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For the first time, Alabama governor commutes a death sentenceLive updates: Zelenskyy remains defiant after public blowup with Trump at White HouseIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker amplifies his fight against TrumpThe Oval Office showdown heard round the world: From the Politics DeskDetroit woman suing police, claiming faulty facial recognition technology led to unjust arrestIowa governor signs bill removing gender identity from state civil rights protectionsWhat we know about the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa'Thousands' possibly exposed to measles in Texas as outbreak growsZelenskyy's meeting with Trump and Vance unravels into an extraordinary clashWhat to know about vitamin A and the measlesGene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide, officials sayPope Francis suffers 'sudden worsening' of respiratory issues, given mechanical ventilationMan arrested during school drop-off in Chicago as ICE continues focus on deportationsJan. 6 prosecutors demoted by Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in WashingtonPuerto Ricans worry over new Trump order designating English as U.S. official languageTrump's promise of mass deportations has migrants preparing for the worst76ers star Joel Embiid ruled out for season with knee injuryVance leans hard into Trump's foreign policy — and sparks an extraordinary Oval Office skirmishLouisiana college student dies in off-campus event, university halts fraternity initiation activitiesIn wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuildFugitive wanted in 1982 home bombing evaded capture by assuming dead classmate's identity, officials sayWhy is the flu so bad this year?'Trump Gaza' AI video creators say they don't want to be the president's 'propaganda machine'U.S. Mint takes Jan. 6 coin honoring officers who protected the Capitol off its websitePanama and Costa Rica can't turn into 'black hole' for migrants, Human Rights Watch saysLe Creuset sale: Save more than $100 on popular cast iron cookwareIllinois man convicted of murder and hate crimes in stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian American boyState Department terminates U.S. support of Ukraine energy grid restorationThe Apple AirTag is currently at its lowest price everRams QB Matthew Stafford set to return to team next seasonThe best new products from February: Shop launches from Laneige, Dyson and moreEditors’ Picks: 17+ items we tried in February that we think are worth itWhat to know about Ukraine's mineral wealthCelebrity tributes pour in for Gene Hackman: 'Powerful, subtle, brilliant'These 7 staff-favorite soda makers are easy to set up and useAmericans are suffering from 'sticker shock' — here's how to adjustSimu Liu says 'The Last Breath' saturation diving training demanded intensity and camaraderieAccelerating USAID cuts devastate lifesaving programs, aid groups warnThe best reef-safe sunscreens of 2025, according to expertsTrump administration and Musk's DOGE plan to fire nearly all CFPB staff and wind down agency, employees saySouth Carolina man killed by family member's shotgun booby trap, police sayTrump to sign an executive order making English the official U.S. languageSome people online are planning an 'economic blackout' Friday. What does that mean?Elon Musk says he's sending Starlink tech to FAA while asserting, without evidence, that air safety is 'at risk'Figure skater's dad describes agony of losing wife and son in D.C. plane crashSoaring egg prices are threatening a classic holiday tradition: Easter dye kitsL.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to CongressTrump and Zelensky meet and an 'economic blackout' day of protest: Morning RundownQatar Airways says crew handled passenger's midflight death 'appropriately'South Korean police summon Japanese woman accused of kissing BTS member without his consentHouse Democrats join legal fight against Trump's efforts to dismantle consumer protection agency4 Nations lit the lamp for NHL, but could it work in the NBA or MLB?Republicans consider major budget change to obscure deficit impact of extending Trump's tax cutsRussian chess grandmaster Spassky dies at 88Austrian centrist parties reach deal to govern without far rightFormer Navy sailor admits plotting terror attack against Naval Station Great LakesDozens of dead birds found on Long Island beach believed to have died from avian fluPope Francis is resting after another peaceful night, Vatican saysJudge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruptionPrivate plane crash that killed a pilot could be tied to known landing gear issue, NTSB report saysNorth Korea's Kim orders nuclear readiness after missile test, state media saysMigrants in limbo in Panama jungle camp after being deported from U.S.Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker jailed for over 3 years on riot charge from 2019 protestsRose Girone, oldest known Holocaust survivor, dies at 113Trump says Russia-Ukraine peace deal will happen 'fairly soon or it won’t be at all'Thailand deports 40 Uyghur detainees to China despite warnings from U.S. and rights groupsMan pardoned for Jan. 6 crime feared returning to jail before deputy killed him in traffic stopMexico deports 29 drug cartel figures to the U.S. as officials meet with Trump teamJudge orders DOGE employee to testify in lawsuit against the Trump administrationOklahoma Republicans clash over asking schoolchildren for citizenship statusJudge orders Trump admin to rescind memo directing mass firing of federal workersIowa gives final approval to a bill to remove gender identity protections despite massive protestsU.K.'s Keir Starmer sees 'value' in Trump's pursuit of Ukrainian mineral rights dealHyped release of 'Epstein Files' sparks anger and disappointment on rightMichelle Trachtenberg received a liver transplant before she died. Here's what to know about the surgery.Golfer shoos gator away with club at PGA NationalNetflix's new show from Mindy Kaling is loosely inspired by the LakersSeven planets share the sky at once this week, but the parade of planets ends soonChiefs star Travis Kelce set to return next seasonTransportation secretary says pilot error played a role in majority of recent plane crashes and close callsPressure mounts on DOGE to provide more transparency into its inner workingsDOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics DeskArizona laws ordering citizenship proof struck down by appeals courtGene Hackman and wife were 'deceased for quite a while' before bodies were discovered as deaths called 'suspicious'With RFK Jr. at his side, a measles outbreak could prove 'politically perilous' for TrumpCould flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worriesGrounding sheets: Woo-woo trend or the secret to better sleep?Detroit mother given new home after 2 of her children die sleeping in frigid vanHow to properly clean hairbrushes and combs, according to expertsWalmart’s Apple sale is live: Find deals on Apple AirPods, Apple Watch, iPads and moreSpurs coach Gregg Popovich won't return this season as he recovers from strokeGov. DeSantis says Tate brothers aren't welcome in FloridaHow hard is it to buy a home right now? The NBC News Home Buyer Index measures the marketHow to store eggs properly to make them last longer, according to food expertsTexas siblings found dead in Mexico City Airbnb, police confirmHamas ready to cede control of Gaza, official saysGene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'The French Connection,' dies at 95Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife, was a businesswoman, former pianist and decades-long companionTrump signals Canada, China and Mexico tariffs could take effect next week, with 'reciprocal' duties planned for AprilHere's what could get more expensive under Trump's tariffsCleveland-area school bus with 15 students bursts into flames during morning routeThinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts saySenior citizens are rattled by news that Medicare telehealth coverage could expire next monthNvidia CEO Huang says AI has to do '100 times more' computation now than when ChatGPT was releasedParamount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive orderPending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in JanuaryThe best honeys to keep in your pantry for cooking, baking and eating by the spoonfulSen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver Democrats' response to Trump's joint addressTransgender troops will be removed from the military, Pentagon saysChicago teen went on serial killing spree of 6 people in city's southwest side in 2020, police sayCFPB moves to drop suit accusing Capital One of cheating customers out of $2 billionAndrew Tate, charged with rape and trafficking in Romania, returns to the U.S.Sarah Michelle Gellar mourns Michelle Trachtenberg, her little sister on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu.What to know about Alix Earle, Alex Cooper and their reported professional falloutGovernors to fired federal workers: We're hiringFederal judge rules Trump administration can fire career intel officers who had DEI jobsMovie theater ceiling collapses during screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World'Imprisoned Kurdish leader calls for dissolution of his PKK militant groupRuby Franke docuseries on Hulu shares new details of child abuse caseKaty Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez to go to space on next launch from Jeff Bezos' rocket companyThe best retinol hand creams for smooth, firm skin, according to dermatologists15 best shampoos for damaged hair, according to hairstylistsMichelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl' star, dies at 39Canadian soccer coach blasts Trump's 'ridiculous' comments on nation becoming 51st stateWeekly jobless claims jump to 242,000, more than expected, in latest sign of economic softeningNASA space observatory poised to launch on a mission to map 450 million galaxiesPro-Palestinian protesters at Barnard College force entry into campus hall and injure an employee, school saysCourt in India orders movie theater chain to pay for ‘mental agony’ of too many adsFDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shotsMore than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report findsTrump administration says it's cutting $60 billion in USAID foreign aid contractsHamas and Israel say they're ready for more talks as ceasefire's first phase endsFDA vaccine meeting canceled and NASA's galaxy-mapping mission: Morning RundownNorth Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korean media reportThey are the youngest, most inexperienced team in the NBA — and a favorite to win it allFederal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education DepartmentPope Francis 'slept well' amid signs of a slight improvement in his health battleIndians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 millionIran's stock of near-bomb-grade uranium has jumped, U.N. watchdog