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Top immigration enforcement official reassigned amid frustrations over mass deportation effort

The top official in charge of carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda has been reassigned amid concerns that the deportation effort isn't moving fast enough.
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Clayre Scott

Utah CEO killed in Idaho helicopter crash

Bradford Brown, the CEO and founder of ATL Technology in Springville, Utah died in a helicopter crash on Thursday.
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FILE - Jerry Butler performs "Only the Strong Will Survive" at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induc...
HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer

Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler, soul singer whose hits included ‘Only the Strong Survive,’ dies at 85

Singer Jerry Butler, known for the songs "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at the age of 85.
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A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's request to pause a district court rul...
Diana Jones

Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order blocked again. What’s next?

A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration's request to pause a district court ruling blocking the president's birthright citizenship executive order.
1 year ago
FILE: The United States Bullion Depository stands on Fort Knox on Thursday, February 27, 2014 in Fo...
REBECCA REYNOLDS The Associated Press

What to know about Fort Knox’s gold depository

President Trump wants to make sure that American gold reserves are still in Fort Knox. The Treasury Secretary said they are.
1 year ago
ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON

Musk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump’s cost-cutting efforts

Billionaire Elon Musk appeared at a conservative gathering outside Washington on Thursday waving a chainsaw in the air, showing openness to auditing the Federal Reserve and accusing Democrats of “treason.”
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FILE: Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Invest...
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

Kash Patel narrowly confirmed as FBI director by the Senate

The 51-49 confirmation puts Patel atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite Democrats' doubts about his qualifications.
1 year ago
TARA COPP, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hegseth directs Pentagon to find $50 billion in cuts this year to fund Trump military priorities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military services to identify $50 billion in programs that could be cut next year.
1 year ago
FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press

New Social Security chief contradicts Trump, Musk claims about payouts

The acting Social Security commissioner said improper payments have been made, but not the quantity cited by Trump and Musk.
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KEVIN STONE, KTAR

2 people killed in plane crash at southern Arizona airport

Two were killed in a plane crash at a southern Arizona airport on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
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Lisa Muscat carries her dog Zoey to safety after a water main break in Detroit caused massive flood...
Associated Press

Polar vortex gives the U.S. a taste of the Arctic

This week, parts of the U.S. are experiencing the 10th and coldest polar vortex event this season.
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Associated Press

2 backcountry skiers killed in Oregon avalanche, authorities say

Two backcountry skiers were killed in an Oregon avalanche.
1 year ago
LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer

Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to help families hoping to expand their families through IVF.
1 year ago
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Michael Houck

Two Wyoming residents and a Canadian killed in Green River Tunnel accident

Wyoming officials have released the names of the three people killed in the Green River Tunnel accident.
1 year ago
FILE - An assortment of Kellogg's Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, and Honey Smacks in Mt. Leba...
JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer

Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

Health officials banned the artificial food color known as Red dye no. 3 from the U.S. food supply in January, citing cancer risks in lab rats.
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Associated Press

Delta Airlines flight flips over on landing at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and 19 people are hurt

In addressing the Delta Airlines flight, Toronto's Pearson Airport said that "All passengers and crew are accounted for."
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Associated Press

‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding

Severe weather moved west on Monday, with a polar vortex forecasted to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains, following a weekend of winter storms that battered the eastern U.S.
1 year ago
FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jo...
ANNIE MA AP Education Writer

Trump’s education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Department of Education

A plan being considered by the White House would direct the education secretary to dismantle the Department of Education as much as legally possible.
1 year ago
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DORANY PINEDA Associated Press

Scientists work to understand LA wildfires’ impact on the ocean

Scientists are working to understand the impact the LA wildfires could have had on the ocean.
1 year ago
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Alton Barnhart

3 people confirmed dead after Green River Tunnel crash

An additional body was found during the investigation of Friday night’s Green River Tunnel, raising fatality confirmations to three.
1 year ago
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow USAID funds...
ELLEN KNICKMEYER and LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development programs abroad.
1 year ago
Associated Press

Igloo recalls 1 million coolers after fingertip amputation injuries

The now-recalled “Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers” have a tow handle can pinch users' fingertips against the product.
1 year ago
LEA SKENE Associated Press

Federal judge pauses President Trump’s order restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth

Trumps order blocks support for gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.
1 year ago
This photo provided by Bud Light shows Bud Light's 2025 Super Bowl NFL football spot.  ( Bud Light ...
Associated Press

Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps

Most of the commercials airing during this year's Super Bowl are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that America could use a little break.
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