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A Pentagon inspector general announces investigation into Hegseth's use of Signal

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a tariff announcement in the Rose Garden on Wednesday. A Defense Department inspector general has announced he will review Hegseth

The announcement comes after lawmakers voiced concern about whether top national security officials discussed classified information on Signal about a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

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Deadly spring storms continue to batter the South and Midwest

Parts of the southern and midwestern United States are at risk for potentially catastrophic weather, including tornadoes and severe rainfall, through the weekend.

Severe storms are predicted to impact large areas of the United States through the weekend.

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How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump's economists just revealed their answer

President Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs.

The administration revealed how they calculated the tariffs. Buried in that math is a straightforward answer to a question Trump has long refused to answer: How much will his tariffs raise prices?

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Education Dept. warns schools: Eliminate DEI programs or lose funding

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks to reporters at the White House. The Education Department sent a letter to state leaders warning of the potential loss of funds for K-12 schools that don

The department sent a letter to state leaders threatening the loss of funds for K-12 schools that don't follow its interpretation of civil rights laws.

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Mineral-rich, war-torn DRC first stop for Trump's new Africa czar

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Massad Boulos, Trumps new Senior Advisor for Africa and father-in-law to daughter Tiffany Trump, kicks starts his first official trip on the continent, with a visit to the mineral rich and war wracked Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated

In March 2025, the University of South Alabama presented its Annual Songwriter Keynote, a conversation and concert event funded, in part, by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Gulf Coast artist Robby Amonett, pictured above, live-painted the event.

Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.

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Judge rules Alabama can't prosecute groups helping patients get abortions elsewhere

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks during inauguration ceremonies on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala. on Jan. 16, 2023.

Although most abortions remain illegal in Alabama, the decision allows doctors and advocacy groups to tell patients about abortion options in other states, and help with travel and other costs

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Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands

Penguins stand on the shores of Corinthian Bay in the Australian territory of Heard Island, one of the targets of the Trump administration

The global tariffs Trump announced this week include remote territories like Heard and McDonald Islands in the Indian Ocean that don't actually have human populations. Here's what to know about them.

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We tried out the Nintendo Switch 2 — it's a solid console sequel

A Nintendo Switch 2 console playing Mario Kart World at a hands-on event in New York City.

We played hours of Nintendo Switch 2 games the same day President Trump announced new global tariffs. Despite the hefty price tag, it's a solid evolution of one of the world's most popular consoles.

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Hungary says it will quit the International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, right, talk after a welcoming ceremony with a guard of honor at Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary, on Thursday.

Hungary said it will start the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Budapest.

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Dow drops over 1,200 points at open on trade war fears over new tariffs

Stocks fell sharply in response to President Trump

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.

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More homes are finally hitting the spring market. Will buyers take the plunge?

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After a couple extremely slow years, more inventory is finally hitting the market this spring. But buyers might be put off by high prices and an unsteady economy.

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RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?

Sugary drinks including soda are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet.

Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.

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World markets respond to Trump's new tariffs. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date

President Trump announces "reciprocal tariffs" during an event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday entitled "Make America Wealthy Again." Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs in a move that threatens to ignite a global trade war.

Trump announced new tariffs on goods from all countries yesterday. Economists are worried about the domestic and worldwide impact this could cause. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date.

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Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

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Fentanyl overdoses occur from ingesting the synthetic opioid. But popular culture has misrepresented the risks to first responders.

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Markets in Asia and Europe fall following U.S. announcement of global tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump is seen on a screen as a currency trader works at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Shares tumbled in Europe and Asia and U.S. futures tumbled Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump 's announcement of big increases in tariffs on imports of goods from around the world.

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HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

Among the thousands of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week were many staff who handled public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

Despite promises for 'radical transparency,' HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid off many staff on teams that fulfill public records requests at health agencies.

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How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education

Kellen Hedler leads his fellow classmates at Frontier Elementary School near Oklahoma City. Kellen has Down syndrome, a genetic condition that causes a range of physical and developmental challenges.

Special education laws and the U.S. Department of Education have evolved together over nearly five decades. Now, the Trump administration seems to want to separate the two.

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What does the shark say? Click, click, click

The rig shark is a small species of shark, growing to just about 5 feet in length. Scientists found it made a sound like a crackle of electricity when held.

Scientists in New Zealand believe they may have the first-ever recording of a shark making noise.

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Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on

IN this 2018 photo Minnesota soybean farmer Michael Petefish holds soybeans from his farm  in southern Minnesota.  At that time American farmers, like now, were worried about the possibility of an escalating trade war after tariffs were imposed on imports during the first Trump administration.

President Trump said that he is standing up for skilled workers and farmers by slapping tariffs on imports but farmers aren't happy.

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Tariffs are another reason why Americans feel so lousy about the economy

Americans are worried about the economy as President Trump unveils a new round of tariffs. Some people are dialing back on spending as a result.

As President Trump opens a new front in his trade war, U.S. consumers are feeling shaky about the economy. And that's beginning to weigh on their spending, raising the threat of an economic slowdown.

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The key players to watch for in this weekend's Final Four games

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Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers, the presumptive top picks in this year's NBA and WNBA drafts, are on deck this weekend with hopes of a national title. But the star power doesn't stop with them.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu details objectives of Gaza military campaign

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has new details for Israel's expanded incursion in Gaza, saying Israeli troops are seizing more land there.

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Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire as earthquake deaths pass 3,000

A damaged pagoda is seen in the aftermath of Friday

The surprise announcement by the unelected government said the halt in fighting would run until April 22 to show compassion for people affected by last week's quake.

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Grilled by Senate, Boeing CEO admits to "serious missteps" on safety

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Wednesday about current and planned changes the company is making, including safety.

Boeing's CEO admits the company "made serious missteps" that hurt the safety of its planes. But denies the company pressures workers to speed up airplane production.

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Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada

The Senate has approved a measure pushing back on President Trump

A bipartisan group of Senators voted to remove the emergency declaration President Trump used to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada. The vote was largely symbolic since the House isn't expected to act.

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White House reviewing TikTok proposal to lease algorithm from China

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President Trump and top officials are considering a deal that would create a new U.S. entity and lease TikTok's algorithm to get around China export regulations.

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Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player's death

Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr. is seen on a cruise with his family in 2023. He died July 12, 2024, after his first football practice at Bucknell University.

Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training.

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Central U.S. braces for tornadoes and flash flooding as powerful storm approaches

Beginning on Wednesday, a large stretch of the central U.S. from Texas to the Great Lakes is at risk of severe weather, including possible tornadoes and flash flooding.

The National Weather Service says a "multi-day catastrophic and potentially historic" storm is expected to impact multiple states beginning on Wednesday.

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Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed

Alliance Defending Freedom lawyer John Bursch, representing South Carolina, speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court as oral arguments are delivered in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic on April 2 in Washington D.C.

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether South Carolina can remove Planned Parenthood clinics from its state Medicaid program, even though those funds cannot generally be used to fund abortions.

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