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At least 35 dead as tornadoes, wildfires, and blinding dust sweep across US

Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm that also produced dust storms and icy conditions killed at least 35 people across the central and southern U.S.

Founding girl group member reveals she's been living in her car

"If you would have said to me while I was En Vogue, 'You're going to be living in your car one day,' I'd be like, 'Huh?"

Prosecutors say Kohberger's defense will argue evidence was planted in Idaho student murders case

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will argue at his murder trial that someone else could have planted a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the home where four University of Idaho students were killed in 2022.

Protestant denominations try new ideas as they face declines in members and money

When the Episcopal Church recently announced cuts to its national staff, it was the latest in a long-running cycle among historic U.S. Protestant denominations — declines in members leading to declines in funding and thus in staff. And it wasn't alone. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.

Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pause

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration resumed family detention of immigrants last week in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause, a legal nonprofit group providing services to migrant families said Wednesday.

Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter

The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid the Trump administration's wider crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Around the world

Doctors declare Pope no longer in imminent danger, but remains hospitalized

Doctors said Monday that Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.

US, Ukraine talk peace as Kyiv, Moscow trade drone attacks

Officials from Ukraine and the United States have gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential limited ceasefire.

Trump meets with NATO chief Mark Rutte

The meeting comes after Trump called on European allies to contribute more to the alliance's defense fund.

Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American. U.S.

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link at International Criminal Court hearing

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Jailed former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court, days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to the deadly “ war on drugs ” that he oversaw while in office.

Pakistan says insurgents who attacked a passenger train killed 21 hostages while all others freed

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Insurgents who attacked a passenger train carrying 440 passengers in restive southwestern Pakistan killed 21 hostages before security forces killed all 33 of the assailants, and all other passengers were rescued, officials said Wednesday.

Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but does not say yes

Russian President Putin says he agrees in "principle" with President Trump's desire for a 30-day ceasefire but argued it would only help Ukraine and said he wants a lasting peace plan.

Technology

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Experts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods.

The future of AI isn’t the model—it’s the system

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

The Copyright Office takes on the sticky issue of artificial intelligence

The U.S. Copyright Office completed the second of two studies of AI and copyrights as it dealt with whether you can copyright outputs created using AI. The post The Copyright Office takes on the sticky issue of artificial intelligence first appeared on Federal News Network.

Details of Nvidia's fastest video card ever leak; RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU will have 96GB GDDR7 ECC memory

Details of Nvidia's fastest video card ever, the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU, have been spotted online.

Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early April

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline.

JDK 25: The new features in Java 25

Java Development Kit (JDK) 25, a planned long-term support release of standard Java due in September, now has two features officially proposed for it. The first is a preview of an API for stable values, a feature that promises to speed up the startup of Java applications.

French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training

French publishers and authors said Wednesday they're taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence model.

Sports News

WNBA great Candace Parker highlights late Tennessee coach Pat Summitt's 'truly important' legacy

Former Tennessee star Candace Parker reflected on Pat Summitt's legacy and shared how she continues to apply the life lessons the legendary coach taught her.

Bickerstaff blasts officials after Pistons receive 5 technical fouls in loss to Thunder

DETROIT (AP) — Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff blasted the officials after Detroit was called for five technical fouls in the third quarter of a 113-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.

What to know about March Madness if you don’t follow college basketball

The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us. The annual men's and women's National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments are among the most closely watched sporting events in the U.S.

Johnson: Jackson and Thuney are 'tough,' 'gritty' and 'dirty' players the Bears need on the O-line

The Chicago Bears have signed Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney, two players with connections to General Manager Ryan Poles and offensive line coach Ben Johnson, to enhance the team's offensive line in 2025.

Suns' Bradley Beal still 'smiling every day' amid tumultuous season, but open to offseason trade

The Phoenix Suns were actively seeking to include Bradley Beal in a trade package last month, but the All-Star guard appears open to moving in the offseason.

Poway and USD alum Connor Joe to play for his hometown Padres

As the San Diego Padres are gearing up for the start of the 2025 MLB season, a player who has his sights set on making the Opening Day roster with his hometown Friars is Poway resident Connor Joe.

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — McLaren locked up the front row in Melbourne for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix, having dominated its rivals, including Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari — whose drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, will start from seventh and eighth on the grid.

Politics News

Democrats struggling with unified strategy to oppose Trump, Musk

Schumer's decision to vote for a Republican-sponsored budget bill called “a huge slap in the face" for Democrats.

DHS revokes visa of one Columbia student, arrests another pro-Palestinian protester

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday it has revoked the visa of one Columbia University student and arrested another person involved in the pro-Palestinian protests, escalating its crackdown on those engaged in demonstrations over the conflict in Gaza.

Windsor Park deadlines loom, construction yet to start decades after homes began to sink

About $37 million is allocated to build 93 new homes for people in Windsor Park, a North Las Vegas neighborhood that began sinking decades ago. Now as deadlines are looming, lawmakers learn that construction has yet to begin.

Trump administration deports hundreds of migrants even as judge orders that removals be stopped

The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration targeting Venezuelan gang members.

Sec. Noem reports reduced border crossings, aggressive deportation efforts

The secretary visited Nogales, Arizona, on Saturday to assess the border situation firsthand as illegal crossings hit their lowest levels.

China's US influence could face crackdown under slate of new bills

U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., rolled out several bills aimed at countering Chinese influence and ownership in the U.S. as tensions grow.

Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks

President Donald Trump’s supporters are echoing some of the rhetoric and actions that elsewhere have preceded attacks on the judiciary as the courts deliver a series of setbacks to his dramatic attempt to change the federal government without congressional approval.