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How biodegradable beads may help make Mardi Gras more sustainable

By Travis Loller, Associated Press

Plastic beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable.

How George Washington rose to prominence and became the stuff of myth

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

No, he didn't have wooden teeth.

How Lincoln would navigate today's politics

By Geoff Bennett

“What would Lincoln do?” Author and historian Matthew Pinsker’s substack uses this question as a framework to explore modern politics. He talks with Geoff Bennett about his latest book, “Boss Lincoln,” which examines how Lincoln still shapes our country today.

It's Presidents Day. Here's what's open and closed

By Associated Press

The official designation for the holiday is Washington’s Birthday after first President George Washington, although it has come to be known informally as Presidents Day.

Glove found near Guthrie home with traces of DNA appears to match those worn by masked suspect

By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press

The glove, discovered in a field beside a road, was sent for DNA testing. The FBI said in a statement that it received preliminary results Saturday and was awaiting official confirmation.

Southeast storm brings high winds and tornado warnings as Northeast begins to thaw

By Associated Press

Some of the fiercest weather in the South was reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where high winds from a thunderstorm overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float, damaged an airport jet bridge and flung the metal awning from…

Wreck of steamer lost in 1872 discovered in Lake Michigan

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

A group that works to discover shipwrecks around the world, announced Friday that a team led by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn found the Lac La Belle about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

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.

Iran's state media reports foreign minister will attend indirect talks with the U.S.

By Associated Press

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city of Geneva after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week.

Trump's border czar says smaller force of ICE agents will remain in Minnesota amid drawdown

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

He also said agents will keep investigating fraud allegations as well as the anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a church service.