A large group of teenagers gathered in Birkdale Village, North Carolina, blocking traffic and climbing on cars. The police have set a new rule that anyone under 18 must have an adult with them in the area after 6 p.m. on weekends to prevent similar incidents.
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Around 200-300 teens took over streets in Birkdale Village, disrupting traffic.
The teenagers were seen climbing on car roofs.
No assaults were reported during the incident.
Teens were dropped off via rideshare apps.
A new rule requires visitors under 18 to be with an adult after 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
The police have added more security to enforce this rule.
Concerns have been raised about similar incidents spreading in the area.
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President Donald Trump visited Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis during a trip to discuss crime in the city. This visit was amidst issues like the ongoing conflict with Iran and long lines at U.S. airports due to security staffing. Trump has often compared himself to Elvis Presley, playing his music at campaign rallies.
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President Trump visited Graceland, Elvis Presley's home, in Memphis.
His visit was during a trip for a meeting about reducing crime in the city.
The visit happened amidst an ongoing conflict with Iran and efforts to manage airport security lines.
Trump compared himself to Presley, playing his music often at rallies.
Trump took a brief private tour of Graceland, including the Jungle Room and signed a replica guitar.
Graceland is a major tourist spot and was temporarily closed for Trump's visit.
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Megyn Kelly admitted she supported the Iraq War during her time at Fox News, urging Republicans not to repeat similar mistakes with President Trump's military actions in Iran. President Trump faces criticism from conservatives who feel the Iran conflict contradicts his "America First" policy. Kelly also criticized key figures for supporting more military action.
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Megyn Kelly admitted to "cheerleading" the Iraq War while working at Fox News.
President Trump is facing criticism from conservatives regarding his actions in Iran.
The criticism suggests that the Iran conflict may conflict with Trump's "America First" policy.
Gas prices are rising, and Republicans are concerned about impacts on upcoming elections.
Kelly criticized Republican Senator Lindsey Graham for his support of military action in Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 21% of Republicans disapprove of the Iran war.
Kelly suggested that the push for war partly comes from Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News.
Kelly now runs her own show and says she has no external agenda influencing her views.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke out against the killing of Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University student, after a Venezuelan national was charged in the case. He criticized President Trump for politicizing the incident and stressed the need for solutions like restoring federal funds to prevent violence.
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Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University student, was shot and killed in Chicago.
José Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national, is charged with her murder.
Governor JB Pritzker condemned the killing and wants the suspect held accountable.
Pritzker criticized the Trump administration for politicizing the tragedy.
The governor called for federal funds to help prevent violence.
The shooting happened in Chicago's Rogers Park area on March 19.
Federal official Lauren Bis urged not to release Medina-Medina from jail again.
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ICE agents are helping at major U.S. airports because many TSA workers are not working as they haven't been paid during a partial government shutdown. This situation has led to long waiting times at airport security checkpoints. The White House and Congress are in a disagreement over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which is affecting TSA operations.
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ICE agents are stationed at major U.S. airports to assist during long security lines.
Many TSA employees have not been paid for weeks due to a government shutdown starting February 14.
On a recent weekend, more than 3,400 TSA workers called out sick.
ICE agents have been sent to 14 major airports, including New York, Atlanta, and Houston.
President Trump mentioned ICE agents are not wearing masks at airports to avoid causing alarm.
Passengers at some airports are advised to arrive several hours early due to delays.
The Department of Homeland Security states that some travelers are staying overnight at airports to avoid missing flights.
The funding conflict involves disagreements about changes to immigration enforcement policies.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos discussed progress in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, stating that some DNA evidence is still useful. The multi-agency search, involving local law enforcement and the FBI, focuses on finding Guthrie, which includes analyzing video footage and forensic evidence. Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother, disappeared more than a month ago from Tucson, Arizona, and investigators are working with various labs to solve the case.
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Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mother, has been missing since January 31 from Tucson, Arizona.
Investigators have DNA evidence that they believe is still useful in the case.
The search involves local law enforcement, the FBI, and multiple labs.
Thousands of video footage pieces are being reviewed for clues.
There have been alleged ransom notes sent to different news outlets.
Guthrie requires daily medication, which is critical to her health.
Sheriff Nanos emphasized continued public involvement and the need for more tips.
The FBI and private sources are offering a combined reward of over $1 million for information leading to her recovery and arrests.
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President Donald Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to assist at airports amidst a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. ICE officers are helping manage airport operations due to staffing shortages as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers remain unpaid.
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ICE officers were sent to at least 14 airports on Monday to help TSA staff.
President Trump suggested that ICE officers remove their masks at airports.
The DHS shutdown began on February 14, affecting thousands of TSA employees.
