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     The "threat is growing" that the Islamic State group will attack the United States and other foreign powers, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former head of U.S. Central Command, warned Sunday. Newsmax    
             VOA VIEW: Biden is exposing the US to an attack.    
     Americans should be "incensed" by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's wish to shelf articles of impeachment approved in the House against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Sunday. Newsmax    
             VOA VIEW: Schumer has gone rogue.    
     An FBI counterintelligence operation was exposed for monitoring radical Islamic speech on Facebook, where an FBI agent admitted to sifting through speech "every day, all day long. Newsmax    
             VOA VIEW: Internal stupidity.    
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         A pro-Russian Ukrainian exile, a friend of Vladimir Putin, is predicting a nuclear strike is "most likely" coming from Russia to combat the West's attempts to "assert its right to global dominance." Newsmax    
             VOA VIEW: The US must be prepared and ready.    
     The White House openly proclaiming Easter Sunday, the culmination of Holy Week, as the "Transgender Day of Visibility" is blasphemy that warrants an apology to those who observe the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Trump campaign demanded Saturday. Newsmax    
             VOA VIEW: A dumb move and an apology is mandated.    
     "Especially in terms of the life issues, there are things that he chooses to ignore, or he uses the current situation as a political pawn," the cardinal said, referring to Biden. New York Post    
             VOA VIEW: Biden is making a major mistake in dealing with Christians'.    
     “Squad” Rep. Jamaal Bowman ripped into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and backed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's call for a new election in Israel. New York Post    
             VOA VIEW: More Dem stupidity    
     Mr. Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, was joined by the Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor in describing the collapse as a matter of national importance. New York Times    
             VOA VIEW: Biden has the funds already.    
     The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner. Washington Times    
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         Most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 an hour beginning Monday when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving more financial security to a historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high-cost of living. Washington Times    
             VOA VIEW: It will be a financial devastation.    
     Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April. Washington Times    
     Manhattan prosecutors suggested Friday that Donald Trump violated a gag order in his hush-money criminal case this week by assailing the judge's daughter and making a false claim about her on social media. Washington Times    
     Seven minors between the ages of 12 and 17 were hospitalized with gunshot wounds Saturday night. A suspect has not been found. CBS    
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         Workers began the dangerous job of cutting the destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge into pieces, the first step in the urgent effort to reopen Baltimore's blocked port.  CBS    
     The Biden administration continues to authorize the transfer of billions of dollars in high-powered weapons to Israel. CBS    
     Millions of people are on the move for Easter and Spring break travel in what many anticipate to be a record-setting season. CBS    
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         The wreckage chokes off access to the Port of Baltimore, among the nation's busiest shipping routes. CNBC    
     AT&T customers experienced an hours-long cellular outage in February, which the company clarified was not from a cyberattack. CNBC    
             VOA VIEW: There is a lack of national security.    
     Investors should have at least 1% to 3% allocated to bitcoin in their portfolios. CNBC    
             VOA VIEW: Financial vulnerability.    
     The core personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February. CNBC    
             VOA VIEW: Increases are not good.    
     Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City interrupted by Pro-Palestinian protesters. FOX News    
             VOA VIEW: They have to be punished - enough is enough.    
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         NOAA asked fishermen and boaters to steer clear of historic shipwrecks in a protected sanctuary off the coast of Massachusetts to preserve the underwater "time capsules" FOX News    
     An Associated Press-NORC poll released this week suggests voters across party lines see illegal immigration as one of the most important issues in the U.S. and want tighter border security. FOX News    
             VOA VIEW: Smart and good.    
     Around 10,000 people showed up in Long Island Saturday for the funeral of slain New York police detective Jonathan Diller. UPI    
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         Seven airline passengers were hospitalized after a United Airlines flight encountered "severe turbulence" while attempting to land in Newark's Liberty International Airport on Friday. UPI    
     Former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani and seven co-defendants say a Georgia judge erred in allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue her racketeering case against them. UPI    
             VOA VIEW: As they should.    
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