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Sun Mar 30 2025

 
Union leaders say 'Hell No' to postal service privatization at a protest in Pueblo on Sunday, March 24, 2025.

Although the USPS is independent, congressional lawmakers have been reluctant to make changes that would help save money.

Authorities were responding after an airplane crashed into a house and caused a large fire in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday. Footage from Mike Deyo shows several local residents watching as flames engulfed the house on Kyle Avenue North, near Nobel Parkway.
 

Fiery crash of plane into Minnesota home has investigators seeking answers

There were no survivors in the plane, Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway said.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
 

Trump says he's 'not joking' about possibly running for a third term

The U.S. Constitution bars people from serving more than two terms as president.

Heavy machinery operate at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 30, 2025.
 

'No rescue workers in sight': Death toll rises after Myanmar earthquake

The magnitude 7.7 quake Friday rocked an impoverished Southeast Asian nation already beleaguered by years of civil war.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
 

Trump said he was 'pissed off' after Putin criticized Zelenskyy's credibility

Trump said Putin knows he is angry with him, but noted "the anger dissipates quickly ... if he does the right thing."

Heavy machinery is used to create the West Pond, a habitat pond, at the Species Conservation Habitat Project at the south end of the Salton Sea, Calif., Sept. 13, 2024.
 

Sink or swim time for Salton Sea? There's a new plan for beleaguered lake

California's biggest lake has languished for decades as increased salinity, a sinking waterline and a foul smell have robbed it of past glory.

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference.
 

'Simply not true': Atlantic editor hits Trump admin claims over leaked chat

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has said he's never met or talked to journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.

Morgan Wallen, left, and host Mikey Madison on "Saturday Night Live" on March 29, 2025.
 

Morgan Wallen abruptly leaves 'SNL' during the show's signoff

Country singer Morgan Wallen has sparked backlash after abruptly exiting the stage at the end of "SNL," failing to stick around for the full signoff.

Louisiana father Chase Desormeaux said he has not seen his children, 7-year-old Cohen and 5-year-old Colton, since June.
 

Family kidnappings deserve your attention. Here's why

Parents who are left behind face skepticism, but family abductions are more common than those committed by strangers and can be dangerous for kids.

Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) yells in celebration Friday, March 28, 2025, during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
 

Houston vs Tennessee basketball highlights: Cougars reach Final Four

The Houston men's basketball team knocked off Tennessee to reach the Final Four in March Madness. Here are highlights and stats from the matchup.

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