Sunday, 31 March 2024

Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner

A Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner

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AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers' information online. Were you affected?

The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T’s current and former customers has been recently discovered online

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Traffic moving again on California's scenic Highway 1 after lane collapsed during drenching storm

Traffic is moving again after a stretch of California’s scenic Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm, forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big Sur

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Saturday, 30 March 2024

Police have detained a man who walked out of a bar in the Dutch town of Ede where hostages were being held

Police have detained a man who walked out of a bar in the Dutch town of Ede where hostages were being held

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AT&T notifies users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes

AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online

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Friday, 29 March 2024

Judge questions Border Patrol stand that it's not required to care for children at migrant camps

A federal judge sharply questions the Biden administration’s position that it bears no responsibility for housing and feeding migrant children who are waiting for agents in makeshift camps

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Children race to collect marshmallows dropped from a helicopter at a Detroit-area park

It has been raining marshmallows in suburban Detroit

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3 Pennsylvania men have convictions overturned after decades behind bars in woman's 1997 killing

A Pennsylvania judge has overturned the convictions of three men imprisoned for decades in the 1997 slaying of a 70-year-old woman even though their DNA never matched what was found at the scene

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Thursday, 28 March 2024

Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics

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Tennessee governor signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on the repeal of Memphis police traffic stop reforms set in place after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers just over a year ago

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West Virginia bill adding work search to unemployment, freezing benefits made law without signature

West Virginia’s unemployed people will need to do more to prove they are searching for jobs to collect state benefits under a new law that will take effect next year

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Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Donald Trump assails judge and his daughter after gag order in New York hush-money criminal case

Donald Trump has lashed out at the New York judge who put him under a gag order that bars him from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial

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Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says

The city of Alexandria says negotiations to lure the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have “ended” and the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams “will not move forward.”

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Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs' Super Bowl rally shooting sues congressman over online post

A man who was briefly handcuffed in the chaos that followed a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing a Tennessee congressman

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Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Travelers through Maine’s biggest airport can now fly to the moon. Or at least a chunk of it

Travelers through Maine’s largest airport can now take a trip to the moon – sort of

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Lawsuit says Ohio's gender-affirming care ban violates the state constitution

Two families of transgender minors have filed a constitutional challenge to an Ohio law that severely limits gender-affirming healthcare for youth under 18

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US prosecutors try to send warning to cryptocurrency world with KuCoin prosecution

A top U.S. prosecutor has announced criminal charges against a once ascending company in the cryptocurrency world and two of its founders in a bid to send a message to other players in the industry to follow U.S. laws

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Monday, 25 March 2024

Academics challenge Florida law restricting research exchanges from prohibited countries like China

Two graduate students from China whose studies were put on hold, and a professor who says he is unable to recruit research assistants, are suing Florida education officials

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South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial has announced her resignation

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Colorado university hires 2 former U.S. attorneys to review shooting, recommend any changes

The Colorado university where a student is charged with killing his suitemate and another person in a dorm room last month has hired two former U.S. attorneys to review of what led to the shooting and whether any campus policies and procedures can be i...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says the perpetrators of the Moscow concert hall attack are “radical Islamists.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the perpetrators of the Moscow concert hall attack are “radical Islamists.”

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Sunday, 24 March 2024

Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?

The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case Tuesday that could impact how women get access to mifepristone

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A man who survived a California mountain lion attack that killed his brother is expected to recover

Authorities say an 18-year-old California man who survived a mountain lion attack that killed his older brother is expected to recover

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The suspects in the Russian concert hall attack that left more than 130 people dead arrive at a court in Moscow

The suspects in the Russian concert hall attack that left more than 130 people dead arrive at a court in Moscow

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Saturday, 23 March 2024

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, avoiding partial shutdown; Biden's signature next

Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, avoiding partial shutdown; Biden's signature next

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18-year-old charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed a woman and 3 children in a van

An 18-year-old man has been charged with four counts of vehicular homicide for allegedly causing a crash in a Seattle suburb that killed a woman and three children

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Friday, 22 March 2024

Texas school bus with more 40 students crashes, killing 2 people, authorities say

Texas authorities say a school bus with more than 40 prekindergarten students has collided with a concrete truck and rolled over while returning from a field trip

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Texas medical panel won't provide list of exceptions to abortion ban

A Texas medical panel has rebuffed calls to list specific exceptions to one of the most restrictive abortions bans in the U.S., which physicians say is dangerously unclear and has forced women with serious pregnancy complications to leave the state

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Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present

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Thursday, 21 March 2024

Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit

A federal judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit by ex-governor and ex-con Rod Blagojevich seeking a return to public office by quoting Dr. Seuss

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Rwandan man in US charged with lying about his role during the 1994 genocide

Federal authorities have charged a Rwandan man they accused of repeatedly lying about his involvement in murders and rapes amid the country’s 1994 genocide to win asylum and citizenship in the U.S. Authorities say Eric Nshimiye, of Ohio, was arrested T...

