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Vanderbilt Health remembers C. Leon Partain, former chair of Radiology
Clarence Leon Partain, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, whose work in nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging helped shape the field of academic radiology, died Jan. 28 in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 85. After beginning his career as a nuclear engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and as faculty at the University of Missouri and the University of North Carolina, Dr. Partain joined the ranks at Vanderbilt Radiology in 1980 and was promoted to professor in 1984. He later became the first Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and chair of the department (1992-2000), and subsequently the director of the Center for Imaging Research. Shortly after arriving in Nashville, Dr. Partain began to lead Vanderbilt Radiology’s nuclear medicine division. He remained in this role until he was named the department chair. Dr. Partain specialized in multiple fields, including nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. Following his time as chair, Dr. Partain shifted his focus to research and spent time working clinically with radiology’s chest imaging section. In 2015, he retired and was honored for his years of service and named as emeritus faculty. Dr. Partain also held an appointment as professor of Biomedical Engineering. A Tennessee native, Dr. Partain was born in Memphis and later graduated from high school in Clarksville. He then received his BS in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee, his MS and PhD in nuclear engineering from Purdue University and his MD from Washington University. He completed his residency training in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Partain was clinically trained and certified in diagnostic radiology and nuclear radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and the American Board of Nuclear Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Partain contributed to the growth of Vanderbilt Radiology and received many academic and research accolades across the specialty through various associations. During his time leading the department, clinical studies increased from 180,000 to 260,000 cases per year, emerging technological imaging equipment expanded the department’s capabilities, and units for angiography and fluoroscopy were added to the tool kit. The department also expanded its footprint with outpatient imaging in Nashville, Bedford County and more. Research continued to expand with continued growth in scientific findings and millions in grant funding for radiopharmaceuticals, functional MRI, nuclear medicine, X-ray, ultrasound and more. Dr. Partain is celebrated for being instrumental in bringing the first MRI and PET/CT machines to the Medical Center. His efforts helped build Vanderbilt Radiology’s prestige in the world of academics and research both nationally and internationally. His society affiliations included the American College of Radiology, the American College of Nuclear Medicine, and the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). He served as president of the Radiological Research Alliance of the Association of Academic Radiologists and has held executive roles as a member of many radiological society boards. Dr. Partain was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging from 2000 to 2013 and a member of the editorial boards of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the American Journal of Roentgenology, Academic Radiology, the Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Investigative Radiology. He has authored/co-authored/edited six textbooks, including one of the first comprehensive textbooks on MRI, “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Imaging.” Dr. Partain has also authored/co-authored/edited approximately 100-plus book chapters and 200-plus journal articles. In 2000, Dr. Partain received the Distinguished Service Award from the ABR. In 2014, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the ISMRM. In 2016, he received the Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University for his “contributions to advance the fields of nuclear medicine and medical imaging.” Dr. Partain served the ABR as an examiner for 20 years, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as a member of the Nuclear Medicine Residency Review Committee, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in multiple capacities. A devout Baptist deacon and man of committed faith, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy; children, David (Rebecca), Teri (Bland), and Amy; brother, Larry (Deb); brother-in-law, Tom (Cathy); grandchildren, Sarah (Brandon), Amy, Luke, Tucker, Alex, Ryan and Jake; cousins and a host of nieces and nephews. Vanderbilt Health is grateful to Dr. Partain for his decades of service and major contributions to clinical and research imaging.
2 arrested after nearly 3 dozen Latino businesses ‘terrorized’ by burglaries: Police
The Commerce City Police Department on Wednesday announced it has arrested two alleged burglars accused of “targeting and terrorizing” Latino-owned businesses across the Denver metro ar…
Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions
President Trump is asking the federal government for billions of dollars in damages, putting his own Justice Department on the spot and creating an unprecedented ethical morass.
High Politics in NATO’s High North
The alliance’s new focus on the High North may have been accelerated by politics, but its main aims are solidly military.
MSG Sports Explores Separating Knicks, Rangers
Madison Square Garden Sports said it will explore a potential spinoff to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers businesses into two publicly traded companies.
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
MSG Sports to Explore Split of New York Knicks and Rangers
MSG Sports said it would explore a plan to separate the New York Knicks and New York Rangers through a tax-free spin-off. The move could unlock billions of dollars in value for shareholders.
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
The Obama-era finding underpins nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act.
Business students find success through industry and alumni connections
For the Eli Broad College of Business at MSU, the goal is simple but ambitious: Ensure every Broad graduate is prepared to compete in a dynamic job market and contribute meaningfully from day one.
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging its determination last week that revoked a scientific finding that…
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks.
Checkup Time! How Measurement Science Keeps You Healthy
From blood transfusions to broken bones, accurate measurements are a vital part of health care.
After finally reaching No. 1, mighty Michigan looks ready to separate from the sport heading into March
Purdue was the preseason No. 1, but Michigan's win Tuesday showed why it is the (overdue) true No. 1 in college basketball
Coalition sues to block removal of history, science displays from US national parks
A coalition of six conservation and education organizations sued the US Department of the Interior on Tuesday, challenging a policy that has led to the removal of exhibits about slavery, climate chang...
Fewer Oregon babies getting hepatitis B vaccine, new state data shows
State officials say declining vaccination rates could reverse decades of progress against the highly infectious liver disease.
Scientists build successful 'cloud in a box'
In a quiet laboratory, a team of atmospheric scientists and engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory recently gathered around a workstation to watch as little ...
With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump’s most trusted envoys are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations, an approach that has sidelined the State Department and the National Security Council.
A major question in Iran talks: How long will Trump keep the diplomatic window open?
Iranian and American negotiators departed their indirect talks in Geneva with an agreement to keep talking, doing little to ease fears of an impending regional war.
The many claims by Trump’s DHS that have fallen apart
The imminent exit of Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin from the agency is the latest sign of a reset in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy, which has fallen sharply out of favor with the American people.
Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats and White House Trade Offers but Deal to Reopen D.H.S. Remains Elusive
With Congress in a weeklong recess, there was little sign of progress toward a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
St. Joseph Health nurses to hold rally for patient safety
RNs from St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley, Texas, will hold a rally on Thursday, Feb. 19, as they prepare for upcoming negotiations for their first contract since forming a union last December. Nurses say safe staffing, workplace safety, and a strong voice for bedside nurses will be their top priorities as they start negotiations.
You can now read Douglas County’s 2025-2028 Community Health Needs Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan
Over the past year, the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) engaged residents across the county to better understand their top public health concerns. Your input has now shaped action. The…
It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics
The Winter Olympics can't be separated from our national project — so athletes have every right to criticize the Trump administration.
Fulton County accuses Justice Department of misleading the judge who approved elections office search warrant
Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, accused the Justice Department of making “serious” omissions in the application the FBI filed to obtain a search warrant for 2020 election ballots last month.
Trump’s EPA Says Climate Change Doesn’t Risk Public Health
By Jonathan Levy, Howard Frumkin, Jonathan Patz, Vijay Limaye The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding – a formal determination that six greenhouse gases that drive climate ...
Trump’s EPA Says Climate Change Doesn’t Risk Public Health
By Jonathan Levy, Howard Frumkin, Jonathan Patz, Vijay Limaye The Trump administration took a major step in its efforts to unravel America’s climate policies on Feb. 12, 2026, when it moved to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding – a formal determination that six greenhouse gases that drive climate ...
Science on the double: How an AI-powered 'digital twin' accelerates chemistry and materials discoveries
Understanding what complex chemical measurements reveal about materials and reactions can take weeks or months of analysis. But now, an AI-powered platform developed by researchers at the Department of ...
New subpoenas issued in inquiry on response to 2016 Russian election interference, AP sources say
The Justice Department has issued new subpoenas in an investigation into perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump and the U.S. government response to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud
Minnesota Democrats seek federal reparations after ICE operations while allegedly ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses to taxpayers from social programs.
New on DVD: Prepare for frights when 'Man Finds Tape'
A found footage horror film tops the DVD releases for the week of Feb. 24. "Man Finds Tape": A brother and sister return to their Texas hometown to investigate surveillance
SGMC Health Names Kostelecky Director of Patient Business
SGMC Health announces the promotion of Libby Kostelecky to Director of Patient Business in the Patient Financial Services department.
SGMC Health Names Kostelecky Director of Patient Business
SGMC Health announces the promotion of Libby Kostelecky to Director of Patient Business in the Patient Financial Services department.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and More!
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and more!
The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on
Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security
Genuine Parts to Split Into Separate Auto, Industrial Businesses
Genuine Parts Co. will split into two publicly traded companies following a review of options for its automotive and industrial business lines.
Jeffries, Prasad appointed to lead W.Va. DOH's Rural Health Transformation program
The West Virginia Department of Health appointed, on Feb. 13, 2026, Carrie Jeffries as director and Dr. Soumya Prasad as deputy director to lead the state’s Rural Health Transformation program.
Trump’s EPA decided climate change doesn’t endanger public health. Evidence says otherwise.
Extreme heat, severe weather and air pollution are proven to cause negative health impacts.
Center for Space and Data Science to prepare students in space physics through degree program and new labs
The center looks to add three new labs in Science Hall and introduce a degree plan for undergraduate and graduate students.
Rebounding Oregon prepares to host sluggish Minnesota
In a season filled with disappointment, Oregon has a chance to create a small bright spot.
Florida Department of Health confirms sixth measles case in Duval County in 2026
The City of Jacksonville confirmed a 5th measles case in Duval County in 2026.
Lawmakers question Maine’s health department after federal audit
Lawmakers pressed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services over a federal audit finding $45 million in potentially improper payments
US Homeland Security Department’s funding negotiations stall
Democrats have called for a ban on immigration agents wearing masks and are pushing for more oversight of operations.
Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties
Billionaire Tom Pritzker announced on Monday he was retiring as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in the latest release of files by the US Justice Department.
Durham lung transplant recipient fears health risks as EPA rolls back air pollution policies
The EPA has repealed a key climate finding and changed how it weighs pollution’s health impacts. Experts and patients say the shift could affect air quality and public health.
LSU Unveils Jersey Patches, New Revenue Stream for Athletic Departments
Programs can soon begin cashing in on the recently approved uniform sponsorship patches, with LSU being the first to unveiled its partnership.
Health department urges caution after rabid bat bites Strafford resident
Department officials collected the bat for testing Feb. 4 and notified Strafford Health Officer Stephen Marx a couple of days later.
Health department warns of measles exposure at Philadelphia airport
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning of a possible measles exposure in Terminal E of the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday.
Honor Magic V6 breaks cover ahead of MWC launch
It was spotted in the hands of actor Nicholas Tse. Honor is actively preparing the teaser campaign for its next flagship foldable - the Magic V6. The...
FLX Gateway hopes to bring jobs to Schuyler County Business Park. Here's how
A new NYSEG grant will help turn "preparation into real investment and job creation" in Schuyler County, FLX Gateway said.
How hibernating hamsters could help astronauts
Special cells can repair muscles, even when some animals are dormant.
Worcester names new health and human services commissioner
The new commissioner has over 25 years of public health experience and has held leadership roles at Rhode Island's Department of Health.
Apple to Hold Product Launch on March 4 with New Macs Imminent
Apple Inc. said on Monday it is holding a product launch on March 4, with the company preparing to announce several new devices in the coming weeks.
Secrets Behind Rome's Self-Healing Concrete Leads Scientist to Launch Roman-Style Concrete Business
A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome's self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a Pompeii building site
The Future of PAHPA and National Public Health Preparedness
Learn how the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act impacts public health emergency readiness and proposed changes to this legislation.
Man, woman shot at L.A. County business; suspect found dead with self-inflicted wound
A suspect turned a gun on himself following a shooting in Baldwin Park that left a man and woman in critical condition, police confirmed. On Monday, the Baldwin Park Police Department s…
Indonesia Says It’s Preparing Thousands of Peacekeeping Troops for Trump’s Gaza Plan
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia will be among those meeting with President Trump in Washington this week to discuss his Board of Peace initiative to oversee a cease-fire in Gaza.
Looking to improve your fitness? Exercise science students looking for volunteers
Members of the Elon community have the opportunity in Spring 2026 to receive individualized fitness programming through a partnership with students in the Department of Exercise Science. Through...
Business Beat: Tyler’s Twelve Kitchen plans expansion to Longview - Longview News-Journal
A popular Tyler restaurant is planning to expand to Longview at the former location of Flying Burger and Seafood. Twelve Kitchen + Cocktails has filed information with the Texas Department […]
Man charged with shooting gun outside Greenville business
29-year-old Nehemiah Austin was arrested Friday by the Greenville Police Department.
NYC Health Department staffer wished Israelis were wiped off Earth in...
Chicago treasurer employee alleges political staff pushed office on US bonds boycott
Mauricio Banuelos, a treasurer’s office portfolio manager, sent a complaint to the public integrity units of both the Illinois attorney general and U.S. Department of Justice.
One free agent Commanders should re-sign
The Commanders have a lot of free agents, but many will depart. We look at one they should keep around.
Alvaro Arbeloa closing in on historic Real Madrid record
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is building momentum on the touchline, and the numbers are beginning to tell a very interesting story. The former Real Madrid defender, who took over after the depa...
Allegheny Co. Health Department reminding organizations to apply for fish fry permits
University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids
On Saturday, families at Depot Park got to experience fun-filled activities with science at the ninth annual science fair hosted by UF’s Department of Physics.
Health officials warn of measles exposure at PHL Airport last week
A person with measles traveled through PHL Airport this past Thursday, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced on Sunday.
Jeff Stoutland’s Eagles Departure Signals Major Organizational Changes
News broke on Feb. 4 that Jeff Stoutland, the Philadelphia Eagles’ run game and offensive line coach, will not return to the team next season. The report from ESPN’s Tim McManus came as a complete shock to fans. Stoutland has coached Philadelphia’s offensive line since 2013. During his tenure, he’s played a key role in developing […] The post Jeff Stoutland’s Eagles Departure Signals Major Organizational Changes appeared first on The Lead.
