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A major winter storm is pummeling the Northeast with ice and snow - 2025-12-02T15:06:35-05:00
A system expected to drop 6 inches of snow or more from Pennsylvania to Maine could tie up the Tuesday evening commute, the National Weather Service says.

Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes - 2025-12-02T12:07:03-05:00
President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.

'Franklin' publisher slams Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boats - 2025-12-02T11:57:03-05:00
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces growing scrutiny over an attack on an alleged drug boat. His response included a parody of the kids' book character Franklin, showing the turtle firing at boats.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a technical marvel and game design nightmare - 2025-12-02T10:00:00-05:00
After a decade of development, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a beautiful but befuddling game full of misguided design decisions and annoying sidekicks.

Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast - 2025-12-02T09:37:04-05:00
Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut's devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.

National Guard attack suspect's crisis. And, U.S. official sheds light on boat strike - 2025-12-02T07:45:46-05:00
A U.S. official disputes the White House account of the deadly Caribbean boat strike. And, a person familiar with the National Guard shooting suspect says he was suffering a personal crisis.

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it - 2025-12-02T06:00:00-05:00
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why - 2025-12-02T05:00:00-05:00
Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.

National Guard member in D.C. shooting shows 'positive sign,' West Virginia governor says - 2025-12-02T05:00:00-05:00
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday said he received word from Andrew Wolfe's family that the 24-year-old was responsive to a nurse and wiggled his toes.

This company charges disabled vets millions, even after VA said it's likely illegal - 2025-12-02T05:00:00-05:00
A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nobody's stopping the company and others like it.