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Travel chaos as Heathrow shuts and rehired federal workers in limbo: Morning Rundown

Plus, a look at the devastation wrought by a bird flu outbreak at one American farm.
Heathrow Airport Shuttered by Nearby Fire, Disrupting Travel
Heathrow Airport Shuttered by Nearby Fire, Disrupting Travel
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high

Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning after a weeklong pause.
Volcano Eruption in Volcano National Park, Hawaii
Volcano Eruption in Volcano National Park, Hawaii
6h ago

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum.

A new state law has eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.
Maryland Juvenile Detention Abuse
Maryland Juvenile Detention Abuse
6h ago

Man gets prison in U.S. for helping pressure Chinese expat to return home

Prosecutors say the 58-year-old real estate businessman’s activities were part of the Chinese government’s transnational repression to silence overseas dissenters.
U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Visits Shanghai
U.S. Secretary Of State Antony Blinken Visits Shanghai

Pro-Palestinian activists sue UCLA alleging civil rights violations at campus encampment

The lawsuit, which also named law enforcement agencies and 20 counterprotesters, said the university “repeatedly and systemically” violated protesters' rights last year.
Several protesters were arrested by UCLA police following a new attempt to set up an encampment on the University campus.
Several protesters were arrested by UCLA police following a new attempt to set up an encampment on the University campus.

Detained Georgetown University grad student never made pro-Hamas statements, attorney says

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the deportation of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national who is in the U.S. on a student visa.
Badar Khan Suri dr professor georgetown
Badar Khan Suri dr professor georgetown
14h ago

Florida man executed for killing an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother

Edward James, 63, was pronounced dead at 8:15 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison.
Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother.
Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother.
14h ago

Former NBA player and coach claims sex abuse by Indiana University team doctor

Butch Carter, who played for the Lakers and the Knicks and coached the Raptors, is the fifth former IU basketball player to join the lawsuit against his alma mater.
Knicks v Raptors Carter
Knicks v Raptors Carter

Why the men sent to El Salvador's mega-prison may never make it out

Families and lawyers fear for the deportees who may face indefinite detention in a prison known for human rights abuses.
Salvadoran Government Receives 238 Alleged Members Of Criminal Organizations 'Tren De Aragua' and 'MS13'
Salvadoran Government Receives 238 Alleged Members Of Criminal Organizations 'Tren De Aragua' and 'MS13'
16h ago

Maryland officials failed to assess vulnerability of Francis Scott Key Bridge before collapse, NTSB says

An assessment after last year's deadly accident found the Baltimore bridge's vulnerability was almost 30 times greater than the risk threshold, the NTSB said.
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship

Anti-transgender bathroom bill is headed to Tennessee governor's desk

Gov. Bill Lee hasn't publicly commented on the bill but has yet to object to contentious anti-LGBTQ efforts and is expected to sign it.
Tennessee State Capitol building
Tennessee State Capitol building