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California eases water restrictions, but drought isn't over

California eases water restrictions, but drought isn't over

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ended some of the state water restrictions.

Jet pitched wildly, killing 1, amid cockpit warnings: NTSB

Jet pitched wildly, killing 1, amid cockpit warnings: NTSB

A report says a woman’s fatal injuries aboard a business jet diverted to a Connecticut airport occurred when the aircraft violently bucked up and down as the pilots responded to alerts about the flight stabilizing trim system.

Bezos' rocket company pins crash on overheated engine nozzle

Bezos' rocket company pins crash on overheated engine nozzle

A private rocket company says an overheated engine nozzle is responsible for last year's failed launch.

West Coast Fishing Industry Braces for Salmon Ban

West Coast Fishing Industry Braces for Salmon Ban

The Pacific Fishery Management Council, the authority responsible for setting ocean salmon seasons off the Pacific coast, will consider three proposals on April 7.

4 Ex-Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols' Death Barred From Police Work

4 Ex-Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols' Death Barred From Police Work

Four of five former Memphis police officers charged in the killing of Tyre Nichols can no longer work as law enforcement in Tennessee.

Russians, American delayed in space to return in September

Russians, American delayed in space to return in September

Russia's space agency says three astronauts who were supposed to leave the International Space Station this month will be brought back to Earth in late September.

Los Angeles School Strike Ends, No Deal Announced

Los Angeles School Strike Ends, No Deal Announced

A three-day strike by workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District has ended, with employees returning to work Friday, but it wasn't clear if progress was made in contract negotiations.

Appeals Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers

Appeals Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers

President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals court.

Trump Lawyer at Court After Being Ordered Before Grand Jury

Trump Lawyer at Court After Being Ordered Before Grand Jury

A lawyer for Donald Trump was in court Friday after being ordered to answer questions before a grand jury regarding the possible mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Largo.

World News

Rwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame

Rwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame

Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

Deutsche Bank shares drop amid global jitters over banks

King Charles' state visit deflated as France leg canceled

King Charles' state visit deflated as France leg canceled

France bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones

France bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones

Man drives at pedestrians inside German airport garage

Man drives at pedestrians inside German airport garage

North Korea claims 'radioactive tsunami' weapon test at sea

North Korea claims 'radioactive tsunami' weapon test at sea

Politics

State of the Union: Biden Aims to Deliver Reassurance in 2023 Address

State of the Union: Biden Aims to Deliver Reassurance in 2023 Address

US presidents who were elected for a second term, ranked

US presidents who were elected for a second term, ranked

House Approves GOP Rules Package

House Approves GOP Rules Package

Biden Announces Tougher Border Restrictions, Offers Legal Path for 30,000 Each Month

Biden Announces Tougher Border Restrictions, Offers Legal Path for 30,000 Each Month

House Resumes 2nd Day of Voting on Next Speaker After McCarthy Falls Short of Majority

House Resumes 2nd Day of Voting on Next Speaker After McCarthy Falls Short of Majority

House Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

House Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

Entertainment

Gwyneth Paltrow insists Utah ski collision wasn't her fault

Gwyneth Paltrow insists Utah ski collision wasn't her fault

Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer asks about missing GoPro video

Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer asks about missing GoPro video

Workplace-safety sanction finalized in Alec Baldwin shooting

Workplace-safety sanction finalized in Alec Baldwin shooting

'Rick and Morty' creator has domestic abuse charges dropped

'Rick and Morty' creator has domestic abuse charges dropped

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial brings doctors to stand

Business

Walmart Laying Off Hundreds of US Workers at E-Commerce Facilities

Walmart Laying Off Hundreds of US Workers at E-Commerce Facilities

Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage

Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage

New Starbucks CEO Plans to Work as a Barista Once a Month

New Starbucks CEO Plans to Work as a Barista Once a Month

US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight

US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight

Lindsay Lohan, other celebs settle with SEC over crypto case

Lindsay Lohan, other celebs settle with SEC over crypto case

Technology

TikTok CEO Faces Off With Congress Over Security Fears

TikTok CEO Faces Off With Congress Over Security Fears

TikTok CEO to Tell Congress Video-Sharing App is Safe, Urge Against Ban

TikTok CEO to Tell Congress Video-Sharing App is Safe, Urge Against Ban

TikTok Unveils Updated Rules, Standards as Pressure from West Builds

TikTok Unveils Updated Rules, Standards as Pressure from West Builds

Google suspends Chinese shopping app amid security concerns

Google suspends Chinese shopping app amid security concerns

Google's artificially intelligent 'Bard' set for next stage

Google's artificially intelligent 'Bard' set for next stage

Automotive

Ford's Tenn. plant could make 500K electric pickups a year

Ford's Tenn. plant could make 500K electric pickups a year

Ford Says EV Unit Losing Billions, Should be Seen as Startup

Ford Says EV Unit Losing Billions, Should be Seen as Startup

GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works

GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works

Insurance Experts Warn of Electric Vehicle Risks

Insurance Experts Warn of Electric Vehicle Risks

Last call: Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline muscle car

Last call: Dodge unveils last super-fast gasoline muscle car

Health

Appeals Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers

Appeals Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers

Autism Prevalence May Be Increasing in Some US Kids, CDC Says

Autism Prevalence May Be Increasing in Some US Kids, CDC Says

Moderna CEO Defends COVID Vaccine Price Hike

Moderna CEO Defends COVID Vaccine Price Hike

Idaho Hospital Faces Doctor Shortage, Will Stop Delivering Babies

Idaho Hospital Faces Doctor Shortage, Will Stop Delivering Babies

More Deaths, Eye Injuries Linked to Tainted Eyedrops

More Deaths, Eye Injuries Linked to Tainted Eyedrops

Lifestyle

It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means

It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means

St. Patrick's Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints

St. Patrick's Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints

Forget Eggs, Inflation is Now Hitting the Breakfast Cereal Aisle

Forget Eggs, Inflation is Now Hitting the Breakfast Cereal Aisle

Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed

Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed

Cheeseburgers and Steaks Get More Expensive as Beef Cows Decrease to Lowest Level Since 1962

Cheeseburgers and Steaks Get More Expensive as Beef Cows Decrease to Lowest Level Since 1962