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Senate confirms Trump’s nominee to run NIH - The Hill
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed health researcher Jay Bhattacharya as the next leader of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya was confirmed on a party- line vote, 53 to 47. Bhattacharya became a celebrity among many Americans during the COV…
Russell Wilson is heading to the New York Giants, AP source says - The Associated Press
Russell Wilson has agreed on a one-year contract with the New York Giants, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the signing hasn’t been finalized, said Wilson’s deal is …
Federal judge issues temporary restraining order stopping federal agents from detaining Columbia University student - CNN
A federal judge Tuesday temporarily stopped federal agents from detaining 21-year-old Yunseo Chung, a US permanent resident and Columbia University junior, following her participation in pro-Palestinian protests.
Hill GOP closer to including debt limit hike in massive Trump agenda bill - POLITICO
Senate Republicans still don’t know if they have the votes to pull it off.
Vance to join wife for Greenland trip on Friday, suggests global security at stake - PBS NewsHour
Vance says in a video posted Tuesday to social media: "We're going to check out how things are going there.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels' - The Associated Press
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as “Gov. Hot Wheels” while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles. “You all know we got Gov. Hot Wheels down there. Come on, …
Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted - CNN
The Palestinian co-director of Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” Hamdan Ballal was beaten up by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, taken away by Israeli soldiers and detained overnight, according to his family, friends, colleagues, eyewitnesses and …
Hundreds join largest anti-Hamas protest since Gaza war began - BBC.com
Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group.
Addressing Risks from Jenner & Block - The White House
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PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS - The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea - BBC.com
The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island - The Associated Press
Lisa Sólrun Christiansen gets up at 4 a.m. most days and gets to work knitting thick wool sweaters coveted by buyers around the world for their warmth and colorful patterns celebrating Greenland’s traditional Inuit culture. Her morning routine includes a quic…
Professors sue Trump administration over Columbia University overhaul - Financial Times
Legal challenge reflects concerns over pressure on US academic freedom
A person with measles traveled in D.C. while contagious, officials say - The Washington Post
D.C. health officials reported Tuesday that a person with a confirmed case of measles recently traveled around the District while contagious after coming from Minnesota.
Trump’s latest trick could make tariffs more palatable - CNN
President Donald Trump’s tariff ambitions have been a tough sell. They’ve put investors in a tizzy, sending financial markets spiraling; cost him the support of many members of his own voter base; and angered CEOs.
Why El Salvador's Ruthless Prisons Are Even Worse For Female Inmates - Worldcrunch
Human rights groups warn that El Salvador's prisons are marked by overcrowding, lack of access to basic services and repeated rights violations — but that the situation is even worse for women, who are already vulnerable sector of the population.
Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis - The Associated Press
Pope Francis’ medical team briefly considered suspending treatment after a Feb. 28 breathing crisis but instead decided on an aggressive treatment course. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, who was in charge of coordinating the pope’s hospital care, told the Milan daily Cor…
Warriors vs Heat Prediction, Parlay Pick, Odds for Tuesday, March 25 - The Action Network
Read for our Warriors vs Heat predictions, picks, and NBA odds for Tuesday, March 25
Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a terrible toll : Goats and Soda - NPR
The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming business in that country and others.
Katya Adler: Disdain for Europe in US Signal chat horrifies EU - BBC.com
As top US officials describe Europe as "freeloaders", European leaders and policy-makers are said to be "sick to the stomach".