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National Guard deployments in DC and Portland, Oregon, are focus of court hearings
No National Guard troops are expected to be deployed in Portland, Oregon, for at least…
Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary
NEW YORK (AP) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday endorsed Zohran Mamdani for…
US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his…
In emotional speech, Zohran Mamdani defends Muslim identity against ‘racist and baseless’ attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, pledged…
A deep dive into the NBA sports betting scandal, by AP reporters
Professional basketball was stunned this week as a popular NBA Hall of Famer and head…
Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies states, not Canada
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The Trump administration is telling Colorado to stop importing gray…
Experts say criminal intent will be key in prosecuting NBA’s Billups and Rozier in gambling cases
NBA coach and Hall of Fame member Chauncey Billups is charged with luring high-stakes poker…
The CEO of the Alamo’s historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo resigned after a powerful Republican state official…
Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller, pivotal figures who fought…
Woman who escaped from boat fire off Cape Cod with her husband and son dies at a hospital
Asleep on their boat anchored off Cape Cod, the Sullivan family was awaken to their…
Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people…
7 charged in 2024 Pennsylvania voter registration fraud that prosecutors say was motivated by money
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A yearlong investigation into suspected fraudulent voter registration forms submitted ahead…
Blood tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It’s a name many people have trouble pronouncing, but these synthetic…
NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL reminded its players Friday that they are prohibited from…
Kentucky high court overturns man’s murder convictions in the killing of a father and young daughter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Supreme Court has thrown out the double murder conviction…
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay the military during the government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous $130 million…
US says it now plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia as soon as Oct. 31
BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. government plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, and…
Former South Carolina elections director arrested after using state card to buy fuel, agents say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s former elections director was arrested Friday and charged with…
Employee accused of stealing 47 vehicles from Avis Budget car rental site at New York airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — An employee allegedly stole 47 vehicles from an Avis Budget site…
UK police hunt for an imprisoned asylum-seeker who was released in error
LONDON (AP) — An asylum-seeker sentenced to 12 months in a British prison for sexually…
Houthi rebels detain 2 more UN staffers in Yemen as the world body reevaluates its operations
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Houthi rebels detained two additional United Nations staff members and raided…
US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off…
Tennessee explosives plant blast that killed 16 people was a chain reaction felt 20 miles away
McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — A massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that killed 16…
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James accused the Trump administration of…