News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
“Make no mistake, the United States does not, does not, I emphasize, seek conflict with Iran,” President Biden tells a news conference in Ottawa during a state visit to the Canadian capital. “But be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people.” https://t.co/usZUpVh6V3
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 25, 2023
Deadly and destructive tornadoes spiraled through parts of Mississippi overnight, killing at least 23 people, injuring dozens, and destroying homes and towns. https://t.co/qYiMnJBqrI
— Axios (@axios) March 25, 2023
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against a Russian national who allegedly entered the United States under a fake identity and gathered information from American citizens about the then-looming Russian invasion of Ukraine https://t.co/HW9Qrw5Vma
— CNN (@CNN) March 25, 2023
Authorities in Hungary would not arrest Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, Hungarian official says. https://t.co/Bo0V9Y0WDP
— ABC News (@ABC) March 25, 2023
Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign rally Saturday in Waco, Texas – returning to the trail amid his warnings of “death & destruction” resulting from investigations into his actions https://t.co/NnKfUfrGP6
— CNN (@CNN) March 25, 2023
House Republicans fail to override Biden’s ESG veto https://t.co/0BRymC86wg pic.twitter.com/RhxESjW9pa
— The Hill (@thehill) March 25, 2023
Pennsylvania authorities now say two people are confirmed dead and five missing in an explosion at a chocolate factory. Earlier they had said five were dead. One person was pulled from the rubble overnight. https://t.co/3ooYwbGPF1
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 25, 2023
Two migrants died and at least a dozen more were injured after being trapped in a train car in Texas, police said. https://t.co/U5yPoKdJZ4
— Axios (@axios) March 25, 2023
An Idaho hospital is ending labor and delivery services, citing staffing issues and the state’s “legal and political climate.” https://t.co/TiiWlkSxxx
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 25, 2023
The U.S. State Department is facing "unprecedented demand" for passports as Americans gear up for renewed travel after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday. https://t.co/UFD8ScsNip
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 25, 2023
A Minnesota nuclear plant where 400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked last year is temporarily shutting down after discovering a smaller leak this week. https://t.co/5z2x25w3vz
— ABC News (@ABC) March 25, 2023
An Army base in Blackstone, Virginia, officially changed its name from "Fort Pickett" to "Fort Barfoot" Friday in honor of Col. Van Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. https://t.co/LUAZBxX6y4
— CBS News (@CBSNews) March 25, 2023
