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FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to blockMar 20, 2026 3:20 pm - The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that two la...
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Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'Mar 20, 2026 3:12 pm - WASHINGTON — The dangerous heat wave shattering March records all over the U.S. Southwest is more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weat...
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Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raidMar 20, 2026 2:42 pm - Federal prosecutors asked a judge Friday to dismiss the charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor's apartment the night she was killed six years ago.
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Airport screeners quitting instead of working without pay poses a longer-term problem for TSAMar 20, 2026 2:35 pm - Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts. According to union leaders and federal officials, these are among the mounting f...
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Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy saysMar 20, 2026 10:19 am - Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones, while the United States and European countries are among others who have requested support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.
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ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’ cancellation adds to franchise’s long history of controversyMar 20, 2026 9:25 am - LOS ANGELES — ABC’s decision to cancel a completed season of “The Bachelorette” marks the latest controversy in a franchise that has repeatedly faced scrutiny over castin...
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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86Mar 20, 2026 9:21 am - Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.
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Shout it out: Scream clubs offer a way to relieve a little stressMar 20, 2026 8:32 am - With a gut-wrenching wail that rippled from her body, Amber Walcker joined about a dozen screaming people in West Seattle who let their frustrations float away over the Puget Sound. It was just the start.
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No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OTMar 19, 2026 11:35 pm - GREENVILLE, N.C. — Terrence Hill Jr. felt he just wasn't himself in the first half of Thursday night's first round NCAA Tournament game. When he returned after the break,...
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James Harden scores 36 as Cavaliers hang on to beat Bulls 115-110 with Mitchell sidelinedMar 19, 2026 10:02 pm - CHICAGO — James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Bulls 115-110 on Thursday night even though Cavaliers star...