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Task force shuts down illegal cock fighting, gambling operation in Alabama

Their efforts led to the arrest of 60 people, the majority of which (55) were in the country illegally, according to the charges.

Federal Judge Dismisses AAUP Lawsuit Challenging Columbia Grant Freezes

The Trump administration’s cuts to research funding at Columbia University can remain in effect, at least for now, a federal district judge ruled Monday.

CASEY: Not much love for Trump in Roanoke's Elmwood Park on Saturday

Hundreds showed up in Rocky Mount, Floyd, Christianburg and Roanoke to protest President Donald Trump Saturday, part of nationwide "No Kings" protests that turned out millions of Americans.

Mavericks volleyball showed resilience in wake of levy failure

When the Moses Lake School District 2024 educational programs and operations levy failed for the first time, coaches like Mavericks volleyball coach Krystal Trammell were unsure what would happen if it failed a second time.

Trump Sued Over ‘Intimidation’ Campaign Against Law Firms (1)

The American Bar Association on Monday sued President Donald Trump, challenging an “intimidation policy” it says the White House is using to try to sideline some of the country’s top law firms.

Wildfire menacing Squamish, B.C., appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions

Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice Lake Provincial Park and triggered a local state of emergency earlier this week, is now classified as being held after help from cool,

Trump addresses huge military parade as protesters rally across US against his presidency

The president celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US Army as demonstrators hold "No Kings" events from coast to coast.

Judge rejects release of pro-Palestinian activist Khalil

A U.S. judge on Friday denied Mahmoud Khalil’s request to be released from detention, after federal prosecutors changed their rationale for holding the Columbia graduate student as part of their crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists.

13 things car insurance doesn’t cover

You'd be surprised what car insurance doesn't cover. CNBC Select shows you how to ensure you have all the protection you need.

Fatal stabbing inside DC Jail leads to murder charge

A 26-year-old inmate at the District of Columbia Central Detention Facility has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

State auditor declines to certify Hallsville School District bond election

The Hallsville School District said Wednesday that a bond issue approved by voters in April will not be certified by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. According to a post on Facebook, the district learned on Friday that the State Auditor's Office declined to authorize the bond issue.

Wilkinsburg School District names new superintendent

The Wilkinsburg School District named Jocelyn V. Artinger as its next superintendent. The news came Tuesday night following a unanimous vote during the Wilkinsburg school board meeting. Artinger, who has 17 years of experience in public education,

‘No MAGA left behind’: Trump’s pardons get even more political

As President Donald Trump’s interim US attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin was remarkably blunt about intermingling Trump’s political goals with the ostensibly independent actions of the Justice Department.

MLSD restructuring admin office, saving district money

The Moses Lake School District has hired people for two new administrative positions, including Yvonne Walker as the executive director of teaching and learning, and Scott West as the executive director of safety and wellbeing.

Another Indefensible Trump Pardon

The president’s use of the power, which he deployed again over the weekend, is legal. It’s also a grave threat to the rule of law.

D.C. Mayor Unveils Budget Plan Aimed at Easing Pain of Congressional Cuts

Local officials announced trims, spending freezes and other fixes to blunt the effects of a billion-dollar budget cut that Congress forced on the city.

Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Targeting WilmerHale

The judge concluded that the firm was targeted over its association with Robert S. Mueller III, and that the order “must be struck down in its entirety.”

DHS, FBI warn large-scale events could be target for violence

The Department of Homeland Security and FBI are warning that large-scale events are prime targets for violence, highlighting the potential for violence at events this summer. "Violent extremist messaging continues to highlight major sporting and cultural events and venues as potential targets,

CFPB’s repeal of two final rules leads to dismissal of two cases

Recently, federal district courts dismissed two cases which challenged two final rules promulgated by the CFPB under the previous

Has Humphrey’s Executor Been Effectively Overruled on the Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket with Impact on the FTC?

The Supreme Court last week granted the stay requested by the Government enjoining the enforcement of the U.S. District Court for the District

‘Blatant Retaliation’: NPR Sues Trump Over Order to Cut Funding

NPR and three Colorado stations are suing President Trump over an executive order cutting public media funding, calling it unconstitutional.

Supreme Court halts orders directing DOGE document production; DHS cuts off access to ChatGPT and other commercial AI

The Supreme Court temporarily stayed two lower court orders Friday that mandated the production of documents and other information from the Department of Government Efficiency. In a brief order from Chief Justice John Roberts,

14-year-old clings to life after D.C. triple shooting leaves two dead

A shooting late Friday night on a Southeast DC street left two young males dead and another teen fighting for his life, prompting a double

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel, trailblazing New York lawmaker, dies at 94

Charles B. Rangel, a civil rights activist, war hero and trailblazing New York congressman whose career saw the high school dropout rise to become one of the most influential Black politicians in modern history,

Mystery of 'Very Odd' North American Sea Monster Cracked

The long-necked plesiosaur Traskasaura sandrae—which grew up to 39 feet long—is "unlike any other," said researchers.

Police investigating Adams Morgan bar break-in as hate crime

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an Adams Morgan bar break-in as a hate crime. The Sinners & Saints DC bar, self-described as a QTBIPOC safe space, sustained property damage including a slur targeting the Queer community spray painted on the wall.

The CFPB wanted medical debt to be left off credit reports. That's changed under Trump

Under the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule barring medical debt from appearing on credit reports. Now, the agency is siding with the credit industry groups suing to have the rule vacated.

Roslyn welcomes new principals

The Roslyn Board of Education unanimously approved the appointments of Dave Lazarus, the current assistant principal at Roslyn High School, and Justin Gabrus, assistant principal at Roslyn Middle School, for the position of principal at Roslyn High School and Roslyn Middle School, respectively.

Clark County history: Fort Vancouver’s first farm

The arrival of European settlers to the Columbia River brought the establishment of vegetable gardens and farms. A year before John Jacob Astor built Fort Astoria in Oregon, Nathan Winship sailed up t

As the U.S. trade war escalates, LNG Canada is poised to start exports to Asia

The Canadian energy industry is looking to LNG Canada as a promising sign that the country is capable of shipping its resources to new markets and reducing its U.S. economic dependence

Trump Was Just Dealt One of His Biggest Defeats Yet. There’s One Downside.

President Donald Trump pulled his nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

Assertio Therapeutics Settles for $3.6 Million Over Alleged False Claims Act Violations Linked to Fentanyl Marketing

Assertio Therapeutics settles for $3.6M over False Claims Act violations linked to fentanyl product marketing.

Tufts Grad Student Öztürk Is Freed on Bail in Trump Setback

The ruling Friday in favor of Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk is the latest setback for the administration, amid a crackdown on foreign students it says are engaging in antisemitic activism over Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. The judge released her on her own recognizance and declined to restrict her travel as the US requested.

Crews in North Vancouver fight fire at Lynn Valley seniors' complex

Crews from three fire departments on Vancouver's North Shore are battling a blaze at an apartment complex that began Saturday morning.