HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. government will open a temporary shelter for unaccompanied immigrant children in far west Texas, as existing facilities for children reach capacity under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy on migrants and the resulting separation of families. A spokesman for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday…… Continue Reading
World’s Longest Nonstop Flight: Tickets Now on Sale
Starting October 11, passengers on Singapore Airlines’ newest plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR — for Ultra Long-Range — will travel on a record-breaking, globe-spanning flight that will reconnect the two major metropolises. The airline used to fly the gas-guzzling, four-engine A340-500 on the 9,500-mile route, with just 100 business-class seats on board. The service proved to be…… Continue Reading
Family Of Detective Killed By Fellow Officer Files Wrongful-Death Lawsuit
The family of a Prince George’s County Police detective killed by a fellow officer two years ago has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against that officer and the county. … Continue Reading
President Trump Celebrates 72nd Birthday
Happy Birthday, Mr. President… Continue Reading
Watchdog Report Faults Comey as ‘Insubordinate’
The Justice Department’s watchdog faults former FBI Director James Comey for breaking with established protocol in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation.… Continue Reading
Supreme Court Strikes Down Minnesota Law That Banned Political Apparel At Polling Place
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Minnesota law that banned political apparel at a polling place, holding that it violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.… Continue Reading
New York Attorney General Sues Trump Foundation
New York’s attorney general is suing the Trump Foundation on the basis of illegal financial support to the Trump campaign. … Continue Reading
US Retail Sales Climb In May By The Most In 6 Months
Retail sales rose 0.8 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Thursday, the largest increase since November.… Continue Reading
Longtime Elvis Presley Drummer D.J. Fontana Has Died
D.J. Fontana, the drummer who helped launch rock ‘n’ roll as Elvis Presley’s sideman, has died at 87, his wife said Thursday.… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Washington Post’s Matt Bonesteel previews the World Cup in Russia and reacts to the North American bid winning the 2026 World Cup
INTERVIEW — MATT BONESTEEL – Sports reporter for The Washington Post — preview the start of World Cup today. @MattBonesteel WORLD CUP >> The 2018 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday as host Russia squares off against Saudi Arabia, one day after a U.S.-led coalition won the right to host the 2026 tournament in North America…… Continue Reading
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