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ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump…
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Longtime CBS correspondent Scott Pelley lived many workers’ fantasy: Telling your boss off
Scott Pelley may have lost his job after blasting CBS management. But for many workers, he lived out a fantasy: telling off your boss.
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Trump’s back-and-forth on troops in Europe potentially cost millions, US officials say
The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe.
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First-time homebuyers face hurdles despite gradual improvement
First-time homebuyers are utilizing family partnerships and multi-generational living to overcome high prices and limited housing inventory.
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Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei
A Northern Nevada congressional seat is testing Republican voters’ appetite for an experienced candidate or a newcomer with Trump's backing.
A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported
A Ukrainian maritime drone exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania on Friday, with three others self-detonating outside the port, according to Romanian authorities.
Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust
Australia seized over 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches from a breeder to protect native wildlife from potential disease and harm.
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More overnight military training exercises — this time in Long Beach, City of Industry
Soldiers were seen at the now-abandoned Golden Sails Hotel on Pacific Coast Highway.
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died at 72
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72.
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Treasury warns banks of ‘red flags’ tied to customers in the US illegally
The Treasury Department's financial crimes unit is warning banks about the risks of serving people living in the country illegally.