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State Dept. Draws Up List of Cartels to Be Labeled Terrorist Groups
The move against a half-dozen organizations followed an executive order from President Trump that said the United States would ensure their “total elimination.”The New York Times - 7h -
Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States.
Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek carve outs or exemptions for their own constituents.The New York Times - 18h -
A Swearing Expert Discusses the State of Profanity
Timothy Jay, a scholar in the science of swearing, has a few choice words about why we curse and how to cut back (if you want to).The New York Times - 1d -
Justice Dept. Accuses New York of Favoring ‘Illegal Aliens’ Over U.S. Citizens
The attorney general sued the state, citing a law allowing New Yorkers to get a driver’s license regardless of legal status. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office made clear that it supported “deporting ...The New York Times - 7h -
WWE sex abuse suit raises concerns ahead of Linda McMahon’s hearing to run Education Dept.
As Linda McMahon is set to face a confirmation hearing Thursday to lead the Education Department, several former WWE employees, their family members and two current and former education officials ...NBC News - 7h -
US embassies around the world brace for staff reductions after memo from State Dept.
The State Department has begun instructing U.S. embassies around the world to start planning for staff reductions, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 13h -
Dept. of Ed: Title IX does not apply to athlete pay
Title IX does not apply to name, image and likeness deals, the U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday, rescinding the Biden administration's guidance that schools must equitably distribute ...ESPN - 17h -
Musk’s DOGE Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team said that it had “terminated” 89 of the department’s contracts, apparently targeting its research arm.The New York Times - 1d -
Education Dept. urges NCAA to reverse transgender athletes' records, titles and awards
The Education department said records, titles, and awards were 'wrongfully credited to' transgender women, whom it referred to as 'biological men.NBC News - 1d -
Virginia bans DeepSeek from state devices, networks
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) barred state employees Tuesday from using artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek on state-issued devices and state-run networks. ...The Hill - 1d -
Push to Drop Adams Charges Reveals a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
Eric Adams cultivated a close relationship with President Trump. Now, U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan have been told to drop the corruption case against the New York City mayor.The New York Times - 2d -
Fiery Directives Under Trump’s Justice Dept. Signal a Significant Shift
The new tone of the department, current and former officials say, appears to promise a campaign of intimidation against career employees viewed as insufficiently loyal.The New York Times - 2d -
DeepSeek banned from NY state government devices
New York State is prohibiting the China-based artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government devices. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced on Monday state government employees are ...The Hill - 2d -
Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) encouraged Republicans in Washington to “govern with compassion” amid threats to slash funding from the Department of Education. In an interview on NewsNation's "The ...The Hill - 3d -
A compromise on emergency abortions that red states should embrace
It is time for states that have banned abortion to put an end to the horror stories of women being refused emergency medical treatment when their pregnancies go terribly wrong.The Hill - 3d -
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James leads No. 14 NC State against No. 22 Florida State
No. 14 NC State visits the No. 22 Florida State Seminoles after Aziaha James scored 36 points in the Wolfpack's 89-83 win against the Duke Blue DevilsABC News - 4d -
Manning and Southern host Alabama State
Southern Jaguars (15-8, 10-0 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (9-14, 5-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern takes on Alabama State after Joe Manning scored 22 ...ABC News - 4d -
Oklahoma State hosts Arizona State following Mason's 20-point performance
Arizona State Sun Devils (12-10, 3-8 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-11, 3-8 Big 12) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM ...ABC News - 4d -
Reynolds and South Florida host Wichita State
Wichita State Shockers (12-10, 2-7 AAC) at South Florida Bulls (12-11, 5-5 AAC) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -1.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: South ...ABC News - 4d -
Darling scores 30, Idaho State knocks off Weber State 72-67
The Idaho State Bengals defeated the Weber State Wildcats 72-67 led by Dylan Darling's 30 pointsABC News - 4d -
Marcus Adams scores 25 to help Cal State Northridge hold off Long Beach State 81-80
Led by Marcus Adams Jr.'s 25 points, the Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated the Long Beach State Beach 81-80ABC News - 4d -
Grant scores 18 in Jackson State's 92-44 victory against Mississippi Valley State
Led by Shannon Grant's 18 points, the Jackson State Tigers defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 92-44ABC News - 4d -
Jalen Sullinger, Jamal Sumlin rally Kent State over Arkansas State 76-75
Jalen Sullinger scored 27 points and Jamal Sumlin made two free throws with 15 seconds left to rally Kent State to a 76-75 victory over Arkansas StateABC News - 4d -
Jackson State hosts Mississippi Valley State following Ruffin's 23-point outing
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (3-19, 1-8 SWAC) at Jackson State Tigers (6-16, 6-3 SWAC) Jackson, Mississippi; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -20.5; over/under is 135 ...ABC News - 5d -
Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.BBC News - 5d -
Thornton leads Ohio State against Nebraska
Ohio State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Bruce Thornton scored 31 points in the Buckeyes' 73-70 victory over the Maryland TerrapinsABC News - 5d -
Lawson, Little Rock Trojans to visit White, Morehead State Eagles
Little Rock Trojans (15-9, 9-4 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (14-10, 9-4 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -3.5; over/under is 129.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...ABC News - 5d -
Martinez's 30 lead Utah State over Fresno State 89-81
The Utah State Aggies defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 89-81 led by Ian Martinez's 30 pointsABC News - 5d -
Degenhart scores 22 as Boise State downs San Jose State 79-52
Led by Tyson Degenhart's 22 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the San Jose State Spartans 79-52ABC News - 5d -
Trump dismisses Archivist of the United States
President Trump dismissed Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a decision he previewed a month earlier before assuming office on Jan. 20. “At the direction of @realDonaldTrump the ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump fires archivist of the United States
President Trump has fired the nation's top record keeper, Archivist of the United States Colleen J. Shogan.CBS News - 5d -
At Justice Dept., Bove Emerges as Trump’s Enforcer
As the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove has overseen the forced transfers of senior officials and an effort to collect the names of F.B.I. agents who worked on Jan. 6 cases.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Administration Move to Freeze E.V. Charger Funding Confounds States
Some have halted work on the Biden-era $5 billion program to build E.V. charging stations. Others plan to keep building. Most are confused.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump administration tells states to stop spending on EV charging infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure — funds that were allocated under former President Biden.CBS News - 5d -
Lawmakers question Musk’s ‘infiltration’ into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data
Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk's DOGE had "infiltrated" the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained access to federal student loan data.CNBC - 5d -
Ryan Day’s New Ohio State Deal Includes $80.5M Buyout
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had his contract extended through the 2031 season with a salary increase that averages $12.5 million in annual compensation, the school announced on Thursday. The ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini
Greece’s government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a weekABC News - 6d