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Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday to deny the Trump administration’s request…
Democrats release plan to boost party’s California US House seats in fight for Congress
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a…
For Trump and Putin, handshakes on a red carpet and a joint limo ride, then an abrupt ending
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — First came the red carpet, then the warm handshakes,…
The Latest: Trump says no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was made with Putin after Alaska talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach a…
New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide relationship with bodyguard
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday in what prosecutors…
Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on ‘General Hospital,’ has died at 79
Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” died Friday, less…
Trump administration partially retreats from a takeover of Washington’s police. Here’s what to know
Federal troops are patrolling the National Mall and neighborhoods across Washington while President Donald Trump’s…
Man struck and killed on freeway after fleeing immigration agents, California official says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man fleeing immigration authorities outside a Home Depot store in…
‘Devil in the Ozarks’ planned prison escape for months, cited lax security in kitchen, report says
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former police chief known as the “Devil in the…
Former Nashville officer gets probation after alleged participation in adult video while on duty
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Nashville police officer has been sentenced to probation on…
New Air Force policy denies transgender troops hearings before they’re discharged
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force says in a new memo that transgender airmen ousted…
Puerto Rico police charge a suspect in the recent killing of a tourist from the US mainland
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 37-year-old man with a criminal record turned himself…
Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Singer Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half…
The next steps in California Democrats’ plan to counter Texas Republicans’ redistricting push
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is the first Democratic-led state to wade into a brewing…
Hundreds may have been exposed to rabies at bat-infested cabins in Grand Teton National Park
Health officials are working to alert hundreds of people in dozens of states and several…
Flash floods kill more than 280 people in India and Pakistan as thousands flee
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed over 280 people…
US Naval Academy gets first Marine superintendent
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte became the first Marine Corps officer to…
Gas valve failure during routine maintenance work may have led to fatal explosion, US Steel says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Preparations for a routine maintenance task may have led to an…
Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, ‘Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore’
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it…
Liverpool-Bournemouth match paused after Semenyo subjected to racist abuse
The opening match of the Premier League between Liverpool and Bournemouth briefly stopped on Friday…
Serbia’s police fire tear gas as they clash with anti-government protesters in downtown Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Police fired tear gas at anti-government protesters in downtown Belgrade as…
A Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be restored?
Missing an ear and his front legs detached, Brighty the Burro certainly has seen better…
Three years after his death, cricketer Shane Warne’s legacy lives on with heart health checks
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Cricketer Shane Warne’s legacy lives on more than three years after…
El Salvador extends pretrial detention for 80,000 gang suspects 2 more years
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s Congress voted Friday to give government prosecutors…