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Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling

National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley during climbing patrol

National Park Service ranger Robin Pendery died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley during a climbing patrol near the 14,000-foot camp.

Federal agents arrest anti-ICE agitators during chaotic Delaney Hall confrontations caught on video

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka pulled police resources from Delaney Hall before Friday's violent clash between federal immigration officers and anti-ICE agitators nearby.

YouTuber and Wife Ended Pregnancy After Down Syndrome Diagnosis. They Got Death Threats.

POOJA SALHOTRA

After Jesse Ridgway, a popular YouTuber, and his wife, Ashley, revealed the news, death threats followed.

The Bidens Are Back, in Bookstores and a South Dakota Speech on Trump

SHAWN MCCREESH

The re-emergence of the former first family has been fraught for some Democrats who just want to move on.

Auburn student Weston Higginbotham found dead in Japan after weeklong search, mom confirms

James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student who vanished during a family vacation in Japan, has been found dead, his mom says.

Witnesses in Karmelo Anthony murder trial confirm Austin Metcalf's words immediately after attack

Witnesses testify Austin Metcalf screamed for help after being stabbed at a Texas track meet as Karmelo Anthony faces first-degree murder charges.

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Chuck Redd's attorneys say judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit.

Bob Packwood, Senator Forced to Quit in Sex Scandal, Dies at 93

KATHARINE Q. SEELYE

An unorthodox Republican, he helped shape tax policy and women’s rights legislation before resigning in 1995 amid accusations by more than 20 women of sexual misconduct.

Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute

MARK WALKER

A federal judge sided with jazz performer Chuck Redd, who canceled a 2025 holiday concert after President Trump’s name was added to the building.

Barge Hits Maryland Rail Bridge Along Northeast Corridor

ORLANDO MAYORQUÍN

Amtrak said crews were conducting a safety assessment for the bridge, which crosses the Susquehanna River in Maryland. The U.S. Coast Guard reported no injuries.

Senators Warn of Intelligence Gaps if Surveillance Program Expires

ROBERT JIMISON

Two senior Republicans urged the Trump administration to prepare for the possible expiration of a contentious intelligence-gathering authority.

An Uncertain Win for Immigrants Seeking to Stay in U.S.

JESUS JIMÉNEZ

After a judge’s ruling, there was a sense of renewed hope that immigration applications that were put on hold would move forward. But how soon that would happen was unknown.

Multiple People Shot Near Street Festival in Toledo, Ohio, Police Say

MARK WALKER

The Toledo Police Department did not provide further details about the number of people shot or the extent of their injuries.

Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio; manhunt for suspect underway

Multiple people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, as police actively search for a suspect, authorities said Saturday.