saysJapan's births fell to record low in 2024Over 7,000 workers from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after a regional crackdownNorth Korea opens to a group of international travelers for the 1st time in yearsHighlights: Musk plays a key role at Trump's first Cabinet meetingSupreme Court temporarily pauses judge's order on releasing frozen foreign aid fundingNorth Korea was responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack, FBI saysJudge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendantsEx-wife of man charged in Palestinian American boy's fatal stabbing said he had become paranoidAdnan Syed's murder conviction will stand as he seeks sentence reduction in new hearingSenate Republicans voice DOGE concerns in meeting with White House chief of staffIsrael receives bodies of four hostages from Hamas and releases 600 prisoners and detainees'China is the real winner': Trump's reversal in Ukraine aids Beijing, Western officials sayMaryland judge declares mistrial in parking dispute shooting that killed 3The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics DeskFederal judge grills Trump's Justice Department over argument that Jan. 6 pardon covers a separate gun caseHouse and Senate GOP approved competing budget plans. Now comes the hard part.A $19 strawberry has caused a stir online. And of course, it's sold at Erewhon.First measles death reported in Texas as Kennedy downplays the outbreakAfter waiting with bated breath, Wall Street absorbs Nvidia's latest earningsCamp Snap Review: Is this $65 camera worth it?In French sex abuse trial, woman denies knowing about her ex-husband's history of child abuseCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom tells parole board to assess Menendez brothers' public safety risk‘Trump Gaza’ video shared by president originated from pro-Israel accounts that have embraced AI11 best space heaters for every kind of space, according to expertsMichael Crichton estate can sue Warner Bros. over claim 'The Pitt' is unauthorized 'ER' reboot, judge rulesFor director Brady Corbet, bringing 'The Brutalist' to life was a family affairDemocratic senators press Trump nominees on whether officials can ever ignore judges' orders23+ most common fabric types and how to properly clean themTrump and Elon Musk dominate his first Cabinet meeting'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Karen Huger sentenced to year in jail for DUITexas probes medical school's use of bodies without consent following NBC News investigationSlack platform down as users report service outageTulsi Gabbard fires more than 100 intelligence officers over messages in a chat toolDozens of DOGE ‘receipts’ saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiencyUkraine and U.S. close to reaching mineral deal, but Zelenskyy says he wants security guaranteesFederal agencies told to start planning for large-scale layoffs in Trump admin memoNebraska girl listed in state records as ‘Unakite Thirteen Hotel’ finally gets a Social Security numberNew Hampshire woman contaminated grocery store food with her urine for years, police sayJudge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groupsIn deporting Asians to Central America, Trump is strong-arming weaker nations, policy experts sayTrump wants to use $5 million ‘gold cards’ to replace foreign investor visasWoman accused of repeatedly vandalizing Tesla dealership in Colorado, arrested with incendiary devicesSupreme Court leans toward reviving straight woman's reverse discrimination claimHaiti gangs launch deadly attack on capital’s Delmas neighborhoodU.S. will spend up to $1 billion to combat bird flu, USDA secretary saysJeff Bezos overhauls Washington Post opinion section, says it will focus on 'personal liberties and free markets'Trump administration creates registry for immigrants who are in the U.S. illegallyNewborns in Gaza are dying from the cold as fears rise over ceasefire's next phaseWatch the Dateline episode “A Walk Through the Woods” nowIdaho college murders: Defense may cite autism in bid to avoid death penaltyAlex Ovechkin sets another goal-scoring record on the march to breaking Wayne Gretzky's tallyHow to properly remove female mustaches, according to expertsChristie's AI art auction draws big-money bids — and thousands of protests signaturesBibas family laid to rest as thousands line the streets of IsraelU.S. woman charged with murdering husband while on Christian mission to AngolaTexas measles outbreak grows and the Detroit Pistons' turnaround: Morning RundownTwo clusters of unknown illness cases kill 50 in Democratic Republic of Congo2025 Oscar nominees: Where to watch this year's best picture contendersSydney nurse charged with making threats after saying on video she wouldn't treat IsraelisChina holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, as Beijing vows 'reunification' pushThe Pistons have long been among the NBA's worst teams. Now it's the hottest.Trump keeps toying with a third term — even though the Constitution forbids itTrump and Musk's slash-and-burn tactics are a sticking point in talks to prevent a shutdownThailand bus overturns, killing at least 18 passengersSearch resuming for Malaysia Airlines plane 11 years after it disappearedBirth rate in South Korea, the world's lowest, rises for first time in 9 yearsThree tropical cyclones are swirling in the South PacificPope Francis is awake and sitting up amid health battleLuka Dončić records triple double in first game against Dallas MavericksHouse narrowly