca Cola for sparkling water, sweetened with Canadian maple syrup.
Source: CNN
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Will Trump’s pause on U.S. intel and weapons for Ukraine bring Zelenskyy and Putin closer to peace, or further away?
As Russia bombs Ukraine and Trump pushes Zelenskyy for a “better deal,” what will it take to end the war Vladimir Putin started?
Source: CBS News
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Judge blocks Trump administration federal funding freeze in response to Oregon lawsuit
The order comes after Oregon and other states filed two motions requesting further enforcement.
Source: Yahoo
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Pakistan plays the Sharifullah Trump card
Pakistan captured and extradited Sharifullah, the mastermind behind the August 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing, to the US. This move strengthens its counter-terrorism credentials. The UNSC acknowledged the sustained threat from ISKP, while Pakistan seeks US support, emphasizing its role as a terrorism victim.
Source: The Economic Times
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SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time | CNN
SpaceX pulled off the rocket booster catch maneuver during its eighth test flight but the Starship spacecraft exploded over the Caribbean, according to reports from residents.
Source: CNN
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Stock futures rise after Thursday’s big sell-off; key jobs report looms: Live updates
The major averages resumed their sell-off on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite slumping into correction territory.
Source: CNBC
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Why Do Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department?
President Trump’s fixation reinvigorated the debate over the role of the federal government in education, and created a powerful point of unity between the factions of his party.
Source: The New York Times
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Medical plane’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash
The National Transportation Safety Board says a cockpit voice recorder was not working on a medical transport plane that crashed in Philadelphia in January and likely had not been working for several years.
Source: AP News
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Walgreens is going private in an up to $24 billion deal | CNN Business
Walgreens Boots Alliance is being taken private in a deal valued up to $23.7 billion, following a largely disastrous run on the public markets where its market cap has lost billions and more than 10% of its locations have closed.
Source: CNN
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22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Source: AOL.com
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Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve
Under Trump’s new order, the U.S. government will retain the estimated 200,000 bitcoin it’s already seized in criminal and civil proceedings, , according to Trump’s “crypto czar” David Sacks.
Source: AP News
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Car found in Columbia River could be tied to family missing since 1958
The Martin family disappeared in December 1958, after telling friends and family they were looking for Christmas greenery in the Columbia River Gorge.
Source: opb
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California schools and families hurt by trans athlete participation denounce Newsom for enabling a crisis
Schools and families affected by California’s transgender athlete inclusion policies spoke out in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent comments.
Source: Fox News
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European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine | CNN
European leaders agreed to surge defense spending and voiced near-unanimous support for Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, as the continent attempts once again to grasp control of negotiations over the war in Ukraine.
Source: CNN
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Trump’s push to fire federal workers and slash spending hits roadblocks in the courts
President Trump said Thursday that Elon Musk will now need to consult with Cabinet secretaries before firing more federal workers. Trump’s announcement was made after a meeting with Musk and his Cabinet. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest on government layoffs and the court challenges surrounding them.
Source: PBS.org
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State Department revokes first visa of foreign student linked to ‘Hamas-supporting disruptions’
The State Department has revoked the visa of a foreign student cited for criminal behavior while supporting Hamas, officials told Fox News.
Source: Fox News
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Second death reported in growing measles outbreak
The death of a New Mexico adult comes after a 6-year-old died of the disease in Texas last week.
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New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat in U.K. After His Remarks on Trump
The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.
Source: The New York Times
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SBF’s crisis manager quit after the crypto scammer’s surprise Tucker Carlson interview
The crisis PR manager told Business Insider he wasn’t aware Bankman-Fried arranged a jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson.
Source: Business Insider
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Experts and recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers
Authorities in Alaska say they will attempt Thursday to reach the site of an avalanche that trapped three skiers earlier this week.
Source: AP News
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Prince Harry charity got USAID in country Trump targeted
Prince Harry’s charity commemorating Princess Diana had USAID money from a $51m pot to spend in a country Donald Trump mocked.
Source: Newsweek
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Adnan Syed Sentenced to Time Served in Former Girlfriend’s 2000 Murder, Will Not Go Back to Prison
Adnan Syed will not be going back to prison for the 2000 murder of his former girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, a Maryland judge ruled on Thursday, March 6.
Source: Peoplemag
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Judge reduces Adnan Syed’s sentence, allowing him to stay out of prison
The judge wrote that the subject of the ‘Serial’ podcast was “not a danger to the public and that the interests of justice will be better served by a reduced sentence.”
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Newsom says allowing trans athletes in women’s sports is ‘deeply unfair’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender who has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, broke with his party on trans athletes.
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Trump is not a king, judge says in reinstating fired federal labor board member
In case that could define limits of Trump’s presidential power, federal judge reinstates labor agency member, warning of damage if Trump continues to rule like a king.
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Justice Department drops Biden-era challenge to Idaho abortion law
The Trump administration moved to dismiss a lawsuit against the state of Idaho seeking to allow abortions in medical emergencies. Idaho is one of 12 states with a near-total abortion ban. The Biden administration sued Idaho arguing that federal law requires doctors to perform an abortion if a patient’s life is at risk. Mary Ziegler of U.C. Davis School of Law, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
Source: PBS.org
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‘I’m Freaking Out’: New Texts Detail Key Minutes of Idaho Murders
Newly released messages reveal that two roommates in the home where four college students were murdered were alarmed by a masked person in the house that night.
Source: The New York Times
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Walgreens Will Sell to Private Equity Firm in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge allows plans to release Slender Man attacker from psychiatric hospital to go forward
Bohren was set to review the plan at a Feb. 28 hearing but prosecutors never presented it to him, instead asking him at the hearing to revoke her release.
Source: WLUK
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Hunter Biden Says He’s Broke Because Nobody Wants to Buy His Art | National Review
In a legal filing, Biden disclosed that his income has decreased significantly because sales of his art and his memoir have dried up.
Source: National Review
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‘Slender Man’ stabbing assailant Morgan Geyser’s release allowed to continue
‘Slender Man’ stabbing assailant Morgan Geyser’s release allowed to continue a judge ruled on Thursday.
Source: ABC News
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West Virginia Senate passes bills regarding transgender children
The West Virginia Senate passed bills Thursday prohibiting use of hormone therapies for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria and requiring school staff to inform parents when a student seeks transgender preferences. The Senate passed Senate Bill 154, prohibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools, in a 33-1 vote Thursday afternoon, followed by a […]
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Should You Get a Measles Vaccine Booster?
As cases rise in some places, a Yale Medicine specialist offers answers.
Source: Yale Medicine
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On the eve of Women Int’l Day: Rural and project women, the two separate worlds
The struggle of women in Afghanistan has two different faces; one in conference halls, international media, reports by human rights organizations, and development projects, and the other in the silent back alleys of villages, behind mud walls, among dried-up fields, and houses that are not shelters for women but prisons of tradition and oppression. On […]
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Trump appeals order reinstating fired NLRB member, judge tells him ‘president is not a king’
Gwynne Wilcox was the first National Labor Relations Board member ever fired. A judge said Trump does not have the power to fire board members ‘at will.’
Source: CNBC
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Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles
The patient tested positive for the infection, but state health officials could not confirm that it was the cause of death.
Source: The New York Times
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Cockpit voice recorder from deadly Philly plane crash never recorded audio: NTSB, says
The cockpit voice recorder -- or black box -- recovered from the deadly Philly plane crash never recorded the flight, the NTSB revealed.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia
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Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he’s not to blame for federal firings
Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he’s not to blame for the firings of thousands of federal workers as he pushes to downsize the government.
Source: AP News
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Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear
After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.
Source: The New York Times
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Canada’s tariffs to remain despite Trump postponing tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month
Canadian government officials say Canada’s initial retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. will remain in place for now despite President Donald Trump postponing 25% tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month.
Source: AP News
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Bryan Kohberger case: Idaho court releases surviving roommates’ text messages from night of student murders
Text messages between two surviving roommates of four university students killed in a home invasion stabbing have been revealed for the first time.
Source: Fox News
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Gavin Newsom Splits With Democrats on Transgender Athletes: ‘It’s Deeply Unfair’
The remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential White House hopeful, were an extraordinary break from fellow Democrats and signaled a newly defensive position on the issue.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction | CNN
Adnan Syed will remain free despite his conviction for the 1999 murder of his high school ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, a Maryland judge ruled.
Source: CNN
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Federal judge orders release of withheld funding as Colorado leaders decry “real pain” of holdups
A new court order for the Trump administration to release federal funding Thursday was the latest mandating the undoing of a sudden halt in spending that has plunged Colorado’s industries, in…
Source: The Denver Post
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Hamas treatment of hostages ‘intolerable,’ Trump envoy says
Hamas’ treatment of the hostages it has been holding in captivity in the Gaza Strip is “intolerable,” U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said.
Source: Fox News
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See How Butterfly Numbers Are Dropping Near You
Populations are falling in the United States, a new study has found. Look up what’s happening in your area.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie
The order against the firm, which did work for Democrats during the 2016 campaign, represents an escalation of efforts to punish groups the president sees as aiding his enemies.
Source: The New York Times
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Analysis | Trump signals pullbacks on two major fronts
Political gravity does apply to Trump after all, it seems.
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Inside U.S. spy agencies, workers fear a cataclysmic Trump cull
Firings and mass disruptions at the CIA could harm intelligence collection on foreign threats and future recruiting, current and former officials say.
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He Gave a Name to What Many Christians Feel
And the feeling isn’t good. Aaron Renn has gained a following by warning that the U.S. is currently a “negative world” for Christianity.
Source: The New York Times
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Zelenskyy attends emergency Europe summit amid pressure from US, Russia
“Europe faces a clear and present danger,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post to X as Zelenskyy arrived.
Source: ABC News
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Marshals Escort DOGE Team Into African Aid Agency
A day earlier, U.S. African Development Foundation workers had refused entry to Department of Government Efficiency workers and the State Department official in charge of foreign aid.
Source: The New York Times
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Zelensky hopes for ‘meaningful’ US-Ukraine talks next week
The talks in Saudi Arabia come as both sides seek to heal a rift after presidents Zelensky and Trump clashed in public.
Source: BBC
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With Trump’s Tariff Reprieve, Mexico and Canada, Still Wary, Breathe Easier
President Trump delayed tariffs for both countries after Mexico’s leader presented her security successes, and after U.S. markets fell and business leaders urged the White House to change course.
Source: The New York Times
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Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.
Source: The New York Times
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GOP senators tell Musk DOGE actions will require their votes
Republican senators told tech billionaire Elon Musk at a closed-door meeting Wednesday that his aggressive moves to shrink the federal government will need a vote on Capitol Hill, sending a clear m…
Source: The Hill
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Pro-Palestinian protests break out at Columbia and Barnard College, day after 9 arrested
A strong and determined group of protestors chanted for a “free Palestine,” and against an NYPD presence on campus Thursday afternoon.
Source: ABC7 New York
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Pamela Bach, ‘Baywatch’ Actress and David Hasselhoff’s Ex Wife, Dies by Suicide at 62
Pamela Bach, who was married to David Hasselhoff for 17 years and shares two daughters with him, was found dead in her L.A. home of a suicide on March 5.
Source: Peoplemag
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As Trump Weighs Deportation, Some Republicans Say Ukrainian Refugees Should Remain in U.S.
“I want to keep these people here,” Sen. Lindsey Graham told NOTUS.
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Trump’s pick to lead FDA tells senators he’d look into food, abortion pill, vaccine advisers | CNN
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Food and Drug Administration told senators in a tense confirmation hearing Thursday that, if confirmed as FDA commissioner, he plans to evaluate school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone and agency advisory committees.
Source: CNN
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Medical Plane That Crashed in Philadelphia Lacked Cockpit Recorder
Federal investigators announced that a key piece of machinery appeared to have stopped working years before a crash that killed seven people.
Source: The New York Times
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S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: AI Stocks Fall After Soft Outlook From Marvell Technology
The S&P 500 dropped 1.8% on Thursday, March 6, 2025, as investors reacted to the back-and-forth around U.S. trade policies and awaited Friday’s jobs report.
Source: Investopedia
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Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death, NMDOH confirms
New Mexico health officials confirmed a Lea County resident, who was unvaccinated, tested positive for measles after they died.
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A timeline of Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Tariffs issued this week upended U.S. trade relationships and roiled markets.
Source: ABC News
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Lawsuit seeks to block Trump administration’s anti-DEI in education order
The ACLU and the NEA sued the U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday for telling school officials to axe DEI programming and initiatives.
Source: USA TODAY
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Heroic passengers stop disguised teen who boarded flight with shotgun
Several heroic passengers were able to detain a 17-year-old boy who allegedly dressed as a maintenance worker to board a Jetstar flight at an Australian airport with a shotgun and ammunition, polic…
Source: New York Post
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Following pardon, Hunter Biden is mired in debt and without a permanent home, court filing says
Hunter Biden may have his freedom, but the son of former President Joe Biden now finds himself mired in debt and without a permanent home, according to a court filing.
Source: ABC News
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Judge Blocks Trump From Firing Labor Board Member: Here’s Where Trump And Musk Are Winning—And Losing—In Court
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed challenging the Trump administration’s policies.
Source: Forbes
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US stocks slide and Nasdaq enters correction as chaos over Trump’s tariffs intensifies | CNN Business
The rocky week on Wall Street continued on Thursday as investors grappled with further uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Source: CNN
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$10M reward offered for arrest of former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord
Ryan Wedding, 43, a Canadian national, has also been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office revealed Thursday.
Source: ABC News
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Trump envoy says Ukrainians ‘brought it on themselves’ after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing
Ukraine was given “fair warning” by the White House before President Donald Trump this week ordered a pause on U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Source: AP News
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Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines
At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump and Johnson Push a Stopgap Spending Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Republicans are pitching the strategy as a way of avoiding a politically damaging shutdown fight while giving President Trump more power to go around Congress and set funding levels himself.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump FDA nominee turns vaccine question on Dem, recalling controversial Biden decision
Dr. Marty Makary, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Food and Drug Administration, pointed out the Biden administration’s decision to skip key committee meetings when authorizing vaccines in response to a top Democrat’s question.
Source: Fox News
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Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Forward Reilly Smith from New York Rangers | Vegas Golden Knights
Smith returns to Vegas where he spent six seasons, won Stanley Cup in 2023
Source: NHL
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FBI offers $10M reward for Canadian ex-Olympian accused of running drug empire, ordering murders
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is a most wanted fugitive in the U.S. after being accused of running a drug trafficking network from Mexico to Canada.
Source: Yahoo
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David Hasselhoff’s Ex-Wife Pamela Bach Dead at 62
David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, has died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.
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After Announcing His Death Earlier This Week, Dolly Parton Issued A New Statement On Her Husband Carl Thomas Dean And Their 60+ Years Together
“He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that.”
Source: Yahoo
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Trump orders call to expand timber production. What does it mean for Oregon?
Trump’s orders calling for expanding timber production on federal lands appear poised to kick off a new chapter in how Oregon’s forests are managed.
Source: Statesman Journal
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Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives | Federal Bureau of Investigation
Former Olympic snowboarder and Canadian national, Ryan Wedding, 43, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Minnesota radio station owner among three skiers buried in Alaska avalanche
Authorities said they believe that David Linder, 39, and the two other skiers, identified as Charles Eppard, 39, of Montana, and Jeremy Leif, 38, of Minnesota, are buried under more than 30 feet of snow. It happened after a helicopter delivered the skiers to a backcountry peak in the Chugach Mountains.
Source: MPR News
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‘Prepare for disruption’: Alabama leader warns of Department of Education closure
Alabama schools and colleges receive billions in revenue from federal grants and contracts.
Source: al
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Government Watchdog Ends Fight to Keep His Job After Trump Firing
Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, has been a critical figure scrutinizing the recent mass firings of federal workers.
Source: The New York Times
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Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62
The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62.The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office reports that she died Wednesday and determined her death was a suicide.
Source: AP News
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Entitlements: DOGE goes after Social Security
Elon Musk is pushing false claims about Social Security fraud
Source: theweek
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants
Grant funding with a total value of at least $148 million at stake for California programs that address state’s ongoing teacher shortage LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs.
Source: State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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Three Things to Know: Lakers vs. Knicks, March 6, 2025
The Lakers (39-21) are ready to host the New York Knicks (40-21) for the only time this season on Thursday evening at Crypto.com Arena. The game tips at 7:00 p.m. on TNT.
Source: beIN SPORTS
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Gene found to link obesity risk in labradors and humans
Scientists have found a genetic cause of many labradors’ - and some people’s - tendency to overeat.
Source: BBC
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Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them
The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures
Source: The Conversation
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What to know about the Idaho emergency abortion case dropped by the Trump administration
President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon the legal fight signals how the Republican administration plans on interpreting federal law designed to protect urgent care when up against states’ abortion bans.
