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Trump Says NBC's Kristen Welker
President Donald Trump says NBC's Kristen Welker will be reported to the FCC after she described his record of political endorsements as producing "mixed results."
Lindsay Clancy Trial: Jury Set
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial return Friday to keep weighing whether postpartum psychosis makes her not criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023.
Trump Says Iran Has Halted
Trump says Iran has halted the killing of protesters and paused executions, easing fears of U.S. military action as markets and allies react.
Iran Protests: Tehran Threatens US
More than 500 people are reported dead amid Iran’s protests as Trump warns of possible military action and Tehran threatens U.S. bases.
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Judge Blocks Pentagon Press Restrictions,
A federal magistrate rejected Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest attempt to limit press access to the Pentagon, calling it a move more fitting of an autocracy than a democracy.
US Supreme Court Takes Up
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a crucial case involving the Trump administration's attempt to terminate legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants fleeing war, disaster, and instability — but for the time being, those rights will remain in place.
Business
Meta Announces $13 Billion Alberta
Meta is building a C$13 billion ($9.17 billion) data center in Alberta, part of a global expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure network. It will be the company's first major data center project in Canada and one of its largest investments outside the United States.
OpenAI Files Confidential IPO in
OpenAI has quietly submitted confidential IPO paperwork to the SEC, just days after rival Anthropic did the same — marking a major turning point in the commercialization of artificial intelligence.
US Business Activity Rebounds in
The S&P Global flash PMI climbed to 52.0 as manufacturing hit a 47-month high, yet supply chain chaos tied to the Iran conflict is accelerating inflation and threatening to push Federal Reserve rate cuts further off the table.
Technology
Local News
Federal Judge Blocks U.S. Immigration
A federal judge blocked ICE from routinely arresting immigrants near Manhattan immigration courthouses, intensifying the national debate over immigration enforcement and due process.
Maya Hawke Weds Musician Christian
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke has married musician Christian Lee Hutson during a private ceremony held in New York City over Valentine’s Day weekend.
New Law Could Raise Cigarette
Proposed $2 cigarette tax increase in Washington could push Seattle pack prices to $17 — supporters aim to curb youth smoking, while critics fear damage to small businesses.
Investigation News
See AllAuthorities Investigate Massive '8647' Marking
Federal authorities are investigating a large "8647" marking discovered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with officials describing the incident as vandalism and examining whether it carries political significance.
JUNE 12, 2026
Jimmy Gomez Faces House Ethics
JUNE 3, 2026
Felon Walks Free as Minnesota
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
New York City Officials Call
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Sports
Angel Reese Rewrites the WNBA
Angel Reese pulled down 26 rebounds in a single game, breaking two WNBA records at once, as the Atlanta Dream closed out a perfect road trip with a win over the Los Angeles Sparks.
SPORTS BY AUGUST 25, 2026
Koepka’s Leap of Faith: What
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has become the first star to leave LIV Golf, reigniting debate over legacy, redemption, and whether the PGA Tour will welcome him back. His decision could signal a turning point in golf’s long-running divide.
SPORTS BY DECEMBER 24, 2025
The Nuggets beat the Clippers,
With a season-high 55 points from Denver star Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets defeated the undermanned Clippers 130-116 to win six straight games.
SPORTS BY NOVEMBER 13, 2025