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Army considering changing name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg
Army officials are considering changing the name of Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg, according to two people familiar with the conversations.NBC News - 3d -
What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...CBS News - 3d -
Tennessee winter tornado kills mother and daughter, several others injured
A devastating winter tornado in Morgan County, Tennessee, killed at least two people and injured several others on Friday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.CBS News - 3d -
Live poultry markets shuttered after bird flu detected in New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details.CBS News - 3d -
Mavericks reportedly beef up security after death threats against GM Nico Harrison in wake of Luka Dončić trade
The Mavericks fan base is unsurprisingly not taking the Luka Dončić trade well.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump revokes Biden's security clearance: 'Joe, you're fired'
President Trump said he will be revoking former President Biden’s security clearance and stopping the former commander-in-chief's daily intelligence briefings. “There is no need for Joe Biden to ...The Hill - 3d -
New Jersey, Virginia gubernatorial elections could give insight to voters’ stance on Trump agenda
Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of governor’s races in 2025 and 2026.NBC News - 3d -
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.Wired - 3d -
A Sick Inmate in New York Is Freed After Suing Over Parole Delay
Steve Coleman was kept for 21 months after his parole date because the state could not find a nursing home placement.The New York Times - 3d -
C. Richard Kramlich, Early Investor in Silicon Valley, Dies at 89
He was among the first backers of Apple Computer and 3Com, earning windfalls, but it was his humaneness that distinguished him from other venture capitalists.The New York Times - 3d -
Deion Sanders: Shedeur wouldn't be the quarterback he is if he had inherited my speed
Deion Sanders was an all-time great athlete.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former Dolphins receiver Howard Twilley, 2-time Super Bowl champion, dies at 81
Twilley was on the very first Miami Dolphins roster and the 1972 team which went undefeated at 17-0.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.CNBC - 4d -
After another limited free-agent market, MLB faces a new economic problem
If Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso can't get the deals they want, what does that mean for MLB free agency as a whole?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
My Favorite Argument for the Existence of God
We, ourselves, are part of the proof.The New York Times - 4d -
Mort Künstler, Renowned Painter of Epic Historical Scenes, Dies at 97
His years illustrating pulp novels honed his sense of pictorial drama, and his meticulous research ensured historical accuracy, notably in his Civil War paintings.The New York Times - 4d -
Harvard Law’s Innovation Lab Scrambles to Save Government Data
The unit is saving more than 300,000 data sets from Trump’s purges.Inc. - 4d -
Naomi Campbell claims she did not know of financial misconduct at charity
Supermodel alleges ‘concerted deception’ by fellow trustee kept her in dark over running of Fashion for Relief. The supermodel Naomi Campbell has claimed she knew nothing of the extensive financial ...The Guardian - 4d -
After Attack, New Orleans Is Rattled but Ready for the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’
Officials scrutinized security plans for Super Bowl LIX after a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street stoked fears about safety.The New York Times - 4d -
The Guardian view on Trump and the international criminal court: following the law of the jungle | Editorial
The US president’s attack on an essential institution speaks volumes about his broader foreign policy. Donald Trump’s vicious assault on the international criminal court is no surprise. His last ...The Guardian - 4d -
A mother pleads for Britain’s help in freeing son from Egyptian prison, one day of hunger at a time
Laila Soueif is a mathematician, a university professor, a political activistABC News - 4d -
Why a Super Bowl Viewership Record Could Be on the Horizon
Fatigue over Kansas City’s success is overrated, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
Australia introduces tough new laws to combat antisemitism
In a bid to tackle a recent surge in antisemitism, Australia passed a series of tough anti-hate crime laws, including mandatory minimum sentences displaying hate symbols. The laws will impose ...NBC News - 4d -
Did the Lakers and Warriors switch roles amid NBA's wild trade deadline?
Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game, with an offer they couldn’t refuse while the Warriors had to make a gamble on Jimmy Butler that in ordinary ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school
Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schoolsABC News - 4d -
Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their "American Nightmare" trauma to retrain law enforcement
Critics blame antiquated interrogation training for their "American Nightmare." Aaron and Denise (Huskins) Quinn take us through Aaron's own interrogation, revealing traditional interrogation ...CBS News - 4d -
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The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.Wired - 4d -
Former Flames Defenseman Makes Return To Calgary With New Team After Disappointing Departure
The end of Oliver Kylington's tenure with the Calgary Flames was shocking, and probably hasn't worked out as well as hopedYahoo Sports - 4d -
Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84
He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.The New York Times - 5d -
Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
The Bears announced that team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died at the age of 102.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Reports: Raiders hire running backs coach, receivers coach
The Raiders have added some more offensive coaches to fill out Pete Carroll's first staff in Las Vegas.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9ABC News - 5d -
Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medicationABC News - 6d -
Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Changed Your Relationship to Grief?
The New York Times is interested in exploring how the response to loss may have changed in the last five years.The New York Times - 6d -
My Toddler Son Likes to Wear Dresses. Can He Wear One to My Sister’s Wedding?
A mother wants to respect her 2½-year-old’s preference for dressing like his older sister, but she worries that letting him do so would bother the bridal couple.The New York Times - 6d
