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EDITORS: A Detroit News story on March 10 (slugged WEA-MICH-DISASTER-AID:DTN) about President Donald Trump committing to provide additional federal disaster aid for last year's ice storm recovery incorrectly described the specific types of assistance that will be provided. FEMA previously had denied the state's appeal for disaster aid that would...Read more

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AG Pam Bondi moved to military housing amid threats over Epstein case

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Attorney General Pam Bondi was quietly and quickly moved to secure military housing amid threats from drug cartels and critics over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to a report.

Bondi was relocated from her apartment in Washington, D.C., to one of several heavily guarded military bases in the city, after federal law ...Read more

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NASA audit raises concerns about astronaut safety on SpaceX, Blue Origin's moon landers

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Astronaut safety and delays were top concerns in a new audit of NASA’s plans to use either SpaceX’s Starship or Blue Origin’s Blue Moon lunar landers on future Artemis missions, although costs have remained on target so far.

NASA’s Office of the Inspector General released the audit Tuesday, assessing progress and shortcomings for both ...Read more

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis punts Tina Peters clemency decision until after appeals court weighs in, his office tells lawmakers

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DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis’ office has told lawmakers that he will delay his decision on whether to commute Tina Peters’ prison sentence until after the Colorado Court of Appeals issues a ruling in her case.

Polis’ staff members privately told some lawmakers late last week that the governor would wait, and House lawmakers were told of ...Read more

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LA County deputy collected paychecks after felony excessive force conviction

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LOS ANGELES —A Los Angeles County deputy who was convicted of excessive force continued to collect a paycheck for months even though he was barred from carrying a badge in California, according to Sheriff's Department officials and county records.

A federal jury convicted Trevor Kirk in February 2025 of a felony after he was recorded throwing...Read more

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LA County deputy collected paychecks after felony excessive force conviction

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LOS ANGELES —A Los Angeles County deputy who was convicted of excessive force continued to collect a paycheck for months even though he was barred from carrying a badge in California, according to Sheriff's Department officials and county records.

A federal jury convicted Trevor Kirk in February 2025 of a felony after he was recorded throwing...Read more

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400 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves as Iran targets commercial ships

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Attacks on multiple commercial ships in the waters around Iran on Wednesday increased global energy concerns, pushed nations to unleash strategic oil reserves and sparked fresh critiques of the Trump administration’s readiness for a war it started.

As Trump administration and U.S. military officials continued to claim increasing success and ...Read more

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Republicans deliver bill to kill DEI in cities, counties to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the most contentious pieces of legislation this session — one that would ban local governments from supporting parades, festivals and other activities promoting diversity, equality and inclusion — is headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

“Florida is where DEI goes to DIE,” declared Rep. Dean Black, the ...Read more

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New round of fraud texts impersonating DMV sent to Coloradans

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DENVER — Scammers impersonating the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles are trying to trick and threaten residents into paying fraudulent fees, agency officials said.

“The scammers are at it again — and we’re onto them,” Colorado DMV officials stated in a news release. “The DMV is aware of these latest attempts and is working ...Read more

Pacific Northwest saw surge in ICE arrests at end of 2025, data show

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SEATTLE — The Pacific Northwest saw a dramatic spike in Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests at the end of 2025, particularly in the Portland area and in less populous parts of Washington with agricultural communities, new data from the University of Washington Center for Human Rights show.

From a recent low point of fewer than 250 ...Read more

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Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis

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While the Iran war rages, Israel is quietly planning for a potential base at the mouth of the Red Sea from which to strike one of the Islamic Republic's last proxies still operating at full strength: the Houthis of Yemen.

That’s thanks to Somaliland, the breakaway territory on the Gulf of Aden that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...Read more

Eastern meadowlark populations across the U.S. grasslands have dropped by about three-quarters since 1970. lwolfartist via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

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Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds. We now know that those losses aren’t just growing – they are accelerating in places with intensive human activity, particularly where agriculture and expanding communities are changing the landscape.

Bird population declines have been closely linked to pollution, use of ...Read more

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Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple

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During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith, introduced President Donald Trump as “the greatest champion of faith that we have ever had in the executive branch.” Taking the podium after her, Trump declared, “I’ve done more for religion than any other ...Read more

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Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

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Over the past few years, a new class of medications has transformed the treatment of obesity. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing appetite, helping people eat less and feel full sooner. Their success has demonstrated something important: Body weight is biologically regulated, and targeting the right biological ...Read more

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LAFD testimony details missed opportunities to fully put out the Lachman fire

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LOS ANGELES — Jacob Ulibarri spent about six hours on New Year's Day last year squashing hot spots where the Lachman fire had burned.

The rookie Los Angeles firefighter arrived sometime after 7 a.m., when the smoky areas were all over and easy to see. By the time the next crew swapped with his that afternoon, they were scarcer: "One every 30 ...Read more

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Republicans deliver bill to kill DEI in cities, counties to DeSantis

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the most contentious pieces of legislation this session — one that would ban local governments from supporting parades, festivals and other activities promoting diversity, equality and inclusion — is headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

“Florida is where DEI goes to DIE,” declared Rep. Dean Black, the ...Read more

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Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds

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LOS ANGELES – A new report shows that nearly 40% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables tested by California regulators have residues of "forever" or PFAS chemicals, a family of compounds that can be lasting and harmful.

The Environmental Working Group, an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., reviewed California's own test data ...Read more

California DACA recipient sues Trump administration over her deportation

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LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for a Sacramento DACA recipient who was deported to Mexico last month have filed a lawsuit against the federal government seeking her immediate return to the U.S.

Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, 42, was detained Feb. 18 during a scheduled interview for her green card application. She was deported to Mexico the next day,...Read more

NYC Comptroller Mark Levine issues warning, says budget gap is at $7.3 billion

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NEW YORK — As the City Council kicks off budget hearings, Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that the city is staring down a $7.3 billion budget gap over this fiscal year and the next — a more dire projection than the mayor’s most recent estimate.

“I can tell you that in all that time I — and we — have never seen a fiscal challenge ...Read more

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World races to protect oil flows as Iran attacks continue

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The U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran is forcing world governments to intervene to shore up energy supplies, with ongoing missile fire from both sides disrupting flows through a key waterway.

The International Energy Agency is proposing a release of emergency oil reserves that would be the largest in its history, with a decision possible later ...Read more