adopts budget plan to advance Trump's agenda in a win for Speaker JohnsonHouse Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cutsRare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off CaliforniaMillions in the dark in Chile after blackoutStabbed fire captain seen bloody, pleading for her life, before her wife fled to Mexico, authorities saySWAT team raided the wrong Denver apartment and traumatized two young girls, lawsuit saysLos Angeles-based influencer arrested in connection with fatal car crashAnti-vaccine movement falsely blames measles shots for Texas outbreakMother testifies her 6-year-old son watched in horror as attacker stabbed her before killing boyMissouri woman pleads guilty in scheme to steal GracelandRussia offered U.S. a deal for minerals in Ukrainian territory it seizedDOGE has a new 'acting administrator,' but Elon Musk is still in chargePolice in Belize investigate after three U.S. women are found dead in hotel roomOhio town orders review of police response to neo-Nazi demonstratorsFired Yosemite workers say upside-down U.S. flag was a call to protect public landsSuper Bowl reporter found dead in New Orleans had anti-anxiety drug in his system and no prescriptionDOGE caught the car. Now what?: From the Politics DeskAs Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kidsApple says a bug caused its iPhone voice-to-text feature to spit out 'Trump' when a user says 'racist'Trump admin planning operation to find and possibly deport unaccompanied migrant childrenWNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirementLawmakers in 9 states propose measures to undermine same-sex marriage rightsMan convicted of killing rap legend Jam Master Jay is stabbed in jailhouse brawlMusk has lost more than $100B since December as Tesla gives up trillion-dollar company status amid sell-offEx-college athlete killed soccer player brother and cat with knife, golf club in Princeton, police sayThe government's chief watchdog goes to Capitol Hill for first time in DOGE era17-year-old still missing 7 years after walking out of high school in Westminster, Colorado'Absolute chaos': DOGE sows turmoil in its quest for 'efficiency'Lucid CEO steps down; EV maker plans to more than double production in 2025Judge blocks Trump order that paused refugee admissions1,000 musicians release a silent album in protest of U.K.'s proposed AI copyright law changesNvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concernsBulldog puppy stolen in fake seizure heist is found and returned to Colorado pet storeJesus Guerrero, celebrity hairstylist to Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, dies at 34Bucking trend, McDonald's vows no egg surcharges as it preps $1 Egg McMuffin DaySouthwest flight nearly collides with jet at Chicago's Midway AirportApple unveils the new iPhone 16e21 U.S. DOGE Service staffers resign over a refusal to 'jeopardize Americans' sensitive data,' letter saysTexas bans lottery couriers and investigates 2 major jackpot wins using the online ticket servicesIdaho college student killings: A summary and timelineRepublican-led House adopts budget blueprint in tight vote; Trump faces GOP criticism over DOGEPennsylvania changes policy to follow Trump order on transgender athletes in high school sportsPope Francis remains in critical condition, Vatican saysTravis Kelce expected to return next season, Chiefs GM saysHome Depot earnings beat Wall Street estimates as retailer breaks comparable sales losing streakArizona's Democratic governor starts state partnership with the Trump administration on immigrationThe 14 best women’s walking shoes for every foot typeWhite House says that a large bruise on Trump’s hand is from 'shaking hands all day every day'Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public waterSupreme Court throws out Oklahoma death row inmate's conviction over flawed trialOffice of Buffalo Trace whiskey distillery swept into Kentucky River by mudslideNorth Carolina substitute teacher charged in ATV crash that killed 2 high school football playersApple shareholders reject ban on diversity programsFebruary consumer confidence posts biggest drop since 2021 in latest sign of slowing economyHow digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retailA new lunar lander is set to launch to the moon's south pole this weekOhio university displays 'biological' sex bathroom signs in wake of new state law21-year-old accused of planning 'mass casualty attack' on Texas policeCouple forced to sit next to dead body on plane for 4 hours after woman dies midflightGraza’s new high-heat olive oil is here — everything you need to know about FrizzleAs consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthyTo fight scams, Senate bill would limit transactions at crypto ATMsPope Francis, despite his critical condition, continues daily calls with Gaza's embattled Catholic parish'Drag Race' alum Shangela accused of 2017 sexual assault in new lawsuitJon Stewart cuts his hand during 'Daily Show' monologue: 'I'll be going to the hospital soon'A fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off New York CityJoann to shutter all 800 fabric stores after failing to find a buyer to save its locationsProsecutors compare South Korean President Yoon to a dictator as impeachment trial nears endChinese company withdraws notice setting deadline for single workers to get marriedU.N. vote on Russia-Ukraine war and Lester Holt leaving 'Nightly News': Morning RundownThey were told to get extra breast cancer screenings. Then they got stuck