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The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo took the first steps toward building their inaugural rosters in Friday's expansion draft, selecting 11 players each from a pool left unprotected by the 13 preexisting WNBA franchises. Both teams hope these rosters can bring them success similar to what the Golden State Valkyries experienced in their first season last year.

WNBA 2026 expansion draft: Breaking down Portland, Toronto picks

Police say Amuri Greene, 21, was a known gang affiliate and the suspected triggerman in the shootingThe two men who face charges in what authorities are calling a "gang-related" shooting that left a 7-month-old baby dead in Brooklyn were captured on surveillance video crashing the moped they used to flee the scene of the crime.

Viral surveillance video shows suspects in killing of 7-month-old flung from moped in frenzied getaway crash

Spoiler alert! The following story contains major details about the ending of “The Drama” (now in theaters).For months, people have been speculating about the big "twist" of "The Drama."Trailers for the subversive rom-com have cleverly cut around a pivotal dinner scene, in which a soused Emma (Zendaya) makes a disturbing revelation that is met with both shock and disgust from her fiancé, Charlie (Robert Pattinson), and their friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie).

So what exactly is the big twist in 'The Drama'?

President Donald Trump on Friday directed the Department of Homeland Security to pay all of its employees amid a record-long shutdown at DHS that's lasted nearly 50 days.The presidential memo authorizes paychecks for workers who have gone without pay since DHS funding stopped on Feb. 14."More than 35,000 employees, including Coast Guard civilians, Federal Emergency Management Agency employees helping to prepare the Nation for disaster response, and cybersecurity professionals at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, have gone without a paycheck for nearly 2 months because of congressional Democrats," Trump wrote in the memo, a day after indicating he would take action.

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all employees during shutdown

Nobody would blame the Mullins for basking in the glow of last week's heroics, but the UConn freshman is busy hunting bigger wins at the Final FourBraylon Mullins had every opportunity to lean into his newfound celebrity as UConn took the court inside Lucas Oil Stadium for its open practice on Friday ahead its Saturday night Final Four showdown with Illinois.

After an all-time March Madness moment vs. Duke, UConn's Braylon Mullins is back to the grind at Final Four

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into flight on January 28, 1986, killing all seven crew members. Evidence found 40 years later suggests three astronauts activated their emergency air packs.Christa McAuliffe was to become the first teacher in space(Image: Keith Meyers/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

Chilling discovery revealed astronauts' harrowing final moments before dying

Todd Blanche steps in as acting AG while names like Lee Zeldin, Harmeet Dhillon and Jeanine Pirro swirlPresident Donald Trump announced a Department of Justice shakeup on Thursday, ousting Attorney General Pam Bondi as he looks to name her permanent successor.Trump tapped Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role in an acting capacity, but other names, like Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, have swirled since the announcement of Bondi's departure, which was first reported by Fox News Digital on Thursday.

Pam Bondi is out as AG — here are the contenders who could replace her

FDA reports a recall of millions of eye drops over sterility concerns after K.C. Pharmaceuticals pulls products sold at Walgreens, CVS and Kroger.

Millions of eye drops recalled after FDA sterility warning

A search and rescue effort is underway after an American F-15 fighter jet was downed over Iran.

American F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran, search and rescue underway

A new report from rural Ohio is adding fresh fuel to a recent surge of alleged Bigfoot encounters that has already drawn national attention.Why It MattersOhio has seen an unusually dense cluster of Bigfoot claims in recent weeks, a pattern enthusiasts call a “flap.” The latest account comes as researchers and witnesses describe heightened activity across the state.

New ‘Bigfoot’ Sighting After Wave of Activity

Sharon Stone hit the jackpot.The actress dubbed her “Casino” co-star Robert De Niro “the best kisser in the business” on SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy” Wednesday.The 68-year-old sighed and closed her eyes at the memory of De Niro kissing her “right out of [her] shoes” in the 1995 crime thriller.

Sharon Stone names the ‘best kisser’ in Hollywood: ‘Kissed me out of my shoes’

The historic Artemis II mission is on the second day of its 10-day trip to the moon and traveling thousands of miles through space.As of 9 a.m. ET on Friday, April 3, the Artemis II crew is almost 84,000 miles away from Earth, and hurtling through space at 4,417 mph towards the moon, according to NASA's Artemis II tracker.

Watch Artemis II livestream as crew travels towards the moon

The labor market rebounded in March as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News to weigh in on the jobs report.

U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations

President Donald Trump's nightmare scenario is taking shape. Democrats have quietly assembled the most exhaustive pre-built investigation infrastructure in modern congressional history. Document retention letters are issued. Target lists are compiled. Subpoena strategies are drafted. The machinery is built and waiting.Trump himself has acknowledged what could be coming.

Donald Trump’s Nightmare Scenario as Chances of GOP Massacre Jump

What began as a selfless act of kindness on a Florida highway turned into a violent struggle for survival on the morning of March 30. Hans Hamilton was driving along the 429 Expressway near Walt Disney World when he spotted a Lexus that had slammed into a median guardrail.

