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5 hours ago

ICE to Hit World's Busiest Airport as Traveler Chaos Continues

ICE officers will assist at Atlanta airport to manage passenger disruptions due to TSA staff shortages amid the government shutdown.
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3 hours ago

New York's LaGuardia Airport closed after arrving plane and ground vehicle collide

La Guardia Airport was closed due to a collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a ground vehicle.
fromThe Washington Post
48 minutes ago

Airplane strikes vehicle on runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport

A passenger airliner struck a Port Authority firefighting vehicle responding to a separate incident at LaGuardia Airport, leading to the airport's closure for investigation.
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6 hours ago

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says

Jessi Pierce and her three children tragically died in a house fire in Minnesota.
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14 hours ago
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Travelers describe airport chaos as unpaid TSA agents stop showing up: 'The line is coming from all directions'

Long TSA wait times at JFK Airport are exacerbated by a staffing shortage due to unpaid officers amid a government shutdown.
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1 day ago
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TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh | Fortune

TSA agents face severe financial pressures due to ongoing government shutdowns, leading to high attrition and low morale within the agency.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

Travelers describe airport chaos as unpaid TSA agents stop showing up: 'The line is coming from all directions'

Long TSA wait times at JFK Airport are exacerbated by a staffing shortage due to unpaid officers amid a government shutdown.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh | Fortune

TSA agents face severe financial pressures due to ongoing government shutdowns, leading to high attrition and low morale within the agency.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Mexican pastor wanted for child sex abuse collared by border agents after escaping to California

Salvador Suazo-Garcia, who was wanted in his native Mexico for lewd and lascivious acts involving a child, was collared by agents in Lemon Grove on March 6.
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New York man pleads guilty to cyberstalking slain UnitedHealthcare CEO's family member

Shane Daley pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, leaving threatening voicemails to a family member of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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13 hours ago

Missing mother identified as Sierra's mysterious Emigrant Gap Jane Doe

A woman identified nearly 50 years after being found strangled in a snowbank in the Sierra.
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21 hours ago

Nancy Guthrie Exclusive: Retired Detective Flags Curious Detail in WiFi Jammer Theory

A WiFi jammer may have disrupted surveillance cameras during Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, aiding in her alleged kidnapping.
fromThe Washington Post
23 hours ago

An 80-mile horseback ride connects Black families with their Texas roots

Mia Johnson, who has participated in the Prairie View trail ride for over fifty years, describes it as 'almost spiritual,' emphasizing the importance of working toward this goal throughout the year.
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fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Mueller set about almost immediately overhauling the bureau's mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st century, beginning his 12-year tenure just one week before the Sept. 11 attacks.
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21 hours ago

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants as Iran strikes 2 Israeli cities

Iran launched missile attacks on Israeli cities near a nuclear facility, injuring around 180 people, prompting strong U.S. warnings.
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fromThe Washington Post
23 hours ago

One gas station, two drivers and three fill-ups: The Iran war hits home

Fuel prices in Colorado surged nearly 35% due to the U.S. attack on Iran, marking the largest increase in 30 years.
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1 day ago

How one Minnesota school is bouncing back after the ICE surge

With Don Quixote, it's like seeing how this knight, it's not just that he is crazy and out of his mind, but also that he just wants to do good in the world.
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19 hours ago

Inside a rare lab that's blazing a bold trail as it hunts for new drugs

Kelly Chibale describes the drug discovery process as a fairy-tale quest, stating, 'It doesn't mean that there aren't surprises or miracles. They do happen, but you have to kiss many frogs before you meet the prince.' This metaphor illustrates the challenges and unpredictability in finding effective medicines.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Nashville journalist arrested by ICE released after 15 days in detention

Estefany Rodriguez, a journalist, was released from ICE detention after 15 days, raising concerns about press freedom and immigration practices.
fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

The family believes someone in Tucson or in southern Arizona may 'hold the key to finding the resolution in this case.' They urged people to go back over their memories between Jan. 31 - when Nancy Guthrie was last seen - and Feb. 1 as well as the evening of Jan. 11.
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2 days ago

Police video of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drunken driving arrest released

Justin Timberlake struggled with sobriety tests after being pulled over for suspected drunk driving in the Hamptons.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

'Bags' of Docs Destroyed at Jail Days After Epstein Death

FBI agents received reports of documents being shredded at the Metropolitan Correctional Center shortly after Jeffrey Epstein's death.
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1 day ago

A look at the fireworks company that sold products to two suspected terrorists this month

Phantom Fireworks provided crucial evidence to law enforcement following a synagogue attack, including surveillance video and purchase records of the suspect.
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Iraqi Kurds mark Nowruz, celebrating light over darkness

