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Unprecedented spring flooding possible, US forecasters say The stage is set for unprecedented major flooding this spring for most of the nation, U.S. weather officials said Thursday. by SETH BORENSTEIN and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press - March 21, 2019

President: Will keep tariffs as insurance President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he'll keep tariffs on China until he's sure the Chinese are complying with any trade deal, rebutting expectations tha... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff Wire Reports - March 21, 2019

Midwest still in flooding misery Passenger rail traffic along a popular Missouri route was suspended, and evacuations continued Wednesday amid flooding along the Missouri River. by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Smoke-belching Texas chemical fire out Crews on Wednesday extinguished a fire that burned for days at a Houston-area petrochemicals storage facility and began cleaning up the site. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - March 21, 2019

California rerouting Guard troops to aid in fire-protection bid California is calling in the National Guard for the first time next month to help protect communities from devastating fires like the one that largely destroyed... by DON THOMPSON The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Missionaries return after Russia jailing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Wednesday that two of its missionaries have returned to the U.S. after they were detained in Russia for mo... by The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Trump talks economy, McCain President Donald Trump returned Wednesday to Ohio with a tour of a tank plant, where he touted its revival and told cheering workers that "we are rebuilding the... by ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Let public see report, Trump urges President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he thinks special counsel Robert Mueller's report should be released to the public, even as he disparaged its very ex... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - March 21, 2019

Trump declares ISIS' last hours in Syria President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the last territory in Syria held by the Islamic State would be "gone by tonight," despite reports of continuing fight... by Katie Rogers and Ben Hubbard The New York Times - March 21, 2019

High court hears case on juror discrimination The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case involving a Mississippi prosecutor who has tried a black man six times in a quadruple murder and has bloc... by Robert Barnes The Washington Post - March 21, 2019

Pompeo in Israel ahead of vote U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday lauded the White House's warm ties with Israel during a visit to the country and promised to step up pressure ... by MATTHEW LEE The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Off-duty pilot said to have saved jet a day before crash As Lion Air crew members fought to control their diving Boeing 737 Max 8, they got help from an unexpected source: an off-duty pilot who happened to be riding i... by Alan Levin and Harry Suhartono Bloomberg News - March 21, 2019

The nation in brief Gunfire kills deputy, road-rage suspect by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - March 21, 2019

Names and faces A teenager is calling the White House home again. President Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron, turned 13 on Wednesday, the first day of spring break at the ... by The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

In the news Tiffany Sellers, the first municipal judge of the new city of South Fulton, Ga., was fired from the $135,000-per-year post by the City Council after she was ac... March 21, 2019