WASHINGTON — The White House plans to cut staffing at the CIA and other intelligence agencies, including the National Security Agency, Trump administration officials told members of Congress, The Washington […]
Trump administration sues Colorado and Denver for allegedly interfering in immigration enforcement
DENVER — The Department of Justice sued Colorado and Denver on Friday for allegedly interfering with federal efforts to enforce immigration laws, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to […]
US gives initial approval for $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia before Trump’s planned visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States has given initial approval to sell $3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia’s fighter jets, the latest proposed arms deal […]
Florida lawmakers go into overtime without passing a budget. Here’s a look by the numbers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in the state capital, with a tight grip on the GOP-controlled Legislature, where once-pliant lawmakers hustled […]
2 women shot on campus of small technical college near Los Angeles
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Two women were shot on the campus of a Southern California technical college Friday and taken to the hospital, authorities said. Mayor James Butts of Inglewood said […]
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is ruled unfit for trial and ordered hospitalized
NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Friday that the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is not competent to stand trial on sex trafficking charges and ordered him hospitalized […]
Hawaii lawmakers raise state’s hotel tax to help islands cope with climate change
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural […]
World’s tallest and smallest dogs meet up for a playdate
A playdate between the world’s tallest and smallest living dogs went the way of most dog park encounters despite the 3-foot (0.91-meter) height difference — lots of tail wagging, sniffing […]
Six Flags America in Maryland to close at the end of 2025 season
BOWIE, Md. — After more than a quarter century of thrills and fun, Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., will close at the […]
Steelmaker Cleveland Cliffs to idle 3 steel plants in Pennsylvania and Illinois
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs will indefinitely idle three steel plants this summer, saying Friday that it is being buffeted by sluggish demand and pricing for some products, including high […]