Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director…
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Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut prison inmate J’Allen Jones was suffering a mental health crisis in 2018 when correctional officers struck…
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
NEW YORK — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, Secretariat and other legendary thoroughbreds…
A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump
WASHINGTON — The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things. Murky. Peaceful. Stinky. The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and…
Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and…
Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. — President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana is looking to clinch the GOP…
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
TOPEKA, Kan. — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big…
Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules
JUNEAU, Alaska — A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is…
Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer
PHOENIX — A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted…
Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America’s transgender policy after Pentagon deal
WASHINGTON — A gay rights activist is suing the Department of Defense to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America…