Nowruz is a significant celebration of Kurdish identity, symbolizing unity and freedom among Kurds across different countries.
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2 days ago
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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid

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2 days ago

Federal prosecutors ask to dismiss charges against officers in Breonna Taylor raid

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the Breonna Taylor case, citing lack of direct link to her death.
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2 days ago
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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid

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Federal prosecutors ask to dismiss charges against officers in Breonna Taylor raid

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against two officers involved in the Breonna Taylor case, citing lack of direct link to her death.
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1 day ago

When health insurance costs $2,500 per month, families make tough choices

High health insurance premiums have become a significant financial burden for self-employed individuals after the expiration of enhanced subsidies.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

A massive border wall expansion is underway

This is one of the largest public works projects in recent history for the U.S. It's fairly scary to think about the lack of oversight, the complete authority to build these walls without considering the environmental impacts.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years and forecasters warn more rain is coming

Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said Friday while warning that still more rain was expected during the weekend.
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1 day ago

Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces

Arthur Brand has recovered over 150 stolen artworks, often working on cases police cannot solve.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

US has struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat, US Southern Command says

US forces conducted a lethal strike on a drug-smuggling boat, resulting in two deaths and one survivor, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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2 days ago

US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

One survivor was recovered alive after a US military strike on a drug trafficking vessel, while two others were found dead.
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2 days ago

Journalist Estefany Rodriguez released from ICE custody on bond as the legal battle over her arrest continues

Estefany Rodriguez, a Colombian journalist, was released from ICE custody after over two weeks, highlighting issues of press freedom and immigration in the US.
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2 days ago

Illegal skimming device found on credit card machine in East Flatbush

"I told [Brown] to just shake the machine, gently shake the machine. If something comes off, then that's how we know that [a scammer is] scamming him, there's a skimmer on it."
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fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. man charged with threatening FBI director's girlfriend

The email said the sender would be 'happy' when the face of the FBI director's girlfriend is 'canoed by an assault rifle,' court documents show.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Rehoboth man allegedly sexually exploited minors, had 'hundreds' of illegal images, videos

A Rehoboth man faces charges for sexually exploiting four girls aged 12 to 16, involving child sexual abuse material.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US probes Colombian president's alleged drug links reports

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is under investigation by US prosecutors for alleged ties to drug traffickers.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Alarming Number of Unauthorized Drones' Spotted Over US Air Base

Unidentified drones were spotted over Barksdale Air Force Base, prompting a shelter-in-place order and raising security concerns amid tensions with Iran.
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fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Chuck Norris, 86, reportedly hospitalized after medical emergency in Hawaii

Chuck Norris has been hospitalized in Hawaii following a medical emergency, but he is conscious and in good spirits.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Norway's crown princess talks about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein for first time: 'I was manipulated'

Mette-Marit stated, 'I did not know he was a sex offender and abuser; I only saw him interact with adults and never witnessed anything illegal.'
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2 days ago

An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes

The board has made it harder for immigration courts to offer immigrants bond in lieu of detention. It's made it easier to deport migrants to countries other than their own.
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3 days ago

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

The Russian-flagged Anatoly Kolodkin is expected to reach Cuba in 10 days, carrying 730,000 barrels of fuel, marking the first oil shipment in three months due to a U.S. energy blockade.
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2 days ago

Why it's so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices

The halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has caused oil prices to surge, impacting global markets and U.S. gasoline prices.
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2 days ago

Palestinians celebrate Eid in Gaza, making the most of a fragile ceasefire

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Gaza resumed amid a fragile ceasefire, allowing gatherings despite ongoing hardships and limited aid access.
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2 days ago

Over 4,000 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

Severe rains caused flooding in northern Oahu, prompting evacuations and warnings of dam failure.
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2 days ago

Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy

Disney has decided to shelve the new season of 'The Bachelorette' due to a recently surfaced video of violence involving a cast member.
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2 days ago

He's one reason why aid cuts weren't as dire for the HIV population as predicted

Harerimana Ismail continues his work as a community health worker despite not being paid since January 2025 due to foreign aid cuts.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Woman charged with murder after allegedly taking abortion pills, going to hospital

A Georgia woman was charged with felony murder after self-administering abortion pills at home and delivering a fetus with cardiac activity at 22-24 weeks gestation, marking the first such murder charge since Georgia's six-week abortion ban.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Calvin Tomkins, who narrated the rise of contemporary art, dies at 100

When I started, there was no art coverage in the news magazines and there was no regular coverage, even in Time ... Contemporary art, particularly, was considered a ridiculous and foolish aberration. It didn't have anything to do with art, according to a lot of people.
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2 days ago

