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SpaceX launches from Florida, retires first-stage booster because of extra power needed SpaceX on Wednesday night launched a Spanish communications satellite from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and retired the first-stage booster rather than landing on a drone. NASA finds ‘key to life’ in Bennu asteroid samples Rock and dust samples from the Bennu asteroid contain molecules that are the "key to life" on Earth, NASA officials announced on Wednesday. Trump wants to send 'worst criminal illegal aliens" to Guantanamo Bay President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to use Guantanamo Bay as a migrant detention facility for "the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people." Sundance movie review: 'Twinless' challenges characters, conventions and succeeds "Twinless," which screened at the Sundance Film Festival, challenges dramatic notions of sympathetic characters and relationship narratives, for a bold, singular vision. Meta to pay $25M to settle Trump censorship lawsuit Social media giant Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle censorship accusations made by President Donald Trump after Meta suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts in 2021. New Jersey man convicted in trafficking more than metric ton of drug substances A New Jersey man has been convicted of conspiring to traffic more than a metric ton of fentanyl-related substances and other drugs, and laundering money. Vice President Vance swears in Sean Duffy as new Transportation secretary Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy promised to improve the nation's transportation infrastructure and systems after Vice President JD Vance swore in Duffy on Wednesday afternoon. SBA nominee Kelly Loeffler touts Midwest work ethic in forming, growing small businesses Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler on Wednesday testified before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee as President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Small Business Administration. Trump signs Laken Riley Act that targets migrants who commit crimes Migrants who commit theft and other crimes are subject to deportation after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law Wednesday afternoon. Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison in bribery case Former Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty on 16 counts in the corruption trial connected with acting as a foreign agent. U.S. border officials in Indiana seize $5M worth in fake Chinese jewelry U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized millions of dollars in knock-off jewelry items and advised American consumers as Valentines Day nears to be leery of fake products. Trump Media expands into crypto, ETFs, other financial services Trump Media says the president's company will expand into various investment products and areas of unregulated "decentralized finance," it announced Wednesday. Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, bypassing a trend of dropping cuts and bucking President Donald Trump's wishes amid uncertain economic times, Trump administration revokes extended deportation protections for Venezuelans Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has revoked an 18-month extension of temporary protected status for an estimated 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States. NOAA study ranks groundhogs for weather-predicting accuracy The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a study analyzing the annual prognostications of weather-predicting groundhogs and found the most famous, Punxsutawney Phil, didn't crack the top 10. White House rescinds federal aid freeze proposal day after judge temporarily halted it The White House budget office Wednesday rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to multiple media reports citing an administration memo. Lottery ticket hidden in Bible earns Virginia woman $1 million A Virginia woman found storing her lottery ticket in her Bible to be a lucky move when she scored a $1 million prize in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle. Book found outside British library 49 years after due date A book found in a hallway outside of a British library turned to have been due back at the facility 49 years and six months earlier. Robert F Kennedy Jr. denies anti-vaccine stance in confirmation hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Commerce secretary nominee Lutnick tells senators he favors tariffs, U.S.-based manufacturing Howard Lutnick said tariffs are essential for supporting U.S.-based manufacturing and won't trigger inflation while undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Party-line Senate committee vote advances Pam Bondi's attorney general nomination The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday approved the nomination of Trump attorney Pam Bondi to be the next U.S. attorney general. The party-line 12-10 vote sends the nomination to the full Senate for a vote. 3 Israeli, 5 Thai hostages to be freed on Thursday Another exchange of hostages held by Hamas and other militants in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails is scheduled on Thursday. Judge sets Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sexual misconduct charges for April One-time Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will face a retrial on sexual misconduct charges on April 15 in New York, a judge said Wednesday. |
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Trump’s Firings Could Bring Court Cases That Expand His PowerThe prospect of legal challenges to President Trump’s purges may be a feature, not a bug, for adherents of sweeping presidential authority. Schumer Is Pushed by Democratic Governors to Fight Harder Against TrumpOn a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda. Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze: Who Was Behind It and How Did It Unfold?The order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the White House. Federal Agencies Ordered to End Initiatives That Support ‘Gender Ideology’The directive was another step in the Trump administration’s campaign to root out “woke” ideology from the federal government. Bob Menendez Is Sentenced to 11 Years in PrisonMr. Menendez, a powerful longtime senator from New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery and corruption charges. How Menendez Destroyed His Legacy With Gold Bars and a Halal HustleThe former New Jersey senator was sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of bribery and corruption. 