ICE officers are handling tasks like crowd control and ID checks.
President Trump mentioned the possible use of the National Guard if necessary.
ICE officers are not trained to operate X-ray machines.
Airports faced delays with TSA workers calling out or resigning.
TSA callout rates reached 11.8 percent, with over 3,450 officers absent.
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Historic preservation groups have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center to stop major changes to the venue without proper review. The groups are concerned that the proposed renovations could harm the historic and architectural integrity of the center. Changes have already begun, including renaming the venue and altering its leadership and programming.
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Preservation groups are suing President Trump and the Kennedy Center to halt major renovations without approval.
The lawsuit does not oppose necessary maintenance but objects to significant changes without review.
President Trump has indicated the changes might include exposing the steel structure of the center.
The center has been renamed to "Trump Kennedy Center" and now includes Trump's name on the building's facade.
A new leadership team led by Trump-appointed individuals has been installed at the center.
Several artists and board members resigned in protest of the changes.
President Trump previously removed the East Wing of the White House for a ballroom, causing similar legal disputes.
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A conservative journalist has called for Vice President JD Vance to use the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office, but prediction markets show low confidence in this happening soon. The 25th Amendment allows for the transfer of power from the president to the vice president if the president is unable to perform their duties.
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The 25th Amendment can transfer presidential power if the president is incapacitated or unable to serve.
Calls to use the 25th Amendment have grown since a war with Iran began.
The possibility of using the amendment against President Trump is being discussed more openly.
A prediction market gives a 33% chance of the amendment being used this term, up from 15% earlier this year.
Another market gives an 8% chance of President Trump being removed before 2027 through the amendment.
Political tensions and controversies have increased focus on the amendment.
Some public figures have urged Vice President Vance to back using the amendment.
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A video showing immigration agents arresting a woman at San Francisco International Airport prompted criticism, but airport officials clarified that the arrest was not related to President Trump's new policy of deploying ICE agents to airports to help with TSA wait times. The ICE deployment officially began on Monday, and San Francisco was not part of this new policy.
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A video shared online showed ICE agents arresting a woman at San Francisco International Airport.
Some people online thought the arrest was due to President Trump's policy of sending ICE agents to airports.
The official ICE deployment at airports started on Monday, after the incident at the airport.
San Francisco International Airport was not included in the new ICE deployment plan.
Airport officials said the arrest was not linked to the broader ICE deployment effort.
DHS has not provided further details about the woman's arrest.
The airport continued to operate normally without any disruptions from this incident.
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The Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal from Rodney Reed, a Texas death row inmate, who wanted to test crime-scene evidence. Reed claims this testing could prove his innocence, but the court upheld a previous decision against him.
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The Supreme Court rejected Rodney Reed's appeal for DNA testing of evidence.
This is the second time in less than three years that the decision against Reed was upheld.
Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites.
The murder involved a webbed belt used to strangle Stites.
The crime occurred in Bastrop, Texas, about 30 miles southeast of Austin.
Prosecutors have denied requests to test the DNA on the belt.
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Several U.S. states are changing how they handle Social Security benefits for children in foster care. This comes after the federal government warned that using these benefits to cover state foster care costs might be against federal law. More states are now working to ensure these benefits go directly to the children.
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Most states have redirected Social Security benefits meant for foster children to pay for foster care costs.
An estimated 30,000 children in foster care are eligible for Social Security benefits.
Social Security benefits belong to the child, and a representative payee manages the funds for their needs.
The Trump administration criticized the practice of using these funds to cover state costs.
The Department of Health and Human Services advised that taking these funds undermines their purpose.
Nebraska recently stopped the practice, making it the 12th state to do so.
Critics argue that using these funds leaves foster youth financially disadvantaged after leaving the system.
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President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to stay in Washington during the Easter recess to work on passing the SAVE America Act. This bill aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for voting. The Senate is debating the bill, but Republicans don't yet have enough votes to pass it.
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President Trump asked Senate Republicans to stay in Washington over Easter to work on the SAVE America Act and Homeland Security funding.
The SAVE America Act includes requirements for proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote.
The bill passed in the House but faces challenges in the Senate due to the need for 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.
Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate, which is not enough to pass the bill without some Democratic support.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune wants to highlight Republican priorities through the ongoing debate but hasn't committed to changing Senate rules.
Democrats argue the bill's requirements could prevent eligible voters from registering or voting, impacting groups without easy access to documentation.
The Senate is scheduled to go on a two-week recess soon, raising questions about the bill's future and its potential impact on other legislation.
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An Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, killing two pilots and injuring many others. The crash forced the airport to close, leading to numerous flight delays and cancellations.
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The crash involved Air Canada flight AC8646 at LaGuardia Airport.
