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Social Security and Medicare could fail
Safety net to falter
WASHINGTON — The financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on — and millions more young people are counting on — will run short of money to pay full benefits within the next decade, the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report released Friday warns.
Medicare, Social Security given 10 years
WASHINGTON — The financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on — and millions more young people are counting on — will run short of money to pay full benefits within the next decade, the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report released Friday warns.
9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky. Live updates.
Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said.
Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq war, an effort to return war powers to Congress
The vote is meant return a basic war power to Congress from the White House, 20 years after an authorization many now say was a mistake.
UPDATE: Police say Nashville school shooter had detailed maps of school, conducted surveillance
The suspect in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville on Monday is dead, officials said, and more information is unfolding about the victims, the motive, and the background.
US aid worker kidnapped in Niger released after 6 years, Biden administration says
Jeffrey Woodke was kidnapped from his home in Abalak, Niger, in October 2016 by men who ambushed and killed his guards and forced him at gunpoint into their truck.
Confused about the First Republic Bank mess? Here's how to speak Wall Street
Wall Street can seem bewildering, given its sheer amount of jargon, banking terms, and acronyms.But as concerns mount that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will take receivership of troubled First Republic Bank, potentially the third US bank to fail after…
Bucs' Keller gets opening day nod -- and a bottle of bubbly
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton handed Mitch Keller the opening day assignment and a celebratory bottle of bubbly. Shelton broke the news to the 26-year-old right-hander that he'll get the nod when Pittsburgh begins the season at Cincinnati on March 30. In a video posted on the Pirates' Twitter feed, Shelton and Keller sat down in the manager's office and began discussing the right-hander's side session. Shelton asked how many pitches he threw, and then asked Keller how many he thinks he'll throw on the 30th. Keller asked what the 30th was and the manager replied, "opening day."
What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?
Matthew Kacsmaryk: The Trump-appointed judge overseeing the blockbuster medication abortion lawsuit
The federal judge overseeing a high-profile challenge to the FDA's two-decade-old approval…
Blueberries have joined green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen list
(CNN) — Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have joined fiber-rich green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen of nonorganic produce with the most pesticides, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental health organization.In the 2023…
Special prosecutor in 'Rust' case steps down
The special prosecutor for the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" in New Mexico has stepped down, the office of New Mexico's First Judicial District Attorney shared in a statement Tuesday.Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor, said…
The Fed needs to stop raising rates now, former FDIC chair says after Silicon Valley Bank failure
Sheila Bair, a top banking regulator during the 2008 financial…
Restoring rights for felons a rare bipartisan voting change
At least 14 states have introduced proposals this year focused on restoration of voting rights, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
Jonathan Bernstein: McCarthy’s leadership strategy shows no sign of working
The Republican majority in the House isn’t even two months old, but it’s already clear that Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempt to mollify his party’s extremist faction risks hurting the country without guaranteeing the thing he wants most: to keep his job as House leader.
Your pollen allergies are overwhelming? This might be why
Pollen has exploded to eye-watering levels this spring in some parts of the country…
Birthdays – March 8
Jazz saxophonist George Coleman is 88. Actor Sue Ane Langdon is 87. Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager is 79. Actor-director Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is 78. Bassist Randy Meisner of The Eagles and Poco is 77. Singer Peggy March is 75. Jazz pianist Billy Childs is 66. Singer Gary Numan is 65. NBC News anchor Lester Holt is 64. Actor Aidan Quinn is 64. Guitarist Jimmy Dormire of Confederate Railroad is 63. Actor Camryn Manheim ("The Practice") is 62. Actor Leon ("Cool Runnings") is 62. Singer Shawn Mullins is 55. Actor Andrea Parker ("Less Than Perfect") is 53. Actor Boris Kodjoe ("Code Black," "Madea's Family Reunion") is 50. Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. is 47. Actor Laura Main ("Call the Midwife") is 46. Actor James Van Der Beek ("CSI: Cyber," "Dawson's Creek") is 46. Singer Kameelah Williams of 702 is 45. Actor Nick Zano ("Minority Report," "2 Broke Girls") is 45. Singer Tom Chaplin of Keane is 44. Guitarist Andy Ross of OK Go is 44. Singer Kristinia DeBarge is 33.
Atrium Health To Lift Visitor Restrictions Due To Decrease In Flu Cases
Effective March 7, flu restrictions limiting visitation by those aged 12 and under will be lifted at Charlotte-area Atrium Health hospitals. A significant drop in the number of patients being seen with flu-like symptoms prompted the change.
The US economy is sending mixed signals. Here's what it all means
Here's a closer look at the economy's vital signs at a perplexing time of high interest rates, still-punishing inflation and surprisingly strong economic gains.
Lo que hay que saber sobre el polémico proyecto de extracción petrolera Willow en Alaska
(CNN) -- Se espera que el gobierno de Biden tome pronto una decisión sobre la aprobación del controvertido proyecto Willow en Alaska.El gigantesco proyecto de perforación petrolera Willow de ConocoPhillips en la región North Slope de Alaska lleva meses en…
Stress may lead to lower cognitive function, study finds
People with elevated stress levels are more likely to experience a decline in cognitive function, a new study found, affecting their capacity to remember, concentrate and learn new things.Stress is known to take a physical toll on the body, raising…
