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Federal judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York
A New York judge says federal agents can't make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around 3 Manhattan immigration courts.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
A Utah judge is holding a hearing in Tyler Robinson's case to decide whether to close portions of a July hearing on Charlie Kirk's killing.
Costa Mesa Skatepark expansion breaks ground, expected completion by spring 2027
The existing skate park will remain open to the public.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Monday that the Supreme Court risks being seen as political after the Voting Rights Act decision.
Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
A mysterious attack on the Iranian oil refinery on Lavan during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Persian Gulf island.
Wall Street points lower and oil prices remain above $100 with Iran a dominant force in markets
Wall Street is leaning toward losses and oil prices remain above $100 per barrel as uncertainty about a resolution in the Iran war remains.
Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty
Home Depot’s results beat Wall Street’s expectations in the fiscal first quarter on a strong showing from professional customers.
Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed
The Congolese health ministry is reporting at least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.
Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking over the Justice Department.
Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran as it grips the Strait of Hormuz.