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- FAA launches air taxi test program in 26 states The FAA launched a pilot program for use of air taxis to allow for real-world testing of what it calls "an exciting window into the future of aviation."
- Alexander brothers found guilty of years-long sex trafficking conspiracy The Alexander brothers on Monday were found guilty on all counts regarding their alleged years-long sex trafficking conspiracy, which may send them to prison for life.
- Texas man headed to jail for nearly $60M Medicare fraud A Texas man who submitted nearly $60 million in fraudulent claims for medical equipment will pay millions in restitution and spend 90 months in jail.
- Mount Rushmore fireworks to return for America's 250th anniversary The National Parks Service said Mount Rushmore will host a fireworks display on July 3 as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration.
- Alexander Butterfield, Nixon assistant who confirmed Watergate tapes, dies at 99 Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who revealed to Congress that there was a secret taping system in the White House, died on Monday at age 99
- Daily multivitamin may slow biological aging, study shows A daily multivitamin may slow biological aging significantly, especially for people who are biologically older than their actual age, according to a study.
- Ford CEO gives Pope Leo XIV custom Explorer built in Chicago A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the Vatican on Feb. 28.
- Shots fired at Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion, suspect charged Rihanna was unhurt after a woman fired multiple rounds from an assault rifle toward her home in Beverly Hills, hitting the gate, a wall and an RV.
- Anthropic sues federal government over supply-chain risk label AI company Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the federal government for labeling it a supply-chain risk, which is usually for national security risks.
- Ohio State President Ted Carter out over 'inappropriate relationship' The Ohio State University accepted the resignation of its president, Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., after he admitted to an inappropriate relationship.
- Shutdown creates long TSA waits at airports as Spring Break starts Travelers are experiencing long lines at airport and land crossing TSA checkpoints as a partial government shutdown take a toll at Spring Break.
- Justice Department, Live Nation reach settlement in antitrust case Live Nation has agreed to change its ticketing practices and pay $200 million in damages to settle an antitrust lawsuit by the Justice Department.
- Crude oil passes $100 per barrel as Iran war widens After its largest increase since the early 1980s over the last week, futures trading on crude oil on Sunday surpassed $100 per barrel.
- Judge says Kari Lake acted illegally as CEO of Voice of America A judge invalidated Kari Lake's efforts to dismantle Voice of America and enact sweeping layoffs there because she was not eligible for the position.
- Trump says he will not sign any bills until SAVE Act passes Senate President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will not sign any legislation until the U.S. Senate passes and sends the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act to his desk.
- Suspicious devices ignited at anti-Islam protest in New York New York police said two people were arrested in connection with a pair of "suspicious devices" ignited during a protest at Gracie Mansion.
- Tornadoes kill at least six people in Michigan and Oklahoma Tornadoes that swept through Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday killed at least six people and injured several others, authorities in both states said.
- GOP Rep. Darrell Issa announces retirement from California seat Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond.
- FBI investigates suspicious breach of its networks The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious" breach of networks containing information about ongoing investigations.
- Rep. Tony Gonzales pulls out of re-election race amid affair controversy Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said Friday that he is ending his re-election campaign after acknowledging an extramarital affair that he previously denied.
- New cache of Epstein files released Friday with Trump accusations The Department of Justice released new FBI documents Thursday that describe interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of abusing her.
- Fla. Bar: No investigation of Lindsey Halligan over Comey, James cases Lindsey Halligan is not under investigation by the Florida Barn, the organization clarified on Friday, claiming the report was an error.
- CBP argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a judge Friday that it can't comply with his order to refund tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal.
- Chicago's 'The People's Celebration' for the Rev. Jesse Jackson begins The public funeral for the Rev Jesse Jackson began Friday morning, with state, religious and local dignitaries attending.
- Trump calls for ‘unconditional surrender’ if Iran deal is to be made President Donald Trump said Friday he will not agree to end U.S. strikes on Iran without an unconditional surrender as Israel launches new attacks.
The FAA launched a pilot program for use of air taxis to allow for real-world testing of what it calls "an exciting window into the future of aviation."
The Alexander brothers on Monday were found guilty on all counts regarding their alleged years-long sex trafficking conspiracy, which may send them to prison for life.
A Texas man who submitted nearly $60 million in fraudulent claims for medical equipment will pay millions in restitution and spend 90 months in jail.
The National Parks Service said Mount Rushmore will host a fireworks display on July 3 as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration.
Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who revealed to Congress that there was a secret taping system in the White House, died on Monday at age 99
A daily multivitamin may slow biological aging significantly, especially for people who are biologically older than their actual age, according to a study.
A Ford plant in Chicago created a custom 2026 Explorer SUV for Pope Francis XIV that was delivered to the pontiff at the Vatican on Feb. 28.
Rihanna was unhurt after a woman fired multiple rounds from an assault rifle toward her home in Beverly Hills, hitting the gate, a wall and an RV.
AI company Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the federal government for labeling it a supply-chain risk, which is usually for national security risks.
The Ohio State University accepted the resignation of its president, Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., after he admitted to an inappropriate relationship.
Travelers are experiencing long lines at airport and land crossing TSA checkpoints as a partial government shutdown take a toll at Spring Break.
Live Nation has agreed to change its ticketing practices and pay $200 million in damages to settle an antitrust lawsuit by the Justice Department.
After its largest increase since the early 1980s over the last week, futures trading on crude oil on Sunday surpassed $100 per barrel.
A judge invalidated Kari Lake's efforts to dismantle Voice of America and enact sweeping layoffs there because she was not eligible for the position.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will not sign any legislation until the U.S. Senate passes and sends the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act to his desk.
New York police said two people were arrested in connection with a pair of "suspicious devices" ignited during a protest at Gracie Mansion.
