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US apologizes for mistake in deporting Massachusetts college student, but defends her removal
BOSTON (AP) — The Trump administration apologized in court for a “mistake” in the deportation…
Democrats say Trump administration is investigating them over video message to troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging members of the military…
Brazilian police kill 4 in Rio favela in operation to contain Red Command criminal gang
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s police on Wednesday killed four people who…
What to know about the threats on federal funds flowing to Minnesota
It’s not just about sending federal law enforcement officers into Minnesota. President Donald Trump’s administration…
Trump claims killing of Iran protesters ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump made a vague statement Wednesday that he’s been told…
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about ‘terrifying’ threats to her homeland
Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she…
Renaming the Department of Defense the ‘Department of War’ could cost up to $125 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — Renaming the Department of Defense the Department of War could cost U.S.…
22 candidates enter Georgia race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
ATLANTA (AP) — A district attorney, a state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among…
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Republican challenge to a law…
Official says law Trump is using to seek legal fees in Georgia election case likely unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) — The head of a nonpartisan group that supports Georgia prosecutors said the…
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant…
Georgia seeks to spend $1.8 billion to unclog Interstate 75
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor said Wednesday that he wants to spend $1.8 billion to…
Anchorage leaders propose one-time tax hike to send millions to schools
Anchorage city leaders are proposing a one-time tax increase to raise millions of dollars for…
The Latest: Danish official says ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Greenland remains after US talks
Denmark’s foreign minister said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald…
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s North Carolina home burglarized weeks after plane crash, officials say
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an alleged break-in and theft last week…
Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida deputy has captured a runaway emu and safely…
What Americans think about Trump’s military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone…
Ex-lawmaker who advocated protecting kids gets 17 years in prison for sharing child sex abuse videos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A former Republican lawmaker in South Carolina was sentenced Wednesday to…
Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said Wednesday that it is moving into the next…
DeSantis picks new Florida Supreme Court justice who is his sixth appointee to 7-member court
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday named to the Florida Supreme Court…
From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s only two weeks into the new year, and President Donald…
FTC seeks info from 20 universities with Division I sports into whether agents are following law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is asking 20 universities with Division I sports…
The Latest: Iranian judge signals trials and executions as activists say death toll surpasses 2,500
Iran’s top judge hinted at fast trials and executions for those who were detained in…
Golden Globes draw 8.7M viewers, a nearly 7% dip from 2025
An audience of 8.7 million viewers watched the Golden Globes on Sunday, according to Nielsen,…