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Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died
Read full article: Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later diedCongressman Tony Gonzales of Texas is claiming he's being “blackmailed” following a report he allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after she set herself on fire.
Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry
Read full article: Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountryThe recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim.
Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Read full article: Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DCMemorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
Judge dismisses ex-NYPD commissioner's lawsuit alleging 'systemic corruption' in police department
Read full article: Judge dismisses ex-NYPD commissioner's lawsuit alleging 'systemic corruption' in police departmentA federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by New York City’s former interim police commissioner against the previous mayor, Eric Adams, and his top deputies.
Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
Read full article: Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor careA federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care.
Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats
Read full article: Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seatsA Virginia judge is temporarily blocking Democrats’ plan to hold an April referendum on new congressional maps that could seriously impact the midterm elections.
Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICE
Read full article: Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICEKindergarten and first grade students at a Georgia school are mourning their teacher days after she was killed by a driver who authorities say was fleeing federal immigration officers.
New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch
Read full article: New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro RanchNew Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch as allegations of sex abuse and trafficking swirl.
White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities
Read full article: White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minoritiesThe Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees.
Prosecutors stand by former militant's conviction but blast judge's prior conduct as prosecutor
Read full article: Prosecutors stand by former militant's conviction but blast judge's prior conduct as prosecutorGeorgia prosecutors defending the 2000 murder conviction of a onetime Black Panther leader known as H.
NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner's botched astronaut flight
Read full article: NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner's botched astronaut flightNASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address
Read full article: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union addressVirginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time rule
Read full article: FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time ruleThe Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC’s “The View” over possible violations of the requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates when they appear on-air.
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants in scathing ruling
Read full article: Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants in scathing rulingA federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally.
Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
Read full article: Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in PhiladelphiaFederal workers are restoring an exhibit on the people once enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump administration.
Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secret
Read full article: Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secretSouth Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill to keep secret how much money teams and athletes are paid under new college sports rules.
When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage
Read full article: When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnageMoments after Robert Dorgan starting shooting family members at a hockey game, three people in the stands rushed toward the shooter.
NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moon
Read full article: NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moonNASA has taken another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal.
The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
Read full article: The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief fundsPresident Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms.
Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal
Read full article: Arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposalA federal panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees has approved his plan to build a massive ballroom on the site of the former White House East Wing.
Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free card
Read full article: Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free cardThe Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional.
Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows
Read full article: Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study showsNew research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home.
6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
Read full article: 6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on tripThe six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together.
Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens
Read full article: Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickensHawaii lawmakers are weighing tougher ways to deal with feral chickens, as residents complain about noise, mess, and growing flocks.
Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe
Read full article: Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMeWhen U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for the real MVP.
Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them
Read full article: Genealogy sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to themAuthorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases.
Jury convicts man in killings of 4 people sleeping on NYC streets, rejecting insanity defense
Read full article: Jury convicts man in killings of 4 people sleeping on NYC streets, rejecting insanity defenseA man who fatally beat four men as they slept on New York City’s streets has been convicted of murder.
Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions
Read full article: Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditionsExperts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened.
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
Read full article: Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globeA new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years.
Authorities are using deep-sea tech to try to find the sunken fishing boat off Massachusetts
Read full article: Authorities are using deep-sea tech to try to find the sunken fishing boat off MassachusettsA coalition of authorities is deploying technology to try to locate the wreck of a fishing boat that sank last month off Massachusetts, killing all seven aboard.
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
Read full article: Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failuresThe federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues.
The backcountry ski trip hit by avalanche was led by an outfit offering mountain adventures globally
Read full article: The backcountry ski trip hit by avalanche was led by an outfit offering mountain adventures globallyThe backcountry trip near Lake Tahoe where eight skiers were killed after an avalanche was led by a tour outfit that promises global mountain adventures including skiing and rock climbing in the wilderness.
Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week
Read full article: Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next weekJesse Jackson’s children remember his civil rights legacy and describe him as a devoted father after his death at home.
UN Security Council members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meeting
Read full article: UN Security Council members blast Israel's West Bank plans on eve of Trump's Board of Peace meetingMembers of the United Nations Security Council are calling for the Gaza ceasefire deal to become permanent and blasting Israeli efforts to expand control in the West Bank as a threat to prospects of a two-state solution.
'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa
Read full article: 'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in AfricaAnimal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa in August to help an endangered white rhino with a life-threatening, parasitic eye infection.
Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute
Read full article: Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public disputeVaccine maker Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve its new flu shot for older adults after all.
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
Read full article: Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protectionsA coalition of health and environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
The Latest: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: The Latest: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory.
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Read full article: Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bossesLate-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show.
Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll findsDemocratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024.
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Read full article: 8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalancheAuthorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California.
Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
Read full article: Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionairesBernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats.
FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
Read full article: FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fracturesMinnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
Read full article: Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at ColumbiaAn immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missing
Read full article: Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped by California avalanche that's left 10 more missingAuthorities say six backcountry skiers are alive and 10 others are missing after an avalanche in Northern California that occurred during a powerful winter storm moving through the state.
4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate
Read full article: 4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstateAuthorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see.
Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database
Read full article: Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national databaseInvestigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database.
Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
Read full article: Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuitsBayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer.