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A New York resident is suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security officials after federal agents tracked him down and warned him against sending a critical email to the former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement five months…
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa, who played across four major universities during a six-year career, has been arrested and indicted on federal fraud charges after allegedly running a four-year scheme that defrauded victims of nearly $2.2 million. The indictment…
Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized more than two weeks after being found unconscious at his Washington, D.C., home on June 14, according to statements from his office and emergency dispatch recordings released this week. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican continues to…
President Donald Trump announced Monday that aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky will fund construction of a new helipad on the White House South Lawn, explaining that the more powerful next-generation Marine One helicopters can damage the lawn during landings. “They didn’t tell…
The Northeast faces a dramatic flip from extreme heat to dangerous flash flooding as a powerful weather system brings torrential rainfall to the region just days after a historic heat dome shattered temperature records across the area. Flash flood warnings…
An Afghan national who had worked alongside U.S. forces for more than a decade died from an allergic reaction while in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to his death certificate released this week. Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, suffered an…
Hundreds of schools across the United Kingdom were forced to shut their doors in late June as Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures, exposing how unprepared Britain is for the extreme heat that climate experts say will become increasingly common. The closures…
Mauricio Pochettino has responded after FIFA opted to suspend the one-match ban handed to US forward Folarin Balogun following his controversial red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Balogun was sent off during the United States’ 2-0 win in the round of 32…
President Donald Trump has weighed in on England’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the team came through a tense clash at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Football fans were focused on the match on July 5,…
Few travel experiences are more frustrating than being booked onto a packed flight, but one airline appears to have offered a seriously attractive incentive to anyone willing to step aside. Airlines regularly overbook flights, counting on the fact that some…
England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts Mexico sparked wild celebrations among players and supporters alike, though the night took an unfortunate turn for one squad member. In a breathless last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, July…
Three wildland firefighters remembered for their bravery died on June 27 while battling a rapidly moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border. Emily Barker, 38, of Clinton Township, Michigan; Nick Hutcherson, 27, of Glendale, Arizona; and Sydney Watson, 27, of Warrior,…
The Trump administration is preparing to open a new detention facility in Louisiana specifically designed to hold migrant families and unaccompanied children, positioning the facility to accelerate deportations by eliminating logistical bottlenecks. The 528-bed holding center, scheduled to open as…
A Delta Air Lines flight made an unexpected encounter with July Fourth fireworks as it descended toward Chicago Midway International Airport on Saturday evening, jolting the crew with what they described as a sudden “big bang” just moments before touchdown.…
A Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, prompting a swift rescue operation that evacuated all eight people aboard the aircraft with only minor injuries reported. The incident unfolded just after 12…
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man early Sunday morning in downtown Memphis during a foot pursuit, authorities said, marking a significant incident involving the controversial federal troop deployment that has drawn scrutiny over its constitutional authority and…