Recently fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees on Tuesday called the Trump administration’s recent mass layoffs an “intentional attack” on the agency and Americans’ health. More than 1,300 CDC employees were abruptly terminated Friday, with about half reinstated … Continued
By BRIAN INGANGA, NQOBILE NTSHANGASE and GERALD IMRAY, Associated Press ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The leader of Madagascar’s military coup told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” and that the armed forces would … Continued
The Texas National Guard sent home seven soldiers whose fitness levels seemingly “did not meet mission requirements” for their deployment to Illinois, a Texas Military Department spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. In a statement provided to the Tribune, the spokesperson said the … Continued
The new development team—the third since the megaproject was announced in 2003—has agreed to pay $12 million as they plan a new way forward. A key advocate deemed that “insufficient” given the 876 unbuilt affordable apartments, which were supposed to … Continued
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or … Continued