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Philadelphia — The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a lower court and disqualified Alina Habba from serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Judges found the Trump administration's efforts to k…
Washington — First lady Melania Trump unveiled the White House holiday decorations Monday, announcing the theme "Home Is Where the Heart Is" for the family's first holiday since she resumed the role. The displays referen…
United States. Corporate disclosures and financial updates from multiple listed companies were published Tuesday, reporting financing actions, board changes, operational results, and treasury strategies. Kestra Medical f…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn competed Tuesday in a special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Republican Mark Green. Van Epps led modestly in late polls …
United States. GasBuddy data showed the national average gasoline price fell below $3 per gallon over the Thanksgiving weekend, and local outlets reported week-over-week declines in multiple states this week. Drivers in …
St. Paul, Minnesota Federal prosecutors and state officials this week detailed widespread fraud statewide that siphoned more than $1 billion from Minnesota safety-net programs during the Covid era, with dozens charged an…
United States — Local outlets also reported a range of events this week: university and college activity including UNI’s NCAA volleyball seeding and a student holiday market; New Jersey political developments with Atlant…
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to provide details. The New York Times reported the call and a possible meeting discuss…
Southeast U.S. — Multiple southern-tracking storm systems are bringing steady rain and cooler temperatures across the region. Meteorologists reported that low pressure moving along the Gulf coast will produce widespread …
Hallandale Beach, United States. U.S. and Ukrainian officials held multi-hour talks on Sunday to advance a revised U.S. peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and …
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he spoke with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to disclose details, reporters aboard Air Force One. The New York Times reported an earlier call th…
Washington, DC. Authorities identified Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan immigrant who arrived in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, as the suspect in a shooting that killed National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and …
Washington. Authorities charged Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, with first-degree murder after a November 26 shooting near the White House that killed one National Guardsman and critically wounded another. Home…
FAYETTEVILLE, The University of Arkansas hired Ryan Silverfield as its 35th head football coach Sunday, the school announced. He replaces Sam Pittman, who was fired in September after a 2-3 start, and interim Bobby Petri…
Washington: Elon Musk defended the H‑1B visa programme and praised Indian professionals' contributions to the US economy in a podcast interview this week. Speaking with Zerodha co‑founder Nikhil Kamath on Sunday, he said…
Washington — Lawmakers pressed for congressional reviews after a Washington Post report that a Sept. 2 U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat was followed by a second strike that killed survivors. Defense Secreta…
United States — Local farms, state governments, and community groups this holiday season supplied, selected, and cared for live Christmas trees while officials prepared ceremonial Capitol displays. Farmers reported high …
United States. Municipal governments across several states declared overnight snow emergencies and activated winter parking bans this week to enable curb-to-curb plowing and maintain emergency access. Officials in Chicag…
Chicago, Denver and Syracuse saw significant snowfall this week, disrupting travel and operations. Saturday's storm produced record November totals in Chicago with 8.7 inches at O'Hare and widespread cancellations; resid…
Gainesville, Fla. — Florida hired Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall Sunday, finalizing a six-year contract after moving on from Lane Kiffin earlier this week. University officials and a person familiar with the search, speak…
Washington, prosecutors announced Friday that charges were upgraded to first-degree murder after Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from wounds sustained when a suspect allegedly shot two West Virginia National Guard member…