What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.
Lincoln County Health Department issues Blastomycosis alert
The Lincoln County Health Department issued a health alert warning residents of an increased risk of Blastomycosis in the area.
When Texas Rangers hunted an Alaska politician to complete a form
Former Anchorage Mayor Z.J. Loussac ran for a Territorial House of Representatives seat in 1952 but forgot to fill out a residency document before departing on a four-month vacation.
Scientists confirm one-dimensional electron behavior in phosphorus chains
For the first time, researchers have shown that self-assembled phosphorus chains can host genuinely one-dimensional electron behavior. Using advanced imaging and spectroscopy techniques, they separated the signals from chains aligned in different directions to reveal their true nature. The findings suggest that squeezing the chains closer together could trigger a dramatic shift from semiconductor to metal. That means simply adjusting density could unlock entirely new electronic states.
Anchorage’s growing mobile health programs take pressure off first responders
The fire department has relaunched a pilot program to bring care in-home to frequent callers.
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
The federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled.
University of Florida hosts interactive science fair for kids
On Saturday, families at Depot Park got to experience fun-filled activities with science at the ninth annual science fair hosted by UF’s Department of Physics.
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
Lawmakers left Capitol Hill for recess as the federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled, leaving thousands of federal workers and travelers facing uncertainty.
Mullin on DHS shutdown: ‘All this is a political theater’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Sunday slammed Democrats over the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, calling their actions “political theater.” “What is actually happening r…
Former Miami-Dade Democratic Party official arrested on drug possession charges at port
Ricardo 'Ricky' Junquera was one of nine people arrested Feb. 1 as they were about to depart on a cruise ship.
Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle
A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s team failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the department through September.
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota
More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead...
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge
Katie Britt on DHS shutdown negotiations: ‘We won’t walk away from enforcing the law’
The Department of Homeland Security shut down Friday night after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the agency.
SAPD: Man shot outside business along I-35; driver injured by stray bullet in separate shooting
A man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times outside a business along Interstate 35, and a nearby driver was injured by a stray bullet in a separate shooting, according to San Antonio police.
LA County to close 7 public health clinics due to funding cuts
Los Angeles County Public Health will close seven of its clinics next week after the department said it was hit with more than $50 million in federal, state and local funding cuts.
Natrona County health and food inspections (2/6/26–2/12/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Politics chat: Government shuts down over DHS funding, Trump gets pushback from GOP
President Trump seems to lose some of his grip on his base as the Department Of Homeland Security shuts down amidst resistance to changes to immigration enforcement.
California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies
As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going
UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
UNM lecture to explore health risks of microplastics and environmental toxicants
The University of New Mexico Department of Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science hosts the next Science & Society Distinguished Public Talk on Wednesday, Feb. 19, featuring researcher Eliane El Hayek.
The two separate lives of Gavin Newsom detailed in new memoir
In his new memoir "Young Man in a Hurry," Gov. Gavin Newsom writes about the occasional interludes into his father's life charmed by the Getty oil family's affluence and the everyday struggle living with his single mom.
Trump has chipped away at the long-standing wall between church and state. It’s just the beginning
A series of faith initiatives championed by the White House has led to a systematic religious revival within the government’s operations, culture and policy.
National Institutes of Health faces leadership vacuum as director positions sit open
More than half of the NIH's institutes and centers don’t have permanent directors, giving the Trump administration an unusual opportunity to reshape the agency. The latest departure came on Friday.
Local businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day rush
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local businesses are feeling the Valentine’s Day rush, and for Hazel Hill Chocolate, preparations started months ago. Owner Nick Xidis said his team began preparing as early as Christm...
Eau Claire City-County Health Department accepting proposals to combat opioid misuse
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is accepting proposals from community-based organizations to help with treatment and recovery efforts from opioid misuse.
Assad healthy and prepared to balance Cubs camp, Classic with Mexico
MESA – Last year’s adversity is already in Javier Assad’s rearview mirror. The last thing he needed in 2026 was more.
Prosecutors: Colorado medical transportation businesses invoiced Medicaid for family trips, dead person
Two Colorado business owners have been separately charged for fraudulently billing the federal government's Medicaid program.
Sunday shows preview: DHS shutdown, Epstein files backlash shine light on political quarrels
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the department. DHS accounts for 3 percent of the U.S. federal budget and most…
Virginia health officials warn to avoid contact with Potomac River due to sewage spill
Three weeks after a sewage pipe burst along the Clara Barton Parkway, the Virginia Department of Health issued a recreational water advisory Friday telling residents to avoid using D.C.’s main waterway.
North Carolina public schools awarded more than $11M for mental health services
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health.
SC health officials report 17 new measles cases
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting 17 new measles cases in the Upstate region since Tuesday.