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Mass layoffs at VA will begin early as June, memo says

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Mass layoffs at VA will begin early as June, memo says

Rep. Doug Collins testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on Jan. 21, 2025. President Trump nominated former Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins is a former Georgia congressman and a chaplain of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin mass layoffs at the politically sensitive agency as early as June, according to a memo.

A rescue helicopter picks up water at Wild Wood Lake on March 8, 2025 in Westhampton, New York.

'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews knock down Long Island blazes

The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating efforts to douse flames.

Police tape remains at the scene of an overnight shooting on a street bordering the White House complex, after Secret Service say they shot a man brandishing a firearm in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2025.

Secret Service shoots armed man after 'confrontation' near White House

The suspect was taken to an area hospital and his condition is not immediately available, officials said. No other injuries were reported.

Mahmoud Khalil, 29, a graduate student at Columbia University, was notified by the school that he has been suspended. He stood outside the gates of the campus in Manhattan April 30, 2024. Khalil was part of the encampment on campus, but did not take part in occupying Hamilton Hall.

Palestinian student protester arrested at Columbia, students say

Federal agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student who played a major role in last year's protests at Columbia University, students said.

Gene Hackman arrives at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 19, 2003.

A mask, a cane, a frantic dog: The final hours of Gene Hackman and wife

The mysterious death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife rattled and baffled the Santa Fe community. New details emerge about the couple's final hours.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 7, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

A recession in 2025? Trump declines to make prediction

Asked in an interview with Maria Bartiromo whether the U.S. could soon face a recession, Donald Trump said, "I hate to predict things like that."

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with defence industry experts in Tehran, Iran, February 12, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY./File Photo

Iran will not negotiate under US 'bullying', Supreme Leader says

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after President Donald Trump said he sent a letter urging Tehran to negotiate.

Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks into the crowd during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a game against the Celtics at the TD Garden in Boston on March 8, 2025.

Lakers preparing to be without LeBron James for up to two weeks

LeBron James suffered a strained left groin during the Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Celtics on Saturday. Here's the latest update on his injury.

Homes are seen on Jan. 10, 2025, burned to the ground next to the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, from the Palisades Fire that started on Jan. 7.

Malibu, Los Angeles rattled by 4.1 earthquake: USGS

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Malibu just past 1 p.m. PT. The earthquake sent tremors to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

Rihanna arrives for the Footwear News Achievement Awards on Dec. 4, 2024.

Rihanna shares photos from delivery room with sons RZA and Riot Rose

Rihanna celebrated International Women's Day by sharing photos from after she gave birth to her two "little miracles," RZA and Riot Rose.

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