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FAA announces new tool for pilots to avoid wrong runways 

Federal Aviation Administration officials are continuing to improve safety measures for airline passengers with the introduction of a new safety and awareness tool for pilots.

2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, nearly 22 years after rap star's death

Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend’s studio.

Survey finds that more children are being contacted by strangers online 

A recently released survey found an alarming rise in the rate of children being contacted by strangers online, especially kids who have their location publicly shared.

Biden administration taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas

The federal government will fund 17 projects across the U.S. to expand access to renewable energy on Native American reservations and in other rural areas, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday.

Alabama lawmakers look for IVF solution as patients remain in limbo

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers are looking for ways to protect in vitro fertilization services in the state as patients, who had procedures cancelled in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling, remained stalled in their hopes of parenthood.

Clarence Thomas hires clerk accused of sending racist texts

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a law clerk who faced controversy in 2017 for allegedly sending racist text messages.

California city listed as happiest in new rankings

Fremont, Calif., is the happiest city in the United States, according to a new WalletHub survey. There is no one way to define happiness or what causes it, but WalletHub researchers determined that people in the Bay Area city are content, in part, because of income.

Around the world

Services prepare to brief Secretary Austin on a plan to get Ospreys flying again

The military services will take a key step toward getting the V-22 Osprey fleet back in the air as they lay out their plans Friday to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding safety concerns stemming from a fatal crash in Japan.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with Russia

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met the kingdom's powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.

Katie Porter says Georgia killing 'shouldn’t shape our overall immigration policy'

Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) said Monday the “horrible” killing of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus should not inform the entirety of U.S. immigration policy.

Former Australian PM: Trump acts like 12-year-old boy around Putin

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described former President Trump's rhetoric around Russian President Vladimir Putin as that of an admiring "12-year-old boy.

Deep divisions on Russia's war in Ukraine were evident at a meeting of 4 Central European countries

PRAGUE (AP) — Four Central European countries are deeply divided over the Russian war against Ukraine and how to resolve the conflict, the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia said on Tuesday.

Prominent Russian human rights activist Oleg Orlov gets 2 1/2 years in prison for criticizing war

A veteran human rights campaigner who criticized the war in Ukraine was convicted Tuesday by a Moscow court of “repeatedly discrediting” the Russian military and sentenced to 2½ years in prison.

Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil for allegedly harassing a whale off Sao Paulo

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation for having allegedly “harassed” a humpback whale while riding a personal watercraft off Sao Paulo's coast last year.

Technology

Toronto Fire Services Makes History with Avaya for Emergency Communications

Discover how Toronto Fire Services is embracing a digital paradigm shift in emergency communications with Avaya. Gone are the days of traditional phone calls as new technologies offer various ways to communicate seamlessly and efficiently.

A car-boat combo that can hit the road or the water with the same vehicle

Trident LS-1 (L for land, S for sea) is a three-wheel vehicle that can drive on land then launch right into the water from a launching ramp. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has the details.

GitHub Launches GitHub Copilot Enterprise for Customized Pair Programming

GitHub announced on February 27 that GitHub Copilot Enterprise, a version of the AI-driven pair programming tool, is now widely accessible and can be tailored to suit an organization's codebase and procedures.

Germany plans to enable underground storage of carbon dioxide at offshore sites

BERLIN (AP) — Germany plans to enable underground carbon storage at offshore sites, pushing ahead with a much-discussed technology in an acknowledgement that time is running out to combat climate change, the country's vice chancellor said Monday.

Germany to Implement Underground Carbon Storage at Offshore Locations

Germany is advancing plans to enable underground carbon storage at offshore sites in a move to address climate change issues. The country's vice chancellor emphasized the urgency of combating climate change by utilizing this technology.

Reasons behind the unusual heatwave across the US

While a winter storm brings heavy snow to the West, the central United States experiences unseasonably warm temperatures.

Pay for Broadcom’s CEO soars 167% after stock award

Annual compensation for Broadcom Inc. Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan more than doubled last year to $161.8 million, thanks to a stock award of $160.5 million that will vest over the next five years.

Sports News

Browns QB Deshaun Watson to resume throwing next month following season-ending shoulder surgery

CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will resume throwing next month following right shoulder surgery t hat cut short his second season with Cleveland after just six starts. Watson, who fractured a bone in his throwing shoulder in a win over Baltimore on Nov.

Utah women upset #7 USC, 74-68

LOS ANGELES (AP) - After three seasons at USC, including being Pac-12 freshman of the year, Alissa Pili left for Utah. “I needed to step out of my comfort zone a little bit to really push me to get to where I knew I could be,” the Alaska native said.

Cancer patients give Padres a special spring training sendoff

Some young patients at Rady Children's Hospital got the opportunity to give the San Diego Padres a special sendoff on Friday for their annual spring training visit to Peoria, Ariz.

Fruita, Palisade, Central Girls Basketball fall in State Tournament

On a big night in the High School Girls Basketball State Playoffs, all three Grand Valley teams in the playoffs - Fruita, Palisade, and Central - had their seasons end tonight.

Refs admit mistake after Pistons coach slams late-game no-call vs. Knicks

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams was irate after the last-second loss to the Knicks on Monday night in New York, blasting refs for a clearly blown call that cost them the game.

Sean Payton hints at moving on from Russell Wilson, says Broncos have to hit on 'the next one' at QB

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton says he won't know until next week at the earliest if he's moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson.

Photos: Steph Curry’s former Oakland penthouse listed for $1.69 million

The three-bedroom condo is spread out over two floors, and boasts an elevator and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the bay.

Politics News

Rep. Mark Green reconsidering decision to retire

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) is "seriously reconsidering" his decision to retire, less than two weeks after announcing he would not seek reelection to Congress, he confirmed to The Hill. Green announced his decision to retire on Feb.

Michigan voters go to the polls amid 'uncommitted' protest push: What to know

Michigan’s presidential primary Tuesday is set to provide a window into the critical battleground state, the last key race before dozens of Super Tuesday contests next month.

Sec. of state issues apology to Nevada voters over glitch that caused ballots to show up as counted

The Nevada Secretary of State released an apologetic statement Thursday in response to numerous reports from voters who saw inaccurate information on the state's website that caused confusion and concern about the voting process.

Biden jokes potential Taylor Swift endorsement is 'classified' matter

The commander in chief made an appearance on NBC’s “Late Night” to mark Seth Meyers’s 10th anniversary as host.

Alabama Republicans want to give IVF doctors immunity after court rules frozen embryos are kids

GOP Gov. Kay Ivey expects to sign legislation she believes will allow the state’s fertility clinics to reopen soon.

Rep. Danny Davis discusses upcoming election

CHICAGO — His rival said his time has come and go but Congressman Danny Davis said in Washington, seniority matters and there's a lot more he wants to do.

Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in 'intense' Oval Office meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders emerged from an “intense” Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday speaking optimistically about the prospects for avoiding a partial government shutdown, but with new uncertainty about aid for Ukraine and Israel as the president and others urge