Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84
American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson passed peacefully Tuesday morning, according to family.
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Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Federal authorities say the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps focused on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area have led to the arrest of more than 4,000 people.
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding it was technically flawed. Garnett left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Indiana Hoosiers beat the Miami Hurricanes 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium Monday night. The Hoosiers were led by Heisman-trophy winning Quarterback Fernando Mendoza to win the university’s first college football National Championship
Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong residential fire as 8 more arrested over towers’ renovation
Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday in an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise complex where a massive fire engulfed seven buildings.
House returns to vote on ending the shutdown after nearly 2 months kept away
The House is scheduled to take up a bill to reopen the government that the Senate passed on Monday night.
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family. He was 84 years old
Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks in August
Starbucks said Monday that its Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to store menus in the U.S. and Canada on Aug. 26.
A Starbucks Coffee sign on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)ASSOCIATED PRESS – Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. Starbucks said Monday that its Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to store menus in the U.S. and Canada on Aug. 26. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Starbucks’ most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions…
Judge to Hear Arguments Against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge in New Hampshire will hear arguments Thursday on whether to certify a class-action lawsuit that would include every baby affected by President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
By HOLLY RAMER and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A federal judge in New Hampshire will hear arguments Thursday on whether to certify a class-action lawsuit that would include every baby affected by President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a pregnant woman, two parents and their infants, is among numerous…
US added a strong 517,000 jobs in January despite Fed hike
Friday’s government report added to the picture of a resilient labor market, with low unemployment, relatively few layoffs and many job openings even as most economists foresee a recession nearing.
