Biden has rebuilt the refugee system after Trump-era cuts. What comes next in an election year?
The American refugee program long served as a haven for people fleeing violence around the world
A driver dies after crashing into a security barrier around the White House complex, authorities say
Police in the nation's capital say a driver has died after a vehicle crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex
Police surround pro-Palestine student encampment at University of Southern California
Police have surrounded a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California, days before commencement events are set to begin on the Los Angeles campus
Shooting in Los Angeles area injures 7 people including 4 in critical condition, police say
Police say a shooting in the Los Angeles area injured seven people, including four who were listed in critical condition
Israels Netanyahu says his Cabinet has voted to shut down Qatar-owned Al Jazeera offices over tensions with the channel
I tested the $15 screen-cleaning solution used in Apple stores and it worked like magic
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Helpers escort kids through San Francisco's broken Tenderloin streets
The neighborhood is notorious for its open-air drug use and congested sidewalks.
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says A driver died after crashing a vehicle into a gate at the White House Saturday night, authorities said. The driver was found dead in the vehicle following the crash shortly before 10:30 p.m. at an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex, the U.S. Secret Service said in a statement. Security protocols were implemented but there was no threat to the White House, the agency said. The driver was not immediately identified. The Secret Service will continue to investigate the matter, while turning over the fatal crash portion of the investigation to the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, the agency said.
As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
From marches and art exhibitions to candlelight vigils, people are gathering across the U.S. to spotlight the high rate of disappearances and killings in Native American communities
Hundreds rescued from Texas floods as forecast calls for more rain and rising water
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston following heavy rains that have resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water
Jury foreperson in New Hampshire youth center abuse trial 'devastated' that award could be slashed
Attorneys for a New Hampshire man who prevailed in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at a state-run youth detention center are asking for a hearing after the jury foreperson expressed dismay that the $38 million award could be slashed to $475,000
Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85
Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling
Mystik Dan wins the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish
Mystik Dan wins the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a three-horse photo finish
Warren Buffett's company rejects proposals, but it faces lawsuit over how it handled one last year
Shareholder proposals are usually uneventful at Berkshire Hathaways annual meeting, but Warren Buffett and the company are now facing a lawsuit over the way one presenter was treated last year
I-95 overpass in Connecticut scorched during a fuel truck inferno has been demolished
Workers have demolished a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck
3 bodies recovered in Baja California likely the missing Australian and American surfers, Mexican authorities say
Japan and India reject Biden's comments describing them as xenophobic countries
Japan and India have decried remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden describing them as xenophobic countries that do not welcome immigrants while he was speaking during a campaign fundraising event earlier in the week
Berkshire's profit plunges 64% on portfolio holdings as Buffett sells Apple
Berkshire Hathaway says its first quarter profit plummeted on the paper value of its investments
Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days
A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle
Real Madrid wins the Spanish league after Barcelona loses to Girona
Real Madrid wins the Spanish league after Barcelona loses to Girona
Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements after the latest round of negotiations with the firefighters union failed to deliver an agreement on ...
Investigators say student killed by police outside Wisconsin school had pointed pellet rifle
Authorities say a student who was killed by police outside a Wisconsin school pointed a pellet rifle at officers and had refused to drop the weapon
A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Some U.S. universities that have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement ceremonies
Texas police officer dies after being injured when a tornado struck his home
He died at a hospital where he was taken after the tornado struck his home.
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Former security guard convicted of killing unarmed man during an argument at a Memphis gas station
A former security guard has been convicted of first-degree murder.
Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants
Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week.
Senate races are roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza as campaign rhetoric sharpens
The student protest movement over the war in Gaza is roiling Senate contests in an election year when control of the chamber is at stake in November
It's Cinco de Mayo time, and festivities are planned across the US. But in Mexico, not so much
The United States is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo
Missouri man charged in 1966 killing in suburban Chicago, based on DNA evidence
A 79-year-old Missouri man is accused of killing a woman in her suburban Chicago home a crime that happened nearly six decades ago
As the US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
A federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has raised the hopes of some pot backers that more states will embrace cannabis
The best cheap tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We went hands-on with the top cheap tablets that offer high-end features at lower prices from Apple, Amazon, and more.
After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortion
Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial
Crucial witnesses took the stand in the second week of testimony in Donald Trumps hush money trial in New York
Forget AirPods: Beats just refreshed its most popular headphone line, and they sound great
Nearly a decade later, the Beats Solo 4 offer a more comfortable form factor and design while retaining its most beloved characteristics.
