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Man arrested day after judge bans most arrests outside New York immigration courts
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge barred federal agents from routinely detaining people who show up for proceedings in New York City’s immigration courts, saying that people shouldn't have to risk arrest to exercise their legal right to pursue an asylum claim or attend a deportation hearing.
14 hours ago
Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike
NEW YORK (AP) — Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the U.S.
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Cuban exiles expect Raúl Castro indictment announcement at Freedom Tower in Miami
The U.S. Justice Department will be hosting an event on Wednesday at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami, and this has Cuban exiles hoping for an announcement about an indictment of Raúl Castro.
19 hours ago
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk urged a Utah judge on Tuesday to seal some evidence and bar reporters and the public from parts of a key upcoming hearing after the judge declined to ban news cameras from the courtroom.
5 hours ago
South Florida Republicans to call for Castro indictment
Congressional leaders from South Florida will make the case for indicting former Cuban President Raul Castro this week.
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Iranian family detained for relative's key role in 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis seeks release
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Iranian family that’s been living in the United States for a decade is demanding their release from immigration detention after they were arrested because of their relation to a central figure in the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran.
1 day ago
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of US House seats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to reshape South Carolina's congressional districts got its first full airing Monday in the state House, as lawmakers launched what could become a lengthy discussion on whether to accede to President Donald Trump's desires for a U.S. House map that could yield a clean sweep for Republicans.
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Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California.
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Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a former assistant principal in Virginia accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student brought a loaded gun to school that was later used to shoot his first grade teacher.
2 days ago
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Growing up, Mikala Sposito dreamed of being a trailblazer.
3 days ago
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserved another term five years after voting to convict President Donald Trump during an impeachment trial over the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
2 days ago
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
TECATE, Mexico (AP) — White sage burning, Norma Meza Calles gathers guests at a Mexican wellness resort into a semicircle facing Kuuchamaa Mountain and asks everyone to close their eyes and feel its presence.
3 days ago
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
MORRILL, Maine (AP) — A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day after the incident that injured at least 11 others.
3 days ago
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Food and Drug Administration official involved in scrutinizing the safety of antidepressants, COVID-19 vaccines and other widely used therapies has been removed from her role leading the agency's drug program.
3 days ago
These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rylee White had never even heard of the fast-paced sport of handball until her roommate mentioned a TikTok video about tryouts in Los Angeles for the U.S. Olympic women's team — no experience necessary.
A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge on Friday protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation's largest children's hospital moved to restrict such care in Texas, buckling under pressure from the Trump administration.
Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations.
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives in the waterways, a new study shows.
NTSB investigating what caused a plane to crash into a home in Akron, killing 2
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An investigation began Friday into what caused a small plane to crash into a house in northeast Ohio and explode into flames, killing both pilots aboard.
Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week.
Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops
Family members often clench them as if they were still clasping their fallen loved one’s hands. Companions-in-arms have broken down reading them.
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island.
A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
PORT ISABEL, Texas (AP) — Until recently, young children ran in and out of their public housing homes in this Gulf Coast town, playing on sun-dappled lawns as mothers looked over their shoulders for the school bus to drop off their older kids. Suddenly, couches, dressers and refrigerators started appearing curbside for movers or garbage collectors.
HealthCast: New gene therapy helping children with rare genetic disorder
There is a new game changer for children with a certain form of muscular dystrophy.
Survivors of Epstein’s abuse testify during congressional hearing in West Palm Beach
The House Oversight Committee Democrats listened to Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors testify on Tuesday during a shadow field hearing at West Palm Beach City Hall.
Christian church moves to help former Spirit Airlines employees
Henry Fernandez, the senior pastor at The Faith Center, a Christian church in Sunrise, said he used to work as a flight attendant.
‘Forgotten’ former Spirit Airlines ramp agents in Broward ask public for help
Derecka Hackett, a mother of three, worked as a ramp agent for Spirit Airlines for more than four years.
FIFA World Cup trophy makes Miami-Dade stop during exhibit open to fans
A line of soccer fans waited to take a picture with the original FIFA World Cup trophy on Saturday in Miami-Dade County.