Minneapolis mayor says ICE officer's killing of a motorist was 'reckless' and wasn't self-defense
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US seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. U.S. European Command announced the seizure of…
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump's agenda, has died, reducing the GOP's narrow control of the House. He was…
Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents' rooms
A Minnesota hotel that wouldn't allow federal immigration…
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said…
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
UPDATE — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a…
Man who broke windows at Vance's Ohio home is detained, the Secret Service says
A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said. The man was detained shortly after midnight by Secret Service agents…
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
MIAMI (AP) — When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom Monday to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely follow the path taken by another…
FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.…
Tesla loses crown as world's bestselling electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival as sales fall for second year in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said…
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
UPDATE — About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year’s celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar, police said Thursday. Authorities did not immediately have an exact…
What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds
The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification and administrative data about the programs in a move fueled by a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali…
DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress. The department said the…
