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House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a strategy to pass individual wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amidst resistance from conservative factions within his party. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, armorer on the "Rust" film set, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared a global coral bleaching event in...

Heightened tensions between Israel and Iran surged after a significant drone and missile strike on Israeli soil. The House's approval of a formerly blocked surveillance bill revealed the GOP's internal struggle. A stolen 18-wheeler crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety building. A man fatally stabbed 6 people in a Sydney mall before being shot dead by police. Golfer Scottie Sche...

O.J. Simpson, the football star and cultural figure, died at 76, known for the high-profile 1995 murder trial of his ex-wife and her friend, which sparked national debate on race, policing, and criminal justice. Former Virginia assistant principal Ebony Parker faces 8 counts of child abuse after a 6-year-old student shot a teacher in 2023. Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan received a dea...

Biden met with the Japanese prime minister to increase Pacific defense. A Philadelphia Ramadan celebration ended with gunfire, leaving 3 wounded. The EPA set a new limit on PFAS in drinking water. The United States Air Force is testing a new self-flying F-16 by putting the AF secretary as the passenger. Consumer prices increased dramatically in the US in March. After day 8 of Nichole Mui’s murder...

The Arizona Supreme Court enforced a 160-year-old abortion ban. The EPA mandated 200+ chemical plants to cut toxic emissions to reduce cancer risks. Parents of the Oxford school shooter were sentenced to 10-15 years. Norfolk Southern will pay 600 million for a 2023 derailment. The US provided 138 million for Ukraine's missile systems. Swiss women won a landmark climate case against their gover...

Donald Trump asserts abortion rights should be left to states as his bid to delay a New York trial on falsified business records is denied. Country singer Morgan Wallen faces felony charges after throwing a chair off a sixth-story bar in Nashville near police officers. The NAIA bans transgender athletes from women's sports and the Vatican reaffirms opposition to gender-affirming surgery. Actor...

The first total solar eclipse since 2017 will cross North America today. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 hits the east coast. Ecuador sparks international outrage for raiding the Mexico embassy in Quito to arrest former President Jorge Glas. Shant Soghomonian, charged with arson for setting fire to Senator Bernie Sanders' Vermont office. U.S. job growth exceeds expectations with 303,000...

President Biden warns Israel of potential changes in U.S. support if actions aren't taken to protect civilians in Gaza. The EPA grants $20 billion in green bank grants for clean energy projects. Former President Trump faces setbacks in Georgia and federal courts with judges rejecting his bids to dismiss criminal cases against him. No Labels decides against a third-party candidate for the 2024...

Disney resolves battle with investor Nelson Peltz. Prosecutors challenge judge's jury instructions in Trump's classified documents case. Largest US fresh egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods Inc. halts production after bird flu detected in Texas and Michigan plants. Ukrainian President Zelensky lowers draft age to 25 to bolster war efforts against Russia. Uganda's constitutional court rejects...

Several humanitarian aid organizations cease operations in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes kill seven World Central Kitchen workers. Tensions escalate as Tehran blames Israel for Iranian Embassy destruction in Syria. President Biden engages in a lengthy call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Senegal inaugurates 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its youngest president. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake...

Alex Murdaugh receives a 40-year federal sentence for money laundering and fraud. Israeli military raids Gaza's Shifa Hospital targeting militants, while separate airstrikes hit Iran's embassy in Syria. Florida's Supreme Court upholds a 15-week abortion ban and allows a six-week ban. A rare human case of bird flu emerges in Texas after the virus spreads to US dairy cattle. Opposition p...

Seven people, aged 12 to 17, were injured in a mass shooting near an Indianapolis mall, marking the city's third such incident in three weeks, with no suspects in custody. President Biden faced criticism for declaring March 31st the national "Transgender Day of Visibility," while Trump's campaign labeled it an assault on Christianity, amidst a controversial video featuring Biden...

