Moon base, Mars helicopters, nuclear-powered spacecraft among future plans rolled out by NASA
NASA unveiled a new vision for its near-term future Tuesday, including construction of a complete moon base, a major ... Read More
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NYC public schools OK AI use in lesson plans, not grades or discipline
NEW YORK — New York City public schools released long-awaited artificial intelligence guidance on Tuesday that encourages teachers to “explore” using the new technology in lesson and unit planning and drafting ...Read more
Energy executive Armstrong tapped to replace Mullin in Senate
WASHINGTON — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt named Republican energy executive Alan S. Armstrong to the Senate, filling the vacant seat left by the resignation of former GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as President Donald ...Read more
Former aide of Rep. Troy Nehls ends lawsuit alleging homophobic workplace
WASHINGTON — A former staff member for Rep. Troy Nehls will get no settlement money in the dismissal of his lawsuit that alleged he was pressured out of his job because he was gay, according to the congressman’s office...Read more
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, citing dip in 'Fortnite' popularity
Epic Games, the developer of the popular video game “Fortnite,” is laying off more than 1,000 employees and cutting $500 million in costs.
Chief Executive Tim Sweeney announced the cuts Tuesday morning in a message to...Read more
Supreme Court sounds ready to allow policy limiting asylum claims
WASHINGTON — A majority of the Supreme Court appeared ready during oral arguments Tuesday to clear the way for a policy seeking to prevent immigrants from presenting asylum claims at the U.S. border with Mexico.
The ...Read more
Jay-Z speaks for first time on rape lawsuit against him, Diddy
NEW YORK — Jay-Z is breaking his silence on the February 2025 dismissal of a lawsuit against himself and Sean “Diddy” Combs by an anonymous woman claiming that she’d been sexually assaulted by the moguls in 2000, ...Read more
Minnesota sues Trump administration for evidence in Good, Pretti killings
MINNEAPOLIS — The state of Minnesota has sued the Trump administration, accusing its top law enforcement agencies of withholding evidence from the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Sosa-...Read more
Michigan AG Nessel, city of Romulus sue Homeland Security agency to block immigration jail
ROMULUS, Mich. — The state of Michigan and Romulus city officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from using a city warehouse as a detention center for 500 immigrants.
A ...Read more
Lawmaker questions San Jose State's handling of antisemitic incidents
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Republican lawmaker has called into question San Jose State University’s handling of antisemitic incidents earlier this month and last fall at the campus.
In a letter last week, U.S. Sen. Bill ...Read more
Movie review: 'Forbidden Fruits' the fast fashion of girly pop horror
It’s clear that “Forbidden Fruits” director and co-writer Meredith Alloway has marinated in plenty of ‘90s teen movies and the kitschy pop culture ephemera of that era. Her directorial debut, written with Lily ...Read more
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledges 'real failures' in immigration system after Loyola student killing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said there were “real failures” in the nation’s immigration system that led to the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman last week, and added ...Read more
Quad amputee who plays professional cornhole charged in fatal shooting
A 27-year-old quadruple amputee who plays professional cornhole is accused of fatally shooting a passenger in the front seat of a car the suspect was driving.
Detectives in Maryland charged Dayton James Webber with ...Read more
Destitute and at war, Iran surrenders to a joyless Persian New Year
TEHRAN, Iran — In typical times, Nowruz is a much-anticipated moment of hope across Iran.
Preparations for the Persian New Year begin days in advance, with people spring-cleaning their home — “shaking the house,”...Read more
USC cancels California gubernatorial debate amid uproar over candidates of color being excluded
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California canceled its Tuesday evening gubernatorial debate after facing fiery criticism about excluding every gubernatorial candidate of color.
Although the university ...Read more
Minnesota election judge who allowed 11 unregistered people to vote pleads guilty
MINNEAPOLIS — An election judge in northern Minnesota’s Hubbard County has pled guilty to a felony for allowing 11 unregistered people to vote in November 2024.
Timothy Scouton, 65, of Nevis, Minnesota, was charged ...Read more
Epic Games to lay off 1,000 as NC game developer cites Fortnite fall
RALEIGH, N.C. — Cary, North Carolina, video game developer Epic Games announced Tuesday it will lay off 1,000 workers as the company cited falling player interest in its hit Fortnite franchise.
This is Epic’s second ...Read more
How Denver International Airport keeps TSA security lines at 12 minutes as other airports see hours-long wait times
DENVER — Tens of millions of dollars that Denver International Airport officials invested in reconfiguring security screening checkpoints have helped keep the airport relatively quick for travelers amid the double ...Read more
The first No Kings protest of 2026 -- and the third of Trump's term -- is this weekend
PHILADELPHIA — No Kings, the recurring nationwide protests against the policies of President Donald Trump, is back for 2026.
Over 3,000 No Kings rallies are scheduled for Saturday, and will focus on Trump, his policies,...Read more
Bob Dylan announces 2026 summer tour. Here are all the dates
SAN DIEGO — Bob Dylan, who turns 85 on May 24, won’t be kicking back after his spring tour concludes on May 1 in Texas. The iconic singer-songwriter is hitting the road again this summer with his band for a tour that ...Read more
Israel says war isn't ending even as Trump touts peace talks
Israeli officials said the country will persist with strikes against Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks are underway to end the conflict, further unsettling energy and financial markets.
Defense ...Read more
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