Source: PBS.org
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White House Has Absolutely Unhinged Response To Judicial Threats - Above the Law
This is not a normal reaction.
Source: Above the Law
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House Censures Al Green for Heckling Trump During Speech to Congress
Ten members of his party joined Republicans in voting to officially condemn the Texas Democrat after he was ejected from the president’s address to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Green voted “present.”
Source: The New York Times
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‘I’m Heartbroken’: California Scientists Left Adrift by Mass Federal Layoffs at NOAA | KQED
The Trump administration’s mass firings within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have hit the Bay Area’s National Weather Service office and fisheries in California.
Source: KQED
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Attorneys file class action appeals to federal board for thousands of workers Trump fired
Attorneys are filing class action appeals to a federal board for thousands of workers fired by President Donald Trump.
Source: AP News
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US talks with Hamas said to hit snag after media leak; PM unhappy they’re taking place
Negotiations largely focused on securing release of hostages with American citizenship, but US has also reportedly proposed 60-day ceasefire in exchange for release of 10 hostages
Source: The Times of Israel
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Here’s what you should know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on South Dakota
The tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China by President Donald Trump could have far-reaching consequences for consumers in South Dakota.
Source: Argus Leader
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Universities that anticipate funding losses from Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts are yanking back admissions offers to Gen Z grads
Universities like the University of Pennsylvania are cutting back on graduate admissions programs in preparation of federal funding decreases.
Source: Fortune
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‘Entirely avoidable’: Stand Up For Science to rally in Tallahassee against federal attacks
“Everyone has a responsibility to stand up for science since science impacts everyone,” said Jane Benoit, a 27-year-old FSU graduate student.
Source: Tallahassee Democrat
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SCOOP: Dems who derailed Al Green censure could be stripped of House committee roles
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., said he intends to force a vote on a resolution to strip Democrats who derailed House floor proceedings from their committees.
Source: Fox News
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C.I.A. Begins Firing Recently Hired Officers
Some newer employees have been summoned to an off-site location and asked to surrender their credentials.
Source: The New York Times
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Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in November election seek damages
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Source: AP News
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RFK Jr. Was Mountaineering in California as Measles Outbreak Worsened
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who went mountaineering over the weekend, has experts concerned over his handling of the West Texas measles outbreak.
Source: Rolling Stone
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Every way to bet on Alex Ovechkin’s goals record chase
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.
Source: ESPN
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New Zealand fires top diplomat in London for questioning Trump’s grasp of history during Ukraine chat
New Zealand sacked its High Commissioner to the U.K. Phil Goff after he wondered aloud whether President Trump “really understands” the history leading up to the second world war.
Source: CBS News
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Internet Rains All Over Influencer’s Parade After Pilot Hands Her Note Calling Her The ‘Most Beautiful Woman’
Influencer Steph Bohrer, who has a million followers on TikTok, shared a story about how a pilot had left her a note while she was sitting in the airport and had walked away.
Source: OutKick
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See moment Democrats sing and defy Johnson on House floor | CNN Politics
Ten Democrats joined with House Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. After the vote, Green led a group of Democrats to sing “We Shall Overcome” on the House floor.
Source: CNN
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Theaters Sue the N.E.A. Over Trump’s ‘Gender Ideology’ Order
The lawsuit seeks to block a new rule that requires groups applying for grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to agree not to promote “gender ideology.”
Source: The New York Times
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Spring Breakout rosters revealed: Schedule, prospects, how to watch and what else to know about 2025 showcase
This year’s Spring Breakout games will be held from March 13-16
Source: CBSSports.com
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Rays Spring Breakout roster announced
Carson Williams headlines an exciting group of Rays prospects
Source: DRaysBay
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Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department | CNN Politics
The president could sign the order as early as Thursday. He would need support from Congress to get it done.
Source: CNN
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Second federal judge extends block preventing the Trump administration from freezing funding
Attorneys general in New York and Rhode Island are backing a federal judge’s decision to extend a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.
Source: AP News
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Ovechkin launches ‘The GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer’ | NHL.com
Capitals star partners with V Foundation to raise funds for cancer research as he approaches NHL goals record
Source: NHL
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We texted 1,000 Americans about Trump’s tariffs. This is how they responded.
A majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
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Elon Musk Suddenly Doesn’t Want Credit for Disastrous DOGE Cuts
Musk is warning Republicans to stop blaming DOGE for the cuts.
Source: Yahoo
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Commerce Dept. revamping broadband program after ‘woke’ Biden-era mandates | StateScoop
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he’s “ripping out” the “pointless requirements” inserted by former President Joe Biden into the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.
Source: StateScoop
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Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump’s speech
The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.
Source: FOX 26 Houston
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House will vote on censure for Rep. Al Green after Trump speech protest | CNN Politics
The US House is expected to vote Thursday morning to censure Democratic Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress earlier this week.
Source: CNN
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‘Like a battle field’: See South Korean city after jets accidentally drop bombs on homes | CNN
South Korean fighter jets accidentally bombed homes during a live-fire drill with US forces, injuring more than a dozen people. South Korea’s defense ministry says initial findings indicate the accident was caused by a pilot inputting incorrect bombing coordinates.
Source: CNN
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Trump Escalates Revenge on Zelenskiy With Vicious Plan for Refugees
Donald Trump continues to punish Ukraine.
Source: Yahoo
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Romania is caught between Putin, Trump and Europe
Banning a pro-Russian candidate would anger America’s MAGA crowd
Source: The Economist
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Trump’s Canadian tariffs include lumber. He is pushing to cut down American trees instead. | CNN
President Donald Trump is promising to unleash the US timber industry by allowing companies to raze swaths of federally protected national forests.
Source: CNN
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Trump may revoke legal status for 240,000 Ukrainian refugees, clearing way for deportations
A White House spokesperson denied that a decision has already been made
Source: Salon.com
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Top New Zealand diplomat fired for what he said about Trump
New Zealand’s top diplomat to the UK, Phil Goff, was fired after making seemingly disparaging comments about President Donald Trump during an event in London.
Source: Fox News
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After Trump threat, Hamas refuses to release more hostages without phase 2 ceasefire deal
Hamas ignored President Donald Trump’s “last warning” to release the remaining Israeli hostages, saying it will only free them under a lasting ceasefire deal.
Source: Fox News
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Federal appeals court sides with Trump on firing head of watchdog agency
President Trump got a victory in federal appeals court Wednesday when a judge cleared the way for him to fire Hampton Dellinger.
Source: Fox News
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Inside the perfect storm of the deadly measles outbreak in Texas | CNN
Gaines County is a vast, flat expanse far in the west of Texas: more than 1,500 square miles of sparsely populated farmland. And right now, this is the epicenter of a measles outbreak the likes of which this state hasn’t seen in more than 30 years. Many here say the Mennonites, a tight-knit Anabaptist community that works much of this land, are at the root of the outbreak’s lightning spread.
Source: CNN
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Donald Trump’s cuts to USAID will hurt Asia, too
Even less aid-dependent countries, such as India, will be affected
Source: The Economist
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South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during training exercise, injuring multiple people
A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during a training exercise Thursday, injuring more than a dozen people, according to local news reports.
Source: Fox News
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It is not the economic impact of tariffs that is most worrying
What are the lessons of the 1930s?
Source: The Economist
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Lesotho minister calls Trump ‘insulting’ for saying nobody has heard of country
While listing countries where the US has cut foreign spending, Donald Trump singled out Lesotho as a place “nobody has ever heard of” - drawing ire from the country’s government.
Source: Sky News
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Trump preparing executive order telling education secretary to dissolve Department of Education: Sources
President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.
Source: ABC News
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Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
Source: AP News
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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
Veterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration’s dramatic downsizing of government.
Source: AP News
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Seven injured after South Korea fighter jet accidentally drops bombs
Seven are injured after bombs were “abnormally” dropped by a fighter jet in a civilian district.
Source: BBC
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Sen. Schumer Holds News Conference on Trump’s EO To Dissolve Education Dept.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) leads a news conference with other Senate Democrats on President Trump’s executive order to dissolve the Education Department.
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Europe’s automakers caught up in Trump’s trade war
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada undercut automakers’ highly integrated supply chains.
Source: POLITICO
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Chargers release five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Joey Bosa after nine seasons
The Los Angeles Chargers have released pass rusher Joey Bosa, the team announced Wednesday night.
Source: NFL.com
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Republicans push Musk to let Congress vote on DOGE cuts | CNN Politics
Republicans pushed Elon Musk on Wednesday in a pair of private meetings to move his efforts to slash federal spending and the federal workforce through Congress, as lawmakers vie for a seat at the table in the sweeping effort to overhaul government.
Source: CNN
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Facing market pressure and GOP pushback, Trump delays auto tariffs | CNN Politics
When President Donald Trump declared in the House Chamber this week that executives at the nation’s top automakers were “so excited” about their prospects amid his new tariff regime, it did not entirely reflect the conversation he’d held with them earlier that day.
Source: CNN
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A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy
After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.
Source: The New York Times
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Chargers release Joey Bosa
Third pick in 2016 draft is a free agent.
Source: NBC Sports
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GOP must cut Medicaid or Medicare to achieve budget goals, CBO finds
The nonpartisan bookkeeper said there’s no other way to cut $1.5 trillion from the budget over the next decade.
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Scientists raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide
The U.S. government’s decision to stop sharing air quality data from embassies and consulates worldwide is worrying some local scientists and experts who say the data was vital for people to be aware of air quality and monitor their government’s progress in improving public health.
Source: AP News
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Measles epidemic in the US: Vaccine or cod liver oil, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leaves everyone free to choose
Known for his anti-vaccination stance, the new US Secretary of Health is facing his first challenge: Curbing the mainly Texas-based measles epidemic which has been encouraged by low vaccination coverage.
Source: Le Monde.fr
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Justice Department opens antisemitism investigation into University of California system
Pro-Palestinian encampments popped up on several University of California campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Source: CBS News
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Trump issues ‘last warning’, tells Hamas to free captives and leave Gaza
Threat comes as White House confirms direct talks with Hamas for first time since 1997.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.
Source: The New York Times
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‘Tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war’ — China says it’s ready to fight U.S. until the end
Beijing announced Tuesday additional tariffs as high as 15% on certain U.S. goods, starting from March 10 and a series of new export restrictions for designated U.S. entities.
Source: CNBC
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Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all hostages, as US holds direct talks with Hamas | CNN
US President Donald Trump issued what he said was a “last warning” to Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza immediately – in a move that came just hours after the White House confirmed it was negotiating directly with the militant group.
Source: CNN
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Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The Trump administration is dropping an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of the administration’s first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump’s second term began.
Source: AP News
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Gene Hackman and his wife’s deaths ‘could be a similar timeframe’: fire chief
Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya told Fox News Digital that Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s deaths could have been in a “similar timeframe” due to the state both bodies were in when they were discovered on Feb. 26.
Source: Fox News
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‘Why haven’t you apologized?’ A search for answers after on-track attack at state finals
As Tucker passed the racer on the inside from I.C. Norcom High School, she felt a blow to the back of her head.
Source: WSET
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Three heli-skiers die in massive avalanche near Girdwood
Tuesday’s slide measured more than a half-mile long with a debris pile estimated to be 40 to 100 feet deep, authorities said.
Source: Anchorage Daily News
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Appeals court allows Trump to remove head of federal watchdog agency for now | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court is allowing President Donald Trump to remove the head of a government watchdog agency while a legal challenge to his firing plays out.
Source: CNN
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Lesotho ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by mockery in Trump’s Congress speech, says foreign minister
Lejone Mpotjoane says behaviour is unexpected from head of state, after Trump claimed ‘nobody has ever heard of’ the country
Source: The Guardian
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LGBTQ+ student group files federal lawsuit against top administrators – The Battalion
The Queer Empowerment Council, or QEC, the student organization that hosts and organizes Draggieland, has filed a federal lawsuit against the nine members of th
Source: The Battalion
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DC mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
A spokesperson for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed to NBC Washington that the Black Lives Matter Plaza will be rennamed. There’s no timeline yet for the change.
Source: NBC4 Washington
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LA County files lawsuit against SoCal Edison over deadly Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Southern California Edison over the deadly Eaton Fire in the Altadena area northeast of LA.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
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Mayor Wu touted Boston’s safety, remained defiant during hourslong GOP-led hearing. Here’s how it unfolded. - The Boston Globe
Wu emerged from the marathon hearing largely unscathed, and managed to land a few hits in the face of aggressive questioning.
Source: BostonGlobe.com
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End Of An Era: Seahawks Release Tyler Lockett
The Seahawks parted ways with a franchise icon Wednesday, releasing Tyler Lockett after 10 memorable seasons in Seattle.
Source: Seahawks.com
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‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Run Over Trump’s Takeover
“We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center,” said its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Source: The New York Times
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DJ Daniel visits Trump in Oval Office following joint address honor: ‘One more thing I’ve got for ya’
DJ Daniel, the teen cancer survivor who was made an honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump, offered him a big hug during a visit to the Oval Office.
Source: Fox News
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Trump admin plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at Department of Veterans Affairs, memo says | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is planning to cut tens of thousands of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN.
Source: CNN
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International Women’s History Month 2025: How it started and why it’s so important
Find out the theme for International Women’s History Month 2025 and where the celebration first started.
Source: USA TODAY
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3 skiers buried in at least 40 feet of snow after massive Alaska avalanche
Alaska Wildlife Troopers said an avalanche buried three skiers under a blanket of snow between 40 and 100 feet deep in a small resort town.
Source: CBS News
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Judge issues preliminary injunction blocking Trump cuts to NIH research overhead payments
A federal judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from slashing NIH payments for research overhead
Source: STAT
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Devils’ Hughes lost for season following surgery
The Devils say Jack Hughes is expected to make a full recovery and be available for 2025 training camp after having season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday.
Source: ESPN
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Trump said childhood cancer rates have increased 40% since 1975. Here’s what the data shows
During an address to Congress on Tuesday night, Trump said childhood cancer rates have increase by 40%. Data shows there may be some context missing.
Source: ABC News
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Charles Davis 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: QBs Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart go 1-2-3!
In his first mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Charles Davis has three quarterbacks flying off the board in the first three picks! Plus, the Commanders grab another weapon for Jayden Daniels. Check out his full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com
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Greenland, Panama fiercely reject Trump’s ambitions in address to Congress
Greenland and Panama made clear to President Donald Trump that his ambitions in their countries are unwelcome after he against addressed them in a speech to Congress.
Source: Fox News
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Raiders sign DE Maxx Crosby to multi-year extension
Crosby was selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has totaled 364 tackles, 105 tackles for loss, 59.5 sacks, 23 passes defensed, nine forced fumbles and three fumble recovery over his first six NFL seasons.
Source: Las Vegas Raiders
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Jack Hughes out for season for Devils after shoulder surgery | NHL.com
New Jersey’s leading goal scorer expected to be ready for training camp
Source: NHL
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Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him
Party leaders opted for a soberly delivered, centrist counter to the president’s speech, but the dominant image of Democratic pushback was a liberal congressman waving his cane in protest.
Source: The New York Times
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Spokane astronaut Anne McClain set for Wednesday launch to International Space Station
In a week’s time, one of Spokane’s own has a date with the International Space Station.
Source: Spokesman
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Jack Hughes Undergoes Shoulder Surgery | INJURY UPDATE | New Jersey Devils
Hughes is expected to make a full recovery and be available for the start of the 2025 Devils Training Camp
Source: NHL
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‘Read this e-mail immediately’: CDC tells about 180 fired employees to come back to work
The nation’s top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work.
Source: AP News
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A Pathologist’s Theory on Deaths of Gene Hackman and Wife: ‘Broken Heart-Type Thing’ (Exclusive)
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy were found dead in their Santa Fe, N.M., home on Feb. 26.
Source: Peoplemag
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Gourde, Bjorkstrand to Bolts; Kraken get 2 No. 1s
The Lightning have acquired forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Kraken in exchange for a package that includes two future first-round picks.
Source: ESPN
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Republican, independent voters react positively to Trump declaring US ‘woke no longer’
During a dial test, a focus group of Republican and independent voters indicated they were highly supportive of President Donald Trump’s condemnation of woke beliefs.
Source: Fox News
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Texas A&M System Regents’ drag show ban facing federal free speech lawsuit
The Texas A&M Board of Regents’ decision to ban drag shows on system campuses is now facing a federal lawsuit.
Source: https://www.kbtx.com
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LA County and two cities sue SoCal Edison over damage from deadly Eaton Fire
The lawsuits allege that SCE’s equipment caused the fire that destroyed swaths of Altadena, prompting massive emergency response and ongoing cleanup costs.
Source: LAist
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Trump’s Decision to Halt Aid to Ukraine Could Reorder the Battlefield
Officials have suggested that the pause in weapons shipments and intelligence sharing could be relatively short-lived if Ukraine’s president bends to White House demands.
