The Trump administration violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to the African nation of South Sudan, a federal judge said Wednesday, hours after the administration said it had expelled eight migrants convicted of violent crimes in the United States but refused to reveal where they would end up. Read More. |
The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel settlements with Minneapolis and Louisville that called for an overhaul of their police departments following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that became the catalyst for nationwide racial injustice protests in the summer of 2020. Read More. |
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 aircraft from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Read More. |
Two of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals have been encircled by Israeli troops, preventing anyone from leaving or entering the facilities, hospital staff and aid groups said this week, as Israel pursued its renewed offensive into the devastated Palestinian territory. Read More. |
The 1925 Scopes monkey trial famously put the spotlight on evolution and appeared to mark a defeat for biblical fundamentalism. But a century later, many Americans still embrace creationism, the belief that the biblical story of human origins is literally true. That's most evident at a giant replica of the biblical Noah's Ark in Kentucky, which draws 1.5 million visits per year along with a related Creation Museum. Read More. |
A former New York state trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that he shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway, prompting a regionwide search. Read More. |
Target announced on Wednesday that sales fell more than expected in the first quarter, and the retailer warned they will slip for all of 2025 year as its customers, worried over the impact of tariffs and the economy, pull back on spending. Target also said customer boycotts did some damage during the latest quarter. Read More. |
Roger Penske attempted to close the latest cheating scandal engulfing his race team — this one at his beloved Indianapolis 500 — by firing his top three executives at Team Penske after two of the Penske cars were found to be illegal. Read More. |
As older adults have become more active, chair yoga has grown in popularity. Sitting down to exercise may not sound like a workout, but devotees see a world of benefits. Read More. |
United Way Worldwide and a group of foundations launched a new award Tuesday for "civic bravery," which includes grants of up to $50,000. Read More. |