with the bill.Kremlin disputes Trump's claim about Ukraine peacekeepersNational dialogue conference kicks off in Syria as battered country seeks to rebuildDisease outbreaks and starvation deaths will increase as a result of USAID cuts, officials sayProsecutors aim to flush out alleged golden toilet thieves in U.K. trialAt least four dead in South Korea highway construction project collapseTaliban confirm British couple in their 70s arrested in Afghanistan as family call for their release'Beyond the Gates' makes and reflects Black history at a critical time on screen and offChinese fishing vessels used North Korean crews in breach of U.N. bans, report saysCleveland Guardians owner Lawrence J. Dolan dies at 94California judge testifies he accidentally shot and killed his wifeRudy Giuliani satisfies judgment in defamation case brought by former Georgia election workersDOGE will use AI to assess the responses of federal workers who were told to justify their jobs via emailRemains of U.K. man missing for more than 2 years found in Georgia woods, FBI says46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 yearsHouse Republicans face headwinds as they seek to pass budget for Trump's agendaChina's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversaryAfter heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion — from DOGEWoman who admitted killing previous partner is on the run after fatal stabbing of firefighter wifeNebraska father in limbo after daughter’s name incorrectly listed as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel'Thieves fake a seizure, steal bulldog puppies worth over $8,000 in videotaped heist, authorities sayMan sentenced to 105 years for murdering Dutch soldier outside Indiana hotelDan Bongino's yearslong history of FBI criticism and conspiracy theoriesHHS warns employees that responses to Elon Musk's request may 'be read by malign foreign actors'NFL team submits proposal to ban the 'tush push'Deported Venezuelan says he's 'traumatized' by his time in GuantánamoTrump administration does not have to allow The Associated Press access yet, judge rulesThat asteroid heading near Earth in 2032? The impact probability is now just 0.004%, NASA saysMusk's email ultimatum leads to mixed messages: From the Politics DeskFDA rehires staff to its medical devices division after mass layoffsHourslong delays at check-in desk plague famed Las Vegas resortNutritional shakes recalled after listeria infections killed 12 and hospitalized dozens dating back to 2018Idaho woman forcibly dragged from local Republican town hall by private securityDelta flight makes emergency landing, deploys slides in Atlanta after 'haze' reported in planeRetired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underwayOver 120 terabytes of child sex abuse material seized in CaliforniaFake video of Trump kissing Musk's feet displayed at HUD office in WashingtonSecret Service agent who rushed to first lady's side after JFK's assassination dies at 93Texas Gov. Abbott wages immigration operation in community targeted by conservativesU.S. in standoff with Ukraine and Europe over competing U.N. resolutions about Russia-Ukraine warFBI agents express shock and dismay over naming of right-wing podcaster to No. 2 postHere's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiumsDenny's says some locations will start charging extra for eggs amid nationwide shortagePayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-aloneJamie Dimon calls U.S. government 'inefficient' and says Elon Musk's DOGE effort 'needs to be done'American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to bomb threatStyes are annoying, but these over-the-counter products can helpAmazon Lego sale is here: Find 13+ Lego sets on sale right nowJudge blocks Department of Education, federal personnel office from sharing data with DOGESome Republicans plan to raise DOGE concerns during meeting with Trump tomorrowBus carrying Indiana University Indianapolis men's basketball team bursts into flames on highwayDo you need to make $100,000 to buy a home? Census data says yesMalibu beachgoers warned to avoid sick sea lions after more than a dozen reported in distress29+ best deals to shop this week from Patagonia, Anthropologie, Le Creuset and morePope Francis resumes work but he is still in critical condition, Vatican saysRoberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' dies at 88Cardiac arrest in athletes did not increase during pandemic, study findsWorld's oldest runestone may have been signed by a woman, researchers sayKim Kardashian sued after mistakenly ID'ing New York man as Texas death row inmate on InstagramLester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decadeNYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump administrationThe best smart home hubs of 2025: tested by our editorsRobinhood trading app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industryStarbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate workers as sales sagSupreme Court rejects challenges to abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’ laws that restrict protestersAmerican woman detained in Paris after newborn baby fatally thrown from windowApple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threatUpside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cutsDOGE dividend checks and Germany's far right makes gains: Morning RundownGermany's conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far right in electionsUkraine marks three years of war as Zelenskyy