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Reddit poised to make its stock market debut after IPO prices at $34 per share amid strong demand

Reddit will enter a new era as a publicly traded company with a market value of $6.4 billion

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Nationwide tech hiccup interferes with US driver's license offices

A nationwide technology problem interrupted services for a few hours at U.S. state offices that handle driver's licenses

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Wednesday, 20 March 2024

As Myanmar's army faces setbacks, it is stepping up attacks on civilians, a UN expert warns

A U.N.-backed independent expert on human rights in Myanmar says the military government is escalating violence against civilians as it faces more setbacks on the battlefield, where it is fighting against pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups

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State penalizes county jail for depriving inmate of food, water for more than 2 days

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has penalized a county jail for depriving an inmate of food and water for more than two days as punishment after he smeared feces in his cell and refused to clean it up

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Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Divided Supreme Court lifts pause on Texas law that gives police powers to arrest migrants on illegal-entry charges

Divided Supreme Court lifts pause on Texas law that gives police powers to arrest migrants on illegal-entry charges

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Monday, 18 March 2024

Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol

A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police

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Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agreed with a new publisher for its print and digital products

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Sunday, 17 March 2024

AP PHOTOS: Boston celebrates St. Patrick's Day; Biden holds White House brunch with Irish leader

While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a day early, others, including Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country, kicked off parades and festivities on Sunday

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Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

Acclaimed American classical pianist Byron Janis has died at the age of 95

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Russia releases early returns showing Vladimir Putin has nearly 88% of votes in an election where opposition was stifled

Russia releases early returns showing Vladimir Putin has nearly 88% of votes in an election where opposition was stifled

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Saturday, 16 March 2024

Man suspected of killing 3 in Philadephia area is arrested in New Jersey after hourslong standoff, police official says

Man suspected of killing 3 in Philadephia area is arrested in New Jersey after hourslong standoff, police official says

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State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs

Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases

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Long recovery ahead for some in path of deadly tornados in central U.S.

A day and a half after deadly tornadoes ripped through part of the central U.S., residents are cleaning up, assessing damage and helping their neighbors

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Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case, ending appeals over lowered $3.2 million verdict

Tesla and a Black man who worked at the company’s California factory have settled a discrimination case that drew attention to the company's treatment of minorities

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Friday, 15 March 2024

Feds pick New England’s offshore wind development area, drawing cheers and questions alike

The federal government on Friday designated an area of ocean off New England for the development of offshore wind in a move that generated cheers from environmental groups but questions from fishermen

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Brazilian military leaders told police that ex-President Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election result

Brazilian military leaders told police that ex-President Bolsonaro presented a plan to reverse the 2022 election result

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Thursday, 14 March 2024

A Mississippi police officer made an arrested man lick urine off jail floor, court document says

A Mississippi police officer was set to plead guilty to federal civil rights charge on an accusation that he forced an arrested man to lick his own urine off the floor of a jail cell

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Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Prosecutor urges jury to convict Michigan school shooter's dad, says he could have prevented tragedy

A jury in Michigan is hearing closing arguments in the trial of a Michigan school shooter's father

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Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Viral video of Biden effigy beating prompts calls for top Kansas Republican leaders to resign

Two top Kansas Republican Party officials are facing internal calls to resign over a viral online video showing people at a fundraiser kicking and beating a mannequin wearing a mask of President Joe Biden

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Delete a background? Easy. Smooth out a face? Seamless. Digital photo manipulation is now mainstream

“Pics, or it didn't happen” has been a common refrain when seeking proof that someone’s story or some event actually took place

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Monday, 11 March 2024

Donald Trump seeks to delay March 25 hush money criminal trial until Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims

Donald Trump seeks to delay March 25 hush money criminal trial until Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims

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Sunday, 10 March 2024

Trump supporters hoping to oust Wisconsin leader say they have enough signatures to force recall

Backers of an effort to oust Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office over his opposition to former President Donald Trump say they've collected enough signatures to force a recall vote

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A 20-year-old backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire's Mount Washington in icy conditions; 2 others injured

A 20-year-old backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire's Mount Washington in icy conditions; 2 others injured

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Saturday, 9 March 2024

Report and letter signed by 'Opie' attract auction interest ahead of Oscars

Interest in the late scientist J

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Boeing says it can't find work records related to door panel that blew out on Alaska Airlines flight

Boeing has acknowledged in a letter to Congress that it cannot find records for work done on a door panel that blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight over Oregon two months ago

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Friday, 8 March 2024

Ex-police officer convicted in sexual assault is the first to face tougher new penalty, DOJ says

The Justice Department says a former Oklahoma police officer convicted in the sexual assault of a woman during a traffic stop will become the first to face a heftier penalty under the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

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Thursday, 7 March 2024

Federal Reserve's Powell: Regulatory proposal criticized by banks will be revised by end of year

A sweeping bank regulatory proposal will be significantly revised by year’s end, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday, a potential victory for the large banks that have aggressively opposed the likely changes

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Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ends his long-shot primary challenge against President Joe Biden

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ends his long-shot primary challenge against President Joe Biden

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Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Liberty University agrees to unprecedented $14 million fine for failing to disclose crime data

Liberty University agrees to unprecedented $14 million fine for failing to disclose crime data

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Monday, 4 March 2024

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats

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Sunday, 3 March 2024

Caitlin Clark of Iowa passes the late Pete Maravich as the all-time NCAA Division I scorer with her 3,668th point

Caitlin Clark of Iowa passes the late Pete Maravich as the all-time NCAA Division I scorer with her 3,668th point

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A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election

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Saturday, 2 March 2024

University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation

The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities

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Lawyers who successfully argued Musk pay package was illegal seek $5.6 billion in Tesla stock

The lawyers who successfully argued that a massive pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk was illegal and should be voided are asking the presiding judge to award company stock worth $5.6 billion as legal fees

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Medical incident likely led to SUV crashing into Walmart store, authorities say

A driver who crashed her sport-utility vehicle into a Walmart store in suburban Detroit was likely having a health incident at the time

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A Texas girl allegedly killed by a family friend is remembered as 'precious' during funeral service

An 11-year-old Texas who was found dead in a river near Houston is remembered as a loving kind animal lover

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Friday, 1 March 2024

US health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

US health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

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