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William Shatner: 'Life is a series of accidents, hopefully most are good'

"Star Trek" actor William Shatner joins NewsNation's "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to talk about his new documentary "You Can Call Me Bill.

Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine needs any edge it can get to repel Russia from its territory. One emerging bright spot is its small but fast-growing defense industry, which the government is flooding with money in hopes that a surge of homemade weapons and ammunition can help turn the tide.

Deaths of dog walker, 83, and resident of a remote cabin possibly tied to escaped Idaho inmate

Authorities said Friday they believe the deaths of an 83-year-old man who was walking his dogs and a 72-year-old man who lived in a remote cabin are connected to the escape of an Idaho white supremacist prison gang member and an accomplice after a Boise hospital ambush.

How the solar eclipse will help NASA

On April 8th, millions of Americans will put on funny glasses and look to the sky to see a total eclipse of the sun. NASA says this is also a serious scientific event.

Cervical cancer rates are climbing among low-income women. Here's why.

Story at a glance Cervical cancer rates, long on the decline, are climbing among low-income women in the United States. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death for American women, according to the American Cancer Society.

The Latest | All 6 workers missing after bridge collapse presumed dead, authorities say

The Latest on the ship crash that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore (all times local): All six workers missing after a Baltimore bridge collapsed Tuesday are presumed dead and the search for them has been suspended until Wednesday morning, authorities said. Col. Roland L.

Cash vs. annuity: Which payout should you pick if you win Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots?

Lottery players nationwide have the chance at nearly $2 billion as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to roll.

Around the world

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

The contentious decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure Japan’s role in a joint fighter jet project.

Graham posts series of videos with Netanyahu after UN vote spat

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) posted a series of videos alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday after the Israeli leader’s recent spat with the U.S. over its abstention from a United Nations cease-fire resolution.

Kate and William 'extremely moved' by support since the Princess of Wales' cancer revelation

Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Prince William, are said to be “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following her shocking cancer announcement as tributes continued to pour in Sunday from around the world.

Hunger deepens as relentless gang violence targets Haiti's capital

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs have intensified their rampage in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital, setting fire to a school and looting pharmacies across the road from the country’s largest public hospital.

South Sudan to reopen schools after 2-week, extreme heat-induced closure

The South Sudanese government on Tuesday announced that the country's schools will reopen next week after being shuttered by triple-digit temperatures.

Pentagon denies US forces bombed eastern Syria

The U.S. military is denying it bombed eastern Syria late Monday night or early Tuesday morning after Syrian and Iranian state media accused Washington of an attack. “We did not carry out airstrikes in Syria last night,” Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters.

Ukrainian foreign minister stresses need for more weapons: 'Give us the damn Patriots'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is sounding the alarm on Ukraine's need for more weapons to fight against Russia, while further aid for the embattled nation remains held up in Congress. "Give us the damn Patriots," Kuleba said in an interview with Politico, published Monday.

Technology

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.

Pentagon’s CDAO wraps up ninth iteration of GIDE

CDAO's GIDE 9 successfully demonstrated a “completely vendor-agnostic” data integration layer for the first time. The post Pentagon’s CDAO wraps up ninth iteration of GIDE first appeared on Federal News Network.

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state-sponsored operation that targeted New Zealand's Parliament in 2021, the country's security minister said Tuesday.

GSA’s 10x to take deeper look at 16 ideas submitted by feds

Ideas to improve public services submitted by employees from FEMA, CFBP, Treasury and others rose to the top of GSA’s 10x priority list. The post GSA’s 10x to take deeper look at 16 ideas submitted by feds first appeared on Federal News Network.

Kansas moves to join Texas and other states in requiring porn sites to verify people's ages

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is poised to require pornography websites to verify visitors are adults, a move that would follow Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy and how broadly the law could be applied.

DoD Cloud Exchange 2024: OSD’s Danielle Metz on moving from ‘fiefdoms’ to coherent IT enterprise

Over the past 18 months, DoD has been working to turn a myriad OSD offices into an IT enterprise. A new agreement takes that effort a step further. The post DoD Cloud Exchange 2024: OSD’s Danielle Metz on moving from ‘fiefdoms’ to coherent IT enterprise first appeared on Federal News Network.

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.

Sports News

Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase charges

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon, who was arrested after a Connecticut juice shop disturbance last year, could see the charges erased from his record under a probation program approved by a judge Monday.

Late Padres owner to be honored with street name outside Petco Park

Late San Diego Padres Owner and Chairman Peter Seidler continues to be honored following his passing in November 2023.

Kurtenbach: 5 brash, possibly irresponsible 2024 SF Giants predictions

A championship parade? Not quite. But the vibes are great with the Giants, and some big years are coming from stars and sleepers alike.

Bears to play Texans in Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1 to open 2024 NFL season

The Chicago Bears will help kick off the 2024 NFL season. The NFL announced Tuesday morning that the Bears will play the Houston Texans in the annual Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Canton, Ohio, to begin the preseason. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer and its referees announced a seven-year labor contract Tuesday, ending a 37-day lockout that led to the use of replacement officials.

Malnati with big break, great shot wins Valspar, earns trip to Masters

Peter Malnati got a great break with the tournament on the line and followed that with an even better shot, making a late birdie on his way to a 4-under 67 to win the Valspar Championship on Sunday and earn his first trip to the Masters.

49ers brace for Brock Purdy to reset quarterback market in 2025: CEO York

Jed York, the 49ers' CEO and acting owner, is happily bracing for Brock Purdy's contract extension in 2025.

Politics News

Ken Paxton makes deal to avoid securities fraud trial

According to the report, the deal could require Paxton to complete community service, legal education, and pay a six-figure fine to avoid a risky public trial that would carry the penalty of prison with a conviction.

5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications.

Georgia senators again push conservative aims for schools

Republican state senators in Georgia passed a bill on Tuesday that would limit sex education and prohibit transgender high school girls from competing in girls sports.

Mayor Adams meets alleged dealers at 'drug bazaar' Burger King: reports

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams met with alleged drug dealers at a Burger King described as a "drug bazaar" near City Hall, according to the New York Post. Adams stopped by the fast food location to assess the situation himself following a complaint, according to a City Hall spokesperson.

Instead of peeing in Cheerios, Duluth campaign suggests donating them

Duluth residents have turned a recent viral comment from billionaire Kathy Cargill on its head, instead using it to motivate people to donate boxes of cereal to families in need.

Court agrees to pause collection of Trump's massive civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175M

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s more than $454 million civil fraud judgment if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.

NJ first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Democratic campaign for US Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges.