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Judge bars deportation of witness in fatal ICE shooting of Mexican homebuilder
A federal judge has barred the deportation of a witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by federal immigration officers during a traffic stop in Houston.
Source: Washington Times
President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state's primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor's…
Source: Washington Times
2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
The skies were mostly clear and weeks of sweltering heat had finally broken as 33-year-old Jose Mario Pineda Dias and his 28-year-old wife, Marina Suyapa Regalado, set out with their two children for…
Source: Washington Times
Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Source: Washington Times
House Democrats return from Cuba visit, decry Trump's sanctions on the communist island
A group of House Democrats back from a trip to Cuba called on President Trump to drop sanctions and the blockade against the longtime communist foe, saying the economic isolation is causing suffering.
Source: Washington Times
MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in another sign of looming labor confrontation
Baseball players proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June in a signal the sport is heading to a…
Source: Washington Times
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in sued over his termination Tuesday, teeing up a legal challenge to the Trump administration's…
Source: Washington Times
Cubs fan who slapped man during national anthem says they made amends
A Chicago Cubs fan who was caught on video smacking another spectator during Sunday's playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" says the confrontation ended peacefully, with both men trading apologies and…
Source: Washington Times
Ex-deputy sentenced for lying on warrant form to get tracking data on client's estranged husband
A federal judge sentenced a former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy to one year in prison Monday for lying on a warrant application to get dirt on a client's estranged husband.
Source: Washington Times
Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
A Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in Florida after running from federal immigration officers was vacationing in the U.S. and had a tourist visa, according to a Mexican…
Source: Washington Times
Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
A two-armed space robot blasted off on a private salvage operation Tuesday afternoon to slap life-extending jetpacks on old satellites running low on fuel thousands of miles up.
Source: Washington Times
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities…
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Arson charge lodged against ex-Army soldier in fiery attack on Manhattan federal building
An arson charge was lodged Tuesday against a former Army soldier accused of going to a federal building in Manhattan that houses immigration court proceedings and setting a sidewalk fire, igniting…
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Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
An active-duty soldier who was hit by a stray bullet during a shooting outside the White House announced on Tuesday that he plans to sue the Secret Service over his life-threatening injuries.
Source: Washington Times
Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after U.S. imposes 50% tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify negotiations on a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico a day after the U.S. president…
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Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
A chaotic Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor that has seen numerous candidates drop out and re-enter the race has threatened to leave thousands of voters who have already returned their ballots…
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French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful…
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Samuel L. Jackson brands Argentina 'historically' racist after World Cup final
SAMUEL L. JACKSON sparked a backlash over the weekend after urging Black fans not to support Argentina's national soccer team, calling the country "historically" racist hours after its World Cup final…
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Trump says U.S. has 'no interest' in Iran talks for now
Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump gave a dim view on possible talks with Iran to end the war.
Source: Washington Times
Trump warns Houthi rebels not to block Red Sea ports and grapples with Hezbollah in Lebanon meeting
President Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to wind down fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and threatened to bomb Houthi rebels in Yemen if they enforce a blockade in the Red Sea.
Source: Washington Times