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for embezzling $8 billion from FTX cryptocurrency exchange consumers. Four killed and seven injured in Rockford, Illinois stabbings; suspect charged with murder. Federal court mandates South Carolina's congressional elections proceed under contested map pending Supreme Court decision. House Republicans to present impeachment articles against DHS Secretar...

A settlement has been reached between Disney and Governor DeSantis' allies, ending a legal battle over Disney’s management rights in response to Florida’s "don't say gay" legislation, aiming for future cooperation. Global warming has slightly decelerated Earth's rotation, delaying the need for a negative leap second from 2026 to 2029 due to melting polar ice, highlighting the...

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship, resulting in six deaths and the closure of a major US port, with the ship losing power before impact. In the NFL, team owners have unanimously banned the hip-drop tackle and introduced a hybrid kickoff rule to reduce injuries and increase returns. The US Supreme Court appears unlikely to restrict access to the...

The U.N. approved a Gazan humanitarian cease-fire with the U.S. abstaining, causing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to cancel a visit to Washington. Trump's $454 million civil fraud case pause was granted if a $175 million bond is posted within 10 days. Boeing's top executives, including the CEO, announced resignations amid production and safety scrutiny. A severe storm in the central U.S...

ISIS, also known as the Islamic State group, claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, with over 133 people dead and several more trapped. The U.S. avoided a government shutdown as President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package, facing tensions from within the House. Princess Kate of Wales revealed she's undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer after...

Apple faces a new lawsuit accusing it of violating antitrust laws by monopolizing smartphone markets, driving up prices with its $1,599 iPhones. The US submitted a strong UN resolution calling for a Gaza cease-fire amidst an imminent famine, with Secretary of State Blinken pushing for a deal. In March Madness, Duquesne and Michigan State scored impressive victories, while the Biden administration...

The Biden administration struck an $8.5 billion deal with Intel to build chip plants in Ohio, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oregon, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and national security. The Federal Reserve kept benchmark interest rates steady despite inflation concerns, with Chair Jerome Powell emphasizing caution. An EPA plan with the Biden administration aims to make over half of all vehicles...

Former President Trump argued for presidential immunity in Supreme Court, facing opposition from prosecutors on his actions during the 2020 election challenges. Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro began his prison sentence for contempt related to the January 6th riot. Hong Kong's new national security law, passed by Beijing loyalists, sparks fears of reduced autonomy and civil liberties, especially it...

The EPA announced the ban of asbestos in the US, targeting chrysotile asbestos in various products to reduce its cancer risks. Israeli PM Netanyahu discussed a potential operation in Rafah with the Biden administration amidst a severe famine in Gaza. The Supreme Court denied Peter Navarro's appeal to avoid prison for his role in the January 6th investigation. Additionally, the Court extended a...

Special prosecutor Nathan Wade withdraws from Georgia's election interference case against Donald Trump due to a romantic relationship with DA Fani Willis. Ukraine launches drone attacks as Russia concludes presidential elections, securing Putin another term amidst minimal opposition and accusations of political suppression. In sports news, CBS unveils the men's March Madness bracket featu...

James Crumbley, father of the Oxford school shooter, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for buying the gun used in the shooting. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for new elections in Israel during a West Bank visit, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership. Former President Donald Trump's trial for mishandling classified documents was delayed to November, wi...

The US House of Representatives passed a bill banning TikTok in the US unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests within 6 months, aiming to protect American data from foreign governments. Nex Benedict, a nonbinary 16-year-old who died by suicide after facing bullying, prompted nationwide rallies for LGBTQ+ awareness. In Donald Trump's Georgia case, a judge dismissed three charges related to...

Special Counsel Robert Hur testified his Biden probe was apolitical, contrasting Biden's actions with Trump's classified issues. Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead after exposing safety flaws, while the notorious Alaska Airlines flight was supposed to be in maintenance. In Georgia, Trump narrowly leads Biden amid economic perceptions and voter shifts, while Biden has secured the...