Army Corps of Engineers pauses $11 billion in projects, including in 4 Democratic cities, budget chief says

[ad_1] Washington — The head of the White House Office of Management and Budget said Friday that the Trump administration will be pausing more than $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers projects, including in four Democratic-led cities, continuing its efforts to increase pressure on Democrats as the government shutdown is poised to extend into…

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Judge blocks Trump administration from expanding Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” over environmental concerns

[ad_1] “Alligator Alcatraz” environmental concerns Ecological groups argue “Alligator Alcatraz” violates environmental laws 03:06 A federal judge on Thursday ordered an indefinite halt to new construction at an immigration detention facility that Florida officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” and barred any new detainees from being brought to the site, siding with environmental groups who said the…

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Childhood cancer survivors reunite and hairstylist spots skin cancer in life-changing moment

[ad_1] In this “Dear David” installment, CBS News contributor David Begnaud highlights childhood cancer survivors Ellie Koerner and Dawson Nailor reuniting in medical school and an Arkansas hairstylist who spotted skin cancer on a client during a routine appointment. Childhood cancer survivors reunite 17 years later in medical school Two first-year medical students at the Philadelphia…

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