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CBS News Lays Off 6% of Staff, Ends Radio Division
CBS News executives announced the cuts and the closure of the century-old radio service on Friday.
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Iraq Declares Force Majeure on Foreign Oilfields
Iraq's Oil Ministry invoked the clause on all fields operated by foreign companies due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Calls NATO Allies 'Cowards' Over Iran War
President Donald Trump rebuked NATO partners on Friday for declining to send forces to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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Japan Pledges $73B in U.S. Energy Investments
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the second-round commitment during a White House summit with President Donald Trump on Thursday.
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Virginia Holds Off Wright State to Avoid Upset in NCAA Tournament
After years of early exits, Virginia withstood a challenge from a lower seed to secure its first tournament win in seven years.
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Arizona Cruises Past Long Island 92–58 in NCAA Tournament
Arizona delivered a dominant performance from the opening minutes to advance comfortably into the second round.
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Planned Parenthood Settles EEOC Probe for $500K
Planned Parenthood of Illinois has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve a federal investigation into alleged workplace discrimination against employees.
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President Trump Rules Out Deploying Ground Troops to Iran
President Trump has dismissed reports that his administration is considering sending thousands of U.S. forces to the Middle East.
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Cost of One California Overpass Soars to $114M
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over US-101 is $21 million over budget and still under construction years after its planned completion.
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Judge Orders Deportation of Former NYC Council Staffer
The immigration ruling has sparked a public clash between federal authorities enforcing deportation and New York City officials defending the staffer.
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Texas Tech Cruises Past Akron in NCAA Tournament First Round
The Red Raiders won 91-71, advancing to face the winner of Alabama and Hofstra in the second round.
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DOJ Subpoenas James Comey Amid Broader Investigation
The Department of Justice is examining high-level officials for potential misconduct tied to the 2016 Trump-Russia probe.
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Newly Elected Mayor of Nampa, Idaho Dies During Local Meeting
Rick Hogaboam, 47, suffered a fatal medical emergency while addressing a regional meeting of local officials.
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Kentucky Survives Santa Clara in Overtime in NCAA Tournament
Otega Oweh scored a career-high 35 points to lead the Wildcats past Santa Clara, keeping their March Madness hopes alive.
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Heart Risks Appear in Vaccinated Children, Study Shows
A peer-reviewed analysis of over one million children found rare cases of myocarditis and pericarditis occurred only in vaccinated groups.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Praises Homeowner Who Shot Intruder
Ford defended the homeowner’s actions during a Vaughan break-in, criticizing Canada’s bail system and judicial leniency.
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Convicted Felon Targeted Elderly Woman in Chicago
A repeat offender is behind bars after he carried out a brazen swindle against an 82-year-old woman, stealing cash through intimidation and fake repair work.
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U.S. Allies Shift Stance, Move to Defend Strait of Hormuz
European nations and Japan sign on to support securing the critical passage after weeks of hesitation.
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Inmate Charged After Handing Judge Fake Cash
A South Carolina inmate faces new felony charges after allegedly attempting to pay his bond with counterfeit money.
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Florida Passes Bill Allowing Armed Staff on College Campuses
Lawmakers approved a measure expanding the state’s school guardian program to colleges, allowing trained faculty and staff to carry firearms on campus.
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California Leads Lawsuit to Block Nexstar-Tegna Merger
A coalition of state attorneys general is suing to stop a $6.2 billion media merger, arguing it would create unprecedented control over local television markets.
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Israel Halts Iran Gas Field Strikes After Trump Request
Israel agreed to pause attacks on a key Iranian energy site as Tehran escalated strikes across Gulf oil and gas infrastructure,
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DOJ Emails Show Jack Smith Sought Several GOP Lawmakers’ Phone Data
Internal emails showed special counsel Jack Smith's team targeted records from Reps. Andy Biggs, Brian Babin, and 14 other Republicans.
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U.S. Loses At Least 16 Aircraft in Iran Conflict
Military officials say multiple aircraft, including an F-35, have been lost or damaged since the start of operations against Iran.
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Iran Hangs Teen Wrestling Champ in Public Execution
Authorities executed 19-year-old national champion Saleh Mohammadi and two others in Qom for alleged protest killings.