Source: The New York Times
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Red Wings complete three-team trade with Seattle and Tampa Bay | Detroit Red Wings
Detroit acquires conditional fourth-round pick in 2025 NHL entry draft
Source: NHL
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Pope calls parish in Gaza as his condition remains stable on Ash Wednesday - Vatican News
As his clinical condition remained stable with no new respiratory episodes, Pope Francis called the Catholic parish in Gaza and carried out several…
Source: Vatican News
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Idaho police recovered a 3-person mixture of DNA under Maddie Mogen’s fingernails
Idaho police found a three-person mixture of DNA under the fingernails of Madison Mogen’s left hand, according to court filings, but testing was inconclusive.
Source: Fox News
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Sylvester Turner, Congressman and Former Houston Mayor, Dies at 70
A former mayor of Houston, he was in attendance at the president’s speech on Tuesday night and was later taken to a hospital.
Source: The New York Times
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Sources: Eagles bring back Baun on $51M deal
The Eagles are re-signing LB Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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DC to remove Black Lives Matter mural after Republican lawmaker threatens funding cuts
The move comes as congressional Republicans threaten to revoke federal funding if the plaza is not repainted and renamed.
Source: USA TODAY
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3 Helicopter Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche, Officials Say
The group was traveling with guides from a commercial heli-skiing operation, which escorts backcountry skiers via helicopter to the tops of mountains that are otherwise inaccessible.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump said autism diagnoses are on the rise, and that’s true. But there’s more you need to know.
As autism becomes a more prevalent topic in today’s landscape, here’s what to know about autism spectrum disorder.
Source: USA TODAY
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Trump administration took down its list of hundreds of federal buildings targeted for potential sale
By Wednesday morning, the list was gone entirely.
Source: PBS.org
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US charges Chinese hackers who allegedly caused millions of dollars’ worth of damages | CNN Politics
US prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against a dozen Chinese nationals for allegedly hacking a range of US companies, government agencies and municipalities, in some cases for profit and causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage.
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Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire | CNN
Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it’s suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area.
Source: CNN
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Trump Officials Take Down List of Federal Properties for Possible Sale
The Trump administration originally identified more than 440 federal properties that could be sold, which included the headquarters of the F.B.I. and Justice Department.
Source: The New York Times
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Raiders make Crosby NFL’s highest-paid non-QB
DE Maxx Crosby has agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Raiders that makes him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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Lesotho: Nine things about the country Donald Trump says ‘nobody has ever heard of’
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
Source: BBC
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Justice Dept. Indicts 12 Chinese in Hacking Plot Against U.S. Targets
The suspects were charged as part of what U.S. officials called a “hackers for hire” system whose primary customer was the Chinese government.
Source: The New York Times
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Novo Nordisk goes direct to consumer with Wegovy. What it means for obesity rival Eli Lilly
Shares of Eli Lilly rose Wednesday despite its rival’s announcement.
Source: CNBC
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Seahawks release franchise-great WR Lockett
The Seahawks released wide receiver Tyler Lockett, an all-time franchise great, who has 8,594 receiving yards and 61 touchdowns in 10 seasons.
Source: ESPN
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LAWSUIT: LGBTQ student group sues to overturn Texas A&M’s unconstitutional drag ban
A public university can’t ban student expression just because its regents find it offensive.
Source: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
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Trump claims ‘shocking levels’ of fraud in Social Security. Here’s what we know.
President Trump said there were \
Source: USA TODAY
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Judge weighing whether to compel Trump administration to unfreeze FEMA funds
A federal judge is weighing whether to compel the Trump administration to unfreeze millions of dollars in previously allocated FEMA funds.
Source: ABC News
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Transgender athlete ban passes House with definitions of ‘male,’ ‘female’ - WyoFile
In an attempt to prevent invasive examinations to determine if an athlete is a woman or not, Rep. Jarvis tried and failed to amend the bill.
Source: WyoFile
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Greenland’s PM responds to Trump speech: “We don’t want to be Americans”
“We are not for sale and cannot simply be taken. Our future will be decided by us in Greenland,” Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said.
Source: CBS News
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Trump’s lawyers just made a $2 billion mistake
Trump’s attack on USAID hits a snag because of a stupid mistake by his legal team.
Source: Vox
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Boy reportedly abducted from Atlanta found 7 years later, 2 arrested
For over seven years, Abdul Aziz Khan whereabout have remained a mystery after his abduction in Atlanta. Now Colorado officials say they’ve found the missing teen and have two people in custody.
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta
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As industry frets licensing bottlenecks, NOAA reinstates top commercial space officials - Breaking Defense
Representatives of US remote sensing firms remain extremely nervous about possible roadblocks to future plans that require either new licenses or license modifications due to the personnel downsizing resulting from the efforts of Elon Musk’s DOGE team to chop the size of the federal bureaucracy.
Source: Breaking Defense
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CDC Firings Undermine Public Health Work Far Beyond Washington - KFF Health News
The Trump administration’s sudden firings have gutted training programs across the nation that bolstered state and local public health departments.
Source: KFF Health News
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NIH reels with fear, uncertainty about future of scientific research
The Trump administration’s orders have created more turmoil and damage at the National Institutes of Health than was previously known.
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Pope ‘rested well’ overnight and wakes up on Ash Wednesday, his 20th day in hospital
The pope “rested well” and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable and his prognosis remains reserved.
Source: ABC News
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Opinion | Zelensky Issues a Tacit Apology
Will Trump now take yes for an answer and lift his arms embargo on Kyiv?
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Trump tariffs live updates: Hope for a Canada compromise, while China says it’s ready to fight
Investors and business leaders are looking for any potential walk backs of recent tariff hikes.
Source: CNBC
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Abbey Gate terror suspect charged and extradited to the US
The U.S. has in custody a key figure in three major terror attacks, including the deadly August 2021 suicide bombing targeting U.S. soldiers at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan.
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‘Partisan and divisive’: House leadership disagrees on reception of Trump’s joint address
President Donald Trump addressed Congress and the nation Tuesday evening.
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Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color
Apple announced the new MacBook Air, featuring the M4 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and a lower starting price.
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Apple unveils new MacBook Air models with $100 price cut despite tariffs
The MacBook Air price cut comes as Apple’s U.S. pricing is closely watched by both Apple customers and investors in response to tariffs.
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China says it is ready for ‘any type of war’ with US
The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%.
Source: BBC
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Zelensky’s conciliatory letter to Trump suggests he’s run out of road
The Ukrainian leader’s climb-down on security guarantees may be because the US is the only place he can turn to, writes BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse.
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Kaplan’s trade deadline buzz: Latest on Rantanen, Marchand, other big moves
There have already been some impact moves ahead of Friday’s deadline, but big names remain in discussion. Here’s what we’re hearing around the league.
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Tariff trouble? Nebraska companies, farmers trapped in middle of brewing trade war - Flatwater Free Press
The Trump administration has now placed tariffs on the United States’ three biggest trading partners. They are retaliating. It’s starting to affect Nebraska businesses, who wonder: How big of an impact will it have?
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Novo Nordisk introduces NovoCare® Pharmacy, lowering cost of all doses of FDA-approved Wegovy® (semaglutide) to $499 per month and offering easy home delivery for cash-paying patients
NovoCare® Pharmacy provides direct-to-patient, convenient home shipments of all dose strengths of Wegovy® at a reduced cost of $499 per month for cash-paying…
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Instead of vaccines, RFK Jr. focuses on unconventional measles treatments, driving worries about misinformation | CNN
As a measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, the response from US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has leaned heavily on treatment with vitamin A, as well as “good results” from the use of the steroid budesonide, the antibiotic clarithromycin and cod liver oil.
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2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Tips Off Wednesday
2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Tips Off Wednesday
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NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-10 Launch, Docking - NASA
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station.
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City of Minneapolis declares Snow Emergency
Parking rules begin at 9 p.m. tonight
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Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding
The president said the new effort will focus on ways to “resurrect the American shipbuilding industry.”
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One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat
A dolphin weighing more than 900 pounds appeared to fall out of the sky before landing in a small fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand, shocking the three men on board.
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In Democratic response, Slotkin says Trump has no credible plan to lower grocery prices
The Michigan senator said his tariffs will raise the cost of cars and lumber.
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Trump Says Pakistan Captured Man Tied to Kabul Airport Attack
U.S. officials provided intelligence to Pakistan that led to the detention of Mohmmad Sharifullah, a leader of an Islamic State affiliate. The attack in 2021 killed 13 American soldiers and dozens of Afghans.
Source: The New York Times
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LeBron James becomes 1st player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points
LeBron James entered Tuesday night’s win over the Pelicans just a single point shy of the 50,000 mark.
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Trump shuts down worldwide air quality monitoring program
Air quality monitoring atop the U.S. embassy in Beijing led to increased collaboration on anti-pollution projects
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Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace and is ready to accept a minerals deal after White House blowup
President Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to him to say he appreciates U.S. support for his country in its war with Russia and is ready to sign a deal that could ensure future American support.
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Local Ukrainian Americans hopeful now that Zelenskyy ready to work for peace
There is a renewed sense of hope coming from Ukrainian Americans who said they once felt uncertain about the future just several days ago.
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Israel slams Egypt’s Gaza plan, Hamas welcomes call for elections
Arab leaders say the $53bn reconstruction plan would not displace Palestinians from Gaza, unlike Trump’s proposal.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Fact-checking Trump’s address to Congress | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump made numerous false claims in his Tuesday speech to a joint session of Congress. The falsehoods spanned a variety of topics, including the Department of Government Efficiency, inflation and immigration.
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Trump administration seeks to sell Kluczynski Federal Building, 10 others in Chicago
The list also includes several nearby buildings — including the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building at 77 W. Jackson Blvd.
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Trump reads letter from Zelensky during address to Congress | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump read out a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his address to a joint session of Congress in Washington.
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DEI explained: What is DEI and why is it so divisive? What you need to know.
Donald Trump has driven DEI to the forefront in the nation’s culture wars. But what does the president mean by DEI? We explain.
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Trump speech live updates: Trump touts immigration crackdown
The theme of Trump’s address to Congress will be “Renewal of the American Dream,” a White House official told ABC News.
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How much did your 401(k) lose this week? Trump tariffs bring stock declines
Tariffs often cause bad side effects such as higher prices and inflation, making your money worth less. Another big risk -- damage to Americans’ long-term retirement goals.
Source: KTVU FOX 2
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Trump orders massive forest clearings to curb US reliance on foreign timber
The U.S. has historically imported timber from China and Canada
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The Packers are the favorites to sign Davante Adams
Since the Jets were going to cut receiver Davante Adams before next Wednesday, they gave him a head start on the open market.
Source: NBC Sports
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Minnesota farmers fret about ‘chaos and uncertainty’ following latest Trump tariffs
Minnesota producers say they’re worried about the impact that tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico coupled with retaliatory tariffs could have on the agriculture industry.
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ANALYSIS | One day into tariff war, U.S. says de-escalation now possible | CBC News
Less than a day after firing the opening shot in a trade war, the Trump administration is now talking about de-escalation. “We’re probably gonna be announcing that tomorrow,” said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, after speaking by phone with a Canadian counterpart and the premier of Ontario.
Source: CBC
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How far will Trump’s embrace of Russia go? – podcast
The US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine. What does this mean for European security? Andrew Roth reports
Source: The Guardian
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Why Democratic women are wearing pink and white at tonight’s Trump speech
The change in color reflects a shift in how they’re thinking about opposing Trump in his second term.
Source: 19th News
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Here’s why congresswomen are wearing pink for Trump’s speech tonight
The Democratic Women’s Caucus has used the color of their outfits as a form of protest.
Source: CBS News
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State Department halts global monitoring of air pollution
The program had used sensors at more than 80 U.S. embassies and consulates to track air quality, mostly in places where such data was unavailable.
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Stock futures rise after Commerce Secretary Lutnick suggests possible compromise on Trump tariffs: Live updates
Late Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted that the U.S. might meet Canada and Mexico somewhere “in the middle” on tariffs.
Source: CNBC
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Officers charged in ‘Gladiator fights’ in youth detention centre
Prosecutors accuse some officers at the youth detention centre of acting as ‘referees’ as dozens of fights ensued.
Source: BBC
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Economists warn Tampa residents of price spikes from new tariffs
President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs target lots of everyday goods used by American consumers.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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Trump could scale back Canada, Mexico tariffs Wednesday, Lutnick says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a compromise with Canada and Mexico on Trump’s controversial tariffs will “probably” come “tomorrow.”
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Former Harris 2024 advisor sends warning to Democrats in audience for Trump speech: ‘Do not do dumb sh--’
Former Biden advisor and Kamala Harris 2024 senior advisor Ian Sams sent a warning to Democrats not to disrupt President Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday.
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How Retaliatory Tariffs by China, Canada and Mexico Could Harm American Farmers
Trade wars during President Trump’s first term slashed billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports. Farmers and trade groups expect an even bigger hit this time.
Source: The New York Times
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Lutnick: US could announce trade deal Wednesday with Mexico and Canada after imposing tariffs | CNN Business
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that President Donald Trump could announce a trade deal with Mexico and Canada as soon as tomorrow, just one day after the US imposed punishing tariffs on the two nations and sparked retaliatory levies.
Source: CNN
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Fired CDC Scientists Are Reinstated for Now
The fellows had been let go as part of the push to cut federal probationary employees that caused thousands of scientists from the C.D.C. and other agencies to lose their jobs.
Source: The New York Times
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Demonstrators across 50 states look to unify a disparate opposition to Trump and his sweeping agenda
As Donald Trump prepares to address a joint session of Congress, protest groups are gathering at parks, statehouses and other public grounds to assail his presidency as dangerous and un-American.
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President Trump’s speech to Congress, annotated and fact-checked
Read a line-by-line analysis of President Donald Trumps’s address to a joint session of Congress
Source: CNN
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Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, baffling and angering America’s biggest trading partners.
Source: The New York Times
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Government watchdog wants thousands of federal workers to be reinstated
A government watchdog wants more than 5,000 probationary employees to be reinstated at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.
Source: The New York Times
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Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers
A majority of the justices seemed to question Mexico’s claim that it could prove a direct chain linking arms manufacturers to drug cartel violence.
Source: The New York Times
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RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be effective.
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Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Made Rare Outing 5 Years Before His Death - E! Online
Dolly Patron’s ultra-private husband Carl Dean, who died March 3 at the age of 82, was last photographed in public over five years before his passing, marking his first public outing in four decades.
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More than 2 dozen Canadians charged in Vermont in ‘grandparent scam’ - VTDigger
Federal authorities say the defendants, who all hail from Quebec, defrauded victims in Vermont and over 40 other states out of more than $21 million.
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As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil
In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but did not mention vaccination.
Source: The New York Times
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U.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring Abroad
Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information.
Source: The New York Times
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Jets release wide receiver Davante Adams after no trade materializes
With no trade materializing, the New York Jets will release wide receiver Davante Adams, according to NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Source: NFL.com
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Supreme Court strikes down EPA rules on discharge of water pollution
The justices ruled that the agency cannot impose generic prohibitions against violating water quality standards.
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The Strategic Crypto Swindle
A bitcoin reserve would be a government-backed grift.
Source: The Atlantic
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Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
Source: The New York Times
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Democrats reject GOP funding strategy, stoking shutdown fears | CNN Politics
Democrats are rejecting House Republicans’ plan to pass a stopgap spending bill through the end of September, raising the s​​pecter of a government shutdown in President Donald Trump’s first 100 days and setting up a test of how far Democrats are willing to go to counter his administration.
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Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame | CNN
Israel’s Shin Bet security agency has said it “failed in its mission” to prevent Hamas’ October 7 attack by ignoring repeated warning signs.
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Germany’s CDU, SPD agree on major financial package – DW – 03/04/2025
Preliminary talks between Germany’s CDU and SPD have yielded an early result, with the parties agreeing on a special fund to boost defense spending, freed from the “debt brake.”
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Zelensky Offers Terms to Stop Fighting, Assuring U.S. That Ukraine Wants Peace
“We are working on all possible scenarios to protect Ukraine,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country was looking to European allies for support.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump Threatens Columbia With Millions in Cuts Over Antisemitism Claims
The university, the administration’s first big target in a campaign to root out what it called harassment on campus, could lose more than $50 million in funding.
Source: The New York Times
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Jets Release WR Davante Adams
In 11 Games With the Green & White, Veteran Wideout Had 7 TD Catches
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Trump wants to use the ‘God Squad’ to increase logging, but it must follow strict rules
President Donald Trump wants to increase logging in national forests and on public lands, including by bypassing endangered species protections.
Source: AP News
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Arab States Propose Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Plan
Trying to counter President Trump’s call to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders have begun to outline their own vision for Palestinians in the territory.
Source: The New York Times
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon announces plans for department’s ‘final’ mission
Secretary Linda McMahon has released what she calls the “final mission” for the Department of Education.
