Trump Renews Attacks on 4 Congresswomen
President Donald Trump is not apologizing for his weekend tweets that four congresswomen of color...
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Trump Moves to End Asylum Protections for Central Americans
The Trump administration on Monday moved to end asylum protections for most Central American...
Read MoreHawaii Activists get Ready for Start of Work on Telescope
Hundreds of demonstrators are gathered at the base of Hawaii’s tallest mountain to protest the construction of a giant telescope on land that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred. State and local officials will try to...
Read MoreAs Epstein Bail Fight Looms, Feds say Evidence Growing Daily
Federal prosecutors, preparing for a bail fight Monday, say evidence against financier Jeffrey Epstein is growing “stronger by the day” after several more women contacted them in recent days to say he abused them...
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Slow-Moving Storm, Possible Hurricane, Could Flood New Orleans
New Orleans has already been flooded by eight inches of rain this week – but this weekend’s storm (which will be named Barry) could dump a foot more.
Read MoreAs Census Battle Continues, Judge Blocks Govt Lawyers From Quitting
The Justice Department wants to replace nine lawyers in the dispute, but a district court judge says the request is “patently deficient.”
Read MoreIn New Orleans, Federal Judges Hear Obamacare Challenge
Opponents of the ACA say it’s unconstitutional, now that Congress has repealed the “tax” penalty for individuals who don’t buy insurance.
Read MoreSex Trafficking, Conspiracy Charges For Jeffrey Epstein
The wealthy hedge-fund manager is facing charges for a second time, after taking a plea deal 11 years ago from an attorney who’s now the US labor secretary.
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SoCal Hit By July 4 Earthquake, Strongest In 20 Years
The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 a.m. Thursday in the Mojave Desert near the town of Ridgecrest, about 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Read MoreGood US Jobs Report: 224,000 Jobs Added In June
Last month’s solid job growth followed a tepid gain of 72,000 jobs in May, a result that had raised concern about the economy.
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