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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’…
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy…
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota…
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) — From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries,…
More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist into Monday morning…
Police officer killed, another seriously wounded in hotel room shootout in Georgia
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel…
Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican National Committee has vastly outpaced Democrats in the crush for…
Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal…
Pakistan will boycott T20 World Cup match against India. ICC says decision will damage cricket
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government says the national cricket team will be allowed to take…
Gaza’s crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume Monday
CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid…
Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others
CLINTON, La. (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana said Sunday they have arrested two teenagers in…
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges to send humanitarian aid to Cuba
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Sunday she plans to send humanitarian…
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching…
Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona released from prison as US diplomat assumes post
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona, an ally of opposition leader…
Winter storm across the US in photos
A colossal winter storm that dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the…
Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a reliably Republican state Senate district in Texas in Saturday’s special…
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
WASHINGTON (AP) — Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may…
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday it will be a few days…
Pakistan says it has killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ in Balochistan after deadly attacks
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police and military forces killed over a 100 “Indian-backed terrorists…
Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video
It all began after a viral video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in…
Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktail during LA immigration protest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 23-year-old man was sentenced to four years in federal prison…
Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama ‘It Was Just an Accident’ arrested in Tehran
One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has…