10 tried-and-true methods to stay off your phone, according to our readers

I got rid of my social media account. After a couple stints of temporarily deactivating my account, last summer I made the decision to delete my account for good. I haven't looked back. I realized I was craving connection and validation and decided to pursue that in the real world instead.
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3 days ago

U.S. Mint can begin to produce Trump commemorative gold coin

Federal law says no living president can appear on U.S. currency. But Megan Sullivan, the acting chief of the Office of Design Management at the Mint, said the Treasury secretary has authority to authorize the minting and issuance of new 24-karat gold coins.
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2 days ago

Grandpa, 101, goes viral from pottery class: 'Happiest guy in the world'

George Strausman, 101, maintains an active lifestyle with poetry and pottery classes, embodying positivity and resilience in aging.
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2 days ago

Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans

Israel confirmed it acted alone in striking an Iranian gas compound, while the U.S. and Israel coordinate on targets amid rising tensions.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds

President Trump's actions have significantly harmed American democracy, dropping the U.S. ranking from 20th to 51st globally.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Reader Q&A: post your questions for US immigration reporter Maanvi Singh

Increased ICE enforcement operations in American cities have resulted in deaths, community mobilization, and detention of individuals including minors, prompting investigative journalism coverage.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former SoCal university cop, father of 3, admits to possessing more than 600 child porn files

A former San Diego State University police sergeant pleaded guilty to possessing over 600 files of child pornography depicting minors as young as 6 to 8 years old.
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Package left at US Air Force base had 'possible energetic materials'

Energetic materials are substances that store large amounts of chemical energy and release it rapidly when triggered by heat, shock or friction, often resulting in explosions, propulsion or combustion. Energetic materials contain both oxidizing and reducing agents, allowing them to burn or detonate without atmospheric oxygen. They are critical in defense, aerospace, mining and safety industries.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Are you seeing viral 'hacks' for skipping long TSA airport security lines? Here's what works-and what doesn't

TSA staffing shortages from funding disputes cause airport security delays, but TSA PreCheck Touchless ID with facial recognition offers faster processing at select airports.
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3 days ago

Afroman prevails in cops' music video defamation suit after a brief but viral trial

Rapper Afroman created music and social media content mocking law enforcement officers who conducted an unproductive raid on his Ohio home, turning the incident into artistic expression and merchandise.
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3 days ago

Fear, defiance, and anger: Iranians describe life under bombardment

The Islamic Republic, which killed hundreds of thousands of people in Iraq and Syria, killed and tortured hundreds of thousands of Iranians in the most brutal way after all these years, and which now wants to have nuclear weapons: we, the Iranian people, who have lived with them for half a century, know how ridiculous their claim to be peaceful was.
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3 days ago

'Movement never lies': 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company

"Decorative, escapist, imaginary princesses and swans and flowers," said Janet Eilber, a former member of the company and its current artistic director. "And she wanted to dance about real human beings, real human challenges." Graham wanted to use dance to tell American stories, which at the time was a revolutionary idea, when so much of American cultural life was focused on Europe.
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3 days ago

Federal student loans will move to Treasury, further shrinking Education Department

As the Federal student aid portfolio soars to nearly $1.7 trillion and with nearly a quarter of student loan borrowers in default, Americans know that the Department of Education has failed to effectively manage and deliver these critical programs. By leveraging Treasury's world-renowned expertise in finance and economic policy, we are confident that American students, borrowers, and taxpayers will finally have functioning programs after decades of mismanagement.
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3 days ago

Trump's mediators offer Hamas formal proposal to give up its weapons in Gaza

The proposal calls for Hamas and all other militant groups in Gaza to hand over all weapons, making an emerging governing authority responsible for all arms. A third person briefed on the proposal called it a comprehensive framework to ensure the "complete handover" and "full decommissioning" of arms belonging to Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, and that if Hamas accepts the proposal, it would ensure large-scale reconstruction of Gaza.
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3 days ago

As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war

Taliban officials say a Pakistani airstrike hit the hospital, killing more than 400 and injuring more than 250. According to estimates provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, at least 143 people died and 119 were wounded in the attack. Pakistan says it had struck only a "military and terrorist infrastructure."
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3 days ago

Sen. Blumenthal discusses reforming DHS and his concerns about the war in Iran

Sen. Markwayne Mullin's DHS secretary nomination advanced narrowly through Senate committee 8-7, facing scrutiny over political violence concerns and lack of policy differentiation from his predecessor.
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3 days ago

Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge

Police officers in Tontitown, Arkansas, on Wednesday contacted deputies in Bay County, saying they had interviewed a 14-year-old girl who told them that Duggar had molested her several times during a family trip to Panama City Beach when she was age 9, according to the affidavit.
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3 days ago

New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

We in the autism science and advocacy community were just appalled at the way he went about selecting members. The current committee has been hijacked by a narrow ideological agenda that does not reflect either the broad autism community or the state of autism science.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

To Catholic thinkers, Pentagon's AI demands violate 'human dignity'

Catholic theologians filed court briefs supporting Anthropic's restrictions on military AI use, citing concerns about autonomous weapons and mass surveillance violating human dignity and just war doctrine.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms

GuardDog Telehealth illegally accessed and sold patient medical records from multiple health systems to law firms without patient consent, representing the first settlement in Epic Systems' lawsuit against companies engaged in this practice.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

After barista's tips were stolen, strangers showed up with $900

That really hurt me. I was disappointed for sure. It wasn't about the money. He was just profoundly sad that somebody did that to him. Most of their customers are regulars, so the theft felt personal to her son, who works the register and prepares beverages.
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3 days ago

The body of an American student who went missing in Barcelona has been found, police in Spain say

James Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Illinois, was found dead in Barcelona waters near where he disappeared from a nightclub during spring break.
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3 days ago

Japan's prime minister visits the White House under shadow of Iran war

Japan faces pressure to support U.S. Middle East operations while constrained by its pacifist constitution and domestic opposition to military involvement in regional conflicts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

When an off-duty police officer was murdered in Chicago, Alex Villa was arrested and sent to prison for ten years. The problem? He almost certainly didn't do it

Off-duty Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis was killed during an armed robbery at M&M Quick Foods convenience store on December 29, 2011, while working a security guard second job to fund his upcoming wedding.
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4 days ago
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This is the current state of the TSA at Logan Airport

TSA agents are quitting during the government shutdown due to missed paychecks, with over 30 departures in New England and a 10% national absence rate, threatening airport security operations.
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4 days ago
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US airports scramble with TSA staffing shortages amid partial government shutdown

Over one-third of TSA screeners at Atlanta's airport missed work during a government shutdown, causing two-hour security lines as 61,000 DHS employees work without pay.
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fromBoston.com
4 days ago

This is the current state of the TSA at Logan Airport

TSA agents are quitting during the government shutdown due to missed paychecks, with over 30 departures in New England and a 10% national absence rate, threatening airport security operations.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

US airports scramble with TSA staffing shortages amid partial government shutdown

Over one-third of TSA screeners at Atlanta's airport missed work during a government shutdown, causing two-hour security lines as 61,000 DHS employees work without pay.
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4 days ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Fire damage, clogged toilets, and sinking morale: USS Gerald R Ford to set sails for repairs in Crete

A fire aboard the USS Gerald R Ford injured sailors and destroyed 100 beds, adding to mounting problems during a nine-month deployment that has raised crew morale and readiness concerns.
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4 days ago

Prosecutors seek more than seven years in jail for son of Norway's crown princess

The prosecution said it believed that Hiby was guilty of 39 of the 40 offences with which he was charged, which, as well as rape and domestic abuse, include multiple breaches of restraining orders, assault, drug and driving offences. One of the offences, violation of a restraining order, has been overturned.
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fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

It's so hot in the West that temperatures may even break April records soon

Not only will temperatures break March monthly records, but this heatwave will even break April records. Over the next week, around 800 high temperature records are forecast to be neared, tied or broken at 165 locations in Western and Central states - some by more than 10 degrees - with unusual warmth set to linger into late March.
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4 days ago

The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

Iran launched missile attacks on Israel following deaths of high-ranking officials, while Israel conducted strikes on Beirut and security forces intensified surveillance within Iran amid internet blackouts.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Advocacy groups get trans athlete bans on ballots in Maine, Colorado

Leyland Streiff, from the advocacy group Protect Girls Sports in Maine, said in a news release that the proposal is "inclusive, fair and safe" and that the ballot initiative will let voters decide through "the most democratic process possible," the Maine Morning Star reported.
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4 days ago

Cuba's leader says US aggression would meet 'impregnable resistance'

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on X late Tuesday that the Trump administration "publicly threatens" Cuba's government almost daily with overthrowing it, and any act of aggression "will clash with an impregnable resistance."
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4 days ago

Red states move to protect crisis pregnancy centers using model legislation

The CARE Act is "model legislation" created by the Alliance Defending Freedom, an anti-abortion, conservative Christian legal advocacy group. The Wyoming bill says that pregnancy centers, many of which are affiliated with religious organizations, need legal protection after facing "unprecedented attacks" following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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