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Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president in historic inauguration

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

Trump became only the second person in the nation’s history to regain the White House after losing it.

Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Cheney and more as Trump inauguration looms

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

With Trump taking power at noon, Biden took dramatic action to protect them from Trump’s stated goal of exacting revenge against perceived enemies.

TikTok restores service after Trump vows to extend deadline

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

Even before TikTok made the app unavailable, loyal creators were organizing online to pressure Trump to follow through on pledges he made on the campaign trail to be TikTok’s savior.

Supreme Court upholds law that could force TikTok to shut down in US

By Tribune News Service · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The justices in a unanimous opinion said the 2024 law does not violate the 1st Amendment or its protection for freedom of speech.

SpaceX pushes 1st Starship test launch attempt to Thursday

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The seventh test flight overall for the 396-foot-tall combined rocket is aiming for liftoff from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas during a 60-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST.

Southwest pilot arrested in cockpit for DUI

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits pilots “from reporting for duty or remaining on duty” if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 of higher and work in a “safety-sensitive” capacity.

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Southwest Airlines sued by U.S. over ‘chronically late’ flights

By Tribune News Service · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Southwest said it was “disappointed” over the lawsuit on flights that happened more than two years ago.

Biden cites threat from ‘extreme wealth’ in farewell address

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

The president said he worried of the consequences if wealthy Americans used their influence to win tax breaks, roll back efforts to combat climate change, and decrease accountability.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on porn age verification law

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The ruling could impact Indiana's own age verification law for adult websites, which went into effect last summer.

Trump and Biden say Israel and Hamas are nearing a Gaza ceasefire deal

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s negotiators presented a detailed outline to Hamas during indirect discussions in the Qatari capital of Doha.

Unprecedented new extreme fire alert brings danger to SoCal for next 2 days

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The National Weather Service reserves the designation for signifying an extreme red flag warning, when especially hazardous fire weather conditions are expected.

Convicted January 6th rioter detained in Canada

By News Staff · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

The Canada Border Services Agency says Antony Vo, 31, was arrested on a warrant under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Cabinet confirmation hearings dominate agenda as immigration bills move along

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Tuesday’s slate of hearings includes Trump’s choices to lead the Defense Department, the Interior Department and Veterans Affairs.

Los Angeles braces for more firestorms as death toll hits 24

By Tribune News Service · Monday, Jan. 13, 2025

High winds will limit opportunities for firefighters to make progress against the fast-moving Palisades and Eaton fires from the ground and air.

Florida cop slams into motorist while watching porn

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

The November crash, which caused the officer’s airbag to deploy, caused $10,000 worth of damage to his squad car and another $5,000 of damage to the vehicle he struck.

Blue Origin now shooting for early Monday debut launch of New Glenn rocket

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

It had been targeting an early Sunday launch, but the company called that off noting poor weather in the Atlantic, where it intends to try a booster recovery after launch, similar to how SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosters make their landing.

Los Angeles faces little relief from fires as winds persist

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told reporters Sunday that favorable winds overnight had helped to slow the spread of the Palisades Fire, but that evacuation orders and warnings remain in place.

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from DOJ as Trump probes end

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to lead the two criminal investigations shortly after Trump formally announced his reelection bid.

Macy’s, Kohl’s to shut stores as part of plan targeting underperforming locations

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

Other chain stores have recently announced closures, including Walgreens, which shut stores in Aurora and Denver in 2024.

Giuliani hit with second contempt of court ruling in a week

By Tribune News Service · Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

A trial is set to begin Jan. 16 in the New York case, which could lead to Giuliani losing his second residence after he was forced to turn over his New York apartment last year.

Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president in historic inauguration

Trump became only the second person in the nation’s history to regain the White House after losing it.

Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Cheney and more as Trump inauguration looms

With Trump taking power at noon, Biden took dramatic action to protect them from Trump’s stated goal of exacting revenge against perceived enemies.

Liz Feitl elected councilwoman for Monroe County Council

Feitl will fill the role of the late Cheryl Munson, who died in December.

Monroe County warming stations open for brutal cold Monday through Wednesday

Monroe County is under a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Missed shots leaves Indiana women's basketball with a loss against No. 4 USC

Indiana, now 12-6 (4-3 BIG) goes on the road to play Oregon this Friday.