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The Office of Personnel Management processes thousands of federal employee retirement claims every month.Published Feb. 13, 2025Image courtesy of Getty ImagesClaim:Federal employee retirement claims in the U.S. are processed by hand in a limestone mine in Pennsylvania.On Feb. 11, tech billionaire Elon Musk and the Department for Government Efficiency, which he leads, made a series of claims about a limestone mine in Pennsylvania where the U.S. government allegedly processes federal employee retirement claims manually.

Fact Check: What we know about mine where Elon Musk says federal retirement claims are processed by hand

Earth's mysterious core is yet again generating headlines as scientists learn more about what lies way beneath our feet.Located 3,000 miles below the Earth’s surface, the inner core is anchored by gravity within the molten liquid outer core. It's believed to play an important role in maintaining the planet’s magnetic field.

What lies at the center of the Earth? The answer keeps changing.

MELBOURNE, Australia — A man from Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022, a court official said Friday.Bradley Robert Dawson, 40, will have to serve at least 18 years in prison before he can be considered for release, a Fiji High Court registry official in Lautoka said.

Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their Fiji honeymoon

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Norwegian skier Timon Haugan posted the fastest time in the opening run of the men’s giant slalom at the Alpine world championships on Friday.Haugan edged out Loic Meillard of Switzerland by two-hundredths of a second.Defending champion Marco Odermatt was 0.24 seconds behind in third.

Norwegian skier Haugan leads Swiss racers Meillard, Odermatt in first run of GS at world champs

The Lebanese Australian artist and curator Michael Dagostino say they are ‘extremely hurt’ by Creative Australia’s decisionThe artistic duo dropped from representing Australia at the 61st Venice Biennale say they are “extremely hurt and disappointed” by Creative Australia’s decision to rescind their appointment, following media and political pressure.

‘Art should not be censored’: Khaled Sabsabi responds to cancellation of Venice Biennale project

Biden's education secretary was a vocal advocate for allowing trans athletes to compete with girls and womenRiley Gaines celebrates ‘big win’ for women after Trump signs 'Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports' executive orderOutKick ‘Gaines for Girls’ podcast host Riley Gaines reflects on President Donald Trump signing the 'Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports' executive order on ‘Fox Report.’

Linda McMahon speaks out on protecting women and girls from trans athletes during confirmation hearing

Golden Globe winner Fernanda Torres plays real-life Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva in "I'm Still Here," which is up for three Academy Awards.

'I'm Still Here': Fernanda Torres stars in best-picture nominee

The president's flub to reporters triggered flashbacks.A verbal slip from Donald Trump on Thursday unintentionally resurfaced one of his most infamous scandals.While speaking to reporters, the president twice in quick succession mistakenly referred to the social media platform TikTok as “Tic Tac,” the brand of breath mints.

Donald Trump’s Verbal Slip Revives His Most Notorious Hot-Mic Scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus on Thursday night.   CNN —   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl on Thursday night.  Ukraine’s State Emergency Service later said that the radiation background limits remain within normal limits.  “A Russian attack drone with a high-explosive warhead struck the shelter

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant, radiation levels normal

An employee works inside a stainless steel manufacturing plant in Tlaxcala, Mexico, on Tuesday. (Hector Lorenzo/Reuters)President Donald Trump on Thursday continued his relentless remaking of U.S. trade relations, announcing a new policy of taxing foreign goods at the same rate that other nations apply to American products that could start in the coming weeks or months.The president billed his new “reciprocal” tariff policy — cemented in an executive order — as a straightforward response to unfair

Trump announces ‘reciprocal’ tariffs in latest trade move

These tips can make planning the perfect date night a breeze.Problem Solved

How to always have ideas for a fun, cute date night

The plane is returning to Joint Base Andrews, a spokesperson said.Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane experienced a mechanical issue while en route to Munich, Germany, on Thursday, according to a State Department spokesperson.The plane has turned around and is returning to Joint Base Andrews and Rubio will continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft, the spokesperson added.

Sec. of State Marco Rubio's plane to Germany turns around after mechanical issue

CNN —The awards campaign for an Oscar frontrunner hasn’t quite gone the way Netflix executives had hoped.With 13 nominations and a history-making star, “Emilia Pérez” leads among Oscar-nominated films this year. Then Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays the movie’s titular character, found herself in a firestorm after her offensive social media comments resurfaced.

Netflix addresses ‘bummer’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ controversy

Bay Area Home ReportA 2,103-square-foot house built in 1976 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 4500 block of Sutter Gate Avenue in Pleasanton was sold on Nov. 26, 2024. The $2,204,500 purchase price works out to $1,048 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.

Single family residence sells for $2.2 million in Pleasanton

There is no new episode of "Saturday Night Live" this Saturday night, but there is a special re-run to watch ahead of Sunday's 50th anniversary special for the long-running comedy show.On Feb. 15, NBC will re-air the first "SNL" ever from Oct. 11, 1975.

Is 'SNL' new this Saturday? No, but you can watch the 1st episode of the show ever.

Around 68.5 million people receive Social Security benefits, which act as a reliable source of steady income for disabled and retired workers.But what if those checks suddenly stopped appearing?Don't missAccredited investors can become the landlord of Walmart, Whole Foods or Kroger — and benefit from regular distributions without lifting a finger.

Some Americans' Social Security checks may have been suspended — here's who is being targeted and what you can do

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was being hospitalized Friday for the fourth time since he was elected pope in 2013, after he was diagnosed with bronchitis last week. Francis had part of one lung removed as a young man and has recurring bouts of bronchitis, especially in winter.

A look at Pope Francis’ previous hospitalizations and health problems

Camps may be open but there's still plenty of times for GMs to shake up the roster before the regular seasonSpring training is underway but that doesn't mean the trade and free-agent markets get put on hold. A handful of our top 50 free agents remain unsigned, and there are trades every spring.

MLB trade candidates: Five players who could move before Opening Day, plus possible landing spots

Richard Tabler did not share final words before he was executed by lethal injection in Texas on Thursday.Why It MattersThe death penalty is a legal form of criminal punishment in 27 states. Governors in California, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Ohio have currently placed executions on hold.

Richard Tabler Final Words Before Texas Execution

‘I learned my lesson getting any meat or fish from Walmart.’Ever since meat alternatives hit the market—and stories of lab-grown meat entered the news cycle—there’s been a persistent conspiracy theory on social media. That theory? “Stores are selling fake meat.”

‘Why are you selling us fake food?’: Walmart shopper buys Great Value frozen salmon filets. Then she defrosts them

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NEW YORK (AP) — An assistant U.S. attorney involved in prosecuting New York City Mayor Eric Adams became at least the seventh person to resign from the Justice Department in a standoff over the future of the corruption case, telling the department’s second-in-command Friday that it would take a “fool” or a “coward” to meet his demand to drop the charges.

Another prosecutor resigns in latest fallout from Justice Department turmoil over NYC mayor’s case

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board gave their first on-camera briefing in almost two weeks since the January 29 mid-air collision involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet that was trying to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River, killing all 67 people on board both aircraft.

Altimeter in Black Hawk helicopter may have malfunctioned before DCA mid-air collision

The federal judge who oversaw Donald Trump's election interference case will hear arguments Friday over tech billionaire Elon Musk's authority to run the Department of Government Efficiency.Fourteen states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging that Musk's "expansive authority" is in violation of the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which calls for anyone deemed a "principal officer" of the U.S. government to be formally nominated by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Judge who oversaw Trump's Jan. 6 case will hear arguments over Musk's authority to run DOGE

Photographs taken from inside the White House show President Donald Trump has his mug shot framed and hung just outside the Oval Office.Images taken during a Thursday meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office went viral after an open doorway revealed the New York Post's cover of the infamous photo hanging on the wall.The infamous mug shot was taken following his 2023 arrest in Georgia on charges alleging he tried to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump was charged in four criminal

Photos show President Donald Trump's 2023 mug shot framed outside the Oval Office

Two women were shot during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl parade as crowds gathered to celebrate the victory.Two women have reportedly been shot as the city came together to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl win at the parade on Friday (February 14).CBS News reports the shooting occurred along Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood as crowds gathered to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Two Women Shot At Philadelphia Eagles Victory Parade, Suspect Still At Large

The outbreak started in Gaines County and has now spread to at least 48 people across four counties.The ongoing measles outbreak in Texas’ South Plains region is now the largest the state has seen in more than three decades.The Texas Department of State Health Services reported on Friday there are now 48 identified measles cases, largely among children.

Texas measles outbreak is the state’s largest in 30 years

Councilwoman Julie Won cited privacy issues and the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration‘Game changer': Homan and Adams collaborate on NYC immigration enforcementBorder czar Tom Homan and New York City Mayor Eric Adams join ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss their plans to work together on immigration enforcement.

NYC councilwoman offers bill to shield migrant shelter locations from public, amid illegal migration crackdown

Accelerating to 60 mph in less than three seconds is undoubtedly extremely brisk. But while these days a luxury BMW coupe can accelerate to 60 mph in three seconds, it is worth remembering that this benchmark figure wasn't really broken until very recently. To put it into perspective, the McLaren F1, the fastest car over a quarter mile in the world in the '90s, could only hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds.

The Cheapest American Sports Car That Can Reach 60 MPH In 3 Seconds

London CNN —It felt like a speech, if delivered on X.com, laden surely with community notes.US Vice President JD Vance, taking the stage in Munich, to eviscerate totalitarianism in Europe. But not in Moscow, especially after its savage invasion of Ukraine.

Vance uses half-truths to lecture a European audience well aware of the threat of authoritarian rule

Hawaii is a dream destination, but first-time visitors often run into surprises they wish they had known about beforehand. Planning ahead can make a big difference in everything from packing to choosing the right place to stay. Here are our top ten (well really thirteen) things you or a friend might just want to know.

10 Things No One Tells You Before Visiting Hawaii (But Should)

Spring may not have arrived just yet, but the time for getting your vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers ready certainly has.No matter where you live, starting seeds indoors over the final few weeks of winter will help set your seedlings up for success, ready to transfer into a full and thriving garden once warmer months do come.

19 Seeds You Should Start Now So They're Ready to Plant in April, According to Gardeners

NEW YORK − Mayor Eric Adams insists he’s working with the Trump administration to keep New Yorkers safe by overriding longstanding local laws limiting law enforcement from working with federal immigration agents.Democratic officials in the city, however, say the mayor is being held captive over federal corruption charges that have, for now, been dropped.