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Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter…
2 Mississippi sheriffs and 12 officers charged in drug trafficking bribery scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Federal authorities on Thursday announced indictments against 20 people, including 14…
Trump hosts White House Halloween bash with superheroes and presidential lookalikes amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted hundreds of costumed guests — from superheroes to…
Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “near-total secrecy” surrounding deportation flights and the use of full-body restraints…
US Marine arrested and accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her, FBI says
An active-duty U.S. Marine has been arrested on accusations of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from…
Former Las Cruces police officer convicted of manslaughter in 2023 shooting
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A former Las Cruces police officer was found guilty of…
National Guard in each state is ordered to create ‘quick reaction forces’ trained in civil unrest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders have ordered the National Guard in every state to develop…
Radio Free Asia says it is halting its news operations due to funding troubles
Radio Free Asia says it is shutting down its news operations on Friday with its…
Thunder guard Nikola Topic diagnosed with testicular cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular…
Lawyers for Comey seek grand jury transcript, bringing fresh challenge to a case pushed by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey want to review a transcript…
‘America First’ Trump loved hanging out with the global elite during his Asia trip
TOKYO (AP) — For an “America First” president, Donald Trump seemed to love his whirlwind…
JetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — JetBlue passengers were taken to a hospital after a sudden altitude…
Federal judge in Hawaii rules FDA violated the law by restricting access to abortion medication
HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration violated the law by imposing restrictions…
Ohio panel unveils proposed US House map that could help Republicans win more seats
Ohio’s Republican-led redistricting commission unveiled a proposed U.S. House map Thursday that could give Republicans…
Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to provide dozens of…
A French trial examines Holocaust Memorial graffiti believed linked to Russia
PARIS (AP) — Three Bulgarian men are on trial in Paris this week for alleged…
Secret sex video is part of federal conspiracy case against Maryland state senator, indictment says
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland state senator has been indicted on federal charges including…
Parents of Nashville school shooting victims fight to keep records out of public view
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The parents of children killed in a shooting at a private…
Meet Bill DeBlasio, the man a British newspaper confused with ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
NEW YORK (AP) — For more than a decade, a Long Island wine importer named…
Chicago father of child fighting cancer released on bond by immigration judge
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man whose 16-year-old daughter is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer…
Cop’s testimony, judge’s instructions influenced outcome of Sonya Massey murder case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The killing of Sonya Massey in her home by an Illinois…
Influential Cuban dissident says his fight against government will continue off the island
MIAMI (AP) — Influential Cuban dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer, recently exiled from Cuba, says…
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest military draft in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men covered the entrance to Jerusalem in…
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to maintain a ceasefire following peace…