MOSCOW/KYIV — Russia and Ukraine blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin, with each side accusing the other of hundreds of attacks and the Kremlin saying there was no order for a ceasefire extension. Putin, who sent thousands of Russian troops into Ukraine …
Read More »Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia report first measles cases of 2025
Louisiana, Missouri and Virginia have all reported their first measles cases in 2025, and they say all three patients’ cases are linked to international travel. The most recently announced case in northwest Virginia is a child in the 0 to 4-year age range who had recently traveled internationally, according to …
Read More »Pope Francis surprises crowd during blessing for Easter services
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Read More »Florida State relents on Monday return to campus after outcry
Florida State University leadership changed course Saturday on a proposed Monday return to campus when students insisted that it was too soon after a gunman opened fire near the student union Thursday. An initial announcement Saturday morning by university President Richard McCullough acknowledged the upheaval felt by the university community. …
Read More »Missouri State football star Todric McGee dies at 21
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State safety Todric McGee died early Saturday from what authorities say was a possible accidental and self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 21. Cris Swaters, spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department, said officers responding to a request for a wellness check found McGee at his home Friday …
Read More »Gerber teething sticks still on shelves despite recall over choking concerns, company warns
Recalled and discontinued Gerber Soothe ’n’ Chew teething sticks are still available on retailer shelves and online despite concerns over choking incidents, the company announced Friday. The company issued a reminder that all batches of strawberry apple and banana teething sticks were initially recalled in January after choking incidents were reported, …
Read More »Florida college students scared, on edge over school’s ICE cooperation on campus
MIAMI — After Florida International University’s police department entered into an agreement with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus, some students say they are terrified. “It’s scary and nerve-racking,” said an undergraduate at the university. The student, who’s not being identified because he lacks legal immigration …
Read More »Supreme Court orders Trump administration not to deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act for now
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court in the early hours of Saturday told the Trump administration not to take any action to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members currently based in Texas while litigation continues. The court did not grant or deny an application filed by lawyers for the detainees, but effectively …
Read More »Judge orders detained Tufts student Rumeysa Öztürk to be transferred back to Vermont
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Tufts University student who wrote an essay about Israel and the war in Gaza and is now fighting deportation must be transferred back to Vermont. Judge William K. Sessions III stayed his order for four days to give the government a chance …
Read More »Capital One and Discover merger approved by Federal Reserve
Capital One Financial’s application to acquire Discover Financial Services in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal has officially been approved by the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the regulators announced on Friday. “The Board evaluated the application under the statutory factors it is required to consider, including the financial and managerial resources …
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