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Does the 4th Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches extend to your smartphone and its tracking data? LA Times
VOA VIEW: Unreasonable searches are absolute.
The cuts, proposed in the Trump administration's 2027 budget request to Congress, would pose further challenges to the venerable La Cañada Flintridge facility and its space missions. LA Times
Iran has said it would not participate in a second round of peace talks in Pakistan with the US this week due to America’s demands and ongoing naval blockade in the Gulf. New York Post
VOA VIEW: If true, they will lose.
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Five people were wounded in a mass shooting near the University of Iowa campus after a large brawl that broke out early Sunday, police confirmed — as they shared a photo of five “persons of interest” in the carnage. New York Post
Desmond Levon Brown threw a woman's puppy into a fire in 2024 because she burned his clothes, police said. New York Post
Two senior Hamas officials in Gaza said the group was prepared to relinquish some automatic rifles and other arms, a concession that falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands. New York Times
VOA VIEW: They should comply.
The Department of Justice is seeking ballots and other materials from the 2024 election. Michigan officials call it election interference. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It would be easier and cheaper to comply.
Critics say Iran may be creating a “tiered internet” model, where access is limited to the politically and economically privileged. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It will not last long.
A Texas judge has imposed tight courtroom restrictions for the murder trial of a Texas teen. OANN
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President Donald Trump arrived in Phoenix on Friday afternoon and spoke briefly with reporters upon landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — before heading to a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event focused on energizing young voters and Republican support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good pep rally.
American men under 30 are more likely than young women to describe religion as "very important" in their lives. Washington Times
Authorities say eight children were killed in a domestic disturbance in Louisiana. Washington Times
Federal authorities on Saturday arrested an Iranian woman at Los Angeles International Airport on charges of selling weapons on behalf of the Islamic republic. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: How many are there?
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This year's Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Washington Times
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday. Washington Times
A new Kansas law will allow college students to sue their schools for free-speech violations. In Tennessee, a new law will encourage teachers and professors to include "the positive impacts of religion" in American history courses. Washington Times
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A federal judge has sentenced a former Wisconsin man to 20 months in prison for funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars into domestic political campaigns after moving to another country and renouncing his U.S. citizenship. Washington Times
A skydiver was safely rescued after accidentally crashing into a scoreboard during a Virginia Tech spring football game. CBS
Communities across the Midwest were starting the cleanup process Saturday after multiple tornadoes touched down and severe weather struck areas from the Great Lakes to Texas. CBS
President Trump accused Iran of blackmailing the U.S. on Saturday, but there is some relief for Americans. Gas prices fell, averaging just over $4 a gallon nationwide. CBS
VOA VIEW: Some good news.
President Trump's signing comes after Congress passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law. CBS
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Meteorologists said the drought is a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and existing water issues. CBS
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. CBS
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA. CBS
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Experts say going back to school for a graduate degree is one way to hedge against a rapidly changing labor market. CNBC
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told workers to update their paycheck withholding. CNBC
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates. CNBC
The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic's Claude. CNBC
A number of well-timed trades during the war have caught the attention of lawmakers and regulators. CNBC
Nearly a dozen scientists have died or disappeared since 2023 under mysterious circumstances, prompting a federal response and expert speculation. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It looks nefarious.
Richard Russell stole a Horizon Air plane in 2018 and crashed on Ketron Island. A new documentary by director Patricia Gillespie explores his struggles and his family's grief. FOX News
Two Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear in Alaska during a training exercise at at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area. FOX News
Tybee Island braces for Orange Crush 2025 as Georgia police ramp up security after a recent gunfire incident and rising teen takeover concerns. FOX News
A truck carrying 1 million bees crashed on Interstate 40 in Knoxville, Tennessee, closing part of the highway as beekeepers scrambled to contain them. FOX News
The FAA is working to develop artificial intelligence software to help air traffic controllers manage flights across the nation's airspace. UPI
VOA VIEW: It sounds like a touchy job.
The number of people who have died while being detained by ICE as the agency has detained the most people ever in its history in the last two years. UPI
Nearly one-third of the U.S. could be among areas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said could see the aurora borealis in the sky. UPI
Carnival Cruise Line must pay a California woman $300,000 in a lawsuit over serving her 14 shots of tequila before she fell down a stairwell. UPI
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A Mexican national was arrested after climbing beneath a busy El Paso overpass near the U.S.-Mexico border, according to video released. The fool got caught.
The incident happened near Loop 375, close to the border wall in the Bridge of the Americas area. The man maneuvered himself beneath the bridge, moving along support beams above active traffic. Authorities responded and arrested the man, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. The Bridge of the Americas is a high-traffic crossing point for both vehicles and pedestrians near the U.S.-Mexico border.
It’s not the first time migrants have used this tactic in the area. In November 2025, two individuals climbed beneath the same overpass, navigating between concrete support beams using wooden planks, according to a local outlet. The latest incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns for both migrants and drivers as some attempt increasingly risky methods to enter the U.S.
CBP officers remain vigilant in the face of evolving and dangerous attempts to enter the United States unlawfully. Strong borders are the foundation of national security," U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
