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Federal Judge Vacates Trial for New York City’s Mayor but Doesn’t Dismiss Charges

A federal judge on Feb. 21 vacated an upcoming trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams but declined to dismiss the charges against Adams for now.

Senior US Prosecutor Resigns After Demand to Open Probe of Biden-Era Contract

Senior U.S. prosecutor, Denise Cheung, resigned after allegedly asked to launch an investigation into a contract awarded while Biden was in office.
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At Least 9 Dead From Flooding in Southeast as Storms Rip Through Nation

Large portions of the U.S. were hit by wild winter weather with torrential downpours flooding Kentucky and killing at least nine in the Southeast.

Helicopter Crew Was Likely Wearing Night-Vision Goggles at Time of Midair Collision, NTSB Says

The NTSA Board says Black Hawk helicopter crew was likely wearing night vision googles and was higher than maximum-allowed height at the time of the crash.

FEMA Director Says He Will Review All Funding to NGOs Amid Agency Scrutiny

The acting head of FEMA said the disaster response agency will review grants and funding to NGOs amid Trump administration’s calls to reform the agency.

US Egg Prices Hit Record High of $4.95 per Dozen

Egg prices soared in January 2025 as millions of chickens were killed to contain a bird flu virus. Several major retailers have imposed limits on purchases.

PBS Shuts DEI Office, Fires Diversity Officers After Trump’s Order

PBS has shut down its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office and fired its DEI officers after recent executive actions by President Donald Trump.

Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud Case

Steve Bannon pled guilty in a New York State court on Feb. 11 to a fraud charge in connection with a push to fund private construction of the border wall.