DHS keeps denying access to members of Congress attempting oversight. Experts say it's illegal
WASHINGTON — The day after immigration raids began in Los Angeles, Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., and three other members of Congress were denied entry to the immigrant detention facility inside the Roybal Federal Building...Read more
Massachusetts State Police leader vows further reforms after Karen Read trial
BOSTON — With the spectacle of the Karen Read trial finally over, attention now turns to the fallout — especially within the Massachusetts State Police.
“The events of the last three years have challenged our ...Read more
Chicago alderman pledges to fight Mayor Brandon Johnson's vowed curfew veto, won't 'twist arms'
CHICAGO — As Mayor Brandon Johnson promises to veto the teen curfew ordinance passed by aldermen, the measure’s lead sponsor says he will keep fighting to make it law.
Alderman Brian Hopkins, 2nd, won out over Johnson...Read more
Turtle on runway causes plane crash that leaves two dead in NC, officials say
Two people are dead and one is seriously injured after a small private plane crashed in North Carolina, avoiding a reptile on the runway on June 3, a report said.
According to an aviation investigation preliminary report ...Read more
Jefferson County sheriff pushes back on 'misleading' Denver ICE statement
DENVER — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is pushing back against a “misleading” statement posted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Denver field office, which sheriff’s officials say faulted ...Read more
Teen social media ban moves closer in Australia after tech trial
SYDNEY — Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s moved closer to implementation after a key trial found that checking a user’s age is technologically possible and can be integrated into existing ...Read more
Belk hit with pair of lawsuits over data breach and notification failure
Two lawsuits were filed this week in federal court against Belk for a data breach and then for allegedly concealing the cyberattack.
In both cases, the plaintiffs are also seeking certification for class-action suits.
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Now that Karen Read's trial is over, John O'Keefe family's civil suit can go on
BOSTON — Now that Karen Read’s criminal trial for the murder of John O’Keefe has ended — with her acquittal on all charges except drunken driving — the O’Keefe family’s civil case against her can continue.
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Thai leader's fate hangs in balance as allies weigh future
BANGKOK — The political fate of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra remained uncertain Thursday after mounting opposition calls and street protests for her to resign following a leaked phone call in which she ...Read more
Boy, 15, struck by lightning in Manhattan's Central Park
NEW YORK — A teenager out for a walk was struck by lightning in a freak occurrence in Central Park, police said on Thursday afternoon.
The 15-year-old boy was strolling through the famed park when a thunderstorm ...Read more
NYPD hate crime unit investigating death threat against mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
NEW YORK — The NYPD has launched a hate crimes investigation into allegations that a man threatened to blow up mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s car, according to sources and a recording obtained by The New York Daily...Read more
Walz says Minnesota should reconsider allowing guns at State Capitol after shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday that the Legislature should consider prohibiting people from carrying firearms at the State Capitol after two lawmakers were shot in their homes this past weekend.
In brief remarks to...Read more
New Nevada law sets up minor guardianship process in case of deportations
LAS VEGAS — A new Nevada law gives families who may get split up because of a deportation order a chance to choose a temporary guardian for their child.
Assembly Bill 540 was signed into law last week and is already in ...Read more
With no flights in or out of Israel, here's how stranded Floridians are getting home
The State of Florida and a group of nonprofits are rushing to bring back Americans stranded in Israel while commercial flights to and from the country are halted amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
The ...Read more
Fact check: What happens to undocumented immigrants arrested or convicted of crimes in California
As the wave of immigration sweeps across Southern California shows no signs of letting up, are undocumented immigrants who have been arrested, jailed and charged with unrelated state crimes suddenly at increased risk of ...Read more
Spain gets new powers over visas, residence permits in Gibraltar
BRUSSELS — The European Union and UK agreed to give Spain new powers over the issuance of residency permits, visas and asylum in Gibraltar, as part of an accord to settle the post-Brexit border arrangements for the ...Read more
Africa battles to halt cholera cases as funding cuts hurt
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Health-funding cuts are wreaking havoc on many African countries’ ability to gain control diseases such as cholera, according to the continent’s main health-advisory body.
Financial aid ...Read more
Zillow says it's fighting for buyers. Compass says it's fighting for sellers. What if neither is fighting for you?
As two real estate giants escalate a war over how homes should be listed for sale online, both sides say they’re acting in the interest of consumers.
Both sides also stand to make a lot of money if they win.
The issue ...Read more
Federal agents denied entry to Dodger Stadium parking lot. ICE says it wasn't them.
LOS ANGELES — A line of unmarked white vans and SUVs at Dodger Stadium sparked a wave of speculation online about immigration enforcement at the stadium Thursday, but team officials say the agents were denied entry.
In ...Read more
Waymo robotaxi stopped illegally, passenger opened door and severely injured cyclist, lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman severely hurt in a bicycle crash with a Waymo robotaxi is suing the company, claiming one of its vehicles pulled over in a no-stopping zone next to a bike lane, and a passenger opened a door into ...Read more
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