Tornadoes that swept through Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday killed at least six people and injured several others, authorities in both states said.
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a "suspicious" breach of networks containing information about ongoing investigations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said Friday that he is ending his re-election campaign after acknowledging an extramarital affair that he previously denied.
The Department of Justice released new FBI documents Thursday that describe interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of abusing her.
Lindsey Halligan is not under investigation by the Florida Barn, the organization clarified on Friday, claiming the report was an error.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a judge Friday that it can't comply with his order to refund tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal.
The public funeral for the Rev Jesse Jackson began Friday morning, with state, religious and local dignitaries attending.
President Donald Trump said Friday he will not agree to end U.S. strikes on Iran without an unconditional surrender as Israel launches new attacks.
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- Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's endThe US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
- Trump wants to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement. Will Georgia voters listen?After Greene abruptly resigned from Congress, her shadow looms over a crowded special election to fill her seat.
- Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
- Two men charged with terror offences after homemade bomb thrown outside NYC mayor's homeThe city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.
- High-profile US real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking caseProsecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.
- Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?
- Kelce to play on while Chiefs move for Super Bowl MVPTravis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports.
- Watch: Dozens of trombones play at pioneering salsa musician's funeralWillie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.
- US teacher killed after toilet paper prank goes wrongJason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.
- Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosisFormer US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly caseThe live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.
- Canadian officials rescue 23 people who floated away on ice sheetMembers of the group described harrowing moments, with more cracks forming as they looked for the thickest ice.
- Strip club collaboration with Hawks cancelled by NBAThe NBA cancels plans by the Atlanta Hawks to hold a promotional collaboration with a strip club at one of their games next week.
- Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majorityThe Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
- Long queues at US airports frustrate travellersAirports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.
- Woman arrested after Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfireA 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.
- Starmer and Trump speak for first time since president's Iran criticism The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.
- Unanswered questions as search for Nancy Guthrie enters a new monthThe disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
- Thousands face long queues at airports in Houston and New OrleansThe delays come amid increased spring travel and limited security personnel during a partial US government shutdown.
- Boy, 12, among six dead as tornadoes hit Michigan and OklahomaThe storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.
- Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of MichiganA series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.
- After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
- Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse JacksonThe three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.
- Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's oustingThe BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
- Rubbish piles and cooking with firewood - fuel shortages push Cubans to breaking pointThe BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.
- Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questionsBBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.
- From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlinesNoem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.
- Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on IranThe Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
- Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick for Homeland Security secretary?The first-term senator, who was once a mixed martial arts fighter, has been a supporter of Trump's policies.
- A Canadian town says it's the 'birthplace' of ice hockey. Some historians aren't so sureA Nova Scotia town is caught up in a debate over the sport's origins, with one historian saying a law claiming the title reads as if "written with ChatGPT".
- Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic raceContests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
- What we know about the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother NancyIt has been almost a month since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.
The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
After Greene abruptly resigned from Congress, her shadow looms over a crowded special election to fill her seat.
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
The city's police commissioner said one of the suspects said he wanted the attack to be "even larger" than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Prosecutors accused the brothers of using their wealth to lure women to parties and luxury homes, then taking advantage of them.
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?
Travis Kelce will return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, who have also agreed a deal to sign Kenneth Walker, according to reports.
Willie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.
Jason Hughes's family does not want the students prosecuted after the prank turned into a fatal car accident.
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.
Members of the group described harrowing moments, with more cracks forming as they looked for the thickest ice.
The NBA cancels plans by the Atlanta Hawks to hold a promotional collaboration with a strip club at one of their games next week.
The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.
Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.
A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.
The phone call comes after a week in which Donald Trump repeatedly expressed frustration at Keir Starmer's stance on Iran.
The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.
The delays come amid increased spring travel and limited security personnel during a partial US government shutdown.
The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, damaged buildings and ripped the roofs off some houses.
A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.
BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.
Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
The first-term senator, who was once a mixed martial arts fighter, has been a supporter of Trump's policies.
A Nova Scotia town is caught up in a debate over the sport's origins, with one historian saying a law claiming the title reads as if "written with ChatGPT".
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
It has been almost a month since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Arizona.
NPR©
- Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientistsPresident Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.
- 'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studiesFrom artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies.
- GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next?A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.
- Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will endIn a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said "the war is very complete." But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve "ultimate victory."
- Morning news briefTrump hails Iran successes but offers no end date, Lebanon wants talks with Israel, and two teens are charged in NYC attack attempt.
- One year later: Mahmoud Khalil remains in limbo but ready to fightThe case of Khalil, who was detained last March, sits at the vanguard of a battle of immigrants' due process and civil rights, and the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation policies.
- Why Congress rarely pushes back when presidents deploy military forceThe Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but presidents assert broad authority over use of force and the military. Congress has done little to push back.
- Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changesPolicy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.
- Georgia special election to replace MTG tests the power of Trump's endorsementVoting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot.
- Why the 'mad scramble' to fill hormone therapy prescriptions for menopauseWith the removal of FDA warning labels, hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause has grown in popularity. Now some patients are reporting delays in filling prescriptions for estrogen patches.
President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.
From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies.
A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.
In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said "the war is very complete." But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve "ultimate victory."
Trump hails Iran successes but offers no end date, Lebanon wants talks with Israel, and two teens are charged in NYC attack attempt.
The case of Khalil, who was detained last March, sits at the vanguard of a battle of immigrants' due process and civil rights, and the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation policies.
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but presidents assert broad authority over use of force and the military. Congress has done little to push back.
Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families.
Voting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot.
With the removal of FDA warning labels, hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause has grown in popularity. Now some patients are reporting delays in filling prescriptions for estrogen patches.
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