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Justice Department shakes up probe into alleged Trump conspiracy
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is shaking up the team probing former CIA Director John Brennan as part of a broad ... Read More
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'Remembered for how she lived': Hundreds pack celebration of life for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, allegedly killed by husband
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Hundreds of friends, family members and fellow local and state government officials streamed into Church by the Glades in Coral Springs on Friday morning to celebrate the life of Coral Springs Vice ...Read more
Latest reading shows Michigan's Cheboygan River rising again near dam
CHEBOYGAN, Mich. ― Levels of the Cheboygan River began to rise again Friday night, and after lowering much of the day as workers were able to reactiviate a turbine inside the hydroelectric dam at the Cheboygan Lock and ...Read more
'Fundamentally unfair': Idaho federal judge criticizes immigrant's treatment
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho federal judge pushed back against the Trump administration over its immigration agenda in a recent court ruling.
The administration has hardened its attitude toward immigrants since President ...Read more
Lawsuit plaintiff arrested by ICE; attorneys alleging 'Shocking act of retaliation'
LOS ANGELES — Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday arrested a plaintiff involved in a class action lawsuit challenging raids in Los Angeles, prompting concerns from lawyers of retaliation and calls for his ...Read more
Prosecutors: Decision to pursue death penalty against Vance Boelter to be made by Labor Day
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal prosecutor said Friday the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota is close to a recommendation on whether to seek the death penalty against alleged political assassin Vance Boelter, while a judge expressed ...Read more
Minn. Sen. Hoffman and his family sue Vance Boelter over stalking, attempted assassination
MINNEAPOLIS — State Sen. John Hoffman and his family sued Vance Boelter in Hennepin County District Court on Thursday, seeking damages for their continued pain and suffering from his alleged stalking and attempted murder...Read more
Civil case against Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' movie producers advances toward a trial
Nearly two years after actor Alec Baldwin was cleared of criminal charges in the "Rust" movie shooting death, a long simmering civil negligence case is inching toward a trial this fall.
On Friday, a Los Angeles Superior ...Read more
NYC's Democratic Socialists of America, other Mamdani allies, push for veto of 'security perimeter' bill for schools
NEW YORK — The New York City Democratic Socialists of America, along with a coalition of organizations that form Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s core political base, are pressuring him to veto a bill that would create “...Read more
Boston Mayor Wu under fire for funding queer migrant wellness grants amid $100 million budget gap
BOSTON — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing criticism for funding wellness grants for queer and transgender migrants amid a $100 million budget shortfall, spending that her office confirmed was inappropriate.
Wu has ...Read more
Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran
WASHINGTON — Upbeat claims from President Donald Trump over an imminent peace deal to end the war with Iran were met with deep skepticism Friday across the Middle East, where Iranian and Israeli officials questioned the ...Read more
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‘A horror movie’: Florida program that removes elders from their homes needs overhaul, lawmakers say
MIAMI — Florida lawmakers, expressing outrage at the “atrocious” and “unconscionable” treatment of elderly...Read more
Trump administration to offer more leases for drilling in Arctic refuge
The Trump administration will soon offer leases to oil and gas companies in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, angering critics who say efforts to drill there will face court challenges.
The Bureau of Land Management ...Read more
Chicago Public Schools to remain open May 1, but agreement allows staff and students to attend rallies
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Schools will not cancel classes on May 1, though the district has agreed to provide buses for students and teachers who choose to attend an afternoon rally and other civic engagement events.
All...Read more
Harrowing video of Chicago Officer Krystal Rivera's partner fatally shooting her during a foot chase is made public
CHICAGO — The city of Chicago on Friday released long-awaited body camera videos showing the controversial death of Officer Krystal Rivera, the tactical officer fatally shot last year by her partner in the Auburn Gresham...Read more
Ex-NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran released on $300,000 bail as he appeals Bronx manslaughter conviction in thrown-cooler death
NEW YORK — A state appellate judge has ordered Sgt. Erik Duran released on $300,000 bail as Duran fights his manslaughter conviction for killing a drug-deal suspect in the Bronx by hurling a heavy, ice-filled cooler at ...Read more
2 soldiers from Alaska's Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hurt after incident with brown bear during Arctic Valley exercise
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two soldiers participating in a Thursday training exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson were injured following a brown bear encounter, military officials said Friday.
The U.S. Army 11th ...Read more
Trump says Iran will suspend nuclear program as Strait of Hormuz reopens
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, fueling optimism that a deal to end their war is in reach after Tehran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open again. ...Read more
Video posted by ex-Mayor Eric Adams shows 15-year-old being beaten, fatally shot in Queens playground
NEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday posted alarming video to social media showing teenager Jaden Pierre being beaten and fatally shot at point-blank range in a Queens playground.
The 15-year-old ...Read more
All of North Carolina is in a drought. When will relief come?
RALEIGH, N.C. — All of North Carolina is under a drought with about 95% of North Carolina now experiencing severe and extreme drought, prompting water restrictions in some parts of the state.
More than 40 water systems ...Read more
1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows
Over the last decade, poison control centers around the country have received tens of thousands of calls from consumers of kratom products reporting adverse and life-threatening health effects, with researchers saying ...Read more
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