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Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations

A judge ordered a 14-day halt on deporting Venezuelans under a Trump order that declared them enemies.

BBC News - 4d

Trump admin live updates: White House asks court to stay deportation flights TRO

Despite a federal judge ordering deportation flights of Venezuelans to cease, video shows more deportees arriving in El Salvador.

ABC News - 3d

Thames Water wins approval for controversial £3bn creditor loan

Judges rule deal can go ahead with only a small change to releases freeing directors from future litigation

Financial Times - 2d

Lucy Letby Murders Inquiry Should Be Halted, Hospital’s Ex-Managers Say

Former executives at the British hospital where Ms. Letby was a nurse requested that a judge’s inquiry into the killings there be suspended amid new evidence.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump administration reinstating nearly 25,000 fired federal workers

The move to bring back laid off probationary employees comes after two federal judges deemed the terminations illegal.

BBC News - 18h

Nicholas Prosper jailed for minimum 49 years for killing family

The judge says his plans were "intelligent, calculating and selfish" and his ambition was notoriety.

BBC News - 19h

DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case

The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.

CBS News - 9h

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Israel intensifies military operation in Gaza; Reporter’s Notebook: Trump reiterates call to impeach federal judge

CBS News - 6h

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines

At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

C.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism

Dozens of studies have failed to find evidence of a link. The decision to re-examine the question comes as a measles outbreak, driven by low vaccination rates, widens in Texas.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

'SNL' taps into cynicism over Elon Musk's White House influence

Questions about tech investor Elon Musk's extraordinary influence in President Donald Trump's White House found answers that doubled as punchlines on "Saturday Night Live."

NBC News - Mar. 9

Supreme Court takes up free speech challenge to conversion therapy bans aimed at LGBTQ youth

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

NBC News - Mar. 10

For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves

Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey

Elon Musk, a key political ally of President Trump, is viewed negatively by most Americans and they question his qualifications to overhaul the federal government, according to a new poll.

The Hill - Mar. 12

After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?

"I've gotten some positive messages, but a positive message means nothing," Trump said as he faced questions on what happens next with the Ukraine war ceasefire.

ABC News - Mar. 12

What rights do green card holders have? Immigration experts explain

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian protester, is raising questions about the rights of green card holders.

CBS News - Mar. 12

2025 NFL free agency: With Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones in house, where do Colts go from here?

There's reason to question the Colts’ public skepticism in Richardson. But there’s also reason to believe that Indianapolis’ approach didn’t catch him by the same surprise it caught much of the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Europe's military personnel shortfalls exposed

The Trump administration’s warning last month that Europe must now take care of security in its own backyard raises troubling questions

ABC News - 6d

Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing

He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.

NBC News - 5d

Liverpool Contract Standstill Called a ‘Circus Act’ Amid Growing Frustration

Liverpool’s Contract Uncertainty: Big Questions for the Club’s FutureLiverpool’s Contract Standstill: A Growing ConcernIn a recent episode of the Big Decisions podcast on Anfield Index, host Dav...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Injuries to freshman star Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown hit at inopportune time for No. 1 Duke

Top-ranked Duke now faces serious injury questions that threaten to linger well beyond however long the Blue Devils play this week in Charlotte.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The Rangers' Odds To Make The Playoffs Continues To Shift Dramatically

It's Friday, folks, and I'm ready for my weekly Ask The Maven question. This one comes from Esa Newton of Manhattan. Go to it, Esa:

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Normani is engaged to D.K. Metcalf and matchmakers Ciara and Russell Wilson are thrilled

Normani and D.K. Metcalf are engaged, the newly minted Pittsburgh Steeler announces. He popped the question to the R&B singer with family around in Houston.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

As Social Security faces an uncertain future, the debate on privatization heats up again

New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.

CNBC - 5d

Dr. Oz grilled over cuts at Senate hearing as he vies to lead Medicaid, Medicare

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing from the Senate Finance Committee.

ABC News - 5d

The Democratic Divide: Would a Shutdown Have Helped or Hurt Trump?

The party’s split over supporting a spending extension to avert a lapse in government funding boiled down to a practical question of how much power the president has in a shutdown.

The New York Times - 5d

Mookie Betts to sit for exhibitions in Japan, Dodgers will re-evaluate for Tokyo Series

Mookie Betts will be re-evaluated during the team's off-day on Monday, and is questionable to be in the lineup for the club's two regular-season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Selection Sunday 2025: 5 toughest decisions facing NCAA tournament selection committee

Is Auburn still the No. 1 overall seed? Is North Carolina in or out? Here are the key questions facing the committee before the NCAA selection show on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Is Jaylen Brown right that the Boston Celtics are actually better this season?

What it means to be better in a league that has also improved remains an open question that can only be settled for certain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Five area boys basketball teams set to play in state Class A and B tournaments this week

Weekly poll question asking readers to pick which one of five area state tournament basketball teams could win it all

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Orville Peck Confirms He Will Perform Unmasked in ‘Cabaret’

When the country singer landed a role in the splashy “Cabaret” revival, one question loomed large: Would he make his Broadway debut in a mask?

The New York Times - 2d

ESPN: Rockets see elements of ‘Russell Westbrook at his peak’ in Amen Thompson’s future

“Somebody asked me with Amen: ‘Tell me what Russell Westbrook at his peak could do that this kid doesn’t have a chance to do?’ Interesting question.”

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Fred Couples says he will play in the 2025 Masters but will it be his last trip to Augusta?

After limping to rounds of 80-76 at the 2024 Masters, the 1992 champion questioned internally if Augusta National wished he'd step aside.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day opens spring with press conference.

Ohio State football kicked off spring ball on Monday. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media to provide updates and address questions from the media.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - 2d

Poll: American voters are deeply divided on DEI programs and political correctness

The issue of diversity, equity and inclusion programs is among the most tightly divided and polarizing questions in the United States at this time, with wide gaps emerging along partisan and racial ...

NBC News - 2d

"I'm the best leader for the Senate," Schumer says amid pushback over shutdown vote

Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.

CBS News - 1d

Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Brace for Job Cuts

William Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is consolidating control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and questioning employees’ productivity.

The New York Times - 1d

Man Utd and Man City academy players at centre of age-fraud claims

Manchester United and Manchester City are facing questions over a potential age-fraud scandal involving some of their foreign-born academy players.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Armed men seen targeting group searching for relatives at cartel site

Men claiming to be Jalisco cartel members questioned the motivations of the searchers who said they had found clothing, shoes and charred bones at a ranch.

CBS News - 23h

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