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Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(ROME) -- The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.The pope’s prognosis was "lifted" on Monday, meaning he is no longer in imminent danger, but the clinical picture still remains complex.The 88-year-old pontiff... Read More.

EU announces $28 billion in countermeasures to Trumps steel tariffs

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The European Union responded on Wednesday to the Trump administration's metals tariffs, saying member states would place countermeasures on some 26 billion euros, or about $28 billion, worth of U.S. goods.The U.S. at midnight began imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and... Read More.

Ceasefire in Russias hands, Ukraine says after US meeting in Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine are "in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following successful U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.Andriy Yermak -- the head of Zelenskyy's office -- was part of... Read More.

Man caught attempting to smuggle living turtle through airport security down the front of his pants

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEWARK, NJ) -- A Pennsylvania man attempting to go through airport security was discovered to have been hiding a living turtle in his pants as he tried to sneak it onto the plane, authorities said.The incident took place last Friday at Newark Liberty International... Read More.

2 more suspects arrested after Southern University student dies in alleged hazing incident

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(BATON ROUGE, LA) -- Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a Southern University and A&M College student during an alleged hazing incident, police said Tuesday.Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at the college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died following... Read More.

DOJ lawyers decline to let OMPs acting director testify about mass firings

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration could be sanctioned by a federal judge later this week after lawyers with the Department of Justice advised a federal judge Tuesday evening that they will not make a top administration official available for sworn testimony.U.S. District Judge Charles... Read More.

Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday night, reducing its workforce by nearly 50%, sources told ABC News.The "reduction in force" notices began to go out at about 6 p.m.Some 1,315 employees were affected by the RIFs, leaving 2,183 employed... Read More.

Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Wednesday will consider the fate of more than 20,000 probationary government employees fired by the Trump administration.During a hearing in U.S. District Court in Maryland, Judge James Bredar will consider issuing a temporary restraining order that would block... Read More.

Activist Mahmoud Khalil asked Columbia University for legal support day before ICE arrest, his wife says

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One day ahead of a court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil -- the activist who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the campus of Columbia University, despite possessing a green card -- his wife and attorney both released statements shedding... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/11/25

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONNets 104, Cavaliers 109Wizards 103, Pistons 123Bucks 114, Pacers 115Clippers 120, Pelicans 127NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 2, Bruins 3Blue Jackets 3, Devils 5Senators 5, Flyers 2Golden Knights 2, Penguins 3Lightning 1, Hurricanes 4Avalanche... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight

EU announces $28 billion in countermeasures to Trumps steel tariffs

Ceasefire in Russias hands, Ukraine says after US meeting in Saudi Arabia

Man caught attempting to smuggle living turtle through airport security down the front of his pants

2 more suspects arrested after Southern University student dies in alleged hazing incident

DOJ lawyers decline to let OMPs acting director testify about mass firings

Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce

Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue

Activist Mahmoud Khalil asked Columbia University for legal support day before ICE arrest, his wife says

Scoreboard roundup — 3/11/25

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