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Putin agrees 30-day halt to strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in Trump call
Russian president sticks to tough demands for overall ceasefire and end to warFinancial Times - 5d -
These states' economies could be hit hardest by EU tariffs
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and Europe, stoking fears of a possible trade war.The Hill - 4d -
The Houthis are the new Barbary Pirates
Two centuries after the Barbary Wars, America is once again fighting a war overseas to protect its shipping, as well as that of its allies and friends.The Hill - 2d -
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
University of Pittsburgh student missing on spring break trip to the Dominican Republic
International authorities are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic last week.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
A boat capsizes in Congo and 25 are dead, many of them soccer players
Authorities say a boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer playersABC News - Mar. 10 -
A fire at a homeless shelter in Brazil kills 4 people
Authorities in Brazil say four people are dead after a fire at a shelter for the homeless in the country's southeastABC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Kyiv launches 'largest' drone attack on Moscow as Ukraine and U.S. try diplomacy
Ukrainian forces targeted Moscow on Tuesday with what Russian authorities are describing as the largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection
"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC
In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive
Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovationFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
New Yorkers Protest as White House Defends Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia
Hundreds of demonstrators marched downtown while a spokeswoman for President Trump said the president had the authority to detain Mahmoud Khalil.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student
A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
6 M.L.B. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons
Jo Adell has the potential to author one of the great prospect comeback stories of the last decade.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Judge says 'need for speed' in detained Columbia activist's case
Authorities have not charged Khalil with a crime and the administration has not provided any evidence showing Khalil's alleged support for the militant group.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Romania’s contentious ban on a far-right candidate
Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blockedFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected
Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete, but Kobe Bryant went on to be a successful filmmaker and author beyond basketball.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains
The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
How a Columbia Student Fled to Canada After ICE Came Looking for Her
Ranjani Srinivasan’s student visa was revoked by U.S. immigration authorities. That was just the start of her odyssey.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
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 - Mar. 16 -
U.S. airman charged with killing woman missing since August in South Dakota
An airman was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the killing of a woman on an Air Force base last year, authorities said.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Accused Texas megachurch pastor to surrender in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges
A former pastor of a Texas megachurch is expected to turn himself into Oklahoma authorities Monday on child sexual abuse charges.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
U.K. moves to ban former hedge-fund star Crispin Odey
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to fine and ban Crispin Odey, alleging he “repeatedly” tried to frustrate investigations into his behavior.MarketWatch - 6d -
Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog
Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".BBC News - 6d -
Deported family of U.S. citizen girl recovering from brain surgery alleges civil rights abuses
Attorneys are requesting a probe into abuses the family faced in U.S. detention and urging immigration authorities to grant humanitarian parole to the undocumented parents.NBC News - 6d -
Police release new evidence in timeline of Hackman and his wife's death
Authorities say the actor's wife called for medical help a day after she was thought to have died.BBC News - 6d -
Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought
Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.The New York Times - 6d -
Remains of another serial killer victim found at landfill, officials say
Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.CBS News - 6d -
Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.NBC News - 5d -
Family of Sudiksha Konanki believes she 'drowned': Sheriff
Authorities initially said they believed Sudiksha Konanki drowned but have not ruled out foul play in her disappearance.The Hill - 5d -
Thousands take to the streets after Hungary passes new anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events
There was a demonstration in Budapest after A new anti-LGBTQ law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software.NBC News - 5d -
Judge grants habeas corpus petition for Joshua Riibe
The ruling comes as Konanki's parents asked authorities to declare the 20-year-old dead.The Hill - 4d -
There are new fears about Fed firings after FTC dismissals. What analysts are saying.
An action taken late on Tuesday is again raising the question of Trump’s authority to dismiss Fed officialsMarketWatch - 4d -
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.The New York Times - 4d -
Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says
Author of government-ordered review says biological sex and gender have become distinct and should be recorded separately.BBC News - 3d -
WATCH: Sheriff’s deputy vehicle hit by truck while responding to call in Florida
No citizens were injured, while the deputy suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, authorities said.ABC News - 3d -
WATCH: Sheriff’s deputy vehicle hit by truck while responding to call in Florida
No citizens were injured, while the deputy suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, authorities said.ABC News - 3d
