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Here we go again: More winter storms are heading for much of the U.S.
Break out those shovels, because storms are about to dump a mess of snow and ice on a large part of the U.S. As of noon Tuesday, at least 20 states were under winter warnings or advisories.
GSA staff facing massive cuts and fears of ‘nonstop’ surveillance
The remaining employees at the General Services Administration are being warned that their work will be heavily monitored, from their swipes into the office to what they type on their computers.
FAA reopens two runways at DCA following helicopter and jet mid-air collision
The FAA had closed two of DCA's three runways so investigators could piece together how the January accident occurred when an Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into an American Airlines regional jet.
As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC’s mayor, critics see improper influence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the DOJ for shelving criminal charges against him. Critics say the move comes after Adams agreed to partner with Trump on immigration
Fort Bragg 2.0: Army base reverts to its old name, but with a new namesake
A U.S. Army base originally named after a Confederate general, then renamed Fort Liberty, will revert to the name Fort Bragg. Its new namesake is WWII hero Roland Bragg — unbeknownst to his family.
27 religious groups sue administration over immigration enforcement policy
27 religious groups are suing the federal government in response to the Trump administration's policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at "sensitive locations" like churches.
Pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance’s theology
In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States, Pope Francis is taking to task the Trump Administration's stance on migrants, and that he's following what he calls a "major crisis" with the initiation of mass deportation.
Jordan’s King Abdullah heads to the White House as Trump pushes a Gaza takeover plan
It is expected to be one of the toughest meetings of the king's quarter-century reign.
Court drops remaining classified documents appeal against Trump’s aides
DOJ had already dropped the case against Trump. Now a federal appeals court has formally dismissed the remainder of that case against Trump's valet Walt Nauta and property manager Carlos De Oliveira.
John Bolton on expanding into Greenland
John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, says making Greenland an American territory or commonwealth could help with security interests of "critical importance" to the United States.
Tourism in New Orleans remains strong despite terrorist attack. Will the trend last?
The Super Bowl is in town, and so far, fears that visitors would avoid the big game because of January’s attack on Bourbon Street have not rang true.
Burglary of Joe Burrow’s home is linked to a pattern of ‘crime tourism,’ FBI says
High-profile burglaries of pro athletes are seen as part of a wider pattern of criminals traveling from South America to target affluent homes in the U.S.
Why economists got free trade with China so wrong
The "China Shock" is revisited, and it raises questions about why economists failed to see the costs of free trade.
Vance to attend international AI and security summits as Ukraine war and tariffs loom
Vance will likely use the summits to resist further AI regulation while reiterating a common Trump refrain: that military allies need to further ramp up spending that supports NATO and Ukraine.
Space telescope finds rare ‘Einstein Ring’ of light in nearby galaxy
An Einstein Ring was discovered by the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope in September 2023.
As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
9 pieces of advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of romance
Sex and relationship experts share wise words of wisdom on love's thorniest topics, including what to do if a partner cheats and how to talk to your partner about your sex life.
A deep dive on U.S. reading and math scores, and what to do about them
New research drills down on poor student achievement, and notes some school districts that are beating the odds
More than 50 are dead after a bus plunged into a gorge in Guatemala
At least 55 people are dead after their bus plunged into a gorge and landed under a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital.
Haitian migrants share stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations
The alleged human rights violations range from unauthorized home raids to racial profiling to deporting breastfeeding mothers and unaccompanied minors.
Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.
Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was convicted on corruption charges for trying to sell a Senate seat once held by President Obama. Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.
Bill Gates reflects on his youth, beginnings of Microsoft, in new memoir
In his new memoir, "Source Code," billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates opens up about his adolescence and early adult life.
Congress now has a DOGE Caucus. Here’s how its co-chair says it will work
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Pete Sessions, co-chair of the House DOGE Caucus, on how he plans to work with the Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump’s ban on gender-affirming care for young people puts hospitals in a bind
Hospitals and clinics that have offered gender-affirming treatments to transgender youth reacted in a variety of ways to an executive order that aims to halt the care.
Bryan Adams concert in Australia is canceled after a ‘fatberg’ causes sewage overflow
The blockage was detected near a Perth arena mere hours before Canadian musician Bryan Adams' sold-out show was set to take place. Water authorities warned of wastewater overflow at the venue.
Salman Rushdie wrote about his attempted murder. Now he will face his attacker in court
Hadi Matar, who is on trial for the knife attack against the British author, has also been accused of supporting terrorism and attempting to carry out a fatwa calling for Rushdie's assassination.
The Trump administration has stopped work at the CFPB. Here’s what the agency does
It's the main U.S. agency tasked with overseeing the financial products and services used by everyday Americans. The CFPB's new head has closed its offices and told staff to stay home.
Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending
The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.
Trump’s ‘Fork in the Road’ resignation offer to federal workers is in judge’s hands
A federal judge in Boston heard arguments Monday over whether the Trump administration's "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees can continue. Unions want a temporary restraining order.
Are pennies worth it? Trump’s plan to scrap them didn’t come out of nowhere
President Trump isn't the first politician to call for the end of the penny — but getting rid of it may not be easy. The value of the 1-cent coin has been debated for decades.
Three migrants win temporary block from potential transfer to Guantanamo
It is the first legal hurdle thrown up to the Trump administration as it seeks to send thousands of migrants to a detention facility on the naval base near Cuba.