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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solutionMar 11, 2026 7:31 am - Most checkpoints use federal TSA screeners, who must work without pay during shutdowns. San Francisco International Airport, however, uses a private screening contractor under TSA oversight, which keeps lines moving. Some experts say the model deserves a closer look as a way to protect airport security operations during lapses in funding.
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Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaksMar 11, 2026 7:24 am - Nearly two decades ago, Virginia gave tech companies a tax break on equipment and software, and they began to build. The state became a data center hub, and they kept building. Residents bemoaned the noise while they built some more. Artificial intelligence boomed, and the power grid strained — still, more building.
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Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder firedMar 11, 2026 7:01 am - Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder and many other felony counts is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighborsMar 11, 2026 6:55 am - Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded the Islamic Republic.
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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in KankakeeMar 11, 2026 6:33 am - Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
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Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advanceMar 10, 2026 11:49 pm - Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic. The U...
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Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83, 2nd only to Wilt in NBA history, setting FT marks for a game as wellMar 10, 2026 9:45 pm - MIAMI — It's Wilt, then Bam. Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 8...
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Nick Martinelli scores 24 points and Northwestern eases past Penn State 76-66 in Big Ten TournamentMar 10, 2026 9:29 pm - CHICAGO — Nick Martinelli scored 24 points, Jayden Reid added 14, and Northwestern defeated Penn State 76-66 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday. F...
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Raiders say Ravens have backed out of deal to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to BaltimoreMar 10, 2026 8:32 pm - HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders said Baltimore has backed out of the trade that was supposed to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for two first-roun...
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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent pollsMar 10, 2026 6:46 pm - Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support.