5 Takeaways From R.F.K. Jr.’s First Confirmation HearingMr. Kennedy appears to have most Republicans behind him as he seeks the job of health secretary, though he couldn’t escape his past stances on vaccines and abortion. What Does RFK Jr.’s Bird Tie Mean?As he seeks to lead the health department, Mr. Kennedy wore a thin tie dotted with feathered creatures to cap a classic suit. Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin to Head E.P.A.The former New York congressman has little experience in environmental policy. He is expected to follow orders to weaken climate rules. Sundance Made Park City the It Town. Now, It’s Moving.After holding the event for 40 years in the Utah ski town, organizers plan to take it elsewhere starting in 2027. Hamas Is Expected to Release 8 Israeli and Thai HostagesThe release planned for Thursday would be the third so far as Israel and Hamas observe a six-week truce, part of a multiphase agreement that mediators hope will end the war in Gaza. Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional PeriodThe new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period. Tesla’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Report Sharp Drop in ProfitThe electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla’s self-driving technology. Microsoft Continues A.I. Spending Growth as Profit Grows 10%The tech giant’s revenue was up 12 percent to $69.6 billion, but investors are showing their nerves after a long boom for tech stocks. The Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning about Trump Tariff and Spending PlansFears of inflation and more debt are already making borrowing more expensive. Gilgo Beach Killing Suspect Moves to Have Key DNA Evidence Thrown OutThe suspect’s lawyer has also called for the case against his client, Rex Heuermann, to be split into five trials. On Wednesday, the judge agreed to hold hearings to consider both requests. Student Threatened With Expulsion Over Social Posts Gets $250,000 SettlementThe University of Tennessee threatened to expel Kimberly Diei over posts the school said were inappropriate. She sued on First Amendment grounds. 15-Year-Old Is Killed in Shooting at Brooklyn Apartment ComplexThe teenager, Heath Campbell, was shot in the head, the police said. Another boy, 16, who has not been identified, was shot in the shoulder and was in stable condition. Iris Cummings Critchell, 104, Dies; Olympic Swimmer Turned AviatorThe last survivor of the American team that competed in Hitler’s 1936 Games in Berlin, she went on to become a wartime pilot and an aeronautics instructor. A Tropical, Chewy Lunar New Year DessertThe writer and curator Su Wu’s version of tang yuan reflects her family’s history and her life in Mexico City. |
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SpaceX on Wednesday night launched a Spanish communications satellite from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and retired the first-stage booster rather than landing on a drone.
Rock and dust samples from the Bennu asteroid contain molecules that are the "key to life" on Earth, NASA officials announced on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to use Guantanamo Bay as a migrant detention facility for "the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people."
"Twinless," which screened at the Sundance Film Festival, challenges dramatic notions of sympathetic characters and relationship narratives, for a bold, singular vision.
Social media giant Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle censorship accusations made by President Donald Trump after Meta suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts in 2021.
A New Jersey man has been convicted of conspiring to traffic more than a metric ton of fentanyl-related substances and other drugs, and laundering money.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy promised to improve the nation's transportation infrastructure and systems after Vice President JD Vance swore in Duffy on Wednesday afternoon.
Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler on Wednesday testified before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee as President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Small Business Administration.
Migrants who commit theft and other crimes are subject to deportation after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law Wednesday afternoon.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty on 16 counts in the corruption trial connected with acting as a foreign agent.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized millions of dollars in knock-off jewelry items and advised American consumers as Valentines Day nears to be leery of fake products.
Trump Media says the president's company will expand into various investment products and areas of unregulated "decentralized finance," it announced Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, bypassing a trend of dropping cuts and bucking President Donald Trump's wishes amid uncertain economic times,
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has revoked an 18-month extension of temporary protected status for an estimated 600,000 Venezuelan migrants in the United States.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a study analyzing the annual prognostications of weather-predicting groundhogs and found the most famous, Punxsutawney Phil, didn't crack the top 10.
The White House budget office Wednesday rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to multiple media reports citing an administration memo.
A Virginia woman found storing her lottery ticket in her Bible to be a lucky move when she scored a $1 million prize in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle.
A book found in a hallway outside of a British library turned to have been due back at the facility 49 years and six months earlier.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Howard Lutnick said tariffs are essential for supporting U.S.-based manufacturing and won't trigger inflation while undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday approved the nomination of Trump attorney Pam Bondi to be the next U.S. attorney general. The party-line 12-10 vote sends the nomination to the full Senate for a vote.
Another exchange of hostages held by Hamas and other militants in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails is scheduled on Thursday.
One-time Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein will face a retrial on sexual misconduct charges on April 15 in New York, a judge said Wednesday. 
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