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In a significant victory for gun control advocates, a federal appeals court on Thursday upheld Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning a lower court’s ruling that had struck down the law as unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court…
Federal immigration agents involved in the deadly shooting of a Houston man on Tuesday morning were not wearing body cameras, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Thursday, two days after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot during what authorities described…
Real Housewives of Orange County personality Jennifer Pedranti has spoken out after speculation spread that her son played a role in a brush fire in Southern California. On her Instagram Story, the 48-year-old addressed growing rumors in the community about…
A man accused of killing a National Guard member in a brazen attack near the White House has been hospitalized after refusing to eat and sometimes refusing to drink water while awaiting trial on capital charges. Rahmanullah Lakanwal was admitted…
Eight men were indicted Thursday on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Columbus, Ohio,…
Folding chairs, sleeping pads and blankets litter the entrance to the Utah courthouse each day as crowds gather in hopes of securing one of just 14 public seats available for the preliminary hearing of Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of…
Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, making it the first commercial airport in the United States to bear the name of a sitting president. The name change took effect following approval from…
Jennifer Grey has shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Jo Wilder, following her death at the age of 94. Wilder had reportedly been diagnosed with lung cancer just a week before she died. Grey said her mother died on…
Questions remain after 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells disappeared during Fourth of July celebrations on Horn Island, Mississippi, before authorities later recovered his body. Wells, a wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College, was last seen on the island on Saturday,…
New York sued 3M, DuPont and other major chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever chemicals used in everyday consumer products while concealing the environmental and health risks for decades. The lawsuit marks the…
The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate has risen to 6.49%, marking a significant burden for homebuyers as borrowing costs climb and affordability pressures mount across the nation. The rate increase reflects broader economic headwinds that have pushed mortgage costs higher…
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in its second quarter despite significant weakness in North America, where the beverage and snack giant said consumers tightened their budgets due to mounting economic pressures. The company posted net revenue of $24.18 billion for the…
— A new poll reveals a profound sense of political isolation among American Jewish adults, with the majority expressing little confidence in either major political party or President Donald Trump to support their community at a moment of heightened antisemitism…
U.S. home prices reached record highs in recent months as the nation’s housing market continues to grapple with persistently elevated mortgage rates and declining sales activity. The contradictory dynamics—soaring prices alongside weak demand—reflect a fundamental supply-and-demand imbalance that shows no…
Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to 215,000 in the week ending June 27, marking a modest decline that underscores a labor market characterized by historically low layoff rates despite wider economic crosscurrents. The decrease of 1,000 from the previous…
The ‘worst numbers’ to pick before Friday’s Mega Millions draw (July 10) have come under the spotlight, with the top prize climbing to a staggering $604 million. Plenty of people have imagined how life might change if a million dollars…