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- Labor Department proposes rule for alternative 401(k) assets The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new rule on Monday that would allow people to invest alternative assets into their 401(k) plans.
- Oil prices surge past $116 as Iran war escalates The price of Brent crude oil topped $116 per barrel on Monday and the average gallon of gas is $3.99 as the war with Iran continues to escalate.
- Trump: Iran permits 20 more tankers through Hormuz Iran has agreed to allow 20 more oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said late Sunday, as he claimed negotiations with Iran over ending the war were going "extremely well."
- Homan: ICE may keep working at airports after TSA employees get paid Amid chaos at airports during the 44-day DHS shutdown, ICE agents have been deployed to airports to help TSA -- and they may be in for an extended stay.
- Judge puts the brakes on Nexstar-Tegna television merger A judge has temporarily blocked the merger of Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a company that controls 260 television stations across the U.S.
- Artemis II crew, rocket ready for launch this week in Florida NASA officials said Sunday that the crew, Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule are ready to launch the Artemis II mission to circle the moon.
- Iran, immigration inspire attendees at No Kings protests Thousands of No Kings demonstrations across the United States protested President Donald Trump's war in Iran and crackdown on immigration.
- Bank of America agrees to $72.5M settlement with Epstein survivors Bank of America reached a settlement with a survivor of deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein that will distribute $72.5 million to his victims.
- More than 3,000 No Kings events expected across globe Saturday Thousands of cities across the United States were set to hold a series of so-called No Kings events to protest the President Donald Trump's policies.
- Secret Service agent on Jill Biden's detail shoots himself in leg A U.S. Secret Service agent on former first lady Jill Biden's detail shot himself in the leg by mistake Friday in Philadelphia, the agency announced.
- Trump orders pay to TSA workers as Congress hits standstill The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Transportation Security Administration employees will begin receiving paychecks.
- Authorities foil plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's NYC home Federal officials arrested a man accused of plotting to firebomb the Brooklyn, N.Y., home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani.
- Kash Patel's personal email hacked by Iran-affiliated group Iran-linked hackers broke into FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, multiple news outlets reported. No government info was stolen.
- JD Vance takes aim at Minnesota, Somalis ahead of anti-fraud task force meeting U.S. Vice President JD Vance took aim at Minnesota and Somali immigrants ahead of the first meeting of the administration's anti-fraud task force.
- Suspect in Gilgo Beach slayings expected to plead guilty Rex Heuermann, alleged Gilgo Beach killer, is expected to plead guilty to killing seven women, sources familiar with the case told media outlets.
- Committee approves 25 ethics breaches against Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick An ethics adjudicatory subcommittee found that 25 of 27 charges of ethics violations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., were proven.
- 3 killed, 2 injured in tour helicopter crash in Kauai, Hawaii Three people are dead and two injured in a tour helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai in Hawaii Thursday afternoon. It was in the Na Pali area.
- Judge strikes down Trump administration attempt to ban Anthropic A federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration's attempt to block Anthropic from all government contracts is likely unlawful.
- Senate votes to fund Homeland Security, but not ICE or deportation The Senate voted to reopen the Department of Homeland Security for all except immigration enforcement and deportation. It still must pass the House.
- Thousands of U.S. healthcare workers, researchers seek jobs in Canada Thousands of American healthcare professionals and skilled medical researchers are seeking jobs in Canada amid U.S. political tensions, funding cuts.
- Trump's signature to appear on paper currency, says Treasury The signature of President Donald Trump will appear on future paper currency, according to the Treasury Department, which said the move was in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- Education Dept. to relocate headquarters as Trump dismantles agency The Department of Education has announced it is relocating its headquarters to a smaller office in Washington, D.C., as the Trump administration dismantles the agency.
- LaGuardia runway reopens; Air Canada CEO apologies for English-only remarks A LaGuardia runway that has been shuttered since Sunday night was reopened Thursday morning, as the CEO of Air Canada apologizes over his previous English-only statement of condolence to the victims.
- Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill for seventh time Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security after they could not reach terms on a bill 41 days into its shutdown.
- Kennedy Center lays off employees ahead of two-year shutdown The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staff, including several high ranking employees, ahead of a two-year shutdown for renovations.
The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new rule on Monday that would allow people to invest alternative assets into their 401(k) plans.
The price of Brent crude oil topped $116 per barrel on Monday and the average gallon of gas is $3.99 as the war with Iran continues to escalate.
Iran has agreed to allow 20 more oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said late Sunday, as he claimed negotiations with Iran over ending the war were going "extremely well."
Amid chaos at airports during the 44-day DHS shutdown, ICE agents have been deployed to airports to help TSA -- and they may be in for an extended stay.
A judge has temporarily blocked the merger of Nexstar and Tegna, which would create a company that controls 260 television stations across the U.S.
NASA officials said Sunday that the crew, Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule are ready to launch the Artemis II mission to circle the moon.
Thousands of No Kings demonstrations across the United States protested President Donald Trump's war in Iran and crackdown on immigration.
Bank of America reached a settlement with a survivor of deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein that will distribute $72.5 million to his victims.
Thousands of cities across the United States were set to hold a series of so-called No Kings events to protest the President Donald Trump's policies.
