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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
Read full article: Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protestersA U.S. judge has ruled federal officers in a Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents.
Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files
Read full article: Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein filesManhattan’s top federal prosecutor said Friday that a judge lacks the authority to appoint a neutral expert to oversee the public release of documents in the sex trafficking probe of financier Jeffrey Epstein and British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell.
California protester left blind in one eye is among string of violent run-ins with federal agents
Read full article: California protester left blind in one eye is among string of violent run-ins with federal agentsA Southern California college student who says he was blinded in one eye by a projectile fired by a federal officer during a protest says he no longer has depth perception and lost the ability to drive.
Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio home
Read full article: Ex-husband indicted by grand jury in slaying of couple found in their Ohio homeAn Ohio grand jury indicted a man in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband who were killed in their home last month.
Man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2021 death of San Francisco Thai grandfather
Read full article: Man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2021 death of San Francisco Thai grandfatherA 24-year-old man has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of an elderly Thai man in San Francisco.
NYC nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strike
Read full article: NYC nurses restart contract talks with another major hospital system on 5th day of strikeNew York City nurses on strike say they have restarted contract talks with another one of the major hospital systems affected on the fifth day of the walkout.
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Read full article: Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winterTourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season.
Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement
Read full article: Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcementThe Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles it
Read full article: The Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations as Trump dismantles itThe Education Department is opening fewer sexual violence investigations at schools and universities.
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Read full article: Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weakerA group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks’ teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth because of changing ocean chemistry.
Are Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll shows
Read full article: Are Trump's supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here's what a new poll showsA new AP-NORC poll finds nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, his work on the economy hasn’t lived up to the expectations of many people in his own party.
Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Read full article: Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutorsThe Utah man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk returned to court Friday as his attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors in the case.
Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis
Read full article: Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in MinneapolisA U.S. citizen says in a statement that she was dragged from her car and detained by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
Read full article: Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat saysSeveral Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer training
Read full article: Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer trainingFederal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics — including pointing rifles at demonstrators and deploying chemical irritants — actions the government says are necessary to protect officers from violent attacks and growing protests.
Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto token
Read full article: Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams' new crypto tokenFormer New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions about the launch of a new cryptocurrency token, which he claims will help support efforts to end antisemitism and anti- Americanism.
Prosecutor urges manslaughter verdict for guard who 'did nothing' as fellow officers killed inmate
Read full article: Prosecutor urges manslaughter verdict for guard who 'did nothing' as fellow officers killed inmateA prosecutor has told a jury that a prison guard should be convicted of manslaughter for failing to intervene in the brutal beating of an inmate by other guards.
NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 4th day
Read full article: NYC nurses on strike resume negotiations with hospitals on 4th dayNew York City nurses on strike are resuming negotiations with hospital administrators to try to bring an end to a walkout that’s in its fourth day.
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
Read full article: Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY projectA federal judge has cleared the way for a New York offshore wind project to resume construction.
Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground state
Read full article: Democrats hope a blue wave washes over Wisconsin and gives them total control of battleground stateWisconsin Democrats are hoping to flip majority control of the Legislature and retain the governor's seat this year.
Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yet
Read full article: Final day to select ACA health plans arrives in most states, with no subsidy deal yetThe final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country.
Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Read full article: Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud KhalilA federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision that released former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail, bringing the government one step closer to detaining and ultimately deporting the Palestinian activist.
Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Read full article: Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical mineralsA bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals.
What Americans think about Trump's first year back in office, according to AP-NORC polling
Read full article: What Americans think about Trump's first year back in office, according to AP-NORC pollingPresident Donald Trump’s second term has been eventful, but you wouldn’t know it from his approval numbers.
Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American Samoans
Read full article: Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American SamoansThe Alaska Court of Appeals is deciding whether to dismiss felony voter misconduct charges against Tupe Smith, an Alaska resident born in American Samoa.
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
Read full article: Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in MinneapolisPresident Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action
Read full article: Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota actionDemocrats across the country are proposing state law changes to rein in federal immigration officers and protect the public following the shooting death of a protester in Minneapolis and the wounding of two people in Portland, Oregon.
Ohio authorities say Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is responsible for killings
Read full article: Ohio authorities say Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is responsible for killingsColumbus police say they have gathered enough evidence to link a man charged in the double homicide of his ex-wife and her husband in their home last month to the killings.
A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago
Read full article: A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years agoThe National Transportation Safety Board says Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a flaw in the part that failed and contributed to the engine flying off a UPS plane before it crashed and killed 15 in November but at that point the plane manufacturer didn’t believe it threatened safety.
San Antonio residents react to Verizon outage affecting thousands of customers nationwide
Read full article: San Antonio residents react to Verizon outage affecting thousands of customers nationwideMany Verizon customers encountered a widespread outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and other cellular services across the U.S.
Renee Good's family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting
Read full article: Renee Good's family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate Minneapolis ICE shootingRenee Good's family hired the law firm that represented George Floyd’s family to seek answers and accountability for the Minneapolis mother's killing by a federal immigration agent.
Actor Timothy Busfield ordered held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Read full article: Actor Timothy Busfield ordered held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse caseActor Timothy Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first New Mexico court appearance on child sex abuse charges, pending a detention hearing in coming days.
Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuit
Read full article: Trump administration restores federal funding for family planning after ACLU lawsuitReproductive rights advocates have dropped a lawsuit against the Trump administration after officials agreed to restore millions in federal funding for family planning services.
US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
Read full article: US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data revealsU.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.
Former Brazilian au pair testifies her ex-lover plotted to kill his wife, though lacks some details
Read full article: Former Brazilian au pair testifies her ex-lover plotted to kill his wife, though lacks some detailsA former Brazilian au pair is testifying against her former employer and lover in a double homicide case that she says was part of an elaborate scheme to get rid of the man’s wife.
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say
Read full article: Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials sayA federal officer has shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday.
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
Read full article: Supreme Court revives GOP congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot lawThe Supreme Court is reviving a Republican challenge to a law allowing the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump.
Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systems
Read full article: Colorado appeals panel skeptical of sentencing for former county clerk who breached election systemsJudges on a Colorado appeals panel expressed skepticism about the sentence for a former county elections clerk convicted of orchestrating a breach of election equipment.
Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
Read full article: Trump's freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointedA federal judge is considering whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York.
What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new poll shows most Americans believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries.
Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors
Read full article: Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivorsNearly 1,000 households displaced by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui in 2023 are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance.
Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. Newsom
Read full article: Proposed billionaires' tax in California rattles Silicon Valley, entangles Gov. NewsomA proposal to tax the accumulated wealth of California billionaires has ignited a political uproar in Silicon Valley and across the state.
Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protest
Read full article: Demonstrator injured after federal agent fired projectile from close range during California protestA demonstrator was hit in the face with a projectile fired by a federal officer at close range during a protest in Southern California.
In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of election
Read full article: In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of electionNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
Read full article: 'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New MexicoEmmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield vowed to fight charges of child sex abuse as he turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico.
Smithsonian responds to White House pressure by handing over more plans on its exhibits
Read full article: Smithsonian responds to White House pressure by handing over more plans on its exhibitsThe Smithsonian Institution has given the Trump White House more documents on its exhibits and operations, in response to pressure to share details of what its museums are doing for America’s 250th birthday.
Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rally
Read full article: Ex-Navy SEAL convicted of planning to fire explosives at police during San Diego ‘No Kings’ rallyA jury has convicted a former Navy SEAL with neo-Nazi beliefs of transporting fireworks across state lines with plans to shoot explosives at police during last year’s “No Kings” protest in San Diego.