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Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The Justice Department said Friday that it was releasing many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.
6 months ago

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday.
6 months ago

Trump hosts Cabinet meeting as Democrats threaten partial government shutdown

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell is one of a group of lawmakers who are refusing to vote for a spending package if DHS funding is included.
6 months ago

New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his death

Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed.
6 months ago

2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

Two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti over the weekend in Minneapolis.
6 months ago

Amazon cuts 16,000 roles in its latest round of layoffs

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.
6 months ago

Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall

A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis.
6 months ago

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in ‘tactical move’

UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the company continues with reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles.
6 months ago

Boeing’s sales jump nearly 60% in 4Q, bolstered by strong rise in airplane deliveries

Boeing’s sales surged nearly 60% in the fourth quarter as the aerospace company digs itself out of a string of crises that tarnished its reputation.
6 months ago

More than 90 flights canceled at SEA as winter storm continues to wreak havoc across US

More than 90 flights have been cancelled at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
6 months ago

Gold hits record high above $5,100 as stocks rise, dollar falls

U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher on Monday, while other markets make louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
6 months ago

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
7 months ago

Trump backs off tariffs over Greenland after NATO security talks

Trump said he is dropping his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, citing what he described as a new framework with NATO on Arctic security.
7 months ago

Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address

President Donald Trump insisted he won’t use force to acquire Greenland during an hour-long speech at the World Economic Forum.
7 months ago

Trump joins White House press briefing as ‘special guest’

President Donald Trump joined Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term.
7 months ago

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On the third Monday of January, federal, state and local governments recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
7 months ago

Venezuela’s Machado says she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump during their meeting

Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump at the White House, sparking global attention.
7 months ago

What’s next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration

U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a territory of Denmark.
7 months ago

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to ‘put an end’ to protests in Minneapolis

Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis.
7 months ago

Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

Reports confirm a recent shooting incident involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis. Stay informed on the latest updates.
7 months ago

Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip "Dilbert" captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture, has died. He was 68.
7 months ago

How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the U.S. must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island.
7 months ago

Six killed in Mississippi, suspect in custody

Authorities said a person was in custody Saturday after six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi.
7 months ago

Anger and outrage spill onto streets of Portland and Minneapolis after ICE shootings

Anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis’ streets Thursday over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an ICE officer.
7 months ago