Havoc Caught On Camera: Florida Man Brutally Beaten After Stopping For Crash

When leaders seek to narrow the gates of belonging, they are not just redefining citizenship for new Americans; they are attempting to rewrite who America has been all along.Alaina Jackson | Opinion contributorPresident Donald Trump attempted to end birthright citizenship in his first week in office when he issued Executive Order 14160, targeting children born on American soil and challenging a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment since 1868.

Birthright citizenship fight rewrites America's history | Opinion

Your phone rings and you don't recognize the number. Do you pick up? Of course not; you let it go to voicemail, and if it's important, they'll leave a message. Sound familiar? According to a YouGov survey, more than 40% of US respondents also said they never answer unknown calls, and 35% rarely answer the phone at all.

Spam Calls Are Out of Control. Here's How I Silenced Them for Good

Being in an intensive care unit (ICU) can come with many challenges, but one Generation Z woman has shocked internet users with the unexpected impact of her five-day stint.On February 6, 2026, Anna Gallo was hospitalized in Japan after becoming seriously unwell and she was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis and septic shock.

Woman Wakes Up in ICU After 5 Days, Then She Sees Photo She’ll Never Forget

OnlyFans star Sophie Rain is getting down and dirty on the farm — and her fans are going hog wild.“I constantly get comments begging for more farm content just because everyone loves the animals,” said Rain, who shelled out $1.3 million for a 20-acre farm in Central Florida last year.

OnlyFans star Sophie Rain shares her farm routine, including tending to her 7 cows

Retired Air Force Major General William "Neil" McCasland went missing last month … and his wife thinks his disappearance may have been intentional.In the newly-released 911 call from his February 27 disappearance -- obtained by Law&Crime Network -- Susan McCasland Wilkerson tells the dispatcher that she has "some indication that he planned not to be found."

Wife of Missing Air Force General Says He 'Planned Not to Be Found' in 911 Call

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President Donald Trump wants the Transportation Security Administration to turn over more airport security screening to private companies, according to his new 2027 budget proposal released Friday. The issue gained traction in recent weeks as many airports across the country saw long lines at checkpoints due to the ongoing partial government shutdown that left TSA employees without paychecks.

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

LONDON (AP) — London police are urgently investigating how armed protection officers guarding Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home.The Metropolitan Police said in a statement late Friday that five officers had been removed from front-line duties while inquiries were being carried out.

UK police investigate after officers left guns outside mayor’s home

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — A routine colonoscopy with no warning signs turned into an unexpected diagnosis for retired physician Dr. Michael Jennings, who spent decades caring for patients at The Christ Hospital Health Network.“I went and had my colonoscopy, feeling great. No symptoms, no problems, not a worry in the world, and, low and behold, they found that I have colon cancer,” Jennings said.

Retired Christ Hospital doctor urges colon cancer screenings after surprise diagnosis

PHOENIX — The South Carolina women's basketball team stopped UConn's 54-game winning streak in the Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Arena on April 3.The Gamecocks have won three championships under coach Dawn Staley and will be looking for a fourth on April 5. Standing in their way will be UCLA, looking for its first NCAA national championship.

South Carolina vs. UCLA in the women's NCAA championship: Time, TV, stream

The four Artemis II astronauts heading to Moon’s orbit are each carrying pouches with items close to their hearts — a family Bible, love letters, a pendant with children’s birthstones.Inside their cramped 33-cubic feet Orion capsule, each astronaut was assigned a “personal preference kit” — just 5 inches by 2 inches and no heavier than 3.3 pounds — to take along whatever matters most to maintain morale and bring a little luck in the isolating void of space.

The personal treasures Artemis II’s crew brought on cramped trek around Moon

Jordan's Furniture promised to reimburse customers who bought furniture and mattresses if the Huskies advanceMore than four decades ago, Eliot Tatelman worked with his father at a New England furniture store. He likely never expected that, years later, a bold bet tied to the 2007 World Series run by the Boston Red Sox would land him on a championship float alongside the franchise’s biggest stars.

UConn Final Four run could trigger a $50M furniture giveaway for Massachusetts-based Jordan's Furniture

A woman tested out her new vehicle's power seat in the wake of tragic events, and what she realized left the internet horrified.Whitney Sheahan, TikTok username whitneysheahan, shared a video of her new Ford Expedition's motorized back seat going down with a doll in the way.

Mom Tests Car’s Power Seat—What She Realizes Horrifies: ‘Broke My Heart’

A woman who shared photos of former President Joe Biden traveling on a commercial flight has said she briefly spoke with the president during the journey, describing him as “kind,” “humble,” and engaged with fellow passengers.Stephania Ergemlidze, a sports content creator, was seated near Biden on a flight from Philadelphia to Phoenix.

Woman Gets on Flight—Nothing Prepares Her for Who’s Sat Behind

Indianapolis —As their lives have darted and stretched in different directions, Tommy Lloyd, Mark Few and Dan Monson have tried to keep the Wednesday night of the Final Four sacrosanct, a standing date to reconnect.The three have been intertwined since 1999, back when Monson left his job as the head coach at Gonzaga for Minnesota, but made Few honor a promise to hire Lloyd as a graduate assistant.