Endangered ferrets in more jeopardy as government shutdown drags on, wildlife expert warns

[ad_1] Of all the communities across America impacted by the government shutdown, the population of endangered black-footed ferrets may be among the smallest and most vulnerable.  This rare species, safeguarded under the protection of the Endangered Species Act, teeters on the brink of extinction, with about 300 existing in the wild.  Now, with biologists from…

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Trump to visit Walter Reed for “routine yearly checkup” 6 months after annual physical exam

[ad_1] Washington — President Trump is going to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday morning for what the White House says is his “routine yearly checkup,” just six months after undergoing what the White House at the time described as his “annual physical examination” at the same facility.  When asked, the White House declined…

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What the candidates for California governor are saying about redistricting, immigration and other top issues

[ad_1] CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts sat for in-depth interviews with the candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he terms out in 2026. In this ongoing series, candidates are pressed to go beyond campaign talking points to provide direct answers on a range of topics important to voters, such as Proposition…

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New Pentagon credential restrictions send “message of intimidation,” DoD press corps says

[ad_1] The Pentagon press corps’ negotiations with the Defense Department over easing proposed restrictions on their reporting have reached an impasse, according to the Pentagon Press Association — though the Pentagon says it has negotiated in good faith. In a statement Wednesday, the Association said it “has been cautious” with its public statements about the…

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Katie Porter has fiery exchange with reporter

[ad_1] Katie Porter has fiery exchange with reporter – CBS News Watch CBS News Voters in California will elect a new governor next year after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s second term runs out. The race is getting a lot of attention this week after a CBS News interview with early frontrunner, former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter….

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