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Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker discovered their bodies at the couple's Santa Fe home, investigators said.
Hackman, 95, was found dead Wednesday in an entryway, and his 65-year-old wife, Betsy Arakawa, was found in a bathroom next to a space heater, Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office detectives wrote in a search warrant affidavit. There was an open prescription bottle and pills scattered on a countertop near Arakawa.
Trump to meet Zelensky at the White House for minerals deal and security talks
Ukraine war talks: President Donald Trump will meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky today as part of US efforts to end Russia’s war. The leaders are expected to sign a deal that exchanges US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources for investment and what Kyiv hopes will be security guarantees.
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-zelensky-news-02-28-25/index.html
Devon Lockhart
P2
Michelle Trachtenberg, star of "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," dies at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, star of the teen drama series "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died at 39 years old, the New York Police Department confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. She was found at her home in Manhattan, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.
The NYPD said officers responded to a 911 call at 8:01 a.m. local time Wednesday to an apartment in midtown Manhattan, where they found the actress unconscious and unresponsive. "Criminality is not suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death," the police statement said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michelle-trachtenberg-dies-at-39/
Khloe Kannapel, P1
NFL Review Finds No Preferential Treatment for QB Flags; Mahomes 8th in Drawing Fouls
The fans who thought the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes get preferential treatment from NFL officials might want to have a different reason for why the Chiefs win so much. Mike Garafolo NFL Network related findings from the league on Wednesday regarding the number of foul on the quarterback. They drew per 100 hits during the 2024 season, and Mahomes checked in at No. 8 at 3.53. While, the Miami's quarterback for the dolphins Tua Tagovailoa led the list with 7.32, the league's finding determines that there was "no apparent link between the QB's status and treatment from Officiating."
Gracie Davis, P4
Missing cat was found!
The Hanson family was packing up to move across the country. Only hours before movers arrived their family cat went missing. In tears, they could not stop the move. Three weeks have gone by and they are now sitting down in their new home, the movers began to unpack once all was inside the family said they would hear a meowing noise, after a little investigation the family decided to un shrink wrap the couch, when doing so there beloved family cat came crawling out. After 3 weeks and traveling across the country the family cat was completely okay.
Ashlyn W. P,4
U.S will spend up to $1 Billion to combat Bird flu
The USDA secretary says that the administration plans to increase imports and decrease exports to boost domestic supply and combat record-high egg prices.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-bird-flu-funding-usda-secretary-rcna193826
Emily Jacobs
Period 4
Asteroid that had a chance to hit Earth in 2032, but no longer apposes a major threat.
The Asteroid that is the size of the football field now has a .004% chance of hitting Earth. Over the past weeks the chance has majorly decreased of it striking Earth. Nasa determines this by continuous checks on the asteroid.
Izzy Combs
P1
Another aviation accident almost occurred today after a tireless start to the aviation community in 2025. As a Southwest plane went to land today at Chicago Midway airport, a private jet crossed the runway without clearance, nearly getting hit by the southwest plane.
Thankfully, the Southwest plane saw the private jet and executed a protocol Go-Around, and no one was injured.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/us/chicago-midway-airport-near-miss-planes/index.html
Bianca White period 2
‘Wicked’ stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande set to perform at Oscars
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who star in the best picture-nominated blockbuster, are set to perform at the Academy Awards on Sunday, according to a news release. Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Grammy-nominated artist Raye will also be taking the stage.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/entertainment/cynthia-erivo-ariana-grande-2025-oscars/index.html
Claire Paxton
P4
New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'
New York Yankees players will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, shaving the club's "outdated" and "unreasonable" grooming policy.
Managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said he's been speaking former and current Yankees for years about the archaic rule against beards set by his late father, George Steinbrenner, nearly half a century ago.
While a final policy is still being drawn up, the younger Steinbrenner made clear that some beards will soon be allowed inside the Yankees clubhouse.
Blake Thacker P.1
GOP senator criticizes US vote against UN resolution and warns North Korea and Russia "are not our friends"
GOP Sen. John Curtis posted on X that he was distraught by the US vote against a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine. “I was deeply troubled by the vote at the UN today which put us on the same side as Russia and North Korea. These are not our friends,“ said Curtis. “This posture is a dramatic shift from American ideals of freedom and democracy. We all want an end to the war, but it must be achieved on terms that ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security and that deter Putin from pursuing further territorial ambitions.” The recent vote against the Ukrainian and European-supported resolution put the US at odds with its longtime European allies, aligning instead with the aggressor on the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-news-02-24-25/index.html
Kiley Holland, P1
Dan hooker has been forced to withdraw from his fight at UFC 313.
Dan hooker has to withdraw from his fight, due to a hand injury. His opponent was Justin Gaethje. This fight was a very anticipated fight.
Aj P.1 https://ufc.com/
Pope Francis’ health crisis sparks prayers from thousands outside the Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions.
The 88-year-old Francis has pneumonia in both lungs and remains in critical condition despite showing a slight improvement after 11 days in the hospital. The Vatican said early on Tuesday that he had “slept well, all night.”
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