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2 dead, more than 50 people involved in school bus rollover crash, officials say

A Hays Consolidated Independent School District bus carrying Tom Green Elementary pre-K students was involved in a serious crash Friday, resulting in at least two deaths, according to officials.

MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani's interpreter after 'massive theft,' gambling reports

Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Arrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. southern border with Mexico nudged upward February over the previous month. But at a time when immigration is increasingly a concern for voters, the numbers were still among the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency.

Princess Kate reveals she has cancer, is undergoing chemotherapy

Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.

FBI tells passengers on midair blowout flight they may be 'crime' victims

Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight who experienced a midair blowout earlier this year have received a letter from the FBI saying they may be crime victims.

Prince Harry, Meghan wish Princess Kate 'health and healing' after cancer diagnosis

The statement came hours after 42-year-old Kate announced in a video posted on social media that she had been diagnosed with cancer following abdominal surgery in January.

2 Black officers sue Louisville PD for discrimination

Andre Shaw and Jay Moss, two Black officers with the Louisville Metro Police, are suing their department for alleged race- and faith-based discriminatory behavior against them.

Around the world

Cindy McCain on conditions in Gaza: 'We need food and we need it now'

Cindy McCain, executive director of the United Nations’s World Food Programme (WFP), said Friday that there is an urgent need for food in Gaza amid the war occurring there. “[O]ur obstacles are many,” McCain said in an interview on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” Friday.

Canadian governments commit millions to landfill search for remains of slain Indigenous women

Canada's federal government, along with the Manitoba government, have each agreed to put $20 million Canadian toward the search for the remains of Indigenous women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.

Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, left the Middle East Friday after Israel's prime minister Netanyahu rejected appeals from the U.S. to call off a ground invasion of Rafah in Gaza.

Russia says at least 40 killed in attack on Moscow concert hall

Multiple gunmen opened fire at a Moscow concert hall Friday, leaving at least 40 people dead and more than 100 people injured, Russia’s Federal Security Service said.

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State

President Joe Biden will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in April; the two will discuss the winding down of a military coalition created to fight the Islamic State.

Kate, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she’s been diagnosed with cancer, asking the public for “time, space, and privacy” amid a media frenzy surrounding her absence from public appearances.

Israel's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday once again left the Middle East empty-handed as Israel’s prime minister rejected American appeals to call off a promised ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is overflowing with displaced civilians.

Technology

CDAO expanding data integration layer for CJADC2

The CDAO's minimum viable capability for the Pentagon’s Combined Joined All-Domain Command and Control initiative is up and running. The post CDAO expanding data integration layer for CJADC2 first appeared on Federal News Network.

Social media platforms sued for youth mental health seek immunity

Relatives of teens and children said their kids allegedly suffered negative physical and mental health effects from social media use.

Google Maps Introduces 'Glanceable' Directions for Seamless Navigation

With its latest updates, Google Maps now offers real-time ETA and turn-by-turn directions directly on your phone's lock screen during your journey.

Arizona newsletter makes Kari Lake deepfake

The Arizona Agenda, a local newsletter covering state politics, made a deepfake of Kari Lake warning readers about the “terrifying new age” of artificial intelligence (AI) interference in elections. “Hi, I’m Kari Lake.

Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation

A study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank finds that food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change.

Federal agencies beware: AI is not all it’s cracked up to be – at least not yet

The general public is talking more about and understanding the possibilities with AI. This buzz is also present inside federal agencies.  The post Federal agencies beware: AI is not all it’s cracked up to be – at least not yet first appeared on Federal News Network.

DoD’s approach to fix its computers is function over form

Leslie Beavers, the principal deputy CIO for DoD, said a key focus for the near future is to improve the warfighter’s experience in using IT. The post DoD’s approach to fix its computers is function over form first appeared on Federal News Network.

Sports News

Ryne Sandberg: 'No cancerous activity' after round four of chemotherapy

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg took to social media Friday to give a positive update on his battle with cancer.

March Madness is here. UConn, Purdue, Houston and North Carolina get top seeding in NCAA Tournament

Defending champion Connecticut, along with Houston,Purdue and North Carolina, are the top seeds in a March Madness bracket that started going haywire even before the pairings came out Sunday. Of the four top seeds, only UConn heads into the tournament coming off a win.

Ohtani shines in Dodgers' 5-2 win over the Padres in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers started their Shohei Ohtani era with a memorable win on a night of firsts.

Stetson head coach discusses his 1-word message at halftime amid blowout to No. 1 UConn

No. 16 Stetson knew well before halftime that their March Madness run would be short-lived, which is why head coach Donnie Jones wanted to see "pride" from his team in the second half of their game against No. 1 UConn.

San Diego Wave FC home opener: The inside scoop on Fan Fest

San Diego Wave FC is set to take on Kansas City Current Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. Here's everything you need to know about the home opener and Fan Fest.

MLB launches formal investigation into gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara

Major League Baseball will look into allegations Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole millions of dollars.

Former UCLA player roasts ex-coach Steve Alford after Nevada's early NCAA tournament exit

Despite holding a lead at one point during the fourth, the Steve Alford-led Nevada basketball team finished its season with a disappointing loss to Dayton Thursday.

Politics News

Rep. Danny Davis discusses key issues after defeating primary challengers

Illinois 7th Congressional District Rep. Danny Davis joined Wednesday's WGN Morning News to discuss key topics and issues. Davis, the incumbent, held off four Democratic challengers to win his primary election Tuesday night in seeking a 15th term.

Peter Navarro is 1st Trump White House official to serve prison time related to Jan. 6 attack

MIAMI (AP) — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, becoming the first senior Trump administration official to be locked up for a crime related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Wisconsin Republican to leave Congress next month, shrinking narrow GOP House majority

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) announced Friday he would resign from Congress before his term is up, shrinking the GOP's already razor-thin majority in the House. Gallagher, a four-term lawmaker who is considered a rising star within the GOP, announced last month he would not seek reelection.

Open federal land, Lombardo urges as Biden pushes affordable housing program

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo criticized the federal government's "broken and backlogged bureaucracy" Tuesday as President Joe Biden prepared to unveil a massive $258 billion budget request to address the nation's affordable housing crisis.

House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline, Senate up next

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills on Friday just a few hours before funding for some key federal agencies is set to expire, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall.

Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago voters have rejected a one-time real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people. It’s a loss for first-term Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who championed the so-called “mansion tax.

GOP sees opportunity in Minnesota’s 2nd District against incumbent Craig

Since 2016, Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District has been intensely competitive and attracted many millions of dollars in campaign spending. Republicans have it high on their radar this year as they work to unseat three-term DFL Rep. Angie Craig. But first, they’ll have to settle on a nominee.