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Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from jail Friday. Here's what to know
Read full article: Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from jail Friday. Here's what to knowA U.S. magistrate judge is expected to order the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a Tennessee jail while he awaits trial on federal human smuggling charges.
Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey
Read full article: Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney in New JerseyA judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
As Hurricane Erin moves to the northeast, we’re now watching 3 other tropical waves in the Atlantic
Read full article: As Hurricane Erin moves to the northeast, we’re now watching 3 other tropical waves in the AtlanticWhile Hurricane Erin’s presence continues to be felt along the east coast of the U.S., the National Hurricane Center has three other developments on its radar.
Tesla is slow in reporting crashes and the feds have launched an investigation to find out why
Read full article: Tesla is slow in reporting crashes and the feds have launched an investigation to find out whyFederal auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into why Tesla has repeatedly broken rules requiring it to tell them quickly about crashes involving its self-driving technology that may soon be deployed in millions of its cars on U.S. roads.
US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased a bit and home prices grew more slowly
Read full article: US home sales rose in July as mortgage rates eased a bit and home prices grew more slowlySales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in July as homebuyers were encouraged by a modest pullback in mortgage rates, slowing home price growth and more properties on the market.
Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Read full article: Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blastsA Ukrainian man suspected to be one of the coordinators of the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany has been arrested in Italy.
State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and Gaza
Read full article: State Department employee fired after questioning talking points on Israel and GazaThe State Department has fired a press officer responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza.
Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and Nepal
Read full article: Appeals court allows Trump to end temporary protections for migrants from Central America and NepalA federal appeals court is allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal.
Huckabee blames Europe for stalled Gaza talks, highlighting a growing Western divide
Read full article: Huckabee blames Europe for stalled Gaza talks, highlighting a growing Western divideU.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says he blames a recent breakdown in Gaza ceasefire talks on the decision by some European leaders to recognize Palestinian statehood.
There’s not one, but two tropical spots to watch. Here’s the latest
Read full article: There’s not one, but two tropical spots to watch. Here’s the latestWhile Hurricane Erin’s presence continues to be felt along the east coast of the U.S., the National Hurricane Center has two other developments on its radar.
Macron denounces Netanyahu's 'abject' remarks that he fueled antisemitism
Read full article: Macron denounces Netanyahu's 'abject' remarks that he fueled antisemitismFrench President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks that Macron is fueling antisemitism by pledging to recognize a Palestinian state as "abject" and "erroneous."
DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it
Read full article: DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing itHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration.
Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties and drug trafficking
Read full article: Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties and drug traffickingBoxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mine
Read full article: US appeals court puts the brakes on contested land transfer for Arizona copper mineA U.S. appeals court has put the brakes on the transfer of federal forest land in Arizona to a company that plans to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America.
Kim Jong Un slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warship
Read full article: Kim Jong Un slams South Korea-US drills during an inspection of his most powerful warshipNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has condemned South Korean-U.S. military drills and vowed to expand his nuclear forces rapidly.
Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters warn of storm's rapid growth
Read full article: Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 3 as forecasters warn of storm's rapid growthHurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane but is gaining in size and raising the risk of life-threatening surf later this week along the U.S. Eastern seaboard.
US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company
Read full article: US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining companyA U.S. district judge has denied a request by a Native American tribe and environmentalists to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project.
Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for 'illegal' activity
Read full article: Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for 'illegal' activityThe Trump administration has proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could exclude teachers, social workers and nurses if their employers engage in activities deemed illegal.
Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizians member charged with murdering Vermont border agent
Read full article: Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizians member charged with murdering Vermont border agentThe Justice Department says it will seek the death penalty against a member of the cultlike Zizians group accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change
Read full article: As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate changeRepublican lawmakers are blaming Canada for not preventing and containing wildfires, whose smoke has fouled the air in several states this year.
Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia
Read full article: Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with RussiaWhen U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with Russia — and with international tensions.
Sen. McConnell and wife join Kentucky ceremony marking expansion of their archives
Read full article: Sen. McConnell and wife join Kentucky ceremony marking expansion of their archivesMitch McConnell and Elaine Chao’s status as a powerhouse couple was on display as they attended a ceremony in Kentucky for the archives that will catalogue their careers.
Haitian gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier indicted, still wanted by FBI
Read full article: Haitian gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier indicted, still wanted by FBIThe U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and state officials are holding a news conference to announce the indictment of Haitian gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier.
Syria, US and Jordan say they will work toward a lasting truce in wake of Syrian sectarian clashes
Read full article: Syria, US and Jordan say they will work toward a lasting truce in wake of Syrian sectarian clashesSyrian, U.S. and Jordanian officials say they will work together toward a permanent ceasefire in a southern Syrian region wracked by deadly sectarian clashes last month that threatened the country’s fragile security in the wake of its yearslong civil war.
YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S.
Read full article: YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the U.S.YouTube is ready to start testing a new age-verification system in the U.S. using artificial intelligence to distinguish between adults and minors based on their viewing habits.
Community invited to honor fallen soldiers as part of Purple Heart Day ceremony near Veterans Memorial Wall
Read full article: Community invited to honor fallen soldiers as part of Purple Heart Day ceremony near Veterans Memorial WallMembers of the Jacksonville community are invited to honor the brave men and women who were injured or lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military on Thursday near the city’s Veterans Memorial Wall.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since April
Read full article: Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since AprilThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to its lowest level in four months, welcome news for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs.
More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem
Read full article: More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problemAn undisclosed “technology issue” delayed more than 1,000 United Airlines flights across the U.S. United Airlines said in a statement Wednesday that flights on major routes were held at their departure airports because of a technology issue.
Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home Depot
Read full article: Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home DepotU.S. Border Patrol agents jumped out of the back of a rented Penske truck and made arrests at a Los Angeles Home Depot store during an immigration raid.
Military base shootings have ranged from isolated incidents to workplace violence and terrorism
Read full article: Military base shootings have ranged from isolated incidents to workplace violence and terrorismThe shooting of five U.S. Army soldiers at a base in Georgia is the latest in a growing list of violent incidents at American military installations over the years.
US won't seek death penalty for Mexican drug lords Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero
Read full article: US won't seek death penalty for Mexican drug lords Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Rafael Caro QuinteroU.S. prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty in their cases against Mexican drug lords Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero.
Trump's politically motivated sanctions against Brazil strain relations among old allies
Read full article: Trump's politically motivated sanctions against Brazil strain relations among old alliesPresident Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on Brazil in defense of the country's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has marked a low point in U.S.-Brazil relations.
New section of First Coast Expressway set to open soon in Clay County: FDOT
Read full article: New section of First Coast Expressway set to open soon in Clay County: FDOTThe Florida Department of Transportation said the stretch from Blanding Boulevard to U.S. 17 will help alleviate daily congestion on major roadways, including Blanding Boulevard, U.S. 17, State Road 16, County Road 220, Henley Road, Sandridge Road, Russell Road and County Road 218.
Keeping a sharp eye on 2 disturbances as Tropical Storm Dexter heads out to sea
Read full article: Keeping a sharp eye on 2 disturbances as Tropical Storm Dexter heads out to seaTropical Storm Dexter formed on Sunday, but it’s expected to move away from the U.S. coast and stay north of Bermuda, so there is no threat from that storm.
Bad blood. Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200 meters at US nationals
Read full article: Bad blood. Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200 meters at US nationalsTrack turned into a contact sport when sprinter Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles after Lyles beat him to the finish line in the 200-meter final at U.S. championships.
Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson arrested at Washington airport on a domestic violence offense
Read full article: Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson arrested at Washington airport on a domestic violence offenseReigning 100-meter world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Judge pauses Trump administration's push to expand fast-track deportations
Read full article: Judge pauses Trump administration's push to expand fast-track deportationsA federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration’s efforts to expand fast-track deportations of immigrants who legally entered the U.S. under a process known as humanitarian parole.
Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas
Read full article: Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in TexasJeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas as her criminal case generates renewed public attention.
Trump administration weighs fate of $9M stockpile of contraceptives feared earmarked for destruction
Read full article: Trump administration weighs fate of $9M stockpile of contraceptives feared earmarked for destructionThe Trump administration says it is weighing what to do with family planning supplies stored in Europe.
Q2 profits at Exxon Mobil and Chevron dip to lowest level in 4 years on subdued energy prices
Read full article: Q2 profits at Exxon Mobil and Chevron dip to lowest level in 4 years on subdued energy pricesExxon Mobil’s profit dropped in the second quarter to the lowest level in four years as oil prices declined amid an increase in production by OPEC+, but the results still managed to beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out
Read full article: Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll outThe stock market had its worst day since May after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of U.S. trading partners.
US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record
Read full article: US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another recordU.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.
Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity director
Read full article: Army secretary directs West Point to rescind appointment of Biden-era cybersecurity directorThe Secretary of the Army has directed the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to review its hiring practices and rescind the appointment of a newly announced hire who led the nation's cybersecurity agency under President Joe Biden.
European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverse
Read full article: European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverseEurope’s economy barely grew in the April-June quarter as frantic earlier efforts to ship goods ahead of new U.S. tariffs went into reverse and the continent’s biggest economy, Germany, shrank.
Most US stocks fall as hopes weaken for a September cut to interest rates
Read full article: Most US stocks fall as hopes weaken for a September cut to interest ratesMost U.S. stocks slipped as doubts rose about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September.
