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Midwest, Great Lakes brace for more severe storms -- Severe thunderstorms were forecast across the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes on Saturday.
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2 soldiers attacked by bear during training at Army base in Alaska -- Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.2 hours ago
Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water and food prices -- Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues.6 hours ago
U.K. man pleads guilty to hacking scheme that stole $8 million -- Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.7 hours ago
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume -- An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.9 hours ago
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved -- The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.19 hours ago
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated -- President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.20 hours ago
Recovery efforts underway after reported tornado in Lena, Illinois -- Recovery efforts are underway on Saturday after a tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford.5 hours ago
Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout -- Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.23 hours ago
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war -- Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules. -- Apr 1717 minutes ago
What we know about deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs -- The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence." -- Apr 1738 minutes ago
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say -- Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.1 day ago
Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island -- The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists. -- Apr 172 hours ago
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium -- President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview. -- Apr 171 hour ago
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" -- Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.1 day ago