Washington — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to build a new class of large warships he calls a "battleship" as part of a broader "Golden Fleet" initiative, officials said. The plan, unveiled at Mar‑a‑Lago with senior national security officials present, calls for a new surface combatant class and...
Madison, Wis. A coalition of 50 state attorneys general announced Monday that Mercedes‑Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to pay $149.6 million to resolve allegations they equipped more than 211,000 diesel vehicles with software defeat devices that reduced emissions controls during normal driving. The settlement requires Mercedes to...
DENVER — An immigration judge ruled Sunday that Jeanette Vizguerra may post a $5,000 bond and be released after nine months in federal immigration detention, her supporters said. She left the Aurora detention center Monday and spoke at a rally Tuesday with attorneys and advocates who assert she was targeted...
Birmingham, Ala. Hundreds attended a Monday funeral for Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, one of two students killed Dec. 13 when a gunman opened fire during a study session. Nine other students were wounded. Authorities identified 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, a former Brown graduate student, as the suspect; officials say...
United States, retailers and restaurants across the country published adjusted hours for Christmas Day and Christmas Eve, with many major chains closed and selected restaurants and casinos offering service. Chains such as Walmart and Target announced closure on Dec. 25, while Walgreens and specific food outlets noted limited or variable...
Mountain View, Calif. Alphabet announced on Dec. 22 that it will acquire energy and data-center developer Intersect for $4.75 billion to secure power for artificial intelligence workloads. The company said it will allow Intersect to operate independently after the deal, which follows a prior Google investment and project collaborations. Intersect...
Washington — The Department of Homeland Security on Monday increased its voluntary-departure incentive to $3,000 and a free flight for undocumented immigrants who register via the CBP Home app and leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025. Secretary Kristi Noem today announced the temporary raise from $1,000 as a...
Washington, the Trump administration paused leases for five large offshore wind projects along the East Coast on Monday, citing national security risks identified by the Pentagon and Defense Department reports. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the pause allows Interior to work with Defense, leaseholders and states to assess mitigation options....
TOPEKA, Kan. Kansas lawmakers approved a STAR bonds package Monday and the Kansas City Chiefs announced an agreement to relocate to Kansas beginning in 2031. The Legislature authorized up to 70% of a proposed stadium’s cost to be covered by STAR bonds, financed with future sales and liquor tax revenues...
REDDING, Calif. — Heavy rain from an atmospheric river soaked Northern California, triggering flash floods that stranded motorists and residents and prompted multiple water rescues. Local police and fire departments responded to numerous calls Sunday, and an officer rescued a trapped driver who later died despite CPR, Mayor Mike Littau...
