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Trump Questions Iran's Refusal Amid US Military Pressure

Washington — US officials said this week that President Donald Trump questioned why Iran has not "capitulated" despite a US military build-up intended to pressure Tehran into a nuclear agreement. Washington deployed two …

DHS Temporarily Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry Amid Shutdown

Washington — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it will suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday as part of emergency measures during a partial government shutdown that began Feb. 1…

Mid-major weekend yields notable wins and overtime finishes

Baltimore — On Saturday and Sunday, NCAA mid-major basketball teams recorded conference wins and overtime finishes across the Mid-Eastern, Big South and Patriot League. Morgan State beat Delaware State 82-68 as Alfred Wo…

Trump Sends Hospital Ship to Greenland Amid Tensions

Washington, US. President Donald Trump announced Saturday he is dispatching a hospital ship to Greenland, saying the vessel will treat 'many people who are sick.' Trump posted the claim on Truth Social and included an im…

Michigan Tops Preliminary NCAA Bracket; Top Seeds Named

Washington, D.C. The NCAA selection committee released preliminary top 16 seeds Saturday, placing Michigan as the No. 1 overall seed ahead of its matchup with Duke. The committee named Duke, Arizona and Iowa State as the…

U.S. winter blast brings wind, freeze, mixed precipitation

United States — Forecast offices reported temperature drop as a cold front moved across regions, producing gusty winds, advisories and freeze watches. Saturday started sunny in Minneapolis before clouds and colder air ar…

Illinois debate over data centers and budget measures

Springfield, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a $56 billion fiscal 2027 budget and a two-year moratorium on data-center tax incentives this week, citing energy projections and affordability concerns. A state report p…

Washington warns of possible limited strikes on Iran

Washington — President Donald Trump warned Friday that he is considering limited strikes against Iran while Tehran’s top diplomat said a draft nuclear agreement would be ready in days. The United States has deployed two …

Northeast Winters Storm To Bring Widespread Snowfall

United States: Forecasts show a large winter storm will strike the Northeast this coming weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal impacts from Sunday into Monday. National Weather Service offices issued wa…

Palo Alto Markets Shift To Hydrogen And Batteries

Palo Alto. Markets this week reacted to raised sales forecasts in the hydrogen sector and reported developments in next-generation battery materials, including potential silicon-based breakthroughs. Companies such as NEO…

U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates Trump's Emergency Tariff Powers

Washington The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs, in a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice John Robert…

Washington Issues 10‑Day Ultimatum to Iran Negotiators

Washington, President Donald Trump said Thursday that U.S. negotiators and Iran have about 10 days to reach a "meaningful" nuclear deal or the United States may take military action. He referenced U.S. airstrikes last Ju…

Kentucky Court Blocks Public Funding For Charter Schools

Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that a 2022 law establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional, reaffirming that state education funds are reserved for common…

White House Governors Meeting Frays After Exclusions

Washington — The National Governors Association withdrew its facilitation of an annual White House governors' meeting after President Donald Trump declined to invite Democratic Governors Jared Polis and Wes Moore, public…

Trump Claims Tariffs Ended India-Pakistan Conflict, International Reports

Washington — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he threatened 200 percent tariffs to halt last summer's fighting between India and Pakistan and credited his warnings with ending that conflict. India has denied thi…

Wisconsin Set To Expand Postpartum Medicaid, Leaving Arkansas

MADISON, Wis. — The state Assembly approved expansion of postpartum Medicaid Thursday, extending coverage for low-income mothers from 60 days to 12 months and passing a bill requiring insurance to cover additional breast…

Virginia Judge Blocks Democrats' April Congressional Redistricting Referendum

Richmond, Va. — A Tazewell Circuit Court judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking Democrats from preparing an April 21 referendum to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps, after the Republican National Committ…

Trump Visits Georgia Ahead Of March Special Election

ATLANTA — President Donald Trump traveled to northwest Georgia this week to promote his economic agenda and campaign for the Republican candidate in a March special election. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt …

Communities Confront Outages, Advisories, and Treatment Changes

United States. Local water authorities this week issued advisories, implemented voluntary restrictions, and restored service after outages across multiple states. South Florida's water district warned of rapidly declinin…

Nationwide Fronts Cause Snow, Wind, Fog, And Cold

United States — Multiple weather systems produced warm spells, dense fog, strong winds and a winter storm this week. Forecasters in Sarasota reported highs near 80s before a cold front late Sunday will drop temperatures …

Lorain County JFS workers walk out amid stalled talks

Elyria, Ohio — Around 140–150 Lorain County Job and Family Services employees walked off their jobs Wednesday, striking after contract talks stalled with county commissioners. Union leaders said commissioners halted nego…

Fog, Rain, And Coastal Storm Threat Across Mid-Atlantic

Baltimore experienced dense morning fog and mild, spring-like temperatures before an approaching cold front increased rain chances and gusty winds. Weather teams reported scattered to widespread showers Thursday into Fri…

U.S. Energy Firms Announce Debt Moves; Maine Recall

PITTSBURGH — CNX Resources priced $500 million of 5.875% senior notes on February 17, 2026, closing February 26, intending to purchase or redeem its 2029 notes. HOUSTON — Genesis Energy commenced a cash tender offer on F…

Midweek college basketball: Multiple teams secure conference victories

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Kent State defeated Bowling Green 78-71 Tuesday as Morgan Safford scored 27 points; the Golden Flashes improved to 20-7 overall and 11-3 in the Mid-American Conference. In Olean Wednesday, Saint Jos…

Langley Hosts Controversial OneBC Leader At Church Event

Langley — Dallas Brodie, leader of the OneBC party, will speak Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Calvary Chapel in Walnut Grove alongside Action4Canada leader Tanya Gaw and host Danielle Pistilli. Brodie, ejected fr…

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