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Osa Odighizuwa reacts to contract extension with Cowboys: ‘It doesn’t feel real’
When Osa Odighizuwa got the nod as the Cowboys’ third-round pick in 2021, he had several goals in mind and, with the signing of his new deal, more are in reach for him.
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Why a Pathologist Thinks ‘Companion Suicide’ Is ‘Less Likely’ in Deaths of Gene Hackman and His Wife Betsy (Exclusive)
Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy were found dead in their Santa Fe, N.M., home on Feb. 26.
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Trump’s Most Inexplicable Decision Yet
The tariffs are real, and they are spectacularly foolish.
Source: The Atlantic
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2025 NFL free agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, contract info for all 32 teams
The grand reshuffling of NFL rosters is upon us. So ... who’s going where? NFL.com’s 2025 free agency tracker provides real-time team-by-team updates of all the key additions and trades in this frenzied period.
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Germans Agree to Borrow More for Military, in Sharp Response to Trump
The agreement between Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, and his potential coalition partners also includes big new infrastructure spending.
Source: The New York Times
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Pope Francis’ clinical condition stable, no new medical crises - Vatican News
Pope Francis did not experience any episodes of respiratory insufficiency or bronchospasm on Tuesday, and he remains alert, according to the Holy See…
Source: Vatican News
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After explosive town halls, Republicans rethink how to reach voters
House Republicans are rethinking how best to reach constituents after a series of combative town halls where protesters vented about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policies.
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Who’s Out There?: Wide Receivers
Here’s who is available for the Ravens in free agency.
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
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Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules
The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.
Source: The New York Times
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The Guests at Trump’s 2025 Speech to Congress
Democrats and Republicans have invited people to symbolize the costs and benefits of Trump’s agenda.
Source: Time
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30 LA County probation officers are accused of allowing ‘gladiator fights’ in juvenile hall
The state attorney general’s alleges that officers “allowed and, in some instances, encouraged” 69 fights among the youth. The 30 officers are charged with child abuse and endangerment.
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DOGE terminates lease on FDA quality lab in St. Louis and 29 other sites
DOGE says that it has terminated the leases of 30 FDA offices and buildings, including a 52,000 square-foot St. Louis-based lab that operates under the FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality.
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Supreme Court Rules the Clean Water Act Doesn’t Actually Require That Water Be Clean
Amy Coney Barrett was not having it.
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Exclusive-US, Ukraine now plan to sign minerals deal, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after a disastrous Oval Office meeting Friday in which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was dismissed from the building, four people familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. Trump had told his advisers that he wanted to announce the agreement in his address to Congress on Tuesday evening, three of the sources said, cautioning that the deal had yet to be signed and the situation could change.…
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Ferocious, wind-driven heavy snow on the way; blizzard conditions near Twin Cities
A potent March storm will bring wintry weather to much of Minnesota. The heaviest snowfall and wind will occur from the Twin Cities southward toward Rochester and Red Wing.
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ACC, FSU, Clemson reach revenue settlement
The ACC’s board of directors has agreed to a new revenue distribution model and a reduced exit fee should any member choose to leave the conference before 2036, putting an end to ongoing litigation between the league, Florida State and Clemson.
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Jets continue overhaul, release star WR Adams
The Jets released wide receiver Davante Adams as they embark on the post-Aaron Rodgers era.
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Blue Ghost Begins Surface Operations, Captures Descent Video, Sunrise - NASA
Shortly after landing on the Moon March 2, Firefly Aerospace and NASA teams kicked off surface operations for the science and technology instruments on the company’s Blue Ghost lunar lander. Firefly also captured the lunar sunrise and a video during descent and landing. All NASA instruments onboard continue to be healthy and several payloads have…
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Analyst: tariffs are a ‘black cloud’ over stock market | CNN Business
Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, says tariffs are never a good thing for Wall Street, but that investors need to take advantage of these periods to pick up the best tech stocks.
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Cowboys re-sign DT Osa Odighizuwa to four-year, $80 million contract
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year, $80 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Tuesday. The deal includes $58 million guaranteed, per Rapoport.
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Video shows juvenile detention officers standing by as teens fight each other | CNN
In a video obtained by the LA Times, several probation officers at a juvenile detention facility in Southern California can be seen standing by as teens fight each other. Thirty officers are facing charges including child endangerment and abuse, conspiracy, and battery, according to the the state’s attorney general office.
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Jon Stewart Says Elon Musk Flaked on Interview Offer: “You Know That’s Bulls**t”
‘The Daily Show’ host says the X kingpin backed down after he called his bluff.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protests
House Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging Republican lawmakers to skip town halls that have been rife with protesters.
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Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social post threatening funding cuts for ‘illegal protests’
Free speech on college campuses is a proud American tradition, and President Trump’s message this morning threatening punishment for protected speech is deeply chilling.
Source: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
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Cowboys, Odighizuwa reach 4-year, $80M deal
The Cowboys and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa reached agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract that includes $58 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
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‘Music to our ears’: Qualcomm CEO welcomes TSMC’s $100 billion investment to boost U.S. chipmaking
Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, said TSMC’s investment in U.S. chip manufacturing will be important for the economy.
Source: CNBC
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After Trump threats, Hong Kong firm says it will sell stake in Panama Canal ports
Trump threatened to take back the canal because of what he called Chinese influence. CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong company, is selling its control in a firm that ran two ports on the canal.
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Zelensky describes Oval Office meeting as ‘regrettable,’ says he is ready to negotiate peace | CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement Tuesday that his Oval Office meeting last week with US President Donald Trump “did not go the way it was supposed to,” describing it as regrettable and noting that Ukraine is ready to negotiate.
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BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison
An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.
Source: The New York Times
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Gene Hackman Friends Made Telling Admission About His Wife
Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman, who starred in movies like “Hoosiers” and “Crimson Tide,” was found dead in his New Mexico home last week. Hackman, who retired from acting after starring in “Welcome to…
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Clemson Football: Money Matters
The difference in payout for the school that ranks first in the ACC and 18th could be up to $20 million annually. And…
Source: Rivals.com - Clemson
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Farmers Fear More Pain From Trump’s Trade War
Already reeling, U.S. farmers say the new round of retaliatory tariffs will hurt business
Source: Time
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Jon Stewart responds to Elon Musk and weighs in on ‘disastrous’ Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
“The Daily Show” host used WWE superstar John Cena’s recent heel turn to explain the Oval Office meeting.
Source: Boston.com
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GOP rebels fire warning shot in shutdown showdown: No DOGE, no deal
Conservatives in Congress are urging GOP leadership in both chambers not to agree to limiting DOGE in a spending bill, as Democrats are asking for.
Source: Fox News
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Prices Of Fruits And Vegetables Within Days, Target CEO Warns
Mexico accounted for 77% of fresh vegetable imports to the U.S. in 2020, according to the USDA.
Source: Forbes
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Announce Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. on Sunday
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she plans to announce retaliatory tariff and non-tariff measures against the U.S. at a rally in Mexico City on Sunday. “I call on the people of Mexico to face this challenge together,” Sheinbaum said at her daily news conference. “We will continue to seek di
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Stocks fall in early trading as Trump tariffs take effect
The Trump administration’s long-promised tariffs took hold on Tuesday.
Source: ABC News
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Best Buy shares plunge as CEO warns price increases are ‘highly likely’ due to Trump tariffs
Best Buy beat Wall Street’s fourth-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as the company’s computing and phone sales increased.
Source: CNBC
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Who is Elissa Slotkin, the Democrat chosen to rebut Trump’s speech?
The Democrat is seen as a “rising star” after she won the Senate seat in Michigan, a state the party lost in the 2024 presidential race.
Source: BBC
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The lesson from Trump’s Ukrainian weapons freeze
And the grim choice facing Volodymyr Zelensky
Source: The Economist
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Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal
Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences
Source: The Guardian
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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean didn’t have a conventional marriage and she loved that | CNN
What Dolly Parton has said about her long marriage to Carl Dean.
Source: CNN
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West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
Measles has sickened nearly 150 mostly unvaccinated people in rural West Texas, and a school-age child has died.
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Melania Trump’s State of the Union guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley | CNN Politics
A teenage girl bullied with AI-generated deepfakes, the family of the firefighter killed during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the mother and sister of slain student Laken Riley are among those headed to the US Capitol Tuesday evening where President Donald Trump is set to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.
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DOGE terminates leases for federal offices in Wisconsin
The Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk is terminating leases for at least 16 federal offices in Wisconsin, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Ashland.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
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Family of Veronica Butler files wrongful death lawsuit against murder suspects
Butler and Jillian Kelley were found dead on April 14, 2024.
Source: https://www.kwch.com
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Slotkin looks to ‘level with’ American people as Democrats try to counter Trump address | CNN Politics
Newly elected Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver her party’s response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday, as Democrats work to define the party’s future following tough losses last fall.
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Scientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly mice
Genetically modified mice have traits geared towards cold tolerance, in step towards modifying elephants
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China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies
Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said that 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.
Source: The New York Times
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Jon Stewart agrees to Elon Musk’s condition for ‘Daily Show’ interview: ‘I am game’
Jon Stewart began his monologue Monday night by addressing Elon Musk’s terms for coming on Comedy Central’s flagship satirical news program.
Source: USA TODAY
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Mice experiment as step to create mammoth-like elephants
Experiments on mice could see hairy, genetically modified elephants living in the Arctic, a US company claims.
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MN weather: What to expect with morning rain, accumulating slushy snow Tuesday night
A damp Tuesday with occasional rain showers will transition into slushy accumulating snow by the evening.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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‘This is a catastrophe’: Ukraine reacts to US military aid pause
One Ukrainian politician urged Trump “not to play with these dangerous issues because we’re talking about lives”.
Source: BBC
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Target warns about consumer spending. It’s another sign of stress on America’s economy | CNN Business
Target said Tuesday that consumer confidence is declining, and it warned about the impact of tariffs. It’s the latest in a series of red flags about the health of US shoppers and the economy.
Source: CNN
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Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has stabilized enough after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen, rather than a ventilation mask.
Source: AP News
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California Supreme Court Issues Statement on February Bar Exam
The California Supreme Court has issued a statement on the “troubling reports of technical failures, delays, and other irregularities” in last week’s administration of the California Bar Examination.
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ACC, Clemson, and Florida State Settle Litigation
Charlotte, NC, Clemson, SC, and Tallahassee, FL – The ACC, Clemson University, and Florida State University announce today that they have resolved all ongoing legal disputes.
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Backdrop for Trump’s speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.
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Triple-threat storm bears down on central and southern US, disrupting Mardi Gras celebrations | CNN
More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm sweeps across the country, bringing the potential for blizzard conditions, tornadoes and fire weather.
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The state of the US economy, in 9 charts | CNN Business
President Donald Trump on Tuesday will address Congress for the first time in his second term, and he’ll do with an economy that’s continuing to chug along.
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EU chief unveils €800bn plan to ‘rearm’ Europe
‘We are ready to step up’ says Ursula von der Leyen after US suspends military aid to Ukraine
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Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China’s economy
China’s leaders are overseeing a spell of deflation, or falling prices, that contrasts with inflationary pressures prevailing elsewhere in the world.
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Tariff War Risks Sinking World Into New Great Depression, International Chamber of Commerce Warns
The world economy could face a downturn similar to the Great Depression of the 1930s unless the U.S. rows back on its plans to impose steep tariffs on imports, a senior official at the International Chamber of Commerce warned.
Source: WSJ
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Mexico urges US Supreme Court to let it sue American gunmakers over cartel violence | CNN Politics
As President Donald Trump pressures Mexico to address the flow of migrants and drugs heading north into the United States, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a major appeal about one thing that’s crossing the border toward Mexico: guns.
Source: CNN
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With education secretary confirmation, Hawaii teachers fear possible cuts to programs
As the U.S. Senate confirms former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as secretary of education, Hawaii educators say they’re afraid of looming changes and possible funding cuts.
Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com
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Why Dolly Parton and Late Husband Carl Dean Never Had Kids: ‘I Had Freedom’
Dolly Parton and her late husband Carl Dean had a simple reason for not bringing children into their nearly 60-year marriage.
Source: Peoplemag
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Sources: Vikes likely won’t franchise-tag Darnold
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise-tagged ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Source: ESPN
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Mikey Madison is Jewish — is ‘Anora’?
The Oscar-winning lead of Sean Baker’s “Anora” has a verifiable Jewish identity — her character, not so much.
Source: The Forward
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Tracking NFL free agency: Live updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor
We’re following NFL signings, trades and cuts for 2025 free agency. Players can begin to agree to deals on March 10, but free agency opens March 12.
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Jimmy Johnson retires from Fox Sports after being a face of its NFL coverage for most of 3 decades
Jimmy Johnson has announced his retirement from Fox Sports after being part of its NFL coverage for most of the network’s 31 years.
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Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Last Seen in Rare Tennessee Outing 5 Years Before His Death: See the Photos
Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean was last seen in photos during a rare outing in December 2019. The singer’s husband died five years later, on March 3, 2025, according to Parton’s Instagram Stories.
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, has died. The country music superstar says Dean died Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82.
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Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82
Dolly Parton’s husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, died on Monday, she announced on social media. He was 82. The couple was married for 60 years.
Source: Fox News
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Sheriff’s office makes error about Gene Hackman’s dog in initial death report
Authorities are still unraveling strange deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife. Equally puzzling were reports their German shepherd had died. He didn’t.
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Trump’s Address to Congress Might Include Some News, Including the Lifting of Sanctions on Russia
White House says the speech will expound upon his “accomplishments” in his first six weeks in office and “the president’s plan for peace around the globe,” but many Dems plan to skip the theatrics.
Source: Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost
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Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after fiery meeting with Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump has reportedly paused aid to Ukraine, following a contentious meeting with President Zelenskyy.
Source: Fox News
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Last-minute problems with SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship forces delay of latest test flight
Last-minute problems have delayed the latest launch of SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship. Monday evening’s countdown got down to the 40-second mark.
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James Dennehy, New York’s Top F.B.I. Agent, Forced Out After Defiant Email
James E. Dennehy had told agents to “dig in” in the face of the Trump administration’s culling of officials who investigated the Jan. 6 attack.
Source: The New York Times
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Updates to UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev
Changes To UFC 314, Scheduled For March 8 In Las Vegas
Source: UFC
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HHS, ED, and GSA Announce Additional Measures to End Anti-Semitic Harassment on College Campuses
HHS, ED, and GSA Announce Additional Measures to End Anti-Semitic Harassment on College Campuses in light of ongoing investigations for potential violations.
Source: HHS.gov
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Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
Source: The New York Times
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Senate bid to prevent boys from playing girls’ sports gets stuck on filibuster
The Senate failed to advance a bill to codify a Trump executive order and prevent biological males from playing in girls sports.
Source: Fox News
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President Trump Says He Will Take Greenland “One Way or the Other”
President Trump addresses the people of Greenland saying that the island is of national security significance to the U.S. and he will take it “one way or the other.”
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Education Department Shutdown May Be Imminent As McMahon Sends ‘Final Mission’ Memo
With the confirmation of Linda McMahon, Trump may be moving toward the imminent shutdown of the Education Department, imperiling student loan borrowers.
Source: Forbes
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Economic And Market Data Signal A Recession Is Coming
A slew of economic and market data is signaling that a Trumpcession is around the corner. Declining stock market and dollar values show investors’ displeasure.
Source: Forbes
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Meet the ‘woolly mouse’: why scientists doubt it’s a big step towards recreating mammoths
De-extinction company Colossal mixed mammoth and mouse mutations in a single strain to create a shaggy-haired rodent.
Source: Nature
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Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon’s offensive cyberoperations against Russia
The U.S. Cyber Command is pausing its offensive operations against Russia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the decision, which was confirmed Monday by a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations.
Source: AP News
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Head of FBI New York division forced to retire after telling agents he was prepared to ‘dig in’ | CNN Politics
The top special agent overseeing the FBI’s largest field office has been forced to retire, according to an email he sent to colleagues and obtained by CNN.
Source: CNN
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Man Pleads Guilty in Highland Park July 4 Parade Shooting
The guilty plea came just as his murder trial was about to start, for an attack in a Chicago suburb in 2022 that killed seven people.
Source: The New York Times
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Pope Francis had two episodes of ‘acute respiratory failure,’ says Vatican | CNN
Pope Francis experienced “two episodes of acute respiratory failure,” the Vatican said Monday.
Source: CNN
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Gnarly wintry storm ahead Tuesday night and Wednesday
A significant wintry storm peaks Tuesday night and Wednesday across our region.
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Analysis: The crypto president has some ideas for your tax dollars | CNN Politics
When President Donald Trump addresses the nation from Capitol Hill on Tuesday, he’ll get the first opportunityto sell Americans and Congress on his new proposal unveiled Sunday in a pair of social media posts more than an hour apart, that the US needs to create a strategic reserve of cryptocurrency.
Source: CNN
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Internal Memos: Senior USAID Leaders Warned Trump Appointees of Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths From Closing Agency
One million children will go untreated for severe malnutrition, up to 166,000 people will die from malaria and 200,000 more children will be paralyzed by polio over the next decade, the memos estimated. The programs were cut anyway.
Source: ProPublica
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Warren Buffett Rebukes Trump’s Tariffs Plan in CBS Interview: ‘Act of War’
The rebuke of President Trump’s tariff plans came just days before sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico were expected to go into effect.
Source: The New York Times
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At the Vanity Fair Oscar party, stars covet statues and selfies
The Vanity Fair Oscar party saw Hollywood A-listers fawning over Cynthia Erivo and Zoe Saldana, and Sean Baker and his “Anora” crew passing around their statues.
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Hegseth orders iconic Georgia base to revert to Fort Benning, but with a twist
Fort Moore, a Georgia U.S. Army installation, will revert back to its old name, Fort Benning, on the orders of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Source: Fox News
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2 dead, 25 injured after vehicle drives into crowd
Police in a statement warned of “traffic disruptions in the city center.”
Source: ABC News
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Dow tumbles 650 points as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday | CNN Business
US stocks slid Monday as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico to go into effect by the midnight deadline.
Source: CNN
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Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay
President Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.
Source: AP News
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Paddington Bear statue stolen from England town; 2 charged with criminal damage
Two 22-year-old men have been charged for allegedly stealing a Paddington Bear statue in Newbury, England on Sunday morning.
Source: USA TODAY
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Gazans Worry as Israeli Border Block Sends Food Prices Climbing
The halt on aid and commercial goods was intended to put pressure on Hamas, but it is already having a broader effect, Palestinians say.
Source: The New York Times
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Oil Prices Fall After OPEC Plus Affirms Plan to Raise Production
The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.
Source: The New York Times
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What we’re hearing about every NHL team heading into deadline week
With Friday’s 3 p.m. ET finish line coming into view, here’s how each NHL team is approaching trade-deadline week.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia, Reuters reports
The White House has directed the State and Treasury departments to compile a list of sanctions that could be lifted, according to sources. While internal government offices routinely prepare such options, the White House’s direct request signals a serious consideration of sanctions relief.
Source: The Kyiv Independent
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Where Jeff Bezos Went Wrong With The Washington Post
The billionaire handled his ownership admirably for more than a decade. But his courage failed him when he needed it most.
Source: The Atlantic
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Europeans move towards seizing €200bn of Russian assets
French discuss proposal for Kremlin to lose securities if it breaches a future ceasefire
Source: Financial Times
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2025 NFL combine: Grading performances of top 25 prospects in CBS Sports consensus rankings
Let’s hand out some grades for the top prospects at the combine
Source: CBSSports.com
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Trump-Zelensky: Would one-month Ukraine truce work?
BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale considers the idea suggested by the French president.
Source: BBC
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Opinion | The ‘Disgraceful Display’ in the Oval Office
Readers react to the heated meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky. Also: Donald Trump’s lies; money for lab scientists; The New Yorker at 100.
Source: The New York Times
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Coast-to-coast chaos of severe storms, flooding and blizzards to slam US this week. Here’s what to expect
A powerful storm system is sweeping across the U.S., bringing a dangerous mix of severe weather, including tornadoes, flooding, heavy snow and high winds, impacting millions from the West Coast to the East Coast.
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SS United States arrives in Alabama to be transformed into world’s largest artificial reef
After being docked in Philadelphia for nearly three decades, the SS United States -- once the world’s fastest ocean liner -- has arrived in Mobile, Al., ahead of schedule to be prepared to be turned into an artificial reef.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia
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Without US help, Zelenskyy has few options except to repair his relationship with the White House
Ukraine’s president has few options after last week’s astonishing Oval Office row with U.S. President Donald Trump, who berated the wartime leader.
Source: AP News
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US considers easing sanctions on Russia after Trump-Zelensky meltdown
US officials are expected to discuss the proposals with Russian representatives in the coming days, according to Reuters.
Source: Newsweek
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Legendary football coach to retire after 31 years with Fox Sports
Jimmy Johnson is the first head football coach to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl.
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Blizzard conditions expected from Great Plains to upper Midwest as winter storm will elevate wildfire risk in Southern states
The National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings in the Great Plains on Monday, as a system that will bring snow and high winds is expected to ramp up early Tuesday morning.
Source: Yahoo
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Lance Zierlein 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Tetairoa McMillan at 5; Shedeur Sanders, Will Johnson slide
In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein has two wide receivers coming off the board in the top five. Meanwhile, QB Shedeur Sanders and CB Will Johnson both slide into the 20s. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com
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Why Are European Stocks Beating the S&P 500 This Year?
So far this year, European equities have outperformed U.S. stocks by the widest margin since 2000 amid optimism about a stabilizing economy, and the prospect of increased fiscal stimulus and an end to war in Ukraine.
Source: Investopedia
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Hall of Famer Johnson retires from Fox Sports
Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports.
Source: ESPN
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2025 NFL mock draft 6.0: Post-combine update has top-10 shakeup and Omarion Hampton still sneaking into 1st round
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald spent last week at the 2025 NFL combine. Here’s their sixth mock draft of this year’s cycle.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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RFK Jr changes stance on measles outbreak as virus spreads
Kennedy previously called the outbreak “not unusual”, but now says it’s a “top priority”.
Source: BBC
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Wildfires ravage North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and state of emergency
Firefighters across North and South Carolina continue to work to contain more than 170 wildfires that have ignited and spread throughout the states over the weekend.
Source: Yahoo
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Aaron Rodgers’ next destination and Myles Garrett’s future headlined the buzz from the NFL combine
Matthew Stafford chose to stay in Los Angeles. Deebo Samuel was sent to Washington. Many NFL players will be on the move when free agency begins next week and the foundation for a lot of transactions was built at the scouting combine.
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Scoop: Democratic Women in Congress to Wear Pink to Trump’s Speech
Exclusive: Dozens of Democratic Congresswomen plan to wear pink to Trump’s joint address to Congress, TIME has learned
Source: Time
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Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’ | CNN Business
Tariffs might be President Donald Trump’s favorite word. To legendary investor Warren Buffett, there is less to be excited about.
Source: CNN
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Warren Buffett says tariffs are an economic ‘act of war’: ‘Tooth Fairy doesn’t pay ‘em’
Legendary Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett likened tariffs to an economic “act of war” in an interview with CBS News and said that tariffs ultimately serve as a tax on goods.
Source: Fox Business
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At least two killed after car rams crowd in German city of Mannheim | CNN
At least two people have been killed and several others have been injured after a car rammed into pedestrians in the southwestern German city of Mannheim, police said Monday.
Source: CNN
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Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running
China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.
Source: The New York Times
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Live updates: The latest news ahead of Trump’s joint address to Congress | CNN Politics
The fallout from President Donald Trump’s heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to reverberate from Washington to Kyiv ahead of the president’s address to Congress tomorrow. Meanwhile, Trump has pressed forward with his efforts to overhaul the federal government at home. Follow for live updates on the administration.
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Kroger CEO Resigns Amid Mystery Personal Conduct Allegations
The grocery chain declined to detail the conduct except to say it was “unrelated to the business.”
Source: The Daily Beast
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Severe Weather Packs Tornado, Wind Damage Threats | Weather.com
Here’s where severe storms could produce wind damage and tornadoes in the first half of this week. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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2025 All-Combine Team, Offense: Quinshon Judkins, Luther Burden III among standouts in Indianapolis
Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects turned heads at Lucas Oil Stadium? Nick Shook unveils his annual All-Combine Team, spotlighting the top performers at each position in Indianapolis.
Source: NFL.com
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Ukrainians show off their ‘suits’ after Trump’s criticism of Zelensky’s attire
U.S. critics of the Ukrainian leader criticized the military garb he wore to the Oval Office as signifying a lack of respect. Ukrainians say it has to do with the war they are fighting.
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Mexico makes case to avoid Trump’s threatened tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that Mexico had offered to match the tariffs the U.S. will impose on China.
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TSMC CEO to meet with Trump Monday after White House teases chipmaker investment announcement | CNN Business
The meeting comes as the White House said it is set to announce a more than $100 billion investment in the United States by a chipmaker from Taiwan, amid a push by Trump to encourage investments in American manufacturing.
Source: CNN
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France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine
Such a truce would determine whether Putin is ‘acting in good faith’, French foreign minister says
Source: The Guardian
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See the smoke choking skies of South Carolina as wildfire continues burning
Firefighters continue to battle the 1,600-acre wildfire burning near Myrtle Beach. The fire started on Saturday, and quickly exploded in size.
Source: FOX Weather
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Treasury Department suspends enforcement of ownership information reporting for millions of businesses
The Treasury Department has halted enforcement of beneficial ownership information, or BOI, reporting for millions of businesses.
Source: CNBC
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Video Man who saved 2.4 million babies by donating blood dies at 88
James Harrison’s blood contained a rare antibody, and he donated blood plasma every two weeks – an act which saved an estimated 2.4 million babies.
Source: ABC News
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NHL Rumour Roundup: Panthers, Avalanche aren’t done shopping yet
After a busy weekend on the trade market, the NHL trade deadline action is really heating up. We take a look at the latest buzz on what will happen next.
Source: Sportsnet.ca
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Inside the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Conan O’Brien, Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet and more packed the annual post-awards bash for burgers, cocktails and victory laps.
Source: The New York Times
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Historic ship completes 1st leg of journey to become world’s largest artificial reef
The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has completed the first leg of its final voyage
Source: ABC News
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Israel-Hamas standoff puts Gaza ceasefire in peril
Concern grows after Israel said it would block aid to Gaza unless Hamas accepted a new US proposal.
Source: BBC
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TCF’s Conor Williams on Trump’s Shameful English Language Executive Order
On March 1, President Trump signed an executive order declaring English the national language of the United States and rescinding decades-old federal
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The pace of Trump’s deportation flights is so far similar to Biden’s | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States, but so far, the pace of deportations has held steady compared to last year, according to a CNN analysis of deportation flight data.
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At least one killed after car rams into crowd in German city of Mannheim, police say | CNN
At least one person has been killed and several others have been injured after a car rammed into pedestrians in the southwestern German city of Mannheim, local police said Monday.
Source: CNN
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Adrien Brody’s Gum Toss Ahead of Best Actor Speech Gave Oscars a Memorable Moment
Adrien Brody had one of the strangest moments of this year’s Oscars. And it wasn’t his five-minute speech.
Source: The New York Times
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Stock Market Today: Dow Rises as Trump Tariffs Loom — Live Updates
Follow along for live updates on stocks, bonds and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
Source: WSJ
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Zelensky, Trump and Europe: Where does a weekend of frantic talks leave them?
Where does a weekend of European support for Ukraine leave Zelensky’s US relations after White House row?
Source: BBC
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Why some in the Global South are not mourning the demise of USAID
The aid industry has always propped up imperial domination. Its implosion may be an opportunity to shape a new order.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump to discuss Ukraine with national security advisers
The second administration of President Donald Trump has continued its efforts to remake the federal government and implement “America First” policies.
Source: ABC News
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Paddington statue: Two charged with criminal damage in Newbury
The front of the sculpture was cut away and removed from a seat in author Michael Bond’s home town.
Source: BBC
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Adrien Brody Fans Say He Should Be ‘Arrested’ for ‘Gross’ and ‘Disrespectful’ Move Ahead of Oscars Speech
Fans say he should be ‘arrested’ after the actor remembered he had something with him he shouldn’t be bringing on stage to accept his award.
Source: Yahoo
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2025 NFL mock draft: Giants pass on quarterback, Jets replace Davante Adams in post-combine edition
Plenty of prospects showed out in Indianapolis
Source: CBSSports.com
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Watch SpaceX launch its Starship Flight 8 megarocket test flight today
Liftoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET today (March 3).
Source: Space.com
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Records show LA officials’ early struggles as windswept blazes escalated | CNN
Records show LA officials’ early struggle as windswept blazes escalated
Source: CNN
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NHL trades we’d like to see before the deadline: Rantanen moves again, UHC takes big swing
How many more blockbusters will take place before 3 p.m. Friday? Here are six deals we’d love to see.
Source: ESPN
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Vale James Harrison OAM
The world’s most prolific blood and plasma donor, James Harrison OAM, has passed away aged 88.
Source: Lifeblood
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Archbishop: Pope’s convalescence is reminder everyone deserves proper care
Pope Francis’ extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the frail or elderly, must be given proper care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Source: National Catholic Reporter
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Kiper’s top risers from the NFL combine: 18 prospects who most helped their draft stock
Mel Kiper Jr. picks out prospects who boosted their NFL draft stock in Indianapolis, including Jahdae Barron and Nick Emmanwori.
Source: ESPN
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UK distances itself from Emmanuel Macron’s Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Kyiv’s European allies sought to project unity at London summit
Source: Financial Times
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Demi Moore Ended Oscar Night With Trays of French Fries and Praise From Her Daughters After Best Actress Loss: ‘My Winner’ and She’s ‘Nothing But Integrity’
Demi Moore ended her Oscar night with trays of french fries and praise from her daughters.
Source: Variety
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European Leaders Look for Allies to Secure Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal
European leaders met in London to formulate a plan to help end the war in Ukraine. But even potential peacekeepers face political and economic hurdles.
Source: The New York Times
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Beloved Paddington Bear statue stolen and smashed in half in creator’s hometown
The statue was unveiled in Newbury, West Berkshire, in October ahead of the film Paddington in Peru
Source: The Independent
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Oscars 2025’s Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More
There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.
Source: The New York Times
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‘It’s the shadow OPM’: How DOGE is using a once-obscure federal agency as ground zero for its plans to shrink government | CNN Politics
The once-obscure Office of Personnel Management, essentially the human resources department of the federal government, is now ground zero for Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash bureaucracy and deconstruct vast portions of the administrative state.
Source: CNN
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What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know
The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
Chinese manufacturers reported stronger orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs.
Source: AP News
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Earthquake hits Hollywood as stars gather for Oscars afterparty
The relatively minor quake struck at around 22:00 local time as stars gathered at the Vanity Fair afterparty.
Source: BBC
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China likely to target US agriculture, state media reports, as Trump tariff deadline nears
Global Times signals Beijing’s likely countermeasure after US president threatened a further 10% duty to come into force on Tuesday
Source: The Guardian
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How Trump’s tariffs threaten an iconic US pick-up truck
Chevrolet Silverado’s complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade war
Source: Financial Times
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Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
Here’s the full list of who won and was nominated for an Academy Award at the 2025 Oscars.
Source: CBS News
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Live updates: ‘Anora’ triumphs at the 2025 Oscars | CNN
“Anora” won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, closing out a fairy-tale Oscars night for Sean Baker’s raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn stripper. “The Brutalist,” “Wicked,” and “Emilia Pérez” also picked up wins. Follow live updates.
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Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ dominates with 5 Academy Awards, Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for 2nd time and a full list of winners
“Anora” captured five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Source: Yahoo
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Conan O’Brien’s Brilliantly Emceed Oscars 2025 Was the Best Ceremony in Years
A funny host, some genuine suspense, and lots of nice music made for a truly engaging Academy Awards.
Source: Vanity Fair
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New measles case puts in Austin ISD on high alert
Health experts do not believe the Austin measles case is connected to the larger outbreak in West Texas.
Source: CBS News
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What You Didn’t See During the 2025 Oscars
The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, had several memorable moments that will go down in the history books, all thanks to its star-studded guests including Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Demi Moore, Ariana Grande and Zoe Saldaña.
Source: Peoplemag
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Morgan Freeman honors ‘dear friend’ Gene Hackman at the Oscars | CNN
Freeman, whose friendship with Hackman spans decades, called the late actor a “giant” of the film industry in his homage.
Source: CNN
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Complete list of winners at the 97th Academy Awards
Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best lead actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best movie on its way to five awards Sunday.
Source: AP News
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Oscars 2025 Winners: Full List of the 97th Academy Awards Winners! - Oscars 2025 News | 97th Academy Awards
See the full list of all the Oscar winners 2025 right here!
Source: ABC
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‘Mami!’: Zoe Saldana searches for her mom in the crowd after Oscar win | CNN
An emotional Zoe Saldaña called out to her mother after accepting the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
Source: CNN
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Kieran Culkin wins best supporting actor Oscar for A Real Pain
Succession actor adds to the Golden Globe and Bafta he had already won for his performance in Jesse Eisenberg’s serio-comic film
Source: The Guardian
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‘No Other Land,’ Whose Politics Deterred Distributors, Wins Best Documentary
In their acceptance speeches, the Israeli and Palestinian co-directors called for “serious actions to stop the injustice.”
