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Texas, New Mexico report 28 new measles cases in five days
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 256

AUSTIN/SANTA FE: Texas/New Mexico have reported 28 new measles cases in the past five days, bringing the total to 256 since the outbreak...

NTSB urges FAA to restrict helicopters near Reagan National Airport
US agency to restrict helicopters over Reagan airport after collision

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington...

Virginia governor warns US must fast-track fusion or fall behind China
U.S. to fall behind China, Virginia governor warns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. must accelerate its efforts to develop fusion energy or risk losing its edge to China, Virginia Governor...

China now dominates shipbuilding; US faces security risks
China's shipbuilding dominance poses security risk for US

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In the past 20 years, China has become the world's top shipbuilder, producing more than half of all commercial ships....

New York fires 2,000 prison guards after wildcat strike
New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return after strike

ALBANY, New York: New York fired over 2,000 prison guards this week for not returning to work after a weeks-long strike that disrupted...

China hits Canadian agriculture with tariffs in trade retaliation
China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian farm and food products

BEIJING, China: China has announced new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products in retaliation for Canada's recent duties...

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Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump’s Florida home
USAF jets intercept aircraft flying in restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Air Force fighter jets have stopped a civilian plane that entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's...

US farmers face bankruptcy, economic uncertainty due to USDA freeze
Farmers put plans, investments on hold under USDA spending freeze

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, D.C.: Farmers and food groups across the U.S. are laying off workers, stopping investments, and struggling to get...

CDC study follows measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning an extensive study on possible links between...

No. 4 Florida removes all suspense, routs No. 5 Alabama in SEC semis
No. 4 Florida removes all suspense, routs No. 5 Alabama in SEC semis

(Photo credit: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 22 points, six assists...

Spring training roundup: Grand slam helps Astros rally past Marlins
Spring training roundup: Grand slam helps Astros rally past Marlins

(Photo credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images) Shortstop Jeremy Pena smacked a grand slam to fuel a six-run sixth inning as the host...

Streaking Timberwolves set to host slumping Jazz
Streaking Timberwolves set to host slumping Jazz

(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images) The Minnesota Timberwolves have been intent on improving their playoff seeding as much...

Movie Review

Movie Review
Dune (2021)