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Clashes at a notorious Ecuadorian prison kill 13 inmates as government grapples with drug violence
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Clashes that erupted among prisoners in one of Ecuador’s most notorious…
A list of the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US
The New Orleans Archdiocese will pay at least $230 million to hundreds of survivors of…
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR…
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges…
Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador
A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge…
Powerful wave kills 4 and leaves 1 missing at a popular seawater pool on Spain’s Tenerife island
MADRID (AP) — A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers out to sea while…
Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday justified the U.S. military’s decision to fire…
Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal…
Bruce Blakeman to launch New York governor bid, setting up a Trump ally showdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City’s Long…
Trump’s attacks on Minnesota’s Somali community cast a spotlight on fraud cases
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump has linked his administration’s immigration crackdown against Minnesota’s large…
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice…
Drone drops steak and crab legs for prisoner feast but South Carolina guards find it first
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — ’Twas three weeks before Christmas, and in the prison yard, a…
Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former attorney in battleground Wisconsin alleged Monday that…
The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
The Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support…
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets’ Kris Boyd
NEW YORK (AP) — A person of interest is in custody in connection with the…
Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor…
California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland’s ‘Cars’ ride
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — For a Disneyland enthusiast who marked his 15,000th spin Monday…
Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health…
Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. ‘could be a problem’ because of size of market share
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has suggested that a deal struck by Netflix to…
Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh’s trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — The former court clerk in South Carolina who helped out…
Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group…
Washington’s Mayor Bowser says the city’s police chief, Pamela Smith, is stepping down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pamela Smith, who was catapulted into national attention after President Donald Trump…
UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police ‘forcibly entered’ its Jerusalem compound
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for…
Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met their…