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Federal judge again blocks end to birthright citizenship
A federal judge in New Hampshire again blocked the Trump administration’s effort to end birthright citizenship Thursday, the first such ruling since a Supreme Court decision tossed the first court orders to block the ...Read more
U.S. House Democrats condemn GOP congressman's 'Islamophobic' attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar
Top Democrats in the U.S. House came to the defense of Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar this week after a Republican congressman suggested she was a terrorist in response to her criticism of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin ...Read more
'Stay indoors.' ICE reports lead California mayor to issue warning to residents
A Southern California mayor urged residents to stay indoors amid reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.
In a brief 28-second video shared to the city of Perris’ Facebook and Instagram accounts on ...Read more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Blasts 'Idiots' in Democratic Party Focused on Ideology
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said the Democratic Party went too far in its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, prioritizing ideology over practical solutions.
“I have a lot of friends ...Read more
NASA targets July 31 for Crew-11 launch while Ax-4 mission won't return until next week
There’s nowhere to park right now at the International Space Station for NASA’s next Commercial Crew Program launch, but a slot should clear next week allowing for the launch of Crew-11 as early as July 31.
That’s ...Read more
In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push
VAXHOLM, Sweden — The solution is simple, according to Karl Fagerström.
Now retired, the Swedish researcher and inventor has dedicated his life to smoking cessation therapies and strategies. In 2000 he founded ...Read more
Restaurants, bars consider turning off music as licensing fees skyrocket
Ever since operetta composer Victor Herbert sued Shanley’s restaurant in New York in 1917 to force it to pay for playing his song on a player-piano, songwriters and music publishers have depended on Performing Rights ...Read more
Trump wants to cut research centers like the one in this PNW forest
Budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration could lead to the closure of 26 long-term ecological research, or LTER, facilities across the United States, including the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon.
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'Appalling': Michigan wildlife commissioner rips Ted Nugent's hunting testimony
DETROIT — One of the commissioners who oversees hunting and fishing in Michigan on Thursday criticized Ted Nugent's June appearance at the state Capitol as "appalling," saying the firebrand musician was undereducated on ...Read more
Man charged with smuggling bound, sedated toucans across U.S.-Mexico border
A San Ysidro man was charged Wednesday in San Diego federal court with attempting to smuggle 14 exotic toucans across the U.S.-Mexico border after the protected birds were found bound and hidden in his car’s dashboard.
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Minneapolis spending $12 million to set up cameras to catch speeders
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved a $12 million contract for NovoaGlobal to set up a camera system to ticket speeders, and it could be expanded in future years to tag drivers who run red ...Read more
Chicago police misconduct costs keep soaring with proposed $35 million in deals
CHICAGO — Chicago’s record spending on police misconduct settlements is likely to climb higher this month with another $35.2 million in proposed deals, most tied to decades-old wrongful conviction cases featuring ...Read more
It was 'incredibly easy' for customs officer to fly cocaine 'bricks' to US, feds say
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer convicted of smuggling 16 “bricks” of cocaine inside his carry-on bags has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
Ivan Van Beverhoudt was ...Read more
Trump taps DOT Secretary Duffy to lead NASA, for now
President Donald Trump late Wednesday announced he was putting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in charge of NASA as its new interim chief.
“Sean is doing a TREMENDOUS job in handling our Country’s Transportation ...Read more
New ICE pact could have Florida jail staff driving immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County jail staff could be directed — at county expense — to haul immigration detainees to “Alligator Alcatraz” or other detention facilities used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement if ...Read more
New poll finds most Californians believe American democracy is in peril
LOS ANGELES — An overwhelming number of California voters think American democracy is being threatened or, at the very least, tested, according to a new poll released Thursday by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental...Read more
Congressman calls for halt to troubled MDC Brooklyn's intake of immigrants detained by ICE
NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman is calling for an immediate halt to troubled MDC Brooklyn’s intake of immigrant detainees, saying the influx of inmates will only further deteriorate the lockup’s “already ...Read more
Israeli official plays down chance of imminent end to Gaza war
A senior Israeli official played down the chances of an imminent end to the war in Gaza, even as U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiators were “very close” to a ceasefire.
The Israeli official, granted anonymity ...Read more
Secret Service suspends 6 agents after President Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service has suspended six agents tasked with securing the Pennsylvania rally where Donald Trump was shot last year.
Matt Quinn, Secret Service deputy director, told CBS News that their punishments range from ...Read more
After $43 million withheld from Kansas schools, these key programs could be cut
An abrupt decision to hold back millions of dollars in federal funding for Kansas schools threatens to make it more difficult for some students to learn English and for poor districts to provide after-school activities.
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