New Jersey Flood Tragedy From Severe Storms Kills Two
Two people died when their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Plainfield as a storm moved through the U S Northeast. Authorities say emergency crews arrived quickly but both victims died at the scene.
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NOAA budget fight shifts to protecting weather service
Senate appropriators briefed on the Commerce-Justice-Science bill pledged to spare the National Weather Service from Trump administration cuts. The panel debated staffing levels and funding, with Democrats urging fixed staffing and Republicans seeking flexibility amid ongoing budget talks. The measure aims to maintain NOAA’s workforce while awaiting final text.
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Minnesota shooting suspect confesses in FBI letter
A Minnesota man indicted on murder, stalking, and firearms charges confessed in a rambling handwritten letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, detailing the killings of former House Speaker Melissa Hartman and her husband Mark, plus injuries to another lawmaker and spouse. He suggested Gov Walz offered to kill two U.S. senators. The indictment seeks possible federal death penalty.
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Waltz defends UN ambassador confirmation amid Signalgate questions
Former national security adviser Waltz faced Democrats at his Senate confirmation hearing for the U.N. ambassador post. He denied divulging classified material in the Signal chat about a March strike on Houthi targets, insisting the chat stayed within policy. He pledged to push for reform at the U.N., combat antisemitism, support Israel, and sought to abolish a key Palestinian refugee agency, framing his bid as returning the U.N. to its peacemaking core.
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