This $299 Samsung Galaxy Ring rival is launching in the U.S, and its specs look promising
Launching on May 15, the Amazfit Helio Ring is the newest fitness ring competitor to the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Ring.
How one company's employees use Microsoft Copilot to avoid the worst part of meetings
Could the best use for generative AI turn out to be startlingly mundane? At this company, employees love their Copilot for a very simple reason.
Recording music at home? You'll need these tech gadgets
Whether you're trying to record demos, create content for TikTok, or just want to play around, making music at home is easier and more accessible than ever with some of my favorite tech products.
Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between 2 presidents
It hasn't happened in almost anyone's lifetime: two presidents squaring off in one election
South Sudan removes newly imposed taxes that had triggered suspension of UN food airdrops
South Sudan has removed recently imposed taxes and fees that had triggered the suspension of U.N. food airdrops
Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms
The Houston area was under threat of worsening flood conditions Saturday, a day after heavy storms slammed the region and authorities warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate ahead of an expected catastrophic surge of water
Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan
Mexican officials say 3 bodies found in Baja California area where 2 Australians and American went missing
Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session featuring tax cuts, zoning reform and help for fire-stricken Maui
Hawaii lawmakers are wrapping up a legislative session that heavily focused on addressing Mauis needs after last years deadly Lahaina wildfire
Late-season storm expected to bring heavy snowfall to the Sierra Nevada
A late-season storm is expected to hit the Sierra Nevada this weekend, bringing rain and mountain snow to Northern and Central California
Arizona GOP wins state high court appeal of sanctions for 2020 election challenge
The Arizona Supreme Court has reversed lower court rulings that held the Arizona Republican Party responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and attorney fees resulting from a challenge of the results of the 2020 election
Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes
A judge is forcing Hawaii to give wildfire investigation documents to lawyers handling lawsuits
A judge is forcing the Hawaii attorney generals office to turn over documents, interviews and data on last summer's Maui wildfires to lawyers involved in the hundreds of lawsuits over the disaster
Court to Hear Arguments That Regulation of Firearm Silencers Is Unconstitutional
In a lawsuit with the potential to advance greatly the cause of state nullification of unconstitutional federal law, a three-judge panel is hearing arguments in Paxton v. Dettelbach over the issue of home-built firearm suppressors, or silencers. From the lawsuit: The National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) was amended in 1968 to regulate (for the ... The post Court to Hear Arguments That Regulation of Firearm Silencers Is Unconstitutional appeared first on The New American .
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
Arizonas new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related d...
Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay
Boeing is already facing questions about quality and safety of its aircraft, and now it has a labor showdown on its hands in Seattle
Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of potential Rafah operation
Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential Rafah operation to root out Hamas militants in the southern Gaza city
Alabama court won't revisit frozen embryo ruling
Alabama judges are standing by a decision that frozen embryos are children under a state law
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WWIII Dreaming? Macron Again Says NATO Troops Could Be Sent to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron, whod never consider using the military to establish control over his own fractious nations Muslim no-go zones, has again floated the idea of sending NATO troops to Ukraine to directly confront Russian forces. ... The post WWIII Dreaming? Macron Again Says NATO Troops Could Be Sent to Ukraine appeared first on The New American .
Judge denies pretrial release of a man charged with killing a Chicago police officer
A judge has denied pretrial release for a 22-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an off-duty Chicago police officer
Deadly news helicopter crash likely caused by shaky inspections, leading to loose parts, feds say
Federal investigators say they discovered disconnected and missing hardware aboard a helicopter that crashed in 2022, killing the pilot and a North Carolina television stations meteorologist
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
The Republican National Committee is suing to stop Nevada from being able to count mail ballots received in election offices after Election Day
Connecticut lawmakers take first steps to pass bill calling for cameras at absentee ballot boxes
Connecticut lawmakers are taking their first steps toward tightening absentee ballot laws since video last year captured people stuffing reams of ballots into collection boxes in Bridgeport, the state's most populous city
Safety lapses contributed to patient assaults at Oregon State Hospital, federal report says
A federal report says safety lapses at the Oregon State Hospital contributed to recent patient-on-patient assaults
In what might be the most embarrassing legal and academic event of the year, the legal eagles at the Columbia Law Review have demanded that the law school cancel exams. The reason: When helmeted riot cops cleared the campus of more than 100 crazed, anti-Israel protesters, the law students were traumatized. Tears abounded. The snowflakes ... The post Columbia Law Review Demands Admin Cancel Exams: Law Students Shaken by Arrest of Anti-Israel Protesters appeared first on The New American .