faces uncertain futureRanking the biggest moves of the 2024-25 MLB offseasonMurder trial to begin for Illinois man charged in fatal stabbing of Palestinian American boy'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successesHow a low-profile federal board could host appeals for thousands of fired government workersGreenpeace says a pipeline company's lawsuit threatens the organization's futureConservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second placeLouisiana man on death row dies weeks before March execution date'Conclave' wins big at SAG Awards; Jane Fonda's speech offers a moment of political resistanceTrump taps conservative podcaster Dan Bongino to be deputy FBI directorOlympic medalist Frederick Richard is aiming to change men's gymnastics with a fresh uniform3 dead and 2 injured after boat capsizes near New YorkPope Francis in critical condition with pneumonia and kidney issues, Vatican saysThe Trump administration is firing 2,000 USAID workers and putting thousands of others on leave2 more arrested in connection with death of Sam Nordquist, transgender man tortured and killed in New YorkIsrael sends tanks into West Bank for first time in decades, says fleeing Palestinians can't returnElon Musk issues ultimatum, Germany moves to the right and Pope Francis is in critical condition: Weekend RundownMother of officer slain in Pennsylvania hospital hostage shooting mourns son with 'warrior heart'German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls showElon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resignDisability amid disaster: People with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by natural disastersTrump and Elon Musk are floating 'DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not get the benefits.Kentucky death toll rises to 21 as Gov. Andy Beshear announces disaster declarationSen. Markwayne Mullin says he doesn't believe Russia plans to invade NATO alliesBooker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends ‘dangerous message’ to the military on political loyaltyHow the Trump and DOGE terminations — perhaps the biggest job cuts in history — may affect the economyTwo Trump officials decline to say Russia started the war in UkraineVideo shows dramatic moment when helicopter rescues stranded father and son from Utah mountainDelta flight returns to LAX after takeoff over smoke detected midairMeet the Press – February 23, 2025Nashville detectives working to identify Vandy Jane Doe, found in rural area more than 6 years agoZelenskyy says he’s willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine or NATO membershipCalifornia governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire reliefMikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup race win and ties record for most podiumsFrance prepares for largest child abuse trial in its historyHamas says Israel evading ceasefire obligations as Netanyahu delays release of 600 PalestiniansNeed to attend a meeting, order groceries or book a flight? There's an 'AI agent' for thatTens of thousands mourn Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in mass funeral in LebanonHow a small-time drug bust ignited a feud between police and a Catholic hospitalDOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit payPope Francis is in critical condition but alert, Vatican saysEggs are a hot commodity. On social media, posting about them can help you go viral.Syria's new president appears to receive a warm welcome in former Assad strongholdsKamala Harris receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Image AwardsThe Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprisingMusk issues ultimatum to federal workers; Trump touts efforts to slash government at CPACOscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit AwardsPolice officer killed, five injured in Pennsylvania hospital shooting after gunman takes hostagesFBI Director Kash Patel to be named ATF chiefIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: Netanyahu delays prisoner release after 6 hostages freedTrump uses CPAC to hype first month in office, despite legal setbacksBody released by Hamas is Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, family saysL.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazesOne airman dead, another injured after shooting incident at Kirtland Air Force BaseTwo Virginia Beach officers killed in shooting during traffic stopVatican says Pope Francis is in critical conditionOne-armed basketball player makes women’s Division III historySupreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency headAfter 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocenceWarren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn’t explain why in annual letterDelphi murders: For family of killed teen, the wait for justice was agonizing — and unsatisfyingPostal Service braces for potential takeover by Trump's Commerce DepartmentImmigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far right eyes gainsMuch of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested on assault charge outside U.S. CapitolSuspect arrested for stabbing at Holocaust memorial in BerlinFarmers hit by a federal funding freeze scramble to respond ahead of spring thawPolice blew her off, she said, so she tracked down the woman now accused of killing her father and 3 others'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernández went back 'home' for his new movieShould adults get a booster shot of measles and other childhood