A U.S. Secret Service agent on former first lady Jill Biden's detail shot himself in the leg by mistake Friday in Philadelphia, the agency announced.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that Transportation Security Administration employees will begin receiving paychecks.
Federal officials arrested a man accused of plotting to firebomb the Brooklyn, N.Y., home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani.
Iran-linked hackers broke into FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, multiple news outlets reported. No government info was stolen.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance took aim at Minnesota and Somali immigrants ahead of the first meeting of the administration's anti-fraud task force.
Rex Heuermann, alleged Gilgo Beach killer, is expected to plead guilty to killing seven women, sources familiar with the case told media outlets.
An ethics adjudicatory subcommittee found that 25 of 27 charges of ethics violations against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., were proven.
Three people are dead and two injured in a tour helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai in Hawaii Thursday afternoon. It was in the Na Pali area.
A federal judge has ordered that the Trump administration's attempt to block Anthropic from all government contracts is likely unlawful.
The Senate voted to reopen the Department of Homeland Security for all except immigration enforcement and deportation. It still must pass the House.
Thousands of American healthcare professionals and skilled medical researchers are seeking jobs in Canada amid U.S. political tensions, funding cuts.
The signature of President Donald Trump will appear on future paper currency, according to the Treasury Department, which said the move was in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Department of Education has announced it is relocating its headquarters to a smaller office in Washington, D.C., as the Trump administration dismantles the agency.
A LaGuardia runway that has been shuttered since Sunday night was reopened Thursday morning, as the CEO of Air Canada apologizes over his previous English-only statement of condolence to the victims.
Senate Democrats blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security after they could not reach terms on a bill 41 days into its shutdown.
The Kennedy Center on Thursday started to lay off staff, including several high ranking employees, ahead of a two-year shutdown for renovations.
BBC America©
- First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
- Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.
- No Kings protests draw large crowds to rally against Donald TrumpOne of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.
- Iran war splits older and younger conservatives - as pressure builds for Trump to find exit rampMore than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.
- Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuitThe settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation
- Woods bailed after arrest following crashTiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.
- Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in FloridaPeters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.
- Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emailsA hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".
- Man arrested over plot to firebomb NY pro-Palestinian activist's homeAgents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.
- Three dead after helicopter crash in HawaiiThe helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.
- Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letterThe letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.
- Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect to plead guilty, US media reportRex Heuermann, who is accused of murdering seven women, previously maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty.
- One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran?Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
- BBC journalist caught in travel chaos at Houston AirportThe airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.
- 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under TrumpConservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
- Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.
- Plane and firetruck removed from runway after LaGuardia crashThe wreckage blocked access to one of two runways at the busy New York City airport.
- First Lady Melania Trump arrives with humanoid robot at tech summitThe robot made an appearance with First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. Trump is hosting a summit on AI, education, and protecting kids in digital spaces.
- What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardiaBBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.
- Noah Wyle is back in A&E with new drama The Pitt: 'I hope people watch with empathy'The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama.
- 'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trialThe landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
- How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five chartsOil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
- Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran warAs gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
- 'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and rapedA survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.
- 'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
- Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want?There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
- Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with IranAmerica may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
- What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crashTwo pilots died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.
One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen performed to crowds.
More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.
The settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation
Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.
Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.
A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".
Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.
The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.
The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.
Rex Heuermann, who is accused of murdering seven women, previously maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty.
Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
The airport is experiencing some of the longest delays in the US as TSA agents work without pay in a partial shutdown.
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.
The wreckage blocked access to one of two runways at the busy New York City airport.
The robot made an appearance with First Lady Melania Trump at the White House. Trump is hosting a summit on AI, education, and protecting kids in digital spaces.
BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.
The former ER star is back playing a physician with PTSD in a new US medical drama.
The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
Two pilots died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
NPR©
- Who is an American? The Supreme Court will decidePresident Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?
- TSA workers may receive pay soon. And, Israel plans to expand its invasion of LebanonTSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.
- Trump is weighing all options on Iran's Kharg IslandPresident Trump said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.
- Philanthropy is a 'significant form of power.' Here's how Jeffrey Epstein exploited thatA large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
- Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disastersThe Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
- China's chatbot industry is fiercely competing for customers. Cue the freebiesChinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.
- As birthright citizenship goes to Supreme Court, here's how Americans feel about itThe Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
- How much protein do you need? Here's how to personalize your optimal intakeThe Dietary Guidelines released this year recommend higher levels of this essential nutrient. But protein needs are personal. Here's how to assess yours.
- How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education accessAll children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.
- Morning news briefOver one million Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion, thousands of U.S. troops deployed to the Middle East, with more on the way, delays continue at U.S. airports with no funding deal in sight.
President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court?
TSA workers have now been without pay for more than 40 days, as Trump says he has a plan to pay them. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to expand the invasion of Lebanon.
President Trump said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.
A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. That means holiday promotions, and making chatbots useful in everyday life.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether all children born in the United States can continue to automatically receive citizenship.
The Dietary Guidelines released this year recommend higher levels of this essential nutrient. But protein needs are personal. Here's how to assess yours.
All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.
Over one million Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion, thousands of U.S. troops deployed to the Middle East, with more on the way, delays continue at U.S. airports with no funding deal in sight.
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