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1) FRANK SALOMON, a member of the Phoenix Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue Unit, whic...

1) FRANK SALOMON, a member of the Phoenix Fire Department's Urban Search and Rescue Unit, which is one its way to Oklahoma City to help with the rescue efforts there. 2) Architecture and Design Critic THOMAS HINE. HINE has written a new book, The Total Package: The Evolution and Secret Meanings of Boxes, Bottles, Cans and Tubes (Little, Brown Co.) HINE explores the affect packages have on consumer emotions and purchases. He unveils how packaging, from Tide's orange box to Lifesaver's sleek cylinder plays on our sensibilities in making brand choices.

Sen. Dodd: Fannie, Freddie 'Too Big To Fail'

The rescue plan for giant mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac promises credit and possible stock purchases. It might cost the U.S. nothing — or it might cost $25 billion. Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd says balancing investor confidence and taxpayer exposure is a fine line, but "doing nothing is not an option."

The pandemic — among other things — has taken a toll on children. The Biden administration is trying to address that with new funding for mental health awareness, training and treatment.

Experts sound the alarm about America’s youth mental health crisis

Kids have been subjected to a myriad of stressors, adversities and disruptions during the pandemic including the loss of loved ones, lack of in-person interactions, and impeded access to food, housing and healthcare.

Craig Sicknick, brother of fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, speaks during a news conference introducing a House Resolution condemning January 6th pardons and the firing of DOJ prosecutors, on Capitol Hill, on February 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Al Drago/Getty Images)

'My brother was a hero, but at what cost?': Sibling of fallen Jan. 6 Capitol officer looks back

U.S. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick collapsed after being assaulted while defending the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021. Later, he was among the small number of Americans to lie in honor in the Rotunda, where he had fought.

Migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. walk in the Rio Grande river near the International Bridge between Mexico and the U.S., as they wait to be processed, in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, September 16, 2021. According to officials, some migrants cross back and forth into Mexico to buy food and supplies. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Texas Arrested Almost 6,000 Migrants At The Border Since July On Gov. Abbott’s New Trespassing Charge

Fraud Officials Are Investigating Sales That Caused Nutella Riots in France

Drastic discounts on Nutella caused fights to break out in France last week. Investigators are now trying to determine if the sales broke trade laws.

Mortgage rates have ticked up recently despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut.

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why

Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.

FBI arrests man who allegedly planted pipe bombs near DNC, RNC before Jan. 6 attack

The FBI announced Thursday the arrest of the man the believe planted two pipe bombs near the site of the U.S. Capitol complex on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday that test the ability of public officials to block critics from their personal social media pages.

Can public officials block you on social media? It's up to the Supreme Court

The cases — from Michigan and California — echo issues raised in a now-defunct suit against then-President Donald Trump for blocking his critics on Twitter.

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Israel presses its military operation in Gaza. Ex-President Trump to testify in fraud trial. Epic Games will be in federal court in San Francisco for the start of an anti-trust case against Google.

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