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Judge won’t block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species ActMar 27, 2026 5:04 pm - A judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programsMar 27, 2026 4:53 pm - Vice President JD Vance on Friday held the inaugural meeting of a new anti-fraud task force he’s leading as the Trump administration seeks to show it’s cracking down on potential misuse of social programs.
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Pro-Iranian hacking group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal accountMar 27, 2026 4:43 pm - A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work resume and other personal documents. Many of those records appeared to be more than a decade old.
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Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran warMar 27, 2026 4:18 pm - NEW YORK — U.S. stocks deepened their drops Friday as Wall Street finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years. The S&P 500 fel...
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Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist’s home disrupted by NYPD undercover operationMar 27, 2026 4:08 pm - A New Jersey man who planned to firebomb the home of a prominent Palestinian activist was arrested Thursday following a weekslong undercover operation led by the New York City Police Department, according to officials and court papers.
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Mauricio Pochettino says US can win World Cup: ‘Why not us? … We need to dream’Mar 27, 2026 3:48 pm - Mauricio Pochettino told American soccer players they can achieve what almost no one thinks is possible: win the World Cup.
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Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS fundingMar 27, 2026 1:48 pm - President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a deal that sought to do the same stalled in Congress. Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of nation’s top airports.
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5-time Gold Glove winner and Cubs World Series champion Jason Heyward announces retirementMar 27, 2026 12:08 pm - Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Cubs in 2016, announced his retirement on Friday.
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Pollen problems: How to protect yourself during allergy seasonMar 27, 2026 9:51 am - Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.
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How to create best practices for your child’s social media useMar 27, 2026 9:48 am - For many parents, battles over screen time, fears of online harm and difficulty pulling kids away from endlessly scrolling has become a part of navigating an increasingly digital childhood. And while there are tips when it comes to kids’ screen time, experts say the most helpful thing a parent can do is simply talk to their kids.