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New Mexico man dies after being hospitalized for the plague

A Lincoln County, New Mexico, man has died of plague after being hospitalized for the disease, the New Mexico Department of Health said.

Infant killed, parents injured in apparent attack by family dog, police say

An infant was killed and the child's parents injured in an apparent attack by a dog at a New Jersey home over the weekend, authorities said.

Daylight saving time: These 2 states didn't 'spring forward' this morning — here's why

Did you remember to set your clock ahead an hour this morning? If you live in one of two states, you don't even have to think about daylight saving time.

Effort to get aid to Gaza by sea is moving ahead. But the first ship is still waiting in Cyprus

A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza was on its way to the Mediterranean on Sunday, three days after President Biden announced plans to increase aid deliveries by sea to the besieged enclave where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are going hungry.

Record rainfall douses Charleston, South Carolina, as responders help some out of flood waters

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A record-setting rainstorm flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, requiring emergency responders to help some people get out of high waters.

National Guard helicopter crashes near Texas border, killing two: sources

A National Guard helicopter crashed near Texas' border with Mexico on Friday afternoon, leaving at least two people dead, multiple law enforcement sources confirmed to Nexstar.

Mexico-bound plane lands in LA in 4th emergency this week for United Airlines

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A United Airlines jetliner headed to Mexico City from San Francisco made an emergency landing in Los Angeles on Friday after the crew reported a hydraulics issue, in the fourth emergency involving a United Airlines flight this week.

Around the world

Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and its allies

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender.

UN envoy Giandomenico Picco, who helped end the Iran-Iraq war and won hostage releases, has died

Former U.N. diplomat Giandomenico Picco, whose negotiating skills helped resolve some of the thorniest crises of the 1980s and 1990s, including the Iran-Iraq war and the kidnappings of Westerners by Hezbollah in Lebanon, has died.

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A religious procession in downtown Barcelona celebrated the appearance of long-awaited rain, after nine days of praying for relief from a severe drought. Around 100 local people took part in the Catholic ceremony on a rainy Saturday evening.

UN envoy Giandomenico Picco, who helped end the Iran-Iraq war and won hostage releases, has died

Former U.N. diplomat Giandomenico Picco, whose negotiating skills helped resolve some of the thorniest crises of the 1980s and 1990s, including the Iran-Iraq war and the kidnappings of Westerners by Hezbollah in Lebanon, has died.

US Embassy in Haiti begins evacuations amid heightened gang violence

The United States embassy in Haiti began evacuating some of its personnel on Sunday due to escalating gang violence. "The U.S. Embassy in Haiti remains open. Heightened gang violence in the neighborhood near U.S.

Police remove 34 bodies from English funeral home and arrest 2 for fraud and preventing burial

Police in northern England say they have removed 34 bodies from a funeral home and arrested a man and woman on suspicion of fraud and preventing lawful burials.

NATO's biggest drills since the Cold War send a signal to Russia and aim for a real-life feel

ABOARD THE FRENCH FRIGATE NORMANDIE (AP) — Large NATO drills in the frigid fjords of northern Norway may be just war games meant to hone the fighting skills of the newly expanded 32-nation military alliance. But for troops taking part, they are very real. And that’s the whole point.

Technology

Hard truths of women in tech statistics

A report from McKinsey underscores the importance of diversity in IT performance, showing that diverse teams outperform others in talent acquisition, engagement, and retention.

How imposters are trying to exploit your grief and wallet in a new funeral scam

A new funeral scam targets surviving family members of those who recently died. Scammers reach out to the survivors and pose as funeral home officials.

Nurses express concerns about lack of AI regulations in hospitals

A number of nurses are worried that the absence of specific guidelines surrounding the use of AI technology in hospital settings may leave patients vulnerable to potential errors and lack of safeguards.

Increase in State Funding for Digital Maps in Response to School Shootings

The use of digital maps in schools has proven essential for first responders during emergencies. A recent incident at Kromrey Middle School showcased how technology can help pinpoint intruders and provide real-time information to police.

Sam Altman reinstated to OpenAI board after investigation 

Sam Altman, the CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI, was reinstated to its board of directors following an investigation Friday.

States Pursue AI Accountability as Technology Permeates Daily Life

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into everyday routines, impacting various aspects such as job screening, rental applications, and medical decision-making. States are now focusing on implementing oversight measures to ensure accountability for AI systems.

European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators said they want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible violation of digital rules that took effect in the 27-nation bloc Thursday.

Sports News

Clippers rally in fourth quarter to extend winning streak to 3 in 112-102 victory over Bulls

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George scored 22 points, Kawhi Leonard added 19 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for their third straight victory, 112-102 over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. James Harden had his second triple-double of the season with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Ben Simmons will miss rest of Brooklyn Nets' season

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star's season has ended early because of back problems.

Stetson men's basketball to enter March Madness for 1st time after conference championship

Stetson Hatters men's basketball is going dancing for the first time since it moved to Division 1. The Hatters won the Atlantic Sun Championship.

LeBron James sits out Lakers' showdown with Milwaukee Bucks due to his balky ankle

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers' meeting with Milwaukee on Friday night due to his injured left ankle. The 39-year-old James will miss his ninth game of the season when the Lakers host the Bucks. Los Angeles is 4-4 without the top scorer in NBA history.

Pac-12 MBB: The Hotline’s picks for postseason awards and all-conference selections

Washington State collected two of the Hotline's four postseason awards in the final season of Pac-12 basketball.

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso shoves LSU's Flau'jae Johnson sparking skirmish in wild end to SEC title game

South Carolina won the SEC Championship against LSU on Sunday, but it wasn't without some theatrics. Gamecocks star Kamilla Cardoso was ejected after a fight.

Klopp and Guardiola serve up another Premier League classic but Arsenal is the big winner

Liverpool and Manchester City showed the Premier League what it will be missing when Jurgen Klopp walks away at the end of the season.

Politics News

Senate passes spending package hours ahead of shutdown deadline

Senators voted 75 to 22 to approve a package of six spending bills that will last until the end of the fiscal year on September 30.

Jan 6 committee allegedly suppressed testimony showing Trump admin pushed for National Guard presence: report

A new report argued the Jan. 6 committee suppressed an interview that detailed how the Trump administration called for National Guard presence in 2021.

The diaries of presidents offer history in the raw — even the naked — and may have secrets to tell

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just before dawn one summer day in Washington, the president of the United States stripped naked on a rock by the river, plunged in and saw a dead man float to the surface. We know this about John Quincy Adams because he kept a diary for the ages.

City Council to begin public hearings for 2025 budget amid higher-than-expected revenue

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The City Council's first 2025 preliminary budget hearing is set for Monday, and it’s expected the city will get more money from tax revenue than originally anticipated.

Katie Porter's star dims in failed US Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing an uncertain future

Porter didn't go down quietly. She immediately pointed a finger at “billionaires spending millions to rig this election.

Trump blasts Biden over Laken Riley's death after Biden says he regrets using term 'illegal'

President Joe Biden says he regretted using the term “illegal” during his State of the Union address to describe the suspected killer of Laken Riley.

Politics Friday: Bonding bill stirs up debate, but what will it take to get a deal?

MPR News Host Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota lawmakers about the construction projects debate taking shape at the state Capitol.