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Missouri judge who wore an Elvis wig and often played his music in court agrees to step down
A Missouri judge who wore an Elvis Presley wig in his courtroom and played the…
FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over ‘worsening security situation’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned all pilots to “exercise caution”…
Mormon church lowers minimum age for women missionaries to 18
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Friday that it will allow…
Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Last week, Oakland’s new mayor found herself consoling the friends and…
WHO declares end of Indonesia’s polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over,…
Ex-Georgia deputies cleared of murder in death of Black man shocked at least 15 times
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Three former Georgia sheriff’s deputies have been found not guilty of…
A federal judge blocked Trump’s National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren’t leaving just yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to end the…
Khashoggi’s widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince
WASHINGTON (AP) — The widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi called Friday for the…
Officer acquitted in death of Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young, a…
Netanyahu convenes cabinet on settler violence in the West Bank that continues unabated
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister met with top security officials to discuss a rising…
Lebanon ready to negotiate to reach an agreement that would end Israeli strikes, president says
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is ready to negotiate to reach an agreement that would end…
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. personally directed the U.S. Centers…
Former US intel director’s daughter convicted of murder in fatal stabbing retrial
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — The daughter of former U.S. intelligence director John Negroponte was convicted…
Probe says Iowa district ‘reasonably relied’ on consultant to vet superintendent arrested by ICE
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s largest school district released a report Friday claiming that…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix…
Hawaii Gov. Green predicts Newsom won’t satisfy Americans’ desire for a peacemaking leader in 2028
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Gov. Josh Green, a Hawaii Democrat who has floated the possibility…
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday…
Shootings of people who mistakenly go to the wrong house test the limits of stand your ground laws
The fatal shooting of a house cleaner who Indiana authorities say mistakenly went to the…
Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said Friday that he has…
Judge’s blistering opinion details use of force in Chicago-area immigration crackdown
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge’s blistering 223-page opinion has offered a cache of striking new…
Ta’Kiya Young dreamed of social work and a home for her kids
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ta’Kiya Young had big dreams for her growing family, and for…
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition,…
Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in iconic ‘Burst of Joy’ photo with family, dies at 92
It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S.…
New Jersey sets April 2026 special election as Sherrill resigns House seat ahead of inauguration
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill resigned from her seat in…