What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a child swimming in a lake
Read full article: What to know about the brain-eating amoeba that killed a child swimming in a lakeA 12-year-old boy has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a South Carolina lake over the July Fourth weekend.
ICE says detained Maine police officer overstayed visa. The chief says he cleared a federal check
Read full article: ICE says detained Maine police officer overstayed visa. The chief says he cleared a federal checkThe chief of police in a resort town in Maine has called for an investigation into the arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of one of its officers.
New legislation aims to strengthen criminal penalties for harming, killing federal K-9s
Read full article: New legislation aims to strengthen criminal penalties for harming, killing federal K-9sNational nonprofit K9s United and Florida U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean introduced federal legislation aimed at protecting law enforcement K-9s.
Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisisPresident Donald Trump has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging Israel to ensure food reaches the people there.
Boeing's fighter jet workers in the St. Louis area reject a contract offer
Read full article: Boeing's fighter jet workers in the St. Louis area reject a contract offerBoeing expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St. Louis-area plants that produce U.S. fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract.
Takeaways: US military enters gray area with expanded role at Mexico-US border
Read full article: Takeaways: US military enters gray area with expanded role at Mexico-US borderU.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump.
How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamics
Read full article: How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamicsFrance has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East's future.
Breathing breakthrough for chronic sinusitis sufferers
Read full article: Breathing breakthrough for chronic sinusitis sufferersWhile treatments like sprays, irrigations and pills are often the first line of defense, a staggering 80% of people suffering sinusitis just can’t find relief. Now, there’s a potentially game-changing approach that is helping patients breathe easier again.
Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the US
Read full article: Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the USPresident Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it.
Click to cancel remains on hold for now. Here’s how to protect yourself from sneaky subscriptions in the meantime
Read full article: Click to cancel remains on hold for now. Here’s how to protect yourself from sneaky subscriptions in the meantimeAn FTC rule to make it easier to cancel subscriptions is scrapped - for now. We look at how consumers can protect their money in the meantime.
State Department approves $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine
Read full article: State Department approves $322 million in proposed weapons sales to UkraineThe State Department has approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles.
US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west Texas
Read full article: US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west TexasThe U.S. government is building an immense 5,000-person detention camp in west Texas, government contract announcements said, sharply increasing the Trump administration’s ability to hold detained immigrants amid its ever-growing mass deportation efforts.
Iran state TV says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman
Read full article: Iran state TV says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a US destroyer in the Gulf of OmanIran's state television says an Iranian navy helicopter confronted a U.S. warship attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.
US home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300
Read full article: US home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and national median sales prices hit unprecedented levels.
Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain despite speculation, says he will focus on new US trade deal
Read full article: Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain despite speculation, says he will focus on new US trade dealJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement.
US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses
Read full article: US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-missesThe U.S. is developing new safeguards for the organ transplant system after a government investigation found a Kentucky group continued preparations for donation by some patients who showed signs of life.
Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson says
Read full article: Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson saysThe State Department's spokesperson says President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is planning to head to the Middle East as the U.S. tries once again to solidify a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
A look at megafires as an Oregon wildfire approaches the 100,000-acre mark
Read full article: A look at megafires as an Oregon wildfire approaches the 100,000-acre markA wildfire burning in a sparsely populated region of central Oregon has become the largest fire this year and is on the verge of surpassing 100,000 acres to become a megafire.
Republican Jim Jordan deposed in federal suit tied to sex abuse by late Ohio State team doctor
Read full article: Republican Jim Jordan deposed in federal suit tied to sex abuse by late Ohio State team doctorA court filing shows Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan was questioned under oath after the release of a new documentary about the sexual abuse of Ohio State University athletes decades ago by a team doctor.
Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell
Read full article: Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine MaxwellThe Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the New York financier sexually abuse underage girls and is in prison.
Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the US
Read full article: Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the USCoca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.
Wall Street ticks up to another record as GM and others show how tariffs are impacting them
Read full article: Wall Street ticks up to another record as GM and others show how tariffs are impacting themWall Street inched to another record following some mixed profit reports, as General Motors and other big U.S. companies gave updates on how much President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hurting or helping them.
Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths
Read full article: Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deathsMore than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled.
The risks and rewards of tokenization as crypto heavyweights push for it
Read full article: The risks and rewards of tokenization as crypto heavyweights push for itThe financial world is buzzing about tokenization, a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets like stocks or real estate into digital tokens.
32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group's food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say
Read full article: 32 Palestinians shot dead trying to reach US group's food distribution sites, Gaza authorities sayWitnesses and Gaza hospital officials say Israeli troops have killed at least 32 Palestinians near aid distribution hubs in the latest deadly violence around people seeking desperately needed food.