vaccines?The fastest man alive, Jeff Bezos' new acquisition, and a surprising choice to play Jesus: The news quizIn reversal, Trump says Russia attacked UkraineTrump blocked from halting DEI-related grants; Joint Chiefs Chair CQ Brown dismissedLas Vegas woman allegedly drugged, fleeced older men she met on dating appsTrump fires Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ BrownTrump scored big legal wins this week, but his efforts to reshape the government still face hurdlesTwo passengers sue Delta after plane rolls over during crash-landing in TorontoTrump's hostility toward Ukraine creates a conservative riftJudge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grantsWhat's No. 22 worth to Juan Soto? At least $92,000Judge gives go-ahead for the Trump administration to gut USAID's workforceRepublicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics DeskL.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictionsGabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlashCondemned South Carolina man chooses to die by firing squadHackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heistAt town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spreeThe housing market's long winter faces a slow thaw and many unknowns'O Canada' singer confirms she changed lyrics to protest Trump's 51st state remarksAssociated Press sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech3 dead in shooting outside Kentucky drivers license officeMass federal layoffs deliver a gutting one-two punch to America's veteransBetty White USPS stamp to debut in MarchAstronauts vs. Musk: Public spat ensues over claims that politics delayed a flight to EarthMLS preview: What to expect from Lionel Messi, plus other key storylines to watchDow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growthSteve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soonTrump administration rescinds order to halt legal aid for unaccompanied migrant childrenLuigi Mangione appears in court for first time since arraignment in UnitedHealthcare CEO deathCrest 3D Whitestrips are 50% off on Amazon right nowTrump administration reassigning acting ICE directorMeasles outbreak in Texas balloons to 90 casesFluffy Scottish Highland bull on the loose in Connecticut town, evading capture for daysSalman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder after brutal onstage stabbingTrump spars with Maine’s governor at the White House over transgender athletesMenendez brothers timeline: A look at the murders, the trials and the efforts to free them7 Florida deputies placed on leave after domestic violence dispute ends in triple homicideThis Dyson cordless vacuum is 50% off at Walmart right nowTrans woman battles in court to avoid deportation from U.S.: 'I'd rather die than go back''Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewershipNew York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'French far-right leader cancels CPAC speech, calling out Steve Bannon's 'Nazi ideology' hand gesture6 top-rated heated blankets to stay warm all winterSupreme Court tackles straight woman’s ‘reverse’ discrimination case'Euphoria' star Hunter Schafer says she was issued a male passportNYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yetVoletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78Pope not out of health danger, but not 'in danger of death,' doctor saysTrump says he's 'sick' of how Zelenskyy has handled Ukraine's war with Russia: 'He has no cards'IMAX CEO expects $1.2 billion in box office receipts this year, the best in the company's historyWashington, D.C., police are investigating Rep. 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appeals court rejects bid to reinstate federal funding freezeSalman Rushdie testifies that he feared he was dying during stabbing attack201+ Black-owned businesses to shop year roundWe tested over 50 lip balms — here are the best ones for dry lipsA $4 million Bugatti and Michael Jordan's BMW brought car auction company a record yearThe best face moisturizers for very dry and flaky skin, according to experts and editorsFed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates furtherAI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis AntetokounmpoCitadel CEO Ken Griffin says Trump's 'bombastic' trade rhetoric is a mistake that's eroding trust in the U.S.Ford CEO says Trump's tariffs are causing 'chaos' in auto industry3 of 4 Milwaukee hotel employees charged with murder in D'Vontaye Mitchell's death seek plea dealPolice raid at a rare island of dialogue in Jerusalem sparks fears of a free speech crackdownVance warns against 'tightening the screws' on AI in rebuff of EuropeSaints hire Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as head coachYe website down after selling swastika shirts; 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They really don't make them like they used toSam Nujoma, Namibia’s fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at age 95'We are figuring it out': Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump's dizzying paceMagnitude-7.6 earthquake strikes in the western CaribbeanNorthern U.S. faces intense blast of snow, sleet, freezing rainGastrointestinal outbreak on Royal Caribbean cruise ship sickens more than 90 passengers and crewRussell Vought, CFPB's new acting head, issues directives to halt parts of bureau activity2 charged in connection with 2024 death of Fort Campbell soldierAll 10 people on missing plane that crashed in Alaska confirmed deadFederal judge temporarily