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Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - 6d -
US sees first measles death in a decade
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story US sees first measles death in a decade A growing measles outbreak in West Texas claimed its first victim — ...The Hill - 6d -
First measles death in Texas outbreak reported
An unvaccinated child hospitalized with measles has died, the first reported death from the illness amid an outbreak across Texas and New Mexico. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.CBS News - 6d -
What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.CBS News - 6d -
Measles claims first U.S. victim since 2015
A school-age child in Texas has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the disease since 2015. It is the first death in a measles outbreak that has infected more than 120 people since ...CBS News - 5d -
Justice Department releases first phase of Epstein files
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a Thursday packet with a flight log and contact information from Jeffery Epstein, a deceased convicted sex offender, and his circle of friends. “The first ...The Hill - 4d -
The First Black Leader of Virginia Military Institute Is Ousted
The college’s board decided not to renew the contract of its superintendent, Major General Cedric T. Wins, who led diversity efforts and removed a Confederate statue on campus.The New York Times - 4d -
For the first time, Alabama governor commutes a death sentence
In a first, Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama, an ardent supporter of capital punishment, commuted the death sentence of an intellectually disabled man convicted of murder on Friday.NBC News - 4d -
White House to host first Crypto summit
The White House is set to welcome professionals in the cryptocurrency industry on March 7 for a first-of-its-kind summit. “Attendees will include prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the ...The Hill - 2d -
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Head dropped in first over of India-Australia semi
India's Mohammed Shami drops Australia opener Travis Head off his own bowling in the first over of the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.BBC News - 16h -
'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885
In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Canada’s ice hockey win over Trump’s America was her soft power laid bare | Colin Horgan
Trump can try to co-opt hockey. But Thursday showed that wherever where you’re from, when you step onto the ice, something about you will always be Canadian. Canada beat US 3-2 on McDavid’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity. It might seem like a small matter, just a disagreement over whether a ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
The stock market is expensive. But there’s still one bull case not priced in, says Bank of America.
Bank of America says heavily regulated sectors have yet to fully rallyMarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
How a national-security review made AppLovin America’s hottest stock — and its founders billionaires
Who says government can’t create wealth? CFIUS, an obscure panel playing an increasing market role, blocked the sale of AppLovin years before a stock-market bonanza.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Eye on America: Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington film illuminates historic WWII battalion
In Washington D.C., we visit the Library of Congress, where a hand-painted display weaves together the oldest African American family tree. And in Virginia, we speak with Tyler Perry and Kerry ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Judge declines to restore AP access to White House amid 'Gulf of America' dispute
A federal judge on Monday declined to restore The Associated Press’s access to certain spaces open to the media at the White House, including the Oval Office amid the Trump administration’s battle ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
White House to take over press pool amid 'Gulf of America' fight with AP
The White House said Tuesday that it would take over which outlets are allowed into the press pool covering the president, wresting such control from the White House Correspondents' Association. ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Eli Lilly unveils $27bn US investment as corporate America seeks to woo Trump
Pharmaceutical industry hopes to ward off growing tariff threatFinancial Times - 6d -
In deporting Asians to Central America, Trump strong-arms weaker nations, experts say
Dozens of mostly Asian migrants were put on a deportation flight on Thursday. But instead of landing near their home countries, the plane arrived in San José, Costa Rica.NBC News - 6d -
Movie theater ceiling collapses during screening of 'Captain America: Brave New World'
Two moviegoers got an extra taste of action Tuesday night — and not just from their choice to view "Captain America: Brave New World."NBC News - 5d -
How opportunity awaits AJ Allmendinger, one of NASCAR's best road racers, at Circuit of the Americas
Allmendinger spoke to CBS Sports ahead of COTA, where he figures to contend for a win that could make his whole seasonCBS Sports - 5d -
The ‘bro bubble’ is bursting, says Bank of America strategist. Here are the key levels to watch for the Nasdaq, Palantir and more.
The so-called ‘bro bubble’ — the testosterone-fueled rally in cryptocurrencies and other speculative tech stocks — is popping, and one strategist identifies the key lines in the sand for closely ...MarketWatch - 4d -
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.
As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...MarketWatch - 4d -
A measles crisis decades in the making: How RFK Jr. helped drive America to this moment
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits atop the very health system he spent years attacking, and now he faces his first big challenge: a deadly measles outbreak in West Texas.NBC News - 3d -
‘America is going down’: China can capitalise on damage caused by Trump, former PLA colonel says
Exclusive: Zhou Bo says harm done to US image may make Taiwanese reconsider their attitude towards Beijing but says he sees Trump as overall being ‘rather friendly’. The damage caused by Donald ...The Guardian - 2d -
2025 NASCAR at Austin Fantasy rankings, lineups, racing picks, start-sit advice for Circuit of the Americas
SportsLine's Mike McClure gives his top NASCAR Fantasy picks for Sunday's 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in AustinCBS Sports - 2d -
2025 NASCAR at Austin betting, predictions, odds: Three longshot picks at Circuit of the Americas
SportsLine's model has simulated the 2025 EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix 10,000 times and released its coveted NASCAR at Austin best betsCBS Sports - 2d -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on weak Oscars weekend at the box office
LOS ANGELES — “Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box office.NBC News - 2d -
'Captain America: Brave New World' stays at the top on Oscars weekend box office
“Captain America: Brave New World” kept falling but still hovered above all others at a weak weekend box officeABC News - 2d -
AP editor: Battle with Trump about 'something so much bigger than Gulf of America'
The AP is fighting against the White House's attempts to control the language used to describe the Gulf of Mexico, calling it a battle for freedom of speech and the right to report the truth.The Hill - 1d -
CFPB drops lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud
Since Acting Director Russell Vought has taken over the CFPB, the agency has dropped at least a half dozen cases brought by his predecessor, Rohit Chopra.CNBC - 4h -
Luka Dončić posts first triple-double with Lakers as L.A. tops Mavericks in first meeting since trade
Dončić got the best of his former team and finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists and three stealsCBS Sports - 6d -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Civilization 7: Best Commander Promotion Points To Unlock First
Commanders are essential to your empire's growth and survival in Civilization VII . Without them, you'll have to control dozens of military units one by one, which can cause dysfunction and ...GameSpot - Feb. 20 -
