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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 weekendABC 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 - Mar. 18 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 21 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - 1d -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - 1d -
KB Home unveils its first 'fire-resilient' community in Southern California
KB Home is the first large production builder to unveil a community designed to fire-resilient standards by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.CNBC - 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 - Mar. 21 -
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 - 3d -
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 portalYahoo Sports - 3d -
Senate committee advances Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.CBS News - 3d -
Jacksonville Icemen lead melts away in OT loss to Everblades
The Jacksonville Icemen couldn't hold a two-goal lead in Wednesday's loss to their traditional late-season nemesis, the Florida Everblades.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 favoritesCBS 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 -
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 -
Judge appears likely to grant request to reinstate thousands of fired probationary workers
BALTIMORE — A federal judge in Maryland suggested Wednesday that he might direct that thousands of fired federal workers get their jobs back, at least temporarily, after hearing arguments that ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Judge finds Trump unlawfully fired head of federal employee labor board
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Trump’s firing of the head of a board that resolves disputes between federal employees and the government was unlawful. U.S. District Judge Sparkle ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Federal judge rules Trump must reinstate many fired federal employees
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must reinstate probationary government employees fired unlawfully at several agencies, lambasting the Justice Department at a hearing ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to offer to reinstate fired probationary employees
A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate most fired probationary staff
Ruling by California judge applies to thousands of employees dismissed from six federal agencies. A federal judge in California granted a preliminary injunction to reinstate thousands of fired ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Second federal judge orders White House to rehire fired probationary workers
The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor ...CBS News - Mar. 14
