Pentagon announces investigation into leaks, which could include polygraph tests

A Pennsylvania city employee, LaTarsha Brown, was arrested after falsely reporting finding a noose on her desk at City Hall, with DNA evidence linking her to the incident. Brown is facing charges for tampering with evidence and making false reports. Allentown officials are cooperating with law enforcement and Brown is scheduled for a court hearing in April. Full Article

The Trump administration invoked state secrets privilege in response to a federal judge's order for more information on the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, citing concerns over national security and foreign affairs. The DOJ argued that the migrants had ties to a gang, but the evidence provided was insufficient. The judge requested details on the deportations, leading to the government's decision to withhold information under the state secrets privilege, which was supported by...

Paige Bueckers ended her college career at Gampel Pavilion with a standout performance, scoring 32 points, tying her career-high in an NCAA tournament game, and leading the Huskies to a 72-36 lead by the end of the third quarter. Her dominant display included a variety of scoring methods, such as pull-up jumpers, layups, and step-back 3s, captivating the crowd and showcasing her deep skill set. Full Article

Actor Drake Bell expressed concerns about the fate of his friendship with former Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck after reporting allegations of child abuse during their time on "Drake & Josh." The duo reunited for Peck's podcast, reflecting on the revelations from the 2024 docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," which featured interviews with actors alleging abuse on Nickelodeon shows. Bell publicly addressed accusations against dialogue coach Brian Peck, leading to a...

The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) warned Florida lawmakers about a bill that could lead to "lawfare" against Christian broadcasters, urging opposition to Senate Bill 752, which would require publishers to remove online content containing false information. The NRB expressed concerns about the bill's ambiguity regarding corrections to old articles, potentially leading to lawsuits against broadcasters for expressing views conflicting with societal elites. The NRB's general counsel emphasized the importance of protecting First Amendment rights and...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection released updated fire-hazard severity-zone maps for Los Angeles County, adding over 440,000 acres to the hazard zones, including a 30% increase in the highest severity rating. L.A. city and county now have five months to receive public input, make adjustments, and enforce heightened fire-safety regulations in the new zones. The new maps include "moderate" and "high" zones, requiring homeowners in these areas to follow fire-safe building codes...