UCSD among 60 universities threatened with federal funding cuts
The University of California, San Diego has been included in the U.S. Department of Education’s list of 60 universities nationwide threatened with federal funding cuts.
Columbine victim’s death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide
The death of a woman who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting has been ruled a homicide, raising the death toll of the 1999 attack to 14. Anne Marie ...
Putin responds to ceasefire proposal
Putin said he agrees in principle with the 30-day ceasefire proposal but stressed the terms still need working out.
San Diego County’s first licensed cannabis event happening this weekend
For the first time ever in San Diego County, a public permit has been granted for cannabis sales and consumption on city property — an event that’s sure to draw in a hazy crowd.
US wine shops and importers say Trump’s threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand
The United States is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes ...
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren’t made before crash
While Congress pushed ahead last year with adding 10 new daily flights to Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, many looked past concerns about dangers in the congested skies over the ...
EPA announces rollback of environmental regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a sweeping rollback of key environmental regulations, a move that has sparked strong opposition from environmental advocates and public ...
Bubble Watch: Ohio State’s loss is North Carolina’s gain, plus a good day for the SEC
A look at the NCAA Tournament bubble picture after Wednesday’s games: O-H … N-O It’s still fairly early in the major conference tournaments, so for bubble teams, ...
Man describes cruelty during his two decades of captivity at his family home in Connecticut
A man rescued from a burning home in Connecticut told a shocking story of cruelty and constant hunger as he was held captive in a single room for 20 years by his father and stepmother, according ...
March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of US
More than 100 million people in the U.S. will be in the path of an intense March storm starting Friday as the sprawling multi-day system threatens fires, blizzards, tornadoes, and flooding as it ...
UN: Sudan war is world’s worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids
The war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people needing aid this year, 16 million of them children ...
Democrats speak out against funding bill ahead of Senate vote
“Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going to shut down the government,” Senate Republican Leader John Thune said.