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Wife of slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico

Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.

CBS News - 15h

Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

Town halls are among the strategies that Democrats are using to try to get their base fired up against the Trump White House.

ABC News - 8h

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 - Mar. 13

Trump Sees ‘Good Signals’ on Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire. Zelensky Does Not.

U.S. officials were in Moscow for talks, and the Russian leader said he was open to a cease-fire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed skepticism.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

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 - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 15

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 - Mar. 17

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 - Mar. 17

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 - Mar. 18

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 - Mar. 18

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 - 6d

Fired NOAA staffers are reinstated, creating confusion on the heels of severe storms

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration workers experienced a kind of whiplash as the government tried to reinstate probationary employees who had been fired.

NBC News - 6d

Ben & Jerry's claims CEO was unlawfully fired over political issues

Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.

CBS News - 6d

Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive as Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv

A two-month cease-fire in Gaza collapsed this week amid a renewed Israeli bombardment. The fighting now looks as if it is sliding back to full-scale war.

The New York Times - 4d

London's Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire causes travel chaos

London’s Heathrow Airport announced Saturday that it is “open and fully operational” and flights have resumed after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power.

ABC News - 3d

Smoke plume over Disney World was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire

A smoke plume that towered over Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a representative from Disney told AP.

NBC News - 2d

Russian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Kyiv Ahead of Cease-Fire Talks

The assault underscored the deep mistrust between Russia and Ukraine as U.S.-mediated talks about a partial cease-fire began in Saudi Arabia.

The New York Times - 1d

Spaun leads by 1 as wind wreaks havoc at Players

J.J. Spaun watched his 25-foot putt swirl 360 degrees around the cup and drop for par, a fitting end to a wild, windy Saturday at the Players Championship that gave him a one-shot lead going into ...

ESPN - Mar. 15

Liverpool lead chase for Guehi - Sunday's gossip

Liverpool are leading the chase for Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, Real Madrid will attempt to sign Arsenal's William Saliba, Lille striker Jonathan David is attracting interest from Premier League ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Mitchell grabs share of lead at Valspar aiming for redemption

Keith Mitchell grabbed a share of the lead at the US PGA Tour Valspar Championship on Thursday, saying he's still learning from his agonizing last-round collapse in the event last year.Given the ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Gasperini in the lead to become Roma’s new head coach

Gian Piero Gasperini’s recent comments about the possibility of coaching Roma have put him in the lead to become Ranieri’s successor in the capital.The Atalanta boss is in fact the number one cand...

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Ramirez gives Chelsea early lead in League Cup final

Mayra Ramirez gives Chelsea the lead against Manchester City in the League Cup final at Pride Park in the eighth minute.

BBC News - Mar. 15

Player grades: Quentin Grimes leads Sixers to road win over Mavericks

Quentin Grimes leads the Philadelphia 76ers to a road win over the Dallas Mavericks to begin their trip.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Georgia named as possible transfer destination for Indiana basketball's leading scorer

Georgia Bulldogs named as a team to watch for Indiana basketball's leading scorer, Malik Reneau, who is in the transfer portal

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Champions League expert picks, predictions: Real Madrid aim to hold onto one-goal lead vs. Atletico Madrid

Elsewhere, Arsenal and Aston Villa have dominant leads and remain heavy favorites

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Clark’s 17 lead VCU over St. Bonaventure 76-59 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament

The senior forward leads VCU in average rebounds per game.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 13

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