blocks DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury Department payment systemsStaff placed on leave, map tool shut down in tumultuous week at EPANIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costsSen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freezeGuatemalan president says no timeline on receiving third-country nationals deported from U.S.Fashion's most hated garment — the skinny jean — is making a comebackWar-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlockLooming $2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall poses a new threat for college aidIsrael-Hamas ceasefire: 3 more Israeli hostages freed under Gaza dealTony Roberts, stage and film actor who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85Tech titan's murder rocked Silicon Valley. For his loved ones, it was personal.Anxious travelers share calming messages from flight crews in the aftermath of plane crashesNew Orleans beefs up security in run-up to the Super BowlPlanet parade: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury make for a skywatching spectacleThe families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escapeCowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joyHow did a German math genius get drawn into a 'cult' accused in coast-to-coast killings?Nonalcoholic booze scores big ahead of the Super BowlDemocratic governors step forward to set the party's agendaHow USAID freeze could be the most catastrophic for women and girlsInside DOGE's takeover of the Education DepartmentA controversial golf outfit and North Korea's unique tourist attractions: The news quizRepublicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's raceJudge pauses Trump administration effort to gut USAID's workforce by thousandsJudge pauses USAID staff reduction deadline; Trump says he's revoking Biden's intel accessMissing plane with 10 aboard found crashed in Alaska, no survivors expectedTrump dismisses head of the National ArchivesTrump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocksDemonstrators with Nazi flags leave Cincinnati-area highway overpass after residents confront themNew York leads multistate lawsuit to block DOGE from accessing Americans' personal dataImprisoned 'Chrisley Knows Best' couple to seek pardons from TrumpSuspects arrested in Joe Burrow's Ohio home break-in took selfie with stolen items, feds sayTrump says he is cutting off Biden's access to intelligence materialArmy considering changing name of Fort Liberty back to Fort BraggA February flu surge has arrivedFlorida woman’s family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after her deathDOJ ordered review of 'gender ideology' compliance at child safety authoritySpringfield, Ohio, sues neo-Nazi group that it says led Haitian intimidationIs the Trump administration's buyout offer to federal employees legal?Trump is 'angry' that deportation numbers are not higherTrump administration preparing to restart immigrant family detentionEnding USAID programs could undercut Trump's goal of slashing migration to the U.S., groups sayTime puts Elon Musk behind the Resolute desk for latest coverHow Vance is carving out his role as VP: From the Politics DeskSearch still going in Alaska for overdue plane that had a 'rapid loss' of elevation and speedWho’s Who in Murder in the MoonlightMeet Keith Morrison, Correspondent for Murder in the MoonlightTrump pledges to 'fire some' FBI agents as the bureau faces heat over Jan. 6 casesChappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here's why health coverage is still out of reach for some artistsU.S. government spending items have always been searchable. Why this time is different.Trump taps Vance to negotiate sale of TikTok ahead of April deadlineDemocratic states sue Trump administration over order to halt funding for gender-affirming careConsumer inflation fears spike in February as tariff worries hit sentimentMany workers would take a pay cut to work from home — some would forgo at least 20% of their salaryElon Musk says DOGE staffer who resigned for racist X posts will be brought backEven at $8 million per Super Bowl commercial, ad executives say it's still bang for your buckMinneapolis Fed's Neel Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this yearEagles vs. Chiefs: Why some fans are hoping neither team wins the Super BowlRepublicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to actWoman arrested after sports reporter in Louisiana covering Super Bowl is found dead in hotel roomBuy the books written by 'Meet the Press' guestsFrom TikTok to messy Cabinet nomination fights, Vance builds his VP portfolioMore Kenyan police join UN-backed mission to fight gangs in HaitiHamas names hostages to be freed after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefireShark CryoGlow: Everything you need to know about the new LED face maskWeekend winter storm to drop snow and freezing rain from Midwest to NortheastThe best moisturizers for mature skin in 2025, according to dermatologistsJudge finds racial bias tainted jury selection in Black man's death row caseHillmanTok, TikTok's accidental university taught by Black educators, is a hit with studentsPatrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady: Why the Chiefs QB is on pace to be the GOATChiefs seek first Super Bowl three-peat, but don't forget the 1960s Green Bay PackersHow Saquon Barkley went from expendable in New York to invaluable in PhiladelphiaThe Super Bowl's biggest loser? 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