A judge on Tuesday gave final approval to a legal settlement that subjects the federal Bureau of Prisons to independent monitoring and increased transparency in the wake of rampant staff-on-inmate […]
Things to know about the ruling blocking President Trump’s refugee ban
SEATTLE — President Donald Trump’s effort to suspend the system for resettling refugees in the U.S. is on hold after a federal judge in Seattle blocked it. U.S. District Judge […]
Police video and 911 call play key role in trial of man accused in Palestinian American boy’s murder
JOLIET, Ill. — A harrowing 911 call, disturbing police videos and other crime scene evidence are expected to play a key role as the murder and hate crime trial continues […]
The National Archives is nonpartisan but has found itself targeted by Trump
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump moves to overhaul the federal government with astonishing speed, he has wreaked havoc on one agency long known for its nonpartisanship and revered for […]
Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in ‘Serial’ case
BALTIMORE — Despite documented problems with the evidence against him and an earlier request from prosecutors to clear his record, Adnan Syed will remain convicted of murder, according to court […]
Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn’t in Ukraine war — weaken the US
UNITED NATIONS — Latvia’s foreign minister warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he hasn’t been able to accomplish in his war against […]
Woman injured on Harry Potter theme park ride in California is awarded $7.25 million
LOS ANGELES — A federal jury has awarded $7.25 million to a 74-year-old Arizona woman for a spine injury she suffered in a fall while exiting the Harry Potter and […]
Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a ‘turning point’
WASHINGTON — French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war […]
A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system
SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system Tuesday. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by major refugee […]
Michigan veterinarian faces theft charge after refusing to return homeless man’s dog
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Michigan veterinarian who said she rescued a distressed dog that was tied to a truck is facing a theft charge after failing to return him […]