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U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Group in Syria After Drone Attack Kills One American and Wounds Six

Joe Biden · Al-Hasakah Governorate

U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Group in Syria After Drone Attack Kills One American and Wounds Six

56% Center coverage: 270 sources

The U.S. carried out airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria on Thursday after a drone struck a base used by U.S. personnel in the northeast part of the country, the Pentagon said. One U.S. contractor was killed in that drone attack, which U.S. intelligence officials said was carried out by an unmanned aerial vehicle made by Iran. See the Story

Amber Alert issued for abducted 6-year-old boy in Texas

Police · Texas

Amber Alert issued for abducted 6-year-old boy in Texas

81% Center coverage: 16 sources

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an Amber Alert for a 6-year-old child who was allegedly abducted.See the Story

Texas names Terry as full-time coach after Elite Eight run

Texas names Terry as full-time coach after Elite Eight run

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

Rodney Terry has reached an agreement with Texas, a person with knowledge of the deal says. Terry was giving the title of interim head coach when Chris Beard was fired. Terry led the program to the Elite Eight following the midseason firing of Beard. Texas was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Miami on Sunday.See the Story

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Trial of Army sergeant accused of killing Air Force veteran begins in Texas

Trial of Army sergeant accused of killing Air Force veteran begins in Texas

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Austin ISD Board of Trustees may slow down search for permanent superintendent

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The College Station school district board of trustees held a special meeting Monday to select a superintendent search firm. The board unanimously selected N2 Learning to assist board members with finding a replacement for Superintendent Mike Martindale, who announced he was stepping down March 21. The pair will serve the district as consultants.

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Texas DPS partners with Austin Police Department to help combat ongoing staffing shortages

100% Right coverage: 3 sources

Austin Police Department has been short-staffed. Gov. Greg Abbott directed DPS to provide the department with a violent crime suppression task force. Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said the partnership is a step forward in addressing public safety and APD's staffing challenges. The length of the partnership and exactly how many troopers will help out is yet to be determined.

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Trump rally falls during anniversary of Waco’s dark past

55% Center coverage: 11 sources

Donald Trump will hold the first rally of his 2024 campaign in Waco, Texas. More than 80 members of the religious cult and four federal agents were killed in 1993. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the siege, which continues to hold deep symbolism. Trump is facing the possibility of becoming the first president in U.S. history to be indicted.

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Ohio Train Derailment · East Palestine

Norfolk Southern wiped out most of video leading up to East Palestine derailment

50% Right coverage: 10 sources

Norfolk Southern wiped out most of a video in the train cab that could have provided crucial information about the East Palestine derailment.

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Transgender · Kentucky

Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender measure

55% Center coverage: 64 sources

Kentucky’s Democratic governor issued an election-year veto Friday of a Republican bill aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths that includes banning access to gender-affirming health care and restricting the bathrooms they can use.

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Tyre Nichols · Tennessee

3 former Memphis police officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death are decertified by Tennessee commission

49% Center coverage: 51 sources

The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission decertified three former Memphis, Tenn., police officers on Thursday, who were involved in the death of Tyre Nichols in January, according to CNN.

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Shou Zi Chew · Beijing

Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?

50% Center coverage: 22 sources

U.S. lawmakers have grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about data security and harmful content, with some pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide.

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Authorities: 1 person fatally shot during rescue of migrants

64% Center coverage: 17 sources

HOUSTON (AP) — A hostage rescue in Houston in which one person was fatally shot on Thursday first began days ago when three migrants were kidnapped from a vehicle in a neighboring county, according to a prosecutor. Read more...

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