Inspector general’s report says human error, not political motive, to blame for release of Mikie Sherrill’s military records

Washington — In a finding that puts to rest months of partisan suspicion, the inspector general for the National Archives and Records Administration concluded that the improper release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s largely unredacted military records during last year’s governor’s race was the result of human error, not political design. While the disclosure …

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Judge rules Trump’s directive cutting off funding for NPR and PBS violates the First Amendment

Washington — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that parts of President Trump’s executive order stripping National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service of federal funding violated the First Amendment by seeking to punish the two news outlets for speech he dislikes. U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing two provisions …

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Tax debt vs. tax lien: What’s the difference and why it matters

There’s a big difference between a tax debt and a tax lien (and it’s important to know what that is). Eduardo Monroy Husillos/Getty Images With the federal tax filing deadline just weeks away, many taxpayers are now getting a clearer picture of what they owe — and for some, that number is much higher than …

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Burundi Says Explosions in Bujumbura Caused by Short-Circuit at Ammunition Store

NAIROBI, March 31 (Reuters) – Explosions ⁠heard ⁠on Tuesday ⁠in Bujumbura, Burundi’s commercial capital, ​were caused by an electrical short-circuit at ‌an ammunition store ‌in a military camp, ⁠an ⁠army spokesperson said. The blasts, which reverberated across the ​city, sent plumes of smoke into the sky and prompted residents to ​seek shelter. Images shared on …

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How astronauts prepare to make history in space

How astronauts prepare to make history in space – CBS News Watch CBS News Retired astronaut Terry Virts joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings as NASA begins to count down for the Artemis II mission to the moon.