Fulton County officials say by law they don't control Fani Willis' spending in Trump case
Leaders of Georgias Fulton County say they had no legal power to control District Attorney Fani Willis spending or her hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade
The best Amazon deals right now: May 2024
We rounded up the best Amazon deals that you can shop right now, so you can save -- even well before Prime Day. Grab savings on tablets, TVs, and more top tech products now.
Bankers Meet With Texas AG Over States ESG Probe
Bankers from RBC and Wells Fargo reportedly met with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the state's investigation into banks boycotting the fossil-fuel industry in connection with so-called environmental, social, governance (ESG) funding. ... The post Bankers Meet With Texas AG Over States ESG Probe appeared first on The New American .
Why does Trump keep making decisions at odds with the America First agenda? Why is he still endorsing the Covid jabs? Why does he sometimes support RINOs? Why does he back House Speaker Mike Johnson? Close observers suspect that one of his closest aides, someone with a long establishment resum, is partly to blame. This ... The post Trumps Judgment Problem appeared first on The New American .
Hicks Testifies in Trump Hush-money Case
Former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks shed tears during her testimony before a Manhattan jury today in Donald Trumps hush-money trial. Im really nervous, she told the packed courtroom. The former president is facing charges regarding $130,000 paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, supposedly to keep rumors of an alleged affair she had with ... The post Hicks Testifies in Trump Hush-money Case appeared first on The New American .
Hisense's new CanvasTV is cheaper than Samsung's Frame - but with similar specs
CanvasTV starts under $1,000. Hisense hasn't revealed full specs, but from what we know, they're nearly identical to - or better than - Samsung's option.
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit with 'Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi'
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has dropped by the White House for a visit with President Joe Biden
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38M
A New Hampshire jury has found the state liable for abuse at its youth detention center and has awarded $38 million to a former resident who says he was beaten and raped as a teen
Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today's campus protests
Kent State University is marking another solemn anniversary of the National Guard shootings that killed four unarmed students and wounded nine others on May 4, 1970
United Methodist delegates repeal their churchs longstanding ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
Several Democrats serving as their states top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen
Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm
Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island
Zebra remains on the loose as officials close trailheads to keep people away
A zebra that escaped from a trailer east of Seattle last weekend remained on the lam Friday, as authorities closed off trailheads at a nature area in hopes of keeping people away and easing her capture
Colorado school bus aide shown hitting autistic boy faces more charges
Prosecutors say a Colorado school bus aide shown on surveillance video hitting a nonverbal autistic boy has been charged with 10 more counts of abuse involving two children
Judge says gun found in car of Myon Burrell, sentenced to life as teen, can be evidence in new case
A judge has ruled that the traffic stop of a Minnesota man was justified, so the results of a search that found drugs and a gun in his SUV will be allowed as evidence
Code faster with generative AI, but beware the risks when you do
Software developers can achieve significant productivity gains with GenAI-powered coding help, but these may come with baggage.
Kristen Clarke, the anti-white, black supremacist who heads the U.S. Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, has admitted that she lied during her confirmation process when asked whether she was ever arrested for a violent crime. Clarke confessed the lie to CNN after The Daily Signal confirmed the arrest with court and police records, but she ... The post Civil Rights Chief Clarke Admits to Big Lie During Confirmation Process; Had Been Arrested for Violent Crime appeared first on The New American .
Justice Department warns it plans to sue Iowa over new state immigration law
The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law
US Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in federal custody after indictment on bribery and conspiracy charges, officials say
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Distressed sawfish rescued in Florida Keys dies after aquarium treatment
An endangered sawfish rescued last month in the Florida Keys after it was spotted acting erratically and swimming in circles has died as wildlife officials continue to search for what is causing fish to become distressed
I tested Dell's XPS 13 and its eye-catching design is its second best feature
The 2024 XPS 13 features a unique, stylish design, but it's not just pretty to look at; the upgraded hardware allows for some solid performance.
Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response
New York City police officials are defending their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fire...
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for youth detention center abuse and awards victim $38 million in landmark trial
US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife indicted on conspiracy and other charges in probe into ties to Azerbaijan
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Arrests At Pro-Palestinian College Protests Reach 2,000 Nationally
According to a tally by the Associated Press, the number of individuals arrested at college protests held in support of Palestinians in Gaza has surpassed 2,000 across 36 schools. What do you think? Read more...
South Dakota Gov. Noem erroneously describes meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem claimed in a new book to have met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during her time in Congress
The best budget gaming laptops of 2024: Expert tested
The best budget gaming laptops from Asus, MSI, and more don't make you compromise between price and performance.
