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After four years and more than $11 billion spent battling the worst mass migration border crisis in US history, Texas has withdrawn almost all state troopers and police personnel from its southern border. New York Post
US District Judge James Boasberg blocked President Trump's use of the 18th century Alien Enemies Act against migrant gang members. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The Judge had no jurisdiction.
A new H5N1 bird flu mutation has appeared in a cluster of infected dairy cows. It's a genetic change that scientists say could not only make the virus more lethal, but increase its spread between mammals and possibly humans. LA Times
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The daring campaign Ukraine launched last summer to seize and occupy Russian territory appears to be nearing an end. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Russia should do the same.
The Iran-backed rebels, who have targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, said children were among those killed in the strikes ordered by President Trump. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Houthis will be sorry.
The Trump administration recently sent over 250 Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador where they will be held in the notorious mega-prison. OANN
A heartwarming moment between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s son has gone viral on social media. OANN
The next time you're due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A human may be better.
The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Washington Times
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All voice recordings of commands or queries given to Amazon voice assistant Alexa on the company's Echo devices will go to the Amazon cloud starting March 28. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It's hard to know who or what to trust.
One after another, callers on a telephone town hall with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga pressed the Michigan Republican about possible cuts to Social Security. Among them was a retired teacher and coach from West Michigan who said he and his wife, both with disabilities, have struggled to access their benefits. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Dems are playing lying tricks.
A crunchy "Flamin' Hot" Cheeto that happens to be shaped like NBA superstar Michael Jordan's "Jumpman" logo is up for auction at the Goldin auction house's website. Washington Times
When 10-year-old Hunter Blankenship, of Clanton, Alabama, was bullied over his rainbow glasses, he was nearly driven to self-harm.
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Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. CBS
VOA VIEW: It's getting hard for all because of Biden past actions.
Israel is keeping up its attacks in Gaza, despite the roughly two-month-old truce with Hamas. In the latest strikes on Saturday, at least nine people were killed. CBS
VOA VIEW: Hamas has little to trade.
President Trump issued a new warning to Iran while ordering military strikes against Tehran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran is looking for bad times.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol reported Saturday that eight people died in an interstate pile-up after a dust storm caused a 55-car pile-up. CBS
For decades, the U.S. has led the race to clean, limitless nuclear fusion energy. Now China is catching up, spending twice as much and building projects faster. CNBC
VOA VIEW: China must not be allowed to surpass the US at anything.
While $1,400 stimulus check money is real, getting texts from the IRS about it isn't. CNBC
In 2024, roughly half of Americans holding multiple jobs have a college degree. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden caused the financial problems for all.
Young people are looking to unplug now more than ever before. CNBC
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President Donald Trump was taking questions from the press at Joint Base Andrews when a boom mic operator accidentally hit him in the face. FOX News
Florida researchers have identified a record-breaking great white shark as it is tracked down Florida's coastline ahead of spring break. FOX News
Danette Colbert, who was arrested after reporter Adan Manzano was found dead in hotel outside New Orleans before Super Bowl, has a history of fraud in Louisiana. FOX News
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A swarm of dust storms and tornadoes tore across the southern United States over the weekend, killing at least 35 people and leaving behind wrecked communities. UPI
A Los Angeles man won a $50 million judgment against Starbucks for burns that he suffered while moving a tray of very hot drinks at a Starbucks location in southern California in 2020 UPI
Foreign officials who enable the forced return of Uyghurs and other ethnic or religious groups to China face visa restrictions in the United States, Sec. of State Marco Rubio announced Friday. UPI
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Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York City, he announced Saturday afternoon, joining a crowded field that includes incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. His chance of winning is dependent on how many dumb voters live in NYC - Adams is no charm.
Cuomo, who resigned as governor of New York in 2021 after being accused of sexual harassment, began to seriously consider entering the mayor's race last week, CBS News New York reported. He is expected to make a public appearance in Manhattan and rack up some important endorsements. Cuomo's supporters had filed paperwork to form a super PAC called "Fix the City," designed to raise $15 million to boost his anticipated campaign.
Cuomo entered the race with an under-the-radar appearance at the Caridad Restaurant in the Bronx and a video released on his website and social media platforms. "I want New York to not only survive, but for New York to thrive," he said in the video. In a direct address to New Yorkers, he reeled off a litany of problems facing the city – people dealing with mental illness and homelessness, empty storefronts, graffiti, the influx of migrants and random violence.
"These conditions exist not as an act of God, but rather as an act of our political leaders, or more precisely, the lack of intelligent action by many of our political leaders," Cuomo said. He reminded voters of his long history of public service that started when he worked for his father, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, and included serving as attorney general.
