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FTC commissioner says he was ‘illegally fired’ by Trump

A commissioner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he was “illegally fired” by President Trump. In a statement posted to social platform X, Alvaro Bedoya said he was wrongfully terminated ...

The Hill - 13h

Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother

An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.

ABC News - 5d

Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive

At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.

NBC News - 5d

Watch: Passengers escape on to wing after plane catches fire

Passengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.

BBC News - 5d

American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver

An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after it landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, officials said.

NBC News - 5d

UNLV fires head coach Kruger after four seasons

UNLV has fired men's basketball coach Kevin Kruger after four seasons, the team announced Saturday.

ESPN - 3d

Man set on fire in New York City's Times Square

New York City authorities are searching for the person who set a man on fire in Times Square on Sunday morning.

NBC News - 2d

How a nightclub fire killed dozens of young people in North Macedonia

Fifty-nine people have been killed following a fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia.

BBC News - 2d

Fire danger continues after deadly wildfires ravage state

Parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas face a critical threat of fire danger.

ABC News - 1d

Latest composite 2025 NFL mock draft

Breakdown of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft using a composite of four mock drafts to see latest mock trends.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

2025 LIV Golf Singapore prize money payouts for each LIV Golf player at Sentosa

Here's the breakdown of how much money each player earned at 2025 LIV Golf Singapore.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

BBC News - 2d

Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires

New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired

The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Firing squad witness describes execution: "My heart started pounding"

Jeffrey Collins was one of three media witnesses for the firing squad execution of Brad Sigmon. He has been a witness to 11 South Carolina executions.

CBS News - Mar. 8

NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run

NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.

ESPN - Mar. 9

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - Mar. 9

3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Fired Federal Workers Get Last Words in With Scathing Letters of Resignation to DOGE

Departing officials, including disabled veterans, defend themselves and thousands of fired federal colleagues’ work with defiant, indignant letters, creating a written record of a tumultuous time.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Fired pregnant federal workers grapple with stress of losing insurance and looking for work

Emily Erroa was eight months pregnant when she found out she was being fired from her human resources job at the Department of Energy.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Recently fired pregnant federal employees cope with loss of insurance

Many pregnant federal workers fired as part of recent DOGE cuts are now faced with complex challenges as they deal with the loss of their income and health insurance.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Judge orders 6 federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers

U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.

CBS News - 5d

Second judge orders thousands of probationary employees fired by Trump to be reinstated

U.S. District Judge James Bredar's order applies to 12 departments and several agencies that fired probationary workers during the Trump administration.

NBC News - 5d

Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule

A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass ...

The New York Times - 5d

Judges order Trump to rehire thousands of fired federal workers

Two federal courts are ruling that the firings of probationary federal workers were improper and that tens of thousands of those employees must be immediately reinstated. The Trump administration ...

NBC News - 5d

How social media reacted to Iowa basketball firing Fran McCaffery

Here's how Iowa basketball fans reacted across social media to the news that the Hawkeyes had fired head coach Fran McCaffery.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Haiti’s Biggest Hospital, Dependent on U.S.A.I.D., Is Set on Fire by Gangs

A fire set by gangs at the country’s largest public hospital underscores long-simmering problems in Haiti, which is heavily dependent on international aid.

The New York Times - 3d

15 people detained over deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia

Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests "bribery and corruption" could be behind the tragedy.

CBS News - 2d

Fired CISA probationary employees to be reinstated after U.S. judge's order

Over 130 probationary cybersecurity agency workers were told in a mass-firing form letter last month they were "not fit" for employment.

CBS News - 1d

North Macedonia appeals for calm as nightclub fire deaths trigger protests

Authorities in North Macedonia are appealing for calm as students plan fresh protests following the nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani that killed 59 people over the weekend

ABC News - 1d

Multiple vehicles set on fire at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say

Police are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in the southwest valley, which was reported around 2:45 a.m.

The Hill - 19h

Records show many federal workers were fired and rehired at 18 agencies

More than 24,000 federal probationary employees who worked across 18 agencies were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.

CBS News - 15h

U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets as Trump issues warning

President Trump said the U.S. would use "overwhelming lethal force" until Houthis cease shipping attacks.

CBS News - 3d

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 - 2d

The MAGA revolution is playing with fire

To make the government accountable to the people, we must make it more representative, by uncapping the House of Representatives and rebalancing power.

The Hill - 5d

What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs

President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts

Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place

Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

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