Two pilots died in the accident.
The crash injured 41 people, some seriously.
A fire truck was on the runway due to an earlier issue reported by another plane.
Eyewitnesses described the plane as appearing to be cut in half.
LaGuardia Airport closed after the crash, affecting many flights.
The collision occurred at 23:40 local time on Sunday.
Passengers used the plane's wing to exit after the crash.
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On Sunday night, an Air Canada Express flight collided with a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, resulting in the death of the pilot and copilot and injuring several others. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident, and the airport remains closed until at least Monday afternoon.
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The collision happened around 11:38 p.m. ET on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport.
The Air Canada Express jet was operated by Jazz Aviation on behalf of Air Canada.
The crash killed the flight's pilot and copilot and injured dozens of people.
A controller initially cleared the firetruck to cross the runway but tried to stop it as the plane was landing.
The airport is closed for investigation and is expected to reopen by 2 p.m. Monday.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is on site for the investigation.
Reports suggest one controller handled both runway and ground operations at the time.
Air traffic controller staffing and operational procedures are under scrutiny following the incident.
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Stickers with President Donald Trump's image and the words "I Did That" are appearing on gas pumps across the U.S. This mirrors previous stickers featuring former President Joe Biden used to blame him for high gas prices during his term. The current rise in gas prices is linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran and has sparked online discussions.
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Stickers mocking President Trump for current gas prices are found on gas pumps.
Similar stickers with Biden's image appeared during his presidency.
The average gas price in the U.S. is $3.956 per gallon, with some states seeing prices over $5.
Gas prices began rising after U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran.
Social media is amplifying visibility of the sticker campaign.
The White House has described the high oil prices as "short-term disruptions."
Videos about the sticker campaign are gaining millions of views on platforms like TikTok.
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President Donald Trump is joining a roundtable event for the Memphis Safe Task Force. The meeting aims to address crime in Memphis, Tennessee, and will take place at 1 p.m. EDT.
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President Donald Trump will participate in a Memphis Safe Task Force event.
The roundtable is scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. EDT.
The meeting will focus on fighting crime in Memphis, Tennessee.
National Guard troops were sent to Memphis last fall.
The discussion will be streamed live for viewers.
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Vice President JD Vance's chances of becoming the Republican nominee for the 2028 presidential election have dropped to below 37% on prediction market Polymarket. Although he still leads over Marco Rubio, Rubio has been gaining support, especially after recent conflicts in the Middle East. President Trump praises Rubio, while Vance is seen as less visible during this period.
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JD Vance's chance of being the GOP nominee for 2028 is below 37%.
Marco Rubio is trailing Vance by 10 percentage points but gaining ground.
Vance's predicted chances have fallen by 19% on Polymarket since data tracking began.
Rubio's chances increased by 20% during the same period.
The conflict in the Middle East has affected support for both candidates.
President Trump has praised Rubio for his role in the Middle East conflict.
Vance has maintained an anti-interventionist position, which differs from Trump's actions.
Predictions for the GOP nominee also include Tucker Carlson and Ron DeSantis with significantly lower percentages.
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President Donald Trump's administration is sending ICE agents to help at airports because of TSA staff shortages. This decision comes amid a government shutdown, which has led to fewer TSA workers and longer wait times for travelers. ICE agents will perform support tasks such as managing lines and making announcements but will not do security screenings.
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ICE agents are being sent to airports to help with non-screening tasks due to TSA staff shortages.
The shortage happened because of a government shutdown, which led TSA staff to work without pay.
ICE agents are tasked with duties like crowd management and assisting travelers.
Airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Chicago O'Hare are part of this deployment.
President Trump has asked ICE agents not to wear masks while on airport duty.
Over 400 TSA officers have left due to the shutdown, contributing to longer waits at some airports.
The mayor of Chicago has expressed concerns about federal agents at airports and is monitoring the situation.
The move has sparked discussions and concerns about diverting ICE agents from their main responsibilities.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito expressed concerns about trust in election results during discussions about a Mississippi law on late-arriving mail-in ballots. The case could affect how 28 states handle mail-in voting. Alito questioned if late ballots could change election results and discussed how this might affect public confidence.
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Justice Samuel Alito raised concerns about trust in election outcomes during a Supreme Court case.
The case involves Mississippi's law on counting late-arriving mail-in ballots.
Conservative justices showed skepticism toward allowing late ballots in federal elections.
States increased mail-in voting after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The court's decision could impact 28 states, including those with grace periods for counting mail-in ballots.
Alito mentioned that changing results after Election Day could reduce public trust.
The case could affect military and overseas voters who also rely on mail-in ballots.
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