Civil liberties groups on Wednesday asked for a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s effort to effectively end asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border… Read more
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Mexican Drug Kingpin Joaquin `El Chapo’ Guzman Sentenced To Life In US Prison
A federal judge in Brooklyn handed down the sentence Wednesday. Guzman was convicted in February in an epic drug-trafficking case… Read more
House Vote Condemning Trump’s Tweets Draws Some GOP Support
In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led U.S. House voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s “racist comments” against four congresswomen of color… Read more
Planned Parenthood President Forced Out After Only 8 Months
The president of Planned Parenthood, Dr. Leana Wen, was ousted Tuesday after just eight months on the job as the organization faced unprecedented challenges related to its role … Read more
Trump Calls On GOP To Oppose House Condemnation Of Tweets
President Donald Trump called on fellow Republicans Tuesday to stick with him, “not show weakness” and oppose a House resolution condemning his tweets… Read more
Top Senate Democrat Gives Backing To Reparations Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he supports legislation that would create a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved black people in the United States… Read more
Judge Orders R. Kelly Be Held In Jail Without Bond
A federal judge ordered R. Kelly held in a Chicago jail without bond on sex-related charges, saying that the R&B singer had failed to convince the court that he would not commit new crimes if released… Read more
Judge Restricts Social Media Use Of Trump Friend Roger Stone
A federal judge barred Stone from posting on social media Tuesday after finding that the longtime confidant of President Donald Trump repeatedly flouted her gag order… Read more
US Fears Iran Seized UAE-Based Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
A small oil tanker from the United Arab Emirates traveling through the Strait of Hormuz entered Iranian waters and turned off its tracker two days ago, leading the U.S. to suspect Iran seized the vessel… Read more
Apollo 11 Astronaut Returns To Launch Pad 50 Years Later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he and two other astronauts flew to the moon 50 years ago… Read more
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ACLU Asks Judge To Block Trump Asylum Rule As Case Is Heard
Civil liberties groups on Wednesday asked for a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s effort to effectively end asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border… Continue Reading
Mexican Drug Kingpin Joaquin `El Chapo’ Guzman Sentenced To Life In US Prison
A federal judge in Brooklyn handed down the sentence Wednesday. Guzman was convicted in February in an epic drug-trafficking case… Continue Reading
House Vote Condemning Trump’s Tweets Draws Some GOP Support
In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led U.S. House voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s “racist comments” against four congresswomen of color… Continue Reading
Planned Parenthood President Forced Out After Only 8 Months
The president of Planned Parenthood, Dr. Leana Wen, was ousted Tuesday after just eight months on the job as the organization faced unprecedented challenges related to its role … Continue Reading
Trump Calls On GOP To Oppose House Condemnation Of Tweets
President Donald Trump called on fellow Republicans Tuesday to stick with him, “not show weakness” and oppose a House resolution condemning his tweets… Continue Reading
Top Senate Democrat Gives Backing To Reparations Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he supports legislation that would create a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved black people in the United States… Continue Reading
Judge Orders R. Kelly Be Held In Jail Without Bond
A federal judge ordered R. Kelly held in a Chicago jail without bond on sex-related charges, saying that the R&B singer had failed to convince the court that he would not commit new crimes if released… Continue Reading
Judge Restricts Social Media Use Of Trump Friend Roger Stone
A federal judge barred Stone from posting on social media Tuesday after finding that the longtime confidant of President Donald Trump repeatedly flouted her gag order… Continue Reading
US Fears Iran Seized UAE-Based Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
A small oil tanker from the United Arab Emirates traveling through the Strait of Hormuz entered Iranian waters and turned off its tracker two days ago, leading the U.S. to suspect Iran seized the vessel… Continue Reading
Apollo 11 Astronaut Returns To Launch Pad 50 Years Later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he and two other astronauts flew to the moon 50 years ago… Continue Reading