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US weather agency faces big layoffs under Trump’s civil service cuts
US weather agency plans to fire 1,000 in second round of cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. weather agency, NOAA, plans to lay off 1,029 workers following 1,300 job cuts earlier this year. This...

New Mexico reports first measles-related death in over 40 years
Unvaccinated New Mexico adult tests positive for measles after death

SANTA FE: New Mexico: A New Mexico resident who died recently tested positive for measles, marking the state's first measles-related...

Philippines' Duterte detained at request of International Criminal Court
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC orders

MANILA, Philippines - In a dramatic move, the International Criminal Court on Tuesday arrested the former president of the Philippines,...

Latest US pullback from international climate efforts
United States quits board of UN climate damage fund, letter shows

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The United States has withdrawn from the board of a U.N. climate fund designed to help poor countries deal with...

Protests mount over detention of Columbia University student
Jailed Columbia University student moved from NYC to Louisiana

NEW YORK CITY, New York - A student of Columbia University, arrested for protesting against the carnage in  Gaza, has been moved out...

Los Angeles, Pasadena sue Edison over devastating wildfire
LA County, Pasadena, sue Southern California Edison over wildfires

LOS ANGELES, California: Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and other public agencies have sued Edison International and its subsidiary,...

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Georgia looks to improve NCAA tourney seeding vs. Oklahoma
Georgia looks to improve NCAA tourney seeding vs. Oklahoma

(Photo credit: Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) There is plenty on the line for both Georgia and Oklahoma...

Jalen Green assists short-handed Rockets as they prepare for Suns
Jalen Green assists short-handed Rockets as they prepare for Suns

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) With both second-year wing Amen Thompson and veteran point guard Fred VanVleet sidelined...

Eagles to celebrate Super Bowl win at White House
Eagles to celebrate Super Bowl win at White House

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Eagles are welcome in the White House, and Philadelphia accepted an invitation to celebrate...

Tiger Woods undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles
Tiger Woods undergoes surgery for ruptured Achilles

(Photo credit: Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Tiger Woods underwent surgery Tuesday to repair...

Mississippi State confident entering tourney date with LSU
Mississippi State confident entering tourney date with LSU

(Photo credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images) Mississippi State dropped out of the Top 25 poll this week after an 11-week stay. But...

Young Raptors ready for next challenge vs. Sixers
Young Raptors ready for next challenge vs. Sixers

(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) Young Toronto Raptors players are getting to show what they can do and the next opportunity...

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