Source: The New York Times
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Gene Hackman, David Lynch and Maggie Smith honoured at 2025 Oscars ceremony
Traditional in memoriam segment at Academy Awards also remembers Donald Sutherland, Shelley Duvall and James Earl Jones
Source: The Guardian
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SpaceX set for Starship Flight 8 - NASASpaceFlight.com
SpaceX is preparing to launch the eighth flight of Starship on Monday, with the goal…
Source: NASASpaceFlight.com
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Sen. Graham, Zelenskyy trade barbs after suggestion that Ukrainian president should resign
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested Sen. Lindsey Graham move to Ukraine for his voice to hold more weight after the senator said Zelenskyy should resign.
Source: Fox News
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US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says | CNN Politics
The US has suspended operations and planning for offensive cyber operations against Russia, a senior US official told CNN.
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Oscars 2025: Live Updates and Latest Awards
“Anora” won for editing and original screenplay, “Conclave” for adapted screenplay and “The Substance” for makeup and hairstyling. Kieran Culkin won best supporting actor for “A Real Pain.”
Source: The New York Times
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‘Legacy on Ice’ tribute honors skaters who died in D.C. plane crash
The memorial event at Capital One Arena was co-hosted by Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi.
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Fears of ‘famine, chaos’ in Gaza as Israel cuts off all aid during Ramadan
Netanyahu says new weapons will help ‘finish the job’ as Israel blocks all ‘goods and supplies’ from reaching Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump clashes on foreign policy, wields economic threat
It might seem questionable for a country to impose tariffs on its biggest trading partners, especially when its economy is showing signs of shrinking.
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Hegseth directs DOD civilian workforce to comply with Musk’s DOGE productivity email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told civilian employees to comply with a request to provide five bullet points of accomplishments.
Source: Fox News
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Washington now ‘largely aligns’ with Moscow’s vision, Kremlin says
Tension between the United States and Ukraine, laid bare in the Oval Office meeting of Trump and Zelensky, is seen in Moscow as a “gift.”
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Arab states and UN condemn Gaza aid blockade by Israel
They say the move violates the ceasefire deal - Israel says it acted because Hamas was stealing aid supplies.
Source: BBC
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Oscars 2025: Host Conan pays homage to Hollywood after fires, takes jabs at nominees
Oscars host Conan O’Brien kicked off the 97th Oscars with a monologue that touched on this year’s nominated movies and actors.
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Perform ‘Defying Gravity’ at Oscars
The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.”
Source: The New York Times
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Oscars 2025 live updates: Watch the 97th Academy Awards on ABC
Hollywood’s biggest night is here! We’re bringing you all the exciting Oscars 2025 live updates from red carpet arrivals to the best moments from the 2025 Academy Awards.
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US science is under threat ― now scientists are fighting back
Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.
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Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash
A star-studded group of some of the best U.S. figure skaters of the past and present took the ice in the nation’s capital to remember and raise money for the victims of the midair collision outside Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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Stock futures rise slightly in overnight trading as investors await tariff news: Live updates
The uncertainty around Trump’s trade policy stirred up market volatility recently as all three major averages suffered a negative month.
Source: CNBC
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Auto giants scramble to suffer the least as Trump ramps up tariff threats
Analysts expect car levies to have a profound impact on the automotive industry.
Source: CNBC
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Oscars 2025 live updates: ‘Anora’ sweeps top categories, including best picture and best actress
The 97th Academy Awards are airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu. “Anora” has four awards. “The Brutalist” has three. “Emilia Pérez,” “Anora,” “Wicked,” and “Dune:Part Two” all have two wins, with one left to go.
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2025 NFL combine stock up/stock down, Day 4: Josh Conerly Jr., Armand Membou star
Who boosted their draft stock and who took a step in the wrong direction on the final day of workouts at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine? Chad Reuter provides a stock report from Indianapolis.
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Stephen Curry says he’s retiring from the slam dunk after throwing down 1st jam in 6 years
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he’s retiring from the slam dunk after throwing down his first jam in six years.
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Lenovo Solar-Powered Yoga PC Means You Never Have to Stop Working
Plus, there’s a Lenovo laptop with a 3D screen, one with a vertical folding display, and another with literal wings.
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Lenovo teases solar-powered and foldable screen laptops in latest concept
Lenovo, the world’s biggest PC maker, has a history of showing off imaginative concepts with some becoming reality.
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Lenovo’s ThinkBook Flip puts an extra-tall folding display on a laptop
Most laptops fold. This one folds twice.
Source: The Verge
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Top Takeaways From Will Campbell and the Offensive Line’s Workouts at the NFL Combine
Recapping a very important day for the Patriots with the offensive line taking centerstage at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Source: Patriots.com
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Crypto prices rally after Trump backs ‘crypto reserve’
Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become “the Crypto Capital of the World”.
Source: BBC
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Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
Source: The New York Times
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Look right, look left: Trump will survey a landscape transformed in speech to Congress
Was it just a year ago that Joe Biden was delivering the State of the Union? This year’s audience will display a different world.
Source: USA TODAY
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Residents evacuated from Carolina Forest wildfire allowed to return home
A wildfire burning in Carolina Forest is forcing people to evacuate their homes.
Source: https://www.wmbfnews.com
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ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR.: Measles outbreak is call to action for all of us
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., tells readers what his agency is doing and what they can do to stop the measles outbreak that has claimed a child’s life in Texas.
Source: Fox News
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Europe’s Moment of Truth
The Transatlantic Alliance Is under grave threat—but not yet doomed.
Source: Foreign Affairs
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Trudeau expected to meet with King Charles to discuss ‘matters of importance to Canada’ | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to meet King Charles on Monday to discuss “matters of importance to Canada and to Canadians.” The meeting comes as questions swirl over why King Charles, Canada’s head of state, has not publicly commented on Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada.
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Blowing Dust Eyed in Fiery Arizona Crash That Left 4 Dead
Investigators are exploring whether blowing dust contributed to the 12-vehicle crash on Saturday that also left two people in critical condition.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests
The president wants to circumvent environmental regulations to expand timber production, something sought by homebuilders and the construction industry.
Source: The New York Times
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Cuomo collects mayoral endorsement as women protest outside Manhattan rally
Outside a carpenters union rally, more than 50 women chanted, holding signs that read “Say No to Cuomo” and “Serial Sex Harasser.”
Source: Gothamist
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What to know about Andrew Cuomo
From the moment he resigned as New York’s governor, people have speculated that it was only a matter of time before Andrew Cuomo would try to barge his way back into politics.
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2025 COTA Grand Prix odds, Austin NASCAR predictions: Expert who hit 17 winners choosing 80-1 longshot
SportsLine’s Steven Taranto reveals his picks for NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas, where Shane Van Gisbergen, Tyler Reddick, and Connor Zilisch are favorites
Source: CBSSports.com
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See how tariffs could make your next car cost thousands more
From raw metal to engines, components travel all over North America before they’re put into cars. What happens if they’re taxed at every stop?
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Europe’s rescue mission on Ukraine: keep Trump engaged
Continent’s biggest powers gathered at London summit to salvage something from crumbling postwar order
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Rubio Attacks Zelensky, Firmly Defending Trump and Vance
Facing a wave of criticism from his former Senate colleagues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the complaints lobbed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance against Ukraine’s leader.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge rules Trump’s bid to oust head of whistleblower agency was unlawful
The head of a federal watchdog agency must remain in his job, a judge in Washington ruled on Saturday, saying President Donald Trump’s bid to remove the special counsel was unlawful.
Source: PBS.org
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Trump names cryptocurrencies in strategic reserve; prices spike | CNN Business
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the names of five digital assets he expects to include in a new U.S. crypto strategic reserve on Sunday, spiking the market value of each.
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4 killed, 8 taken to hospitals after fiery I-10 crash west of Phoenix
The fatal I-10 crash occurred just west of the community of Tonopah and claimed the lives of four people, with eight others injured.
Source: The Arizona Republic
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Social Security update: Mike Johnson explains Elon Musk’s and GOP’s goals
The House speaker said the GOP, alongside Musk, is working to eliminate government inefficiencies and improve the country’s fiscal affairs.
Source: Newsweek
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Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say
For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now. Here’s how to determine whether you need a booster.
Source: Fox News
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Pope’s condition stable, mechanical ventilation discontinued - Vatican News
Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded.
Source: Vatican News
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio with George Stephanopoulos of ABC This Week - United States Department of State
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us this morning. Has there been any contact with President Zelenskyy since Friday? SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, I haven’t had any contact with him since Friday. We have plenty of contacts with him, though. Plenty. I mean, he met – in the last ten days, he’s met with the Secretary […]
Source: United States Department of State
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Trump announces strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin, Solana, XRP and more
Cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve.
Source: CNBC
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San Diego FC coach, sporting director denounce homophobic chants at inaugural home match
The chants, which have been common in Mexican soccer and are widely considered homophobic, largely occurred in the game’s final moments.
Source: The New York Times
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Trump makes English official language of US
It marks the first time the US has had an official language since the country was founded.
Source: BBC
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US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%
Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding rates
Source: Financial Times
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Rubio hopes for ‘reset’: You cannot end a war unless both sides come to the table’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday he hasn’t spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the explosive Oval Office meeting Friday.
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Warriors’ Stephen Curry throws down 1st dunk in 6 years
After his breakaway slam against the 76ers, the Warriors star declared it would be the last dunk we see from him — at least, that’s what he’s calling for now.
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Democrats face fresh test over how to counter Trump’s joint address | CNN Politics
When he steps onto the dais in the House chamber on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump will have another major platform to relay his second-term priorities. For Democrats, the moment will present a fresh test of whether they can effectively counter Trump’s prime-time programming.
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Rep. Waltz says peace with Ukraine-Russia is ‘going to take concessions on territory’ | CNN Politics
In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says there need to be “territory concessions” in exchange for security guarantees.
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Russia Says Trump’s Foreign Policy ‘Largely Aligns With Our Vision’
Trump’s “political will” could quickly improve the U.S.’ relationship with Russia, the Kremlin suggested.
Source: Forbes
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Johnson says Zelenskyy may need to resign
Speaker Mike Johnson said Zelenskyy either needs to “come to his senses” or step down to end the war in Ukraine.
Source: Yahoo
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Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky
They held up pro-Ukraine signs on the route that the vice-president and his family were expected to take to go skiing.
Source: BBC
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European leaders gather in London, embrace Zelensky after Trump blowup
Rattled European leaders are scrambling to salvage U.S. support for Ukraine after President Donald Trump’s explosive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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An open letter to Trump from former Guantanamo prisoners
The 16 signatories condemn Trump’s order to detain undocumented people in the military prison.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Live updates: The latest on Donald Trump’s presidency | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s week of foreign diplomacy ended with a heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, he has continued his efforts to overhaul the federal government at home. Follow for live updates.
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Oscars 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals: Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang, Jeff Goldblum and More
Check out the best looks from the 2025 Oscar red carpet.
Source: Variety
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Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch
There’s a mid-March deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, and hesitation is surfacing among congressional Republicans about potential cuts to Medicaid.
Source: AP News
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Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump.
Source: The New York Times
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NASA Science Continues After Firefly’s First Moon Mission Concludes - NASA
After landing on the Moon with NASA science and technology demonstrations March 2, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 concluded its mission March 16.
Source: NASA
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Hegseth Directs Civilians to Prepare 5 Bullet Points on Weekly Work
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard Lock Out Thermal Front Row for Arrow McLaren
Pato O’Ward (photo) earned the sixth NTT P1 Award of his career and first since July 2022.
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San Diego history! Record crowd attends Snapdragon Stadium home opener | MLSSoccer.com
San Diego FC’s debut MLS season reached another milestone on Saturday night.
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Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine
European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.
Source: The New York Times
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Pope Francis has ‘quiet’ night in hospital, Vatican says
Pope Francis is recovering after suffering a “sudden worsening of his respiratory condition,” the Vatican said.
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Groveland correctional officers remain on the picket line despite pending penalties
Groveland, N.Y. (WHAM) - Striking Correctional Officers gave a strong no to a tentative deal reached between the state and the union representing them.
Source: WHAM
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UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the plan emerged after talks among the four countries’ leaders following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Oval Office blowout with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Source: AP News
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Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses
Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses. Only five countries have done it.
Source: AP News
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon with a special delivery for NASA
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, aiming for the slopes of an ancient volcanic dome in an impact basin on the moon’s northeastern edge of the near side.
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Israel cuts off aid to Gaza to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal
The prime minister’s office did not elaborate on the decision but warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefire.
Source: AP News
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How to watch and what to know about Trump’s Tuesday address to a Joint Session of Congress
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump will address a Joint Session of Congress; here is how to watch on Fox News Channel.
Source: Fox News
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Pope Francis had ‘peaceful night’ in hospital, will skip Sunday noon blessing while continuing recovery
Pope Francis is “still resting following a peaceful night” as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia, the Vatican confirmed early Sunday.
Source: Fox News
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Firefly Aerospace Becomes First Commercial Company to Successfully Land on the Moon - Firefly Aerospace
Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down in Mare Crisium carrying 10 NASA instruments Cedar Park, Texas, March 2, 2025 – Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, today announced its Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the Moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the company’s first attempt. As part…
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Latest Bennett Report: Taliban’s Law for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Spares No One
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned of the escalating
Source: Hasht-e Subh Daily
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Cuomo Jolts New York’s Mayoral Race as His Challengers Attack
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo hits the campaign trail on Sunday. The other candidates will try to stop his momentum.
Source: The New York Times
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Steph Curry declares rare dunk the last of his career: ‘I’m calling it right now’
“I’ve been feeling pretty good,” Curry said. “Wanted to take advantage of a cherry-pick opportunity.”
Source: The New York Times
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A topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes Sunday. Here’s what to look for at Sunday’s show
After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was held for “Wicked,” the 97th Academy Awards get underway Sunday.
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Federal judge rules Trump’s firing of head of special counsel was unlawful, will maintain his job
Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled late Saturday evening that President Donald Trump’s firing of the head of the Office of Special Counsel, Hampton Dellinger, was unlawful, keeping him in his post.
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Deebo Samuel is first move of a Washington receiver-room makeover
The trade for receiver Deebo Samuel gives the Commanders a solid complement to Terry McLaurin in what could be a much different collection of pass catchers for 2025.
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How to Watch Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Moon Landing
The lunar lander is the first of three robotic spacecraft aiming to set down on the moon this year.
Source: The New York Times
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Hundreds protest Elon Musk, Donald Trump outside Tesla dealership in Owings Mills
Nearly 300 protesters gathered outside the Tesla dealership in Owings Mills on Saturday, waving homemade signs as drivers slowly passed by beeping their horns in a show of support.
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More than a thousand people protest Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Vermont - VTDigger
While most people demonstrating around the Mad River Valley expressed concern regarding the current administration’s policies and direction, others showed up to support the vice president.
Source: VTDigger
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Fresh Musk emails to workers lead to renewed pushback at federal agencies
A fresh directive to workers ordering them to justify their employment weekly is still being met with resistance at the highest levels.
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Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander heads for touchdown attempt on the moon | CNN
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is on track to attempt a soft touchdown near an ancient volcanic feature on the moon’s near side early Sunday morning.
Source: CNN
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Israel to adopt Wiktoff’s proposal for temporary ceasefire over Ramadan, Passover
On the first day of the framework half of the living hostages and the remains of deceased hostages will be released.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash
Grammy-nominated R&amp;B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” was killed early Saturday in a car crash.
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Charli xcx and Maura Higgins’ Naked Dresses Leave Little to the Imagination at the BRIT Awards — See Their Daring Looks!
Charli xcx and Maura Higgins both wore sheer, barely there looks on the 2025 BRIT Awards red carpet in London on March 1. See photos of their daring ensembles here.
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Matthew Golden runs the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Everything’s faster in Texas.
Source: NBC Sports
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David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75
David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls, has died.
Source: AP News
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Sources: Manfred reviewing bid to reinstate Rose
Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition filed by Pete Rose’s family filed on Jan. 8 to have MLB’s all-time hit leader posthumously removed from baseball’s ineligible list, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN Saturday.
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Gene Hackman ‘loved acting and hated everything that went with it’
Those who knew him discuss his brilliance, as well as his disdain for the trappings of Hollywood.
Source: BBC
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Sources: 49ers trade WR Samuel to Commanders
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to send standout wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday night, giving Washington another weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Source: ESPN
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Are U.S. Oil And Gas Companies Prepared To Deal With Trump’s Tariffs?
These tariffs could significantly affect the U.S. economy by raising energy costs, reducing job levels, and adding uncertainty and anxiety into business decisions.
Source: Forbes
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Andrew Cuomo wants to be mayor of New York City
The former governor of New York announced a bid for a different office: this time he hopes to be the mayor of New York City.
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Report: Raiders Interested in Acquiring Sam Darnold from Vikings
Is there fire with all this smoke?
Source: Daily Norseman
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Thousands of Microsoft customers affected by large-scale outage
Thousands of customers reported Microsoft 365 outages Saturday afternoon.
Source: Fox Business
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Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber
The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.
Source: The New York Times
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How Not to End the War in Ukraine
Past failures make clear that an imposed peace won’t last.
Source: Foreign Affairs
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‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters gather outside showrooms to rally against Elon Musk’s role with DOGE | CNN Business
Protesters gathered at more than 50 Tesla showrooms Saturday morning in protest of Elon Musk’s controversial role in slashing government.
Source: CNN
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Singer-Songwriter Angie Stone Dead at 63
Angie Stone -- a singer and member of the iconic hip hop trio The Sequence -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
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Zelenskyy meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London following Trump Oval Office clash
A day after his White House clash with President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was greeted in London by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Famed NIH Geneticist Retires, Asks Respect for Colleagues
Francis Collins led agency for 12 years, helped lead COVID battle
Source: Newser
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NFL scouting combine: Texas’ Isaiah Bond fails to back up prediction of topping Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record
The Texas WR said on Friday that he would beat Worthy’s record time of 4.21.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Young scientists were elated to work at NOAA. Now, they’re devastated by DOGE cuts.
NOAA staff members, like thousands of others, were caught up in the mass terminations underway in the federal government.
Source: USA TODAY
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Trump says he will issue a posthumous pardon for Pete Rose
The baseball legend pleaded guilty in 1990 to two counts of filing false tax returns and served a five-month prison sentence.
Source: CBS News
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Jackets, Wings honor Gaudreaus at Ohio Stadium
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings honored the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau during their NHL Stadium Series entrances on Saturday at Ohio State University.
Source: ESPN
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Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63 | CNN
Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died Saturday morning in a vehicle collision, her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes, told CNN.
Source: CNN
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Western leaders must seize the moment to make Europe safe
As they meet in London, Vladimir Putin will sense weakness
Source: The Economist
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Kentucky vs Auburn score: UK basketball game highlights from SEC contest at Rupp Arena
It was Kentucky vs Auburn in an SEC college basketball game at Rupp Arena. Look back at UK basketball game highlights from Lexington.
Source: The Courier-Journal
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‘Why Don’t You Wear a Suit?’: A Right-Wing News Outlet With Coveted Access Questions Zelensky
After the White House began to handpick pool reporters, Brian Glenn of the conservative Real America’s Voice network got to be front and center for the Ukrainian president’s visit.
Source: The New York Times
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Meredith Gaudreau Honors Late Husband Johnny with Help from Columbus Blue Jackets and Captain Boone Jenner (Exclusive)
Meredith Gaudreau honored her late husband Johnny Gaudreau with the Columbus Blue Jackets before their game on Saturday, March 1. Blue Jackets’ Captain Boone Jenner exclusively tells PEOPLE what inspired the special tribute to the late hockey star.
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RFK Jr. Backtracks After Embarrassing Measles Blunder
The secretary of Health and Human Services said on Wednesday that the measles outbreak was “not unusual.”
Source: The Daily Beast
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New York Dolls singer David Johansen dead at 75 after daughter pleads with fans for help
New York Dolls singer David Johansen has died after silently battling Stage 4 cancer for the last several years. His daughter, Leah Hennessey, revealed his diagnosis.
Source: Fox News
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After nationwide outage, Microsoft 365 servers are back online
As of 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Microsoft servers are back online
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GSA shutters 18F, possibly leaving agencies in the lurch
On early Saturday morning, the General Services Administration eliminated the program.
Source: FedScoop
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UK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown
King Charles to hold official audience for Ukrainian president as show of support after Trump clash
Source: The Guardian
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2025 NHL trade deadline tracker: Analyzing all of hockey’s biggest moves
The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching.
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost moon lander on course for descent to touchdown Sunday
The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.
Source: CBS News
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Blue Jackets wear ‘signature Johnny fit’ for Stadium Series arrival | NHL.com
Sport Gaudreau’s favorite hat, hoodie, boots, sweats before outdoor game against Red Wings
Source: NHL
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Wild add depth up front, land Nyquist from Preds
The Nashville Predators, perhaps signaling a turn toward next season, traded forward Gustav Nyquist to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft choice.
Source: ESPN
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Nyquist traded to Wild by Predators for 2nd-round pick in 2026 Draft | NHL.com
35-year-old forward returns to Minnesota, can be unrestricted free agent after season
Source: NHL
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David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75
In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.
Source: The New York Times
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Minnesota Wild Acquires Forward Gustav Nyquist in Exchange for 2026 Second-Round Draft Pick | Minnesota Wild
SAINT PAUL, Minn. \- Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired forward Gustav Nyquist (pronounced GOO-stahv NIGH-kwihst) from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Nashville will retain 50
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Francis Collins Retires From N.I.H., Saying Colleagues ‘Deserve the Utmost Respect’
Dr. Collins, a renowned geneticist, ran the National Institutes of Health for 12 years. His parting statement offered a pointed, if veiled, message to the Trump administration.
Source: The New York Times
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Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital
Pope Francis’ condition is stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.
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Still Striking: March 1st deadline here
Workers want more safety, not money
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Pope in stable condition: No new respiratory attacks - Vatican News
Pope Francis is in stable condition, and has been alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation with long periods of supplemental high-flow…
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President Trump’s expected signing of executive order to make English official language could affect Arizona
The United States hasn’t had an official language, but Arizona has had English as the official state language since 2006.
Source: KGUN 9 Tucson News
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Trump fired hundreds at NOAA, Weather Service. Here’s what that means for forecasts.
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
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Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases spanning more than 9 counties
The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.
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OPM’s second email to federal employees asks what they did last week — and adds a new requirement: report
The Trump administration sent federal workers another email asking about their accomplishments as Elon Musk works to uncover federal waste with the Department of Government Efficiency.
Source: Fox News
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Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth will remain blocked on a long-term basis under a federal judge’s ruling in Seattle late Friday.
Source: CNN
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers in 4 States
The states — Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado — had sued to block President Trump’s plan to withhold federal funds from hospitals that offer transgender treatment to people under 19.
Source: The New York Times
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Drug lord accused of DEA agent’s murder appears in US court: ‘We have waited 40 years for this day’
Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned on multiple drug and weapons offenses in Brooklyn federal court following his extradition Thursday to the U.S. from Mexico.
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President Donald Trump says he will pardon MLB’s all-time hit king Pete Rose
President Donald Trump says he would give a pardon to all-time hits leader Pete Rose, who was banned from baseball and died last September at age 83.
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Charli XCX Calls Out ITV for ‘Complaining About My Nipples’ After Winning Brit Award for Artist of the Year: ‘We’re in the Era of Free the Nipple Though, Right?’
Charli XCX called out ITV at the Brit Awards after winning artist of the year, claiming that the broadcaster was “complaining about my nipples.”
Source: Variety
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Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten ‘interruption of benefits,’ ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.
Source: CNBC
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New York prison workers returning to work, but reluctant to end strike
Many of New York’s striking prison guards are returning to their jobs Saturday after the state told them to take a deal or face termination.
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EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix 2025: TV channel, live stream, how to watch NASCAR at COTA
NASCAR’s first road-course race of 2025 is Sunday, with the Circuit of the Americas hosting the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. Here’s what to know.
Source: Austin American-Statesman
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Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate
The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.
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Gaza ceasefire deal hits critical moment
The first six-week phase of the ceasefire ends on Saturday and negotiations on phase two have barely begun.
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Keir Starmer faces decision about who he can trust after White House horror show, writes Laura Kuenssberg
Starmer is confronting difficult dilemmas after Zelensky and Trump’s showdown, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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Can Connor Zilisch Become NASCAR’s Youngest Cup Winner at COTA?
Connor Zilisch debuts in NASCAR Cup at COTA, aiming to compete, learn—and he hopes—become the series youngest winner with his road course success.
Source: Autoweek
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Americans and the economy will suffer the impact of NOAA layoffs, scientists fear. ‘People will die.’ | CNN
Scientists and politicians are sounding the alarm about potential consequences of the layoffs, including keeping people safe and protecting the economy.
Source: CNN
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Pentagon Deploys Stryker Brigade, Aviation Battalion to Southern Border
The Pentagon is deploying a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the southwestern border, accelerating efforts to fulfill President Donald J. Trump’s directive to
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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DOD Statement on Deployment of Stryker Brigade Combat Team to Help Secure Our Southern Bor
As directed by President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and General Support Aviation Battalion to reinforce and expand current
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
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Satellite analysis shows rapid dash to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay
Satellite imagery of Guantanamo Bay shows the rapid construction of structures as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to house migrants there.
Source: ABC News
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Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises | CNN
When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. Now, after spending two weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, the speculation in the Vatican is whether his successor Pope Francis might do the same.
Source: CNN
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies
Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy.
Source: The New York Times
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Friends of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa say couple were ‘alive and well’ in recent meeting | CNN
As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, close and longtime friends of the couple say they seemed to be in good health at their last encounter.
Source: CNN
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Kurdish militia declares ceasefire following leader’s call to end five-decade insurgency with Turkey | CNN
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militia on Saturday declared an immediate ceasefire, two days after its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan called on fighters to lay down their arms and dissolve the group.
Source: CNN
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Trump Says He Will Posthumously Pardon the Baseball Star Pete Rose
President Trump also repeated his call for Rose, who was banned from the sport for gambling, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Source: The New York Times
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Western allies rally around Zelensky after Trump spat deepens rift with Europe | CNN
Western leaders came out to back Ukraine after Friday’s acrimonious meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky deepened the already yawning fault lines between Washington and many of its key allies.
Source: CNN
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Tampa Bay residents join nationwide economic blackouts Friday
Some people around the country took the “no-spend challenge” a step further on Friday, imposing an economic blackout on all non-essential spending in protest of big corporations and other concerns.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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Federal Workers Again Receive Email Asking Them to Detail Accomplishments
Elon Musk sowed chaos across the government just days ago by asserting that failure to comply with a similar directive would result in their dismissals.
Source: The New York Times
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Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa ‘hadn’t called’ her dementia-plagued mom, 91, in months, housekeeper says
“Last time she called was October. We were thinking, what happened?”
Source: New York Post
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Top Zelensky adviser pushed for Oval Office mineral deal signing — against Trump envoy Kellogg’s advice
‘Zelensky will have to figure out how to fix this on his own,’ a senior US official told The Post. ‘We can’t fix it for him.’
Source: New York Post
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South Floridians react to Trump’s executive order on English as official language of US
After President Donald Trump’s administration announced an executive order Friday making English the official language of the United States, many in the area had mixed feelings about the move.
Source: WPLG Local 10 | Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Weather | Local10.com
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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards suspended 1 game by NBA after picking up 16th technical foul
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Mark Hughes: Testing’s final 2025 F1 order clues
What the final day of F1 testing told us about the potential 2025 pecking order…
Source: The Race
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COTA Xfinity starting lineup: Connor Zilisch wins pole
The 18-year-old will lead the field to green in Saturday’s race.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Gene Hackman Death Case: Pills Found by Wife’s Body Identified
After Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa was found dead with an open bottle of prescription pills near her body, authorities have shared new details about the medications found in the home.
Source: Yahoo
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Ukrainians Blindsided by Deal’s Breakdown and by Trump’s Actions
Some said they felt the U.S. president was disrespectful and that they were proud of their leader for standing up to him.
Source: The New York Times
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Zelensky bristled at his berating by Trump and Vance. After three years of war, what did they expect? | CNN
Trump and Vance have never seen war up close, but are still disgusted by it. They seem to have felt Zelensky, soaked in war’s horror for three years, needed a lecture about the peace anyone who had seen war would yearn for.
Source: CNN
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Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact | CNN Politics
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or roughly 12% of its staff. The potential cuts are part of a larger reorganization at the agency in line with the Trump administration’s drive to downsize the federal government.
Source: CNN
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Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero​ pleads not guilty in NYC after being expelled from Mexico
Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero​, wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in Mexico, pleaded not guilty in NYC.
Source: CBS News
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Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who serve beneficiaries.
Source: The New York Times
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Magic guard Jalen Suggs out indefinitely with left knee injury
Suggs has been limited to 35 games this season due to back and leg injuries.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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Iowa governor signs bill removing transgender protections from civil rights code
A new bill signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will remove gender identity protection from the state’s civil rights code after it was added by Democratic legislators 18 years ago.
Source: Fox News
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Kennedy moves to eliminate notice and public comment requirements for certain HHS decisions | CNN
The US Department of Health and Human Services has reversed an obscure requirement called the Richardson Waiver, which requires a period of notice and an opportunity for public comment on a wide range of decisions related to “agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts.”
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Magic rule out Suggs indefinitely with knee injury
Magic guard Jalen Suggs is out indefinitely due to a trochlea injury in his left knee, something he suffered while ramping up his return from another injury.
Source: ESPN
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Gene Hackman’s death: Police await autopsy results for famous couple but rule out carbon monoxide poisoning
Officials investigating the deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa say the prescription pills are “very important evidence.”
Source: Yahoo
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Jalen Suggs Diagnosed with Trochlea Injury in Left Knee
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been diagnosed with a trochlea injury in his left knee.
Source: beIN SPORTS
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How to Watch the 2025 Brit Awards Online
Here’s everywhere to stream the 2025 Brit Awards online in the U.S., including watching the Brits with a free trial to ExpressVPN.
Source: Rolling Stone
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When is Trump’s address to Congress? And why it’s not called State of the Union
President Donald Trump was invited to address Congress in early March. Here’s why it won’t technically be a State of the Union address.
Source: USA TODAY
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Joe Rogan Interviews Elon Musk: Here Are The Key Moments
The podcast marks the third interview between Rogan and Musk in the last five years, all of which have racked up over 54 million views on YouTube.
Source: Forbes
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It Was an Ambush
Today marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.
Source: The Atlantic
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Trump administration approves major nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The Trump administration has approved a major nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel, bypassing a normal congressional review to provide the country with more of the 2,000-pound bombs that it has used in the war against Hamas in Gaza.
Source: AP News
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The American Weather Forecast Is in Trouble
Layoffs at NOAA will only make weather reports less reliable.
Source: The Atlantic
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Hundreds Are Said to Resign From NOAA
The resignations came a day after a wave of firings at the agency, a world center of climate research.
Source: The New York Times
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From boycotts to ‘good-buys,’ consumers are showing support for DEI
As some companies roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many consumers are rallying behind small businesses and brands that stay the course.
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RFK Jr. rolls back transparency policy on Medicaid and NIH changes
The move supercharges RFK Jr.’s authority to implement health policy changes.
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Auburn’s Freeze diagnosed with prostate cancer
Auburn coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but is expected to make a full recovery, the program announced in a statement Friday.
Source: ESPN
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How to watch, stream Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday -- his first speech to Congress of his second term.
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Man convicted of hate crime in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
Joseph Czuba, the family’s landlord, was indicted on multiple murder charges, as well as attempted murder, aggravated battery and hate crime counts.
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College Football Coach Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer at 55
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men, outside of skin cancer. In the United States, roughly one in every eight men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. It’s important to get regular checkups, so if the diagnosis does come, it comes early. A…
Source: Yahoo
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Jury Convicts Landlord in Fatal Stabbing of Palestinian American Boy
Prosecutors in suburban Chicago said the killing of Wadee Alfayoumi in 2023 was motivated by hatred of Muslims.
Source: The New York Times
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Turkiye’s Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband is historic opportunity
Turkish president’s comments come as his party urged PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria to also dissolve and disarm.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Measles Outbreaks: What to Know About Virus Severity and Vaccine Effectiveness
Experts answered key questions about the severity of the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Source: The New York Times
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Pope Francis on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode | CNN
Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia.
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Trump Takes Instant Revenge by Chopping Ukraine Aid Cash
The State Department will terminate a USAID project aimed at restoring Ukraine’s energy grid.
Source: The Daily Beast
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US Terminates Support for Ukraine’s Energy Restoration
After a heated debate in the White House, the US State Department is reportedly terminating aid to help restore Ukraine’s energy system devastated by Russian strikes.
Source: Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost
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The People’s Union USA’s ‘Economic Blackout’ Organizer Served Jail Time on Sex Charge
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to “disseminating voyeuristic material.”
Source: The New York Times
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Elon Musk’s plans for mass government firings just hit a legal roadblock
Here’s what’s next for federal workers.
Source: Vox
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Democratic National Committee Files Lawsuit Against Trump
The party claims President Trump’s executive order aimed at independent agencies will gut the Federal Election Commission.
Source: The New York Times
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Rafael Caro Quintero, Notorious Mexican Drug Lord, Is Arraigned in New York
The move by Mexico to allow the transfer of Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States signaled a potentially new era of cooperation in the drug war.
Source: The New York Times
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Why MAGA Likes Andrew Tate
The same reason Trump likes tariffs: Both aim to put women in their place.
Source: The Atlantic
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Anthony Edwards given 1-game suspension after earning 16th technical foul
Edwards will miss Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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What the SEC’s new crypto strategy means for the industry: CNBC Crypto World
On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin dips under $80,000 before recovering back to the $84,000 level following a week of volatility. Also, the SEC provides guidance on meme coins, saying most are not securities and don’t fall under the regulator’s scope. Kit Addleman of Haynes Boone shares how crypto firms should operate given the recent SEC shakeup.
Source: CNBC
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Rams, Matthew Stafford agree to terms on contract restructure
The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to terms on a restructured contract.
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Predicting F1’s 2025 running order after Bahrain preseason testing
After poring over the data from the Bahrain preseason test and talking to sources in pit lane, ESPN presents our predicted F1 running order for 2025.
Source: ESPN
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WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress | PBS News Special
Eight years after his first address to Congress, Trump returns, this time pushing a major overhaul of the federal government and its workforce.
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What we learned from Day 3 of pre-season testing in Bahrain
Formula 1’s 10 teams clocked up 3, 896 laps – the equivalent of around 21,085km, which is distance of a little under halfway around the world – during three days of testing at a Bahrain International Circuit that endured a mix of sunshine, heavy cloud cover and rain.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
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6 big companies ditching DEI — and 6 that are sticking with it
From Target to Disney, companies are rolling back their diversity programs. But Apple, Costco, and others are holding firm
Source: Quartz
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A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down | CNN Business
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office on Friday to cover President Trump’s sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting. The White House said the journalist was not authorized to be in the press pool.
Source: CNN
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Where things stand as Congress tries to avoid a partial government shutdown in two weeks
Negotiations to avoid a federal government shutdown in two weeks have not been going well. Lawmakers have yet to agree on spending topline numbers even though the current budget year began in October.
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Stafford agrees to restructured deal with Rams
The Rams and Matthew Stafford have agreed to a restructured contract that keeps the quarterback in Los Angeles.
Source: ESPN
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Everyone performing at the 2025 Oscars: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, more
From the luminous stars of ‘Wicked’ to the trio behind a recent pop hit, see everyone who’s set to perform at the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.
Source: EW.com
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NY prison strike nears end after deal with state. What comes next?
An 11-day prison strike at nearly all of NY’s prisons ended Thursday after an agreement was reached between state officials and the workers’ union.
Source: The Journal News
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Turkey-PKK Deal May Benefit Erdogan at Home and Abroad
The gambit could give the Turkish president a chance to extend his power, while also calming a conflict that threatens to undermine the new Syrian government.
Source: The New York Times
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Conservatives—From DeSantis To Ben Shapiro—Blast Arrival Of Andrew Tate, Allegedly Helped By Trump
Trump has denied having any role in the Tate brothers’ release from Romania, though reports have emerged of White House officials lobbying on their behalf.
Source: Forbes
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My first start: NASCAR drivers reflect on their maiden Cup race
As 18-year-old Connor Zilisch prepares for his Cup debut this weekend, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and others share their experiences of their first Cup start.
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Tariff threats and uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down US economy, gov’t report suggests
Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy.
Source: AP News
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Closing arguments begin in Will County stabbing, hate crime trial
Closing arguments began Friday in the trial of a man accused of killing a six-year-old boy in an alleged hate crime.
Source: ABC7 Chicago
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Here’s Your Printable Oscar Ballot for the 2025 Academy Awards
Don’t forget to print out your official Oscar ballot before watching the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2nd.
Source: Vanity Fair
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Russell goes fastest on final day of pre-season testing
George Russell ended the third and final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain on top, the Mercedes man having just pipped Max Verstappen to P1 in the dying moments of the three-day test.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
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Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?
Mexico’s largest handover in years comes days before Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican imports.
Source: Al Jazeera English
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Deal Struck to End N.Y. Corrections Officers’ Strike, Governor Says
The officers union did not authorize the strike, and it was unclear how it would enforce the agreement. The stoppages have affected all but one of the state’s 42 prisons.
Source: The New York Times
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‘Great job’ or ‘no idea what he’s doing’? Elon Musk email sets Capitol Hill ablaze
Democrats are fighting mad about Elon Musk’s email to federal workers asking them to name five things they accomplished in a week, saying the DOGE chief’s demands are “illegal.”
Source: Fox News
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Trump expected to sign executive order making English the official US language
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to make English the official language of the United States, according to a White House official.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia
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US judge says mass firings of some federal workers likely illegal
Thousands of workers have been fired by the Trump administration as part of its effort to slash the federal workforce.
Source: BBC
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Trump tariffs will save American jobs and level the playing field | Opinion
President Donald Trump’s decisive move on tariffs sends a clear message: The era of unchecked imports undermining American industry is over.
Source: USA TODAY
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Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa’s Bodies Test Negative for Carbon Monoxide; Hackman’s Pacemaker Stopped on Feb. 17
The bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both tested negative for carbon monoxide poisoning. Hackman’s pacemaker stopped Feb. 17.
Source: Variety
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Trump says a minerals deal with Ukraine is worth billions. It might not be as valuable as he hopes
Analysts questions the size of Ukraine’s natural resources deposits, how accessible they are and easy to extract, and the ultimate value of a potential deal.
Source: CNBC
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The next chapter: Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams | Microsoft 365 Blog
We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub. Learn more.
Source: Microsoft
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How Consumers Can Protect Themselves With the CFPB on Pause
Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.
Source: The New York Times
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Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades
Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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The Plot to Destroy the CFPB
Declarations in a court case involving the union of the consumer protection agency detail a desire to whittle it down to “five men in a room.”
Source: The American Prospect
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Emmanuel Macron used every diplomatic trick in the book at the White House – but Trump writes his own rules
Trump’s diplomatic how-to guide boasts new chapters on the arts of bullying, harassment, gaslighting and, of course, the deal.
Source: The Conversation
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When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.
Source: The New York Times
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass firings of federal workers
A federal judge ruled that the terminations at agencies including the Department of Defense were probably illegal.
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Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with Washington
Source: ABC News
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Moscow asks for direct flights to resume between Russia and the US | CNN
Russian negotiators have asked their American counterparts to consider reopening US airspace to Russian aircraft and restoring direct flights between the two countries, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
Source: CNN
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At meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy will seek security assurances against future Russian aggression
Zelenskyy’s delegation is expected to sign a landmark economic agreement with the U.S. in Washington, aimed at financing the reconstruction of war-damaged Ukraine
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NLBMDA sees ’a win for small business’
FinCEN says it won’t enforce penalties under Corporate Transparency Act.
Source: Home Page | HBS Dealer
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Citigroup credited client’s account with $81tn before error spotted
US bank meant to send $280 but no funds were transferred despite ‘fat finger’ mistake
Source: The Guardian
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Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer account with $81 trillion | CNN Business
Citigroup erroneously credited $81 trillion, instead of $280, to a customer’s account and took hours to reverse the transaction, a “near miss” that shows up the bank’s operational issues it has sought to fix, the Financial Times first reported on Friday.
Source: CNN
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Minister questions how Tate brothers could leave Romania
The brothers face rape and human trafficking charges, which they deny.
Source: BBC
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Federal workers turn to little-known ‘merit board’ as they try to avoid Trump’s mass layoffs | CNN Politics
Federal workers are rushing to a little-known and understaffed office to try to save their jobs from President Donald Trump’s mass government layoffs, in hopes that it will be a bulwark against the president and Elon Musk as they push for more cuts.
Source: CNN
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Are egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?
Egg producers blame the ongoing bird flu outbreak for driving prices up to record highs
Source: ABC News
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New York prison strike intensifies as two inmate deaths heighten urgency for resolution
The New York prison strike has entered its 11th day with no resolution in sight, as tensions escalate following the deaths of two inmates
Source: WRGB
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Wolves’ Anthony Edwards is ejected from loss to Lakers, and he’ll likely be suspended
Edwards was called for his 15th and 16th technical fouls. If they hold up under review, he won’t play Friday.
Source: Star Tribune
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DOGE cuts complicate government funding talks and raise shutdown fears | CNN Politics
Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are struggling with a key question as they stare down a fast-approaching deadline to fund the government: How do they fund federal agencies that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to dismantle?
Source: CNN
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Citigroup erroneously credited client account with $81tn in ‘near miss’
Incident comes as US bank seeks to assuage regulatory concerns over its risk management processes
Source: Financial Times
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President Trump Meets With Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office
President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky speak to reporters ahead of a meeting in the Oval Office. They are expected to sign a minerals deal, in which Ukraine gives the U.S. minerals in the hope of securing protection from Russia.
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SEC says meme coins not subject to securities regulations
According to the SEC, the coins are more akin to “collectibles” and don’t fall under the category of securities under federal law.
Source: ABC News
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NASCAR, hot off recent Daytona 500, brings its annual stop to Austin’s COTA this week
Three weeks into the NASCAR season, the annual EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas will be NASCAR’s earliest road course ever.
Source: Austin American-Statesman
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February 27 Meeting in Istanbul - United States Department of State
Following the agreement between Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov to initiate talks on issues affecting the operations of our respective diplomatic missions, delegations from both countries met on February 27 in Istanbul, Turkey. The U.S. delegation was led by Sonata Coulter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Russia and Central Europe, and the Russian […]
Source: United States Department of State
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Office Closures and Relocations Part of Trump’s Plan for Large-Scale Layoffs
The newly released requirements for agencies to move forward with mass cuts to the federal work force have employees even more on edge.
Source: The New York Times
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Thursday’s top NFL combine standouts: Which defensive linemen, linebackers impressed?
James Pearce Jr.’s sub-4.5 40 was one of the big moments from Day 1 in Indianapolis. Here’s our experts on the best of the combine.
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5 facts about the federal workforce that may surprise you
Federal data paints a varied portrait of the people who make up the U.S. civil service.
Source: PBS.org
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S.E.C. Declares Memecoins Are Not Subject to Oversight
The agency said the novelty digital assets were not securities, a month after President Trump issued his own memecoin.
Source: The New York Times
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NOAA fires about 800 employees, with more possible Friday | CNN Politics
The Trump administration has its government-shrinking sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where around 800 employees have been tapped for termination, according to two sources close to the agency.
Source: CNN
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Column | Consumers need the CFPB. Remember the Great Recession?
The once-fierce watchdog is dropping consumer cases against companies and processing far fewer complaints.
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Pelicans vs. Suns odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 27 best bets by proven model
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns
Source: CBSSports.com
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Billionaires Don’t Want Trump’s Golden Visa
A dozen and a half billionaires from across the world weigh in on the president’s newly proposed “gold card” visa. Most aren’t interested.
Source: Forbes
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S&P 500 futures are little changed ahead of key inflation report: Live updates
The three major indexes are on track to end the week and month lower.
Source: CNBC
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Can Trump Force Ukraine to Accept a Peace Deal?
Experts warn that Kyiv won’t sign off on a deal that’s bad for the country.
Source: Foreign Policy
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Mass Layoffs Begin at NOAA
The cuts came just before a separate wave of departures was expected under the Trump administration’s so-called deferred resignation program.
Source: The New York Times
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Pelicans 124-116 Suns (Feb 27, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns NBA game from February 27, 2025 on ESPN.
Source: ESPN
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Commendations, cash awards, positive reviews. Then they were fired for poor performance.
Federal employees worry about their future job prospects after their firing letters claimed they performed poorly
Source: USA TODAY
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Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money on Friday. The People’s Union USA describes it as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what the group’s founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the
Source: AP News
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Mexico First: How Mexico Plans To Weather Trump’s Tariffs - Truthdig
As the U.S. pressures its southern neighbor to cut ties with China, Mexico looks to boost its own economy.
Source: Truthdig
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Trump’s biggest power grab just reached the Supreme Court
Trump’s lawyers just revealed their plan to place him in charge of federal spending.
Source: Vox
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Who could be impacted if GOP makes cuts to Medicaid funding?
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans
Source: ABC News
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Trump asks UK Prime Minister if they can take on Russia by themselves | CNN
President Donald Trump met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House where Trump dismissed the idea of the British needing help in Ukraine against Russia.
Source: CNN
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“This Is So Dystopian”: People Are Sharing Their Unfiltered Reactions To Donald Trump’s Plan To Charge $5 Million For A Path To US Citizenship
“He doesn’t hate immigrants; he just hates poor immigrants.”
Source: Yahoo
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Trump’s got a bird flu plan. So when will eggs stop costing so much? | CNN Business
Egg prices are surging so high that the Trump administration is pledging to step in and solve the crisis — but don’t expect relief the next time you go grocery shopping.
Source: CNN
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‘View’ star Whoopi Goldberg warns ‘people are gonna die’ over RFK Jr.’s measles response
Whoopi Goldberg warned ‘The View’ audience that ‘people are gonna die’ over RFK Jr.’s response to measles: ‘This is your job, dude.’
Source: EW.com
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Do You Need a Measles Booster?
With outbreaks spreading in the Southwest, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status.
Source: The New York Times
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To make their numbers work, Republicans must slash health spending
Some proposed cuts to Medicaid could mean 20m lose their health insurance
Source: The Economist
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Chief justice pauses order for Trump to pay $2 billion in foreign-aid funding - SCOTUSblog
Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday night temporarily froze an order by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that would have required the Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in foreign-aid reimbursements for work that has already been done. In a brief order issued just a few hours befo
Source: ScotusBlog
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USAID workers pay mournful final visit to agency to clear out their belongings under federal guard
U.S. Agency for International Development workers who’ve been given 15 minutes to clear out their workspaces as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency have begun arriving at their Washington headquarters.
Source: AP News
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog are found dead in their New Mexico home
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies found Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and a dog dead when they preformed a welfare check, a spokesperson said.
Source: AP News
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It’s Weird That Eggs Were Ever Cheap
What were we thinking, buying so many of these fragile, messy, remarkable ovals?
Source: The Atlantic
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CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal
The framework deal is a first step toward a comprehensive agreement that will be subject to ratification by Ukraine’s parliament, Zelenskyy said.
Source: AP News
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Bezos’ Directive for Washington Post Opinion Pages Leads to Editor David Shipley’s Exit
Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”
Source: The New York Times
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The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo
President Donald Trump’s administration says federal agencies should begin planning to eliminate employee positions. The process is known as a reduction in force.
Source: AP News
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Unveiled: A History of Afghan Women’s Rights
United Nations Photo
Source: UN Web TV
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Trump says he will offer ‘gold cards’ for $5 million path to citizenship, replacing investor visas
President Donald Trump says he plans to offer a “gold card” visa with a path to citizenship for $5 million, replacing a 35-year-old visa for investors.
Source: AP News
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French President Emmanuel Macron Grabs President Trump by the Arm, Corrects Him and Warns, ‘Be Careful’
Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Feb. 24 to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Though Trump contended Europe will “get their money back” after contributing aid to Ukraine, Macron countered that there is no plan established for European funds to be returned following the war’s end.
Source: Peoplemag
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Analysis: Even as Macron flatters ‘Dear Donald,’ the US is deeply estranged from the West on Ukraine | CNN Politics
This is how much Donald Trump has already transformed America’s global role.
Source: CNN
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GOP Lawmaker Tells Trump He May Vote Against Budget Bill Over Medicaid Cuts
Rep. Jeff Van Drew said the President “understood” his concerns, which are also shared by a number of other Republicans.
Source: Time
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Senate Update: The Great Betrayal | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland
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Chen and Kerrigan are added to cast of a figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, D.C., for victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
Source: AP News
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Ukraine Faces New Crisis After Trump Freezes Funds; ‘Thousands Struggle to...’
Ukraine hit by Trump’s USAID funding freeze: The freezing of all funds to USAID ordered by Donald Trump has affected the jobs of thousands of people in the United States and abroad, and halted humanitarian programs around the world. One of the many countries badly hit by the funding freeze is Ukraine.
Source: The Times of India
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A guide to dodging Donald Trump’s tariffs
How companies can lessen the blow from the American president’s assault on trade
Source: The Economist
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Days away from landing attempt, Blue Ghost spacecraft shares stunning close-ups of the moon | CNN
Blue Ghost has captured its first images of the moon from lunar orbit as the spacecraft’s landing attempt on the surface approaches. See the spectacular views here.
Source: CNN
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Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms
Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday. They’re facing an 11:59 p.m.
Source: AP News
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‘He is innocent’: Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution
The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for the execution of a man whose innocence claim is supported by a juror from his trial.
Source: AP News
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2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships Central
2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships Central
Source: Big Ten Conference
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I think we’re being lied to about DEI
Corporate giants like McDonald’s, Meta, and Amazon aren’t dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. They’re doing something more disingenuous.
Source: Mother Jones
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The CIAA Mourns the Loss of Neo-Soul Singer and Artist Angie Stone
The CIAA Mourns the Loss of Neo-Soul Singer and Artist Angie Stone