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Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is dropped
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement…
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution…
Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6,…
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase the amount of training for new…
11 years after one teen’s death sparked massive Argentine protests, a new case shakes the nation
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In May 2015, the grisly killing of a pregnant 14-year-old…
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won’t testify before Congress about league’s TV and streaming deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the league’s broadcast…
Protesters clash with police in Chile’s capital over President Kast’s education cuts
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Thousands of students, teachers and social activists clashed with police in…
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Amanda formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first…
Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty…
Muhammad Ali’s hometown in Kentucky honors his legacy with a new holiday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s hometown honored his legacy on the 10-year anniversary of…
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago said he made a personal pitch to a grand…
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but…
‘We’re still behind’ in Congo’s Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO chief says
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Congo’s Ebola outbreak “had a big head start, and we’re still…
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
WASHINGTON (AP) — The contours of a premier Senate race took shape in Iowa, while…
Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A museum in Georgia’s oldest city on Wednesday welcomed a truckload…
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial…
Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured…
Chinese meat traders roll out Brazil’s first deforestation-free beef certification
SAO PAULO (AP) — Chinese beef traders on Wednesday began a landmark agreement to purchase…
District attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia district attorney said she is challenging the constitutionality of a…
Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and others testified Wednesday in support…
Congo’s soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
MADRID (AP) — Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile…
Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is dropped
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate will start voting Wednesday on legislation to fund immigration…
Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
The artist who painted a giant mural on a building in downtown Dallas of life-sized…
Syrians mourn a former chess champion as her death is confirmed 13 